Celebrity Net Worth

Jeff Bezos Is Now The Richest Person On The Planet

Thanks to Amazon.com's soaring stock price, Jeff Bezos just overtook Bill Gates as the richest human being on the planet.

Jeff Bezos Was The Richest Human On The Planet For Six Hours, But Bill Gates Is Back On Top
July 27, 2017
Well that was quick! Jeff Bezos was the richest person on the planet for a few hours earlier today, but Bill Gates is back on the throne after an Amazon earnings whiff.
Players On The Oakland Raiders Should Think Very Carefully About Their Next Contracts
July 27, 2017
As they prepare for their move from Oakland to Las Vegas, the Raiders are in a very interesting position. And if they structure their contracts a certain way, players can save millions of dollars in taxes.
George R.R. Martin Makes $25M A Year, But Lives A Modest Life
July 27, 2017
Because of Game of Thrones' massive success, its famously large budgets, and Martin's own $65 million net worth, many are surprised to learn of the relatively average trappings of his two homes in Santa Fe.
The Dream Jet, A Luxury Apartment Inside An Airplane, Costs $74,000 An Hour
July 27, 2017
The Dream Jet takes its name from the fact that it's the jet of your dreams, yes, but also from its roots, inspired as it is by the 787 Dreamliner from Boeing.
Man Fishes His Way To Billion-Dollar Net Worth
July 27, 2017
In 1961, he drove from Tennessee to Seattle with $80 in his pocket to make some extra cash fishing. Today he is a billionaire.
Snapchat's Founders Have Lost Billions This Year
July 27, 2017
It wasn't long ago that Snap Inc.'s IPO elevated the net worths of its founders Evan Spiegel and Robert Murphy even farther into the stratosphere. These days, the outlook isn't as rosy for the once tech industry darling.
The Golden State Warriors Are Going To Sell Personal Seat Licenses At Their New Arena
July 26, 2017
Fresh off turning the NBA on its head with their style of play, the Warriors are changing the game for personal seat licenses.
When Serena Williams Got Her First Million-Dollar Check, She Tried To Deposit It Via Drive-Thru
July 26, 2017
Tennis star Serena Williams was so used to simply depositing checks at the drive thru of her local bank, she tried to do the same with her first seven-figure check.
Act Fast, And You Can Nab A Private Island In Maine For $8M
July 26, 2017
In the market for your own private island? For just under $8 million, Maine may have exactly what you're looking for.
The Boston Red Sox Are Paying Pablo Sandoval Nearly $50 Million To Play For The San Francisco Giants
July 26, 2017
Pablo Sandoval is no longer a member of the Boston Red Sox, yet they still have to pay him a huge amount a money.
There's A New Political Party Forming – The WTF Party
July 26, 2017
American voters may have a new party to throw their support behind. This party comes from Zynga founder Mark Pincus and is called the 'Win the Future,' or WTF party.
Colombia Seeks Help In Retrieving Sunken Treasure Worth Up To $10 Billion
July 25, 2017
The Colombian government is preparing to retrieve the famous sunken San Jose treasure, and to do so they're accepting bids on investors who can help make that retrieval a reality.
Spanish Soccer Club FC Barcelona Posts Highest Revenue In Sports History
July 25, 2017
Football Club Barcelona is aiming for a billion-dollar revenue to build a new soccer stadium.
Everything You Need To Know About The Trillion Dollar Family That Rules Saudi Arabia
July 25, 2017
King Salman took the title of crown prince away from his nephew and instead gave it to his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.
The 10 Most Overpaid NFL Players
July 25, 2017
Multi-million dollar contracts should be tied to quality of play, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes, a player has a bad game, or handful of games or season, yet they still bring home millions.
A Woman Lost Out On $1 Million, Thanks To A Controversial Penalty In A CFL Game
July 24, 2017
Coaches always say penalties are momentum killers. Turns out they can be financial killers, too.
Houston Rockets Sold For $85 Million In 1993–Could Now Sell For $2 Billion
July 24, 2017
There are certain investments that can deliver amazing returns. But do you know what has turned out to deliver one of the best returns on investment around? Owning a sports franchise.
Meet Karina Garcia – The YouTube Star Who Earns Six Figures A Month Making "Slime Videos"
July 24, 2017
The 'slime' craze has produced at least one bona fide star in Karina Garcia, a 23-year-old who, according to The New York Times, is making a consistent six figures a month churning out slime for her more than 5.7 million YouTube subscribers.
Kirk Cousins Is Betting Big On Himself… Will It Pay Off?
July 24, 2017
Kirk Cousins declined to sign a long-term deal with the Redskins. And it's looking like a brilliant move.
PSG Reportedly Willing To Pay World Record Transfer Fee To Acquire Neymar
July 23, 2017
Could Neymar be on the move to PSG in the very near future?