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Nine Tech Billionaires That Fly Under The Radar

Nine Tech Billionaires That Fly Under The Radar

Nov 22, 2017

Obviously, we cover a lot of technology billionaires here at Celebrity Net Worth. We all know Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. But have you heard of Lucy Peng or Brian Acton or Rishi Shah?

Sean Parker Says Billionaires Have Better Access To Healthcare

Sean Parker Says Billionaires Have Better Access To Healthcare

Nov 21, 2017

Napster founder and former Facebook president Sean Parker candidly revealed what he thinks is one of the best advantages to being rich.

Net Worth Of Arrested Saudi Prince Drops By $2.8 Billion

Net Worth Of Arrested Saudi Prince Drops By $2.8 Billion

Nov 20, 2017

The net worth of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud has been taking a nosedive since he was arrested by the Saudi government a week and a half ago, as part of the kingdom's anti-corruption campaign.

Oprah Has Already Made A Total Of $300M From Weight Watchers

Oprah Has Already Made A Total Of $300M From Weight Watchers

Nov 18, 2017

Considering the dynamics of the financial world, it's only fair that Oprah would reap a huge benefit from her Weight Watchers investment, since that very investment alone caused the stock to double in value over the course of a single day.

Saudi Arabia's Corruption Scandal Cost The Kingdom $100 Billion

Saudi Arabia's Corruption Scandal Cost The Kingdom $100 Billion

Nov 16, 2017

A surprise anti-corruption round up in Saudi Arabia found a number of royals, government officials and businessmen arrested, including Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.

What Are Jeff Bezos' Secrets To Success?

What Are Jeff Bezos' Secrets To Success?

Nov 15, 2017

Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon, owns The Washington Post, and is the richest person in the world. So how did he do it?

Oprah Winfrey's Weight Watchers Investment Is Paying Off For Both Her Wallet And Her Waistline

Oprah Winfrey's Weight Watchers Investment Is Paying Off For Both Her Wallet And Her Waistline

Nov 14, 2017

The Queen of all media's investment in the weight loss program has gained 617% over the past 25 months!

$25 Billion In Personal Wealth Could Be Seized By Saudi Corruption Police

$25 Billion In Personal Wealth Could Be Seized By Saudi Corruption Police

Nov 14, 2017

Saudi officials arrested a bunch of people in what they are calling an anti-corruption raid. As part of this process, Saudi Arabia has frozen the bank accounts of the individuals who have been arrested…

The Combined Wealth Of The World's Billionaires Has Hit A Staggering Number–But Is It Sustainable?

The Combined Wealth Of The World's Billionaires Has Hit A Staggering Number–But Is It Sustainable?

Nov 14, 2017

There is a new report out of the Swiss global financial services firm UBS tracking the growth of the wealth of the world's billionaires. Let's put it this way, it is a very, very, very, good time to be a billionaire.

Now That He's The World's Richest Person, Jeff Bezos Is Poised To Change The Philanthropy World

Now That He's The World's Richest Person, Jeff Bezos Is Poised To Change The Philanthropy World

Nov 12, 2017

As you've probably heard by now, there was a shakeup at the top of the list of the world's richest people. Jeff Bezos is now the richest man in the world. Now, Bezos is poised to make a shift in the way the wealthy think about philanthropy…

Billionaire Ken Griffin Donates $125M To University Of Chicago's Economics Department

Billionaire Ken Griffin Donates $125M To University Of Chicago's Economics Department

Nov 10, 2017

The University of Chicago announced that Griffin cut a $125 million check to its own Department of Economics, a gift that ranks as the second-largest donation in the entire history of the university.

Papa John's CEO Lost $70 Million In Less Than A Day, Blames It On The NFL

Papa John's CEO Lost $70 Million In Less Than A Day, Blames It On The NFL

Nov 7, 2017

The founder and CEO of the Papa John's pizza chain saw his net worth fall $70 million in less than 24 hours after the company released its third quarter financial report. He blames it on the NFL.

Prince Alwaleed – The Richest Person In The Middle East – Was Just Arrested By Saudi Arabian Corruption Police

Prince Alwaleed – The Richest Person In The Middle East – Was Just Arrested By Saudi Arabian Corruption Police

Nov 5, 2017

In news no one expected, Prince Alwaleed – the richest person in the Middle East – was just arrested along with a dozen other Princes.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej Of Thailand Receives $90 Million Cremation Ceremony

King Bhumibol Adulyadej Of Thailand Receives $90 Million Cremation Ceremony

Nov 3, 2017

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand received a cremation ceremony fit for a king this past Thursday.

Warren Buffett Spends Around 8 Hours A Week Playing Bridge

Warren Buffett Spends Around 8 Hours A Week Playing Bridge

Nov 2, 2017

Buffett says bridge is more than a card game, calling it "the best exercise there is for the brain." And he spends approximately eight hours a week playing the two-team, four-person playing card staple.