15 mega-billionaires who made a fortune last year
Bill Gates is once again the richest man in the world, adding another $10.6 billion to his net worth in the past year. Not a bad haul, but four other billionaires actually outearned Gates in the past...
View ArticleThe 18 richest people in America
One-third of the 500 billionaires on the recently relaunched Bloomberg Billionaires Index— including the top three — hail from the US.The 18 richest — culled from the global top 30— are worth an...
View ArticleThe 9 richest billionaires who earned their fortunes in tech
Nearly a third of the 30 richest billionaires on the recently relaunched Bloomberg Billionaires Index have one major thing in common: They earned their fortunes in technology. That includes Microsoft...
View ArticleThe 23 richest self-made billionaires are worth $1 trillion — here they all are
Not all billion-dollar fortunes are created equal. Some of the world's richest inherit their vast sums of wealth from their family — others build from scratch.Of the 30 richest people on earth, 23 fall...
View ArticleThe 9 richest self-made female billionaires in the world
There are 88 self-made female billionaires across the world with a combined wealth of $194 billion, according to a list from the "Hurun Global Rich List 2017 series."The Hurun Report, which was...
View Article7 mega-billionaires who made a fortune last year
Bill Gates is once again the richest man in the world, adding another $10.6 billion to his net worth in the past year. Not a bad haul, but four other billionaires actually outearned Gates in the past...
View ArticleThe 9 youngest self-made female billionaires in the world
China is a hub for female billionaires and boasts the largest amount of self-made ones with 56 in total, according to the "Hurun Global Rich List 2017 series."The Hurun Report, which was established as...
View Article30 pictures that take you inside the luxurious homes of the super rich
We've given you a glimpse into the fabulous lives of the super rich— and noted some of the outrageous things they can buy with their billions — but perhaps more representative of their extravagant...
View ArticleEurope's wealthiest man made another €1.2 billion
LONDON — The billionaire fashion tycoon Amancio Ortega is set to earn a €1.2 billion (£1 billion) from the company he created, which owns brands like Zara, Pull & Bear, Bershka, and Massimo...
View Article12 incredibly successful people share their surprising definitions of success
When we talk about a "successful" person, we're typically talking about someone who's got billions in their bank account, someone who's authored multiple bestsellers, or maybe someone who's in charge...
View ArticleCelebrities and CEOs are rushing to build mansions that 'feel like you're...
Douglas Burdge and his team of designers have built more than 300 homes in the Malibu, California, area, many of them for celebrities, entertainment execs, and Fortune 500 CEOs.Over the years, their...
View ArticleThe wealthiest oil and gas billionaires in the US
Forbes has published the latest edition of its global list of billionaires, featuring 565 from the U.S., which made the country the top generator of billionaires again. Figures from the IT and finance...
View ArticleThe world's billionaires are flocking to Miami's luxurious Porsche Design...
For the billionaire who doesn't want to sleep too far from his sports car, the perfect home is now ready for move-in: Miami's Porsche Design Tower.The 60-story building on Sunny Isles Beach is the...
View ArticleBillionaires and corporations powered Trump's record $107 million inaugural haul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by billionaires and corporations, President Donald Trump raised $107 million for his inaugural festivities, documents filed with the Federal Election Commission show, and...
View Article11 exclusive events around the world where you're most likely to spot a...
The world's richest people spend much of their time working to earn their fortunes. But they also make time for fun, and that often includes making appearances at some of the world's most exclusive...
View ArticleHow the youngest billionaire in the world, 20-year-old Alexandra Andresen,...
The INSIDER Summary:At 20 years old, Alexandra Andresen is the youngest billionaire in the world.She's a dressage rider who enjoys traveling when she's not taking care of her horses.As a three-time...
View ArticleBillionaire hedge funder Howard Marks just listed his 'Versailles in the Sky'...
Oaktree Capital chairman Howard Marks has brought his eight-bedroom, 4,536-square-foot apartment back to the market. The spread is available at a much lower price point this time around: $27.5...
View Article8 ways billionaires are different from everyone else
Billionaires don't see the world like most others do.That's why they're billionaires. They have their own unique habits, traits, principles, and ethics that all place a role into helping them achieve,...
View ArticlePhilanthropist who has given away entire $8 billion fortune flew coach and...
Billionaire Charles "Chuck" Feeney is remarkable.In a story about Feeney's philanthropy, his legacy, and how his experience compares with that of US President-elect Donald Trump, New York Times...
View ArticleBeyonce and Jay Z are officially a billion dollar couple
Beyonce and Jay Z, already two of the biggest names in music, are officially a billion-dollar couple.According to Forbes list of America's Richest Self-Made Women, released on Wednesday, 35-year-old...
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