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Either Taylor Swift is the nicest gal in the world or she's got us all fooled. She has donated money to three families in need when they've needed it most.

The community of web entrepreneurs is buzzing right now because a guy pretty much everyone has idolized for years just sold his company for $575 million… IN CASH. You must read this inspirational story…

50 Cent isn't the only famous face to declare bankruptcy – far from it. From a famous boxer, to the King of Pop, to a man currently running for President of the United States, these 10 people have done time in bankruptcy court.

Vera Wang took one design idea for a bridal gown and turned it into a $400 million personal fortun and a fashion empire that just keeps growing…

Great news for Star Trek fans, more movies are on the way! And the actors will make a ton more money for their efforts…

Katy Perry may be the highest paid entertainer in the world, but as the Rolling Stones sang, she can't always get what she wants. What Katy wants right now is hillside estate in Los Angeles currently owned by five elderly nuns.

Channing Tatum and his abs have danced their way into the fantasies of millions of women. And thanks to a savvy business deal, he will line his bank account for years to come.

If being a billionaire is on your to do list and you don't have a big inheritance coming your way, pay attention. The most entrepreneurial of entrepreneurs, are all self-made, rags to riches billionaires and this is where they live.

PewDiePie, aka Felix Kjellberg, launched his YouTube gaming commentary channel in 2010 while he was in college and could barely afford a computer. Wait til you hear how much money he made last year…

Forget trying to land a role in a sitcom, if you really want to make bank in Hollywood you should become a commercial actor!

In 2009, David DeVore, Sr., uploaded a video to YouTube of his son after visiting the dentist. Six years later and that video is still supporting the entire family.

In the 1980s, James Cameron sold the rights to a concept he'd come up with for $1, with one proviso: That he be able to direct the movie. Was this brilliant or horrendously stupid?

The Grateful Dead certainly don't seem like the type of guys who got into rock and roll for the money but they have made tons of it.

But Shavitz is the iconic co-founder Burt's Bees. His name and face are on every product the company sells. But he lost out on a massive fortune thanks to one stroke of a pen.

Attention future billionaires of the world! Class is in session. We've compiled a list of books that have inspired current billionaires. Your syllabus is below…