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If a billionaire is in the news for any reason, you will read about it right here in our "Billionaire News" section. Whether that billionaire is going through an expensive divorce, buying a $100 million private island, or making a massive donation to charity, we got you covered.

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Billionaire Ronald Perelman Is Selling More Of His Art Collection

Billionaire Ronald Perelman Is Selling More Of His Art Collection

Sep 11, 2020

Much of Perelman's art collection will be sold privately and we may never learn exactly what he's selling or at what prices, but a source says that some of his holdings may pop up in public Sotheby's auctions in the future.

How Rich Would Bill Gates Be Today If He Never Donated A Dollar To Charity?

How Rich Would Bill Gates Be Today If He Never Donated A Dollar To Charity?

Sep 11, 2020

Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world. We thought it would be interesting to take a look at not just his history of giving, but also how much he'd be worth today if he had never donated a single dollar to charity.

The Richest Billionaire In Every State With Billionaires Right Now

The Richest Billionaire In Every State With Billionaires Right Now

Sep 11, 2020

There are 614 billionaires in the United States, but only 43 states and Washington D.C. can claim one of them as the richest in that state.

These Five Billionaires have LOST The Most In Net Worth In 2020

These Five Billionaires have LOST The Most In Net Worth In 2020

Sep 10, 2020

The global coronavirus pandemic has seen the world's richest billionaires' net worths increase to spectacular levels. Not all of the world's billionaires are faring as well, unfortunately. A number of the world's wealthiest have seen massive drops in their net worth.

Naomi Campbell Faces Seven-Figure Lawsuit From Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend Vladislav Doronin

Naomi Campbell Faces Seven-Figure Lawsuit From Billionaire Ex-Boyfriend Vladislav Doronin

Sep 9, 2020

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and billionaire Vladislav Doronin had five relatively happy years together between 2008 and 2013, but things appear to have turned sour since their breakup.

Meet The Billionaires The Robinhood App Created

Meet The Billionaires The Robinhood App Created

Sep 9, 2020

Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Tesla, Google are on absolute hot streaks and day traders are noticing. Traders using the financial services app Robinhood have been cashing in.

How David Packard And Bill Hewlett Set the Model For Silicon Valley Philanthropy

How David Packard And Bill Hewlett Set the Model For Silicon Valley Philanthropy

Sep 8, 2020

Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs tend to give to various causes in big ways. Of course, they can afford to. But did you know that the model Silicon Valley uses today for philanthropic giving was started by David Packard and Bill Hewlett?

Billionaire Jack Ma Wants To Break The Record For Biggest IPO

Billionaire Jack Ma Wants To Break The Record For Biggest IPO

Sep 2, 2020

The filing doesn't specifically cite an intention to raise the $30 billion figure in the IPO, but it comes from estimates by sources said to have knowledge of the company's plans.

Tesla Stock Is Red Hot And Shows No Signs Of Stopping – Which Is VERY Good News For These 9 Tesla Board Members

Tesla Stock Is Red Hot And Shows No Signs Of Stopping – Which Is VERY Good News For These 9 Tesla Board Members

Sep 2, 2020

I hope you own some Tesla stock. If so, congratulations. It has been on an absolute tear lately! It's up around 250% so far this year.

These Five Billionaires Have Gained The Most Net Worth In 2020

These Five Billionaires Have Gained The Most Net Worth In 2020

Sep 1, 2020

A number of the wealthiest people in the world have seen their fortunes rise to incredible heights in 2020. Five U.S.-based billionaires have gained the most so far in 2020.

Before Coronavirus ZOOM CEO Eric Yuan Was Worth $3 Billion. His Net Worth Just Zoomed To $25 Billion

Before Coronavirus ZOOM CEO Eric Yuan Was Worth $3 Billion. His Net Worth Just Zoomed To $25 Billion

Sep 1, 2020

Eric Yuan is probably the only person on the planet who doesn't mind being quarantined and still really loves being on Zooms.

The 11 Richest People In The World Control $1.1 Trillion

The 11 Richest People In The World Control $1.1 Trillion

Aug 31, 2020

$1 trillion. That's a lot of cash. Like, an unimaginable amount of cash. Yet that is exactly what the 11 richest people in the world control in their combined net worths – well, $1.042 trillion, to be exact. This is an insane concentration of wealth and power

Billionaire Robert Smith Reportedly Facing US Tax Probe

Billionaire Robert Smith Reportedly Facing US Tax Probe

Aug 30, 2020

Smith is probably best known to the public for promising to pay off the student loans of an entire graduating class last year, and tax authorities are looking into some $200 million in offshore assets.

Who Is The Largest Land Owner In The United States?

Who Is The Largest Land Owner In The United States?

Aug 28, 2020

Every year we like to check in and see who the largest land owner in the U.S. is. This year, it is still cable TV tycoon John C. Malone. He owns Liberty Media, is part owner of the Atlanta Braves, Formula 1 racing, Discovery Communications, Lionsgate, and Starz.

Jeff Bezos' Fortune Just Topped $202 Billion For The First Time

Jeff Bezos' Fortune Just Topped $202 Billion For The First Time

Aug 26, 2020

On the same day that Elon Musk entered the centibillionaire club for the first time, Jeff Bezos' net worth topped $200 billion… Is he the richest person of all time?