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Before He Was Deposed, The Shah of Iran Enjoyed A Staggeringly Extravagent Life Thanks To An Endless Gusher Of Oil Royalties

Before He Was Deposed, The Shah of Iran Enjoyed A Staggeringly Extravagent Life Thanks To An Endless Gusher Of Oil Royalties

Jan 10, 2026

His crown had 3,000 diamonds. His private jet had a name. And his fortune helped spark a revolution.

How Iran's Supreme Leader Ended Up In Control Of A $200 Billion "Off-the-Books Hedge Fund"

How Iran's Supreme Leader Ended Up In Control Of A $200 Billion "Off-the-Books Hedge Fund"

Jan 9, 2026

He lives in an extremely modest home in Tehran without any luxuries, yet Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly controls a $200 billion financial and real estate empire…

New Zealand Billionaire Brothers Who Earned $20 Billion From A Water Balloon Empire Have Bought 16 Beachfront Malibu Burn Lots

New Zealand Billionaire Brothers Who Earned $20 Billion From A Water Balloon Empire Have Bought 16 Beachfront Malibu Burn Lots

Jan 8, 2026

Malibu once spent a decade blocking U2 guitarist The Edge from building a luxury hilltop compound. Today, in the wake of a devastating wildfire, two billionaire brothers from New Zealand are quietly buying up dozens of burned beachfront lots, raising a new and uneasy question about who gets to rebuild Malibu.

Lawsuit Over "The Pitt" Reveals Stunning Royalties Michael Crichton's Estate Has Earned Off "ER" Backend Royalties

Lawsuit Over "The Pitt" Reveals Stunning Royalties Michael Crichton's Estate Has Earned Off "ER" Backend Royalties

Jan 6, 2026

A lawsuit over Noah Wyle's Emmy-nominated series "The Pitt" has pulled back the curtain on just how lucrative "ER" was for its creator, the late Michael Crichton.

Wesley Snipes Played Chicken With The IRS… And Lost. Badly. Really Badly. He Literally Went From Passenger 57, To Prisoner #43355-018

Wesley Snipes Played Chicken With The IRS… And Lost. Badly. Really Badly. He Literally Went From Passenger 57, To Prisoner #43355-018

Jan 5, 2026

Nothing it certain in life except for death and taxes. Wesley Snipes is still alive, but he can definitely vouch for the taxes half of that famous saying.

Business Insider Just Published An Eyebrow-Raising Investigation Examining Floyd Mayweather's Finances

Business Insider Just Published An Eyebrow-Raising Investigation Examining Floyd Mayweather's Finances

Jan 2, 2026

Floyd Mayweather earned over $1 billion by betting on himself and rewriting the business of boxing. Now, a new Business Insider investigation raises questions about how that historic fortune has been managed since he left the ring.

Want Your Kid To Inherit $500 Million In 30 Years? Simple! Join The 100+ Women Who've Been Impregnanted By Tech Billionaire Pavel Durov

Want Your Kid To Inherit $500 Million In 30 Years? Simple! Join The 100+ Women Who've Been Impregnanted By Tech Billionaire Pavel Durov

Dec 31, 2025

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has fathered 106 children—and he plans to leave them his $14 billion fortune. But there's a catch: they won't see a dime for 30 years.

Beyoncé's Journey From Obscurity to Billionaire Pop Superstardom Is a Masterclass in Perseverance

Beyoncé's Journey From Obscurity to Billionaire Pop Superstardom Is a Masterclass in Perseverance

Dec 30, 2025

She didn't inherit a billion dollars or marry her way into one. After decades of failed deals, public backlash, reinvention, and relentless control over her work, Beyoncé has officially crossed the billionaire threshold, completing one of the most hard-earned rises in modern pop history.

He Wore Rags And Took Public Transportation While Secretly Hiding A $200 Million Fortune. And Then He Gave It All Away

He Wore Rags And Took Public Transportation While Secretly Hiding A $200 Million Fortune. And Then He Gave It All Away

Dec 30, 2025

Publicly, Jack MacDonald gave off the appearance of a man who was living out his final years just barely above the poverty line. Privately, Jack was living with an amazing secret.

The Most Embarrassing Private Jet Flight Of All Time

The Most Embarrassing Private Jet Flight Of All Time

Dec 30, 2025

This is the true horror story of an investment banker who probably had the most humiliating experience that has ever occurred on a private jet.

Drake Probably Wouldn't Be Famous Today Without The Teacher From "A Christmas Story"

Drake Probably Wouldn't Be Famous Today Without The Teacher From "A Christmas Story"

Dec 24, 2025

When you sit down this December to watch "A Christmas Story", and you see Miss Shields standing at the blackboard grading Ralphie's paper, you aren't just looking at a random long-forgotten Canadian actress. You're looking at the woman who inadvertently made Drake world famous…

Want To Make A Ton Of Money For The Rest Of Your Life? Write ONE Hit Christmas Song.

Want To Make A Ton Of Money For The Rest Of Your Life? Write ONE Hit Christmas Song.

Dec 24, 2025

Sick of your job? Tired of being broke? Well, we have a very simple suggestion: Write one Christmas song. As you are about to learn, a hit Christmas song is the real gift that keeps on giving.

A Lot Of Jewish Songwriters Have Made A LOT Of Money Writing Christmas Songs

A Lot Of Jewish Songwriters Have Made A LOT Of Money Writing Christmas Songs

Dec 24, 2025

Some of the most beloved and well-known Christmas songs were actually written by Jewish songwriters. Let's take a look at seven of them.

How A Simple Christmas Gift In 1956 Allowed Harper Lee To Write What Became One Of The Most Profitable Books Of All Time

How A Simple Christmas Gift In 1956 Allowed Harper Lee To Write What Became One Of The Most Profitable Books Of All Time

Dec 23, 2025

Just one simple Christmas gift has the power to make you unimaginably wealthy for the rest of your life. Don't believe me? Just ask "To Kill A Mockingbird" author Harper Lee…

Good Grief, Great Fortune! How Charles Schulz Built One Of the Most Lucrative Estates in History Off Snoopy And Charlie Brown

Good Grief, Great Fortune! How Charles Schulz Built One Of the Most Lucrative Estates in History Off Snoopy And Charlie Brown

Dec 19, 2025

Twenty-five years after the death of "Peanuts" creator Charles Schulz, his estate is still minting a fortune.

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In 2005, A Graffiti Artist Asked To Be Paid In Stock Instead Of Cash To Paint Pre-IPO Facebook's Offices... That Was A Wise Choice.

In 2005, A Graffiti Artist Asked To Be Paid In Stock Instead Of Cash To Paint Pre-IPO Facebook's Offices... That Was A Wise Choice.

Dec 11, 2025
In 2005 David Choe was approached by Facebook President Sean Parker with an offer to paint the interior walls of the company's corporate offices. Choe declined the cash and instead requested stock...
How Paul McCartney and John Lennon Lost Ownership Of The Beatles Catalogue

How Paul McCartney and John Lennon Lost Ownership Of The Beatles Catalogue

Feb 12, 2025
How on earth did Paul McCartney and John Lennon lose ownership of The Beatles catalog? And how did Michael Jackson turn those songs into a multi-billion dollar music publishing empire?
No, Cristiano Ronaldo Is NOT A Billionaire

No, Cristiano Ronaldo Is NOT A Billionaire

Jun 11, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo is a very wealthy man. But no: He is not a billionaire. That's just a bad take on the real fact that he has earned a billion over his career. That's something totally different from having a billion dollars in cash and assets.
How Chamillionaire Went From Ridin' Dirty To Silicon Valley Power Player

How Chamillionaire Went From Ridin' Dirty To Silicon Valley Power Player

Jun 3, 2025
The Grammy-winning rapper who once topped charts with "Ridin'" quietly reinvented himself as one of tech's most unexpected success stories.
Celebrities Who Have Gone From Rags To Riches

Celebrities Who Have Gone From Rags To Riches

Mar 10, 2015
These celebrities went from rags to insane riches. If they can do it, you can too!!!
How Paris Hilton Cost Her Family $4.5 Billion (And Unintentionally Did Humanity A Huge Favor)

How Paris Hilton Cost Her Family $4.5 Billion (And Unintentionally Did Humanity A Huge Favor)

Apr 25, 2025
Paris Hilton became the ultimate tabloid celebrity in the early 2000s — but her fame came at a staggering cost. Her grandfather, Barron Hilton, was so embarrassed by her antics that he cut the family out of a $4.5 billion fortune.
Logan Paul's Prime Energy Drink Sales Have Reportedly Plunged 75% Since 2023

Logan Paul's Prime Energy Drink Sales Have Reportedly Plunged 75% Since 2023

Oct 10, 2025
Logan Paul and KSI turned their viral rivalry into a billion-dollar beverage empire with Prime Hydration. But after a meteoric rise, the energy drink's sales are apparently plummeting in key markets.
Who Inherited Selena's Money, Royalties, And Copyrights? Inside The Multi-Decade Family Battle Over Her Never-Ending Posthumous Fortune

Who Inherited Selena's Money, Royalties, And Copyrights? Inside The Multi-Decade Family Battle Over Her Never-Ending Posthumous Fortune

Dec 13, 2025
Three decades after her death, Selena Quintanilla-Perez's estate remains one of the most profitable, complex, and tightly controlled empires in modern music history.
Charlie Chaplin Buried His Fortune In His Yard… And Left His Wife The Equivalent Of $500+ Million

Charlie Chaplin Buried His Fortune In His Yard… And Left His Wife The Equivalent Of $500+ Million

Aug 21, 2025
Charlie Chaplin rose from poverty in London to become the most famous entertainer in the world. But behind the bowler hat and mustache was a shrewd businessman who buried cash in his backyard, outsmarted exile, and left his wife a fortune worth $500 million today.
The Richest Lead Singers In The World

The Richest Lead Singers In The World

Feb 20, 2013
The vocalists on this list have sung for bands like The Beatles, Metallica, Guns N' Roses and The Rolling Stones to name a few.