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Warren Buffett Praises LeBron James' "Money Mind"

Warren Buffett Praises LeBron James' "Money Mind"

Oct 7, 2018

Warren Buffett's on pretty sure footing in his assessment of LeBron James' financial prowess, since James has earned an estimated $765 million since going pro back in 2003.

Richard Branson Was "Seconds Away" From Death During Rock Climbing Incident

Richard Branson Was "Seconds Away" From Death During Rock Climbing Incident

Oct 6, 2018

It happened at the very end of the first day's climb, fittingly enough at a notoriously unsafe 100-yard crossing, known as the "Gully of Death."

Billionaire Ron Baron Says His "Biggest Mistake Was Not Investing In Amazon"

Billionaire Ron Baron Says His "Biggest Mistake Was Not Investing In Amazon"

Oct 5, 2018

Baron missed what now seems obvious: that Amazon was poised to dominate the world of online retailer and generate untold profits for investors in the process.

WhatsApp Founder Takes Most Expensive Moral Stand In History, Walks Out On $850 Million

WhatsApp Founder Takes Most Expensive Moral Stand In History, Walks Out On $850 Million

Oct 3, 2018

It takes serious balls to walk away from $850 million, but that's exactly what WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton did when he left Facebook. Ten months ago, Acton left Facebook to focus on a nonprofit. On his way out the door, he took a screenshot of the stock price…

Hong Kong Billionaire Lui Che Woo's Nobel Prize Alternative Has Double The Cash Award

Hong Kong Billionaire Lui Che Woo's Nobel Prize Alternative Has Double The Cash Award

Oct 3, 2018

Casino billionaire Lui Che Woo says that he never intended his award to replace the 123-year-old Nobel Prize, but instead act simply as an alternative to it.

How The Walton Family Became The Wealthiest Family On The Planet With A Combined Net Worth of $151.5 Billion

How The Walton Family Became The Wealthiest Family On The Planet With A Combined Net Worth of $151.5 Billion

Oct 3, 2018

The 25-richest families in the world have a combined net worth of $1.1 trillion. The Walton family is the wealthiest family in the world, with a combined $151.5 billion net worth.

Mark Cuban Set A World Record In 1999 By Spending $40 Million Online

Mark Cuban Set A World Record In 1999 By Spending $40 Million Online

Oct 2, 2018

No one, literally no one, has spent more on an internet transaction than Mark Cuban did back in 1999, according to the people at Guinness World Records.

Billionaire Roman Abramovich Selling Chelsea FC In An Attempt To Protect It From Sanctions

Billionaire Roman Abramovich Selling Chelsea FC In An Attempt To Protect It From Sanctions

Oct 1, 2018

Russian oligarch and billionaire Roman Abramovich is selling his beloved UK Premier league football club Chelsea and he is reportedly seeking $5.5 billion. Abramovich is restructuring his most valuable assets to shield them from potential sanctions from the United States.

Details About Billionaire Richard Liu's Arrest For Rape Revealed

Details About Billionaire Richard Liu's Arrest For Rape Revealed

Sep 30, 2018

Recently, Chinese billionaire Richard Liu was arrested in Minneapolis on allegations of rape. Now, details are emerging about what went down on August 31.

How The Ferrero Family Became One Of The Wealthiest Families On The Planet, With A Combined Net Worth of $22.9 Billion

How The Ferrero Family Became One Of The Wealthiest Families On The Planet, With A Combined Net Worth of $22.9 Billion

Sep 30, 2018

The 25 richest families in the world have a combined net worth of $1.1 trillion. The Ferrero family is the 25th wealthiest family in the world, with a combined $22.9 billion net worth.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Fearing For His Safety, Hides Out On His Superyacht, Serene

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Fearing For His Safety, Hides Out On His Superyacht, Serene

Sep 29, 2018

Serene isn't a bad place to spend the night: It includes not one, not two, but three swimming pools, as well as two helipads and an indoor rock climbing wall.

SurveyMonkey's Stock Surges, Sheryl Sandberg Plans To Donate Proceeds

SurveyMonkey's Stock Surges, Sheryl Sandberg Plans To Donate Proceeds

Sep 29, 2018

Sheryl Sandberg is reportedly planning to donate either the proceeds from a sale of SurveyMonkey stock, or the shares themselves, as part of her pledge.

The Three Traits All Successful Entrepreneurs Share, According To Author Robert Frank

The Three Traits All Successful Entrepreneurs Share, According To Author Robert Frank

Sep 28, 2018

Frank says he's recently been able to determine three basic traits that all the top entrepreneurs in the business world share, and they might not be traits you expect.

Six Billionaires Who Dropped Out Of College

Six Billionaires Who Dropped Out Of College

Sep 28, 2018

Did you know that 32% of today's billionaires did not graduate from college? Dropping out of school was not what made these men billionaires. A big idea, hard work, ambition, dedication, and passion is what made them billionaires.

How The Albrechts Became One Of The Wealthiest Families On The Planet With A Combined Net Worth of $38.8 Billion

How The Albrechts Became One Of The Wealthiest Families On The Planet With A Combined Net Worth of $38.8 Billion

Sep 28, 2018

The 25 richest families in the world have a combined net worth of $1.1 trillion. The Albrecht family is the 11th wealthiest family in the world, with a combined $38.8 billion net worth.