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The rags-to-riches story of WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum, who grew up without...
Few people have benefited from Facebook's incredible success more than WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum.With an estimated fortune of roughly $9.5 billion, 41-year-old Koum has come a long way from growing...
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These 10 American colleges have minted almost 400 billionaires
Currently, only 2,397 people in the world hold billionaire status, according to Wealth-X, a firm that does research and valuations on ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.While the path to...
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A guide to how Beyoncé and Jay Z spend their billions
Beyoncé and Jay Z are officially a billion-dollar couple after Forbes put their combined worth at $1.16 billion (£890 million) this week.The entertainment tycoons not only earn millions from music and...
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There are now 18 female self-made billionaires in the US — and the richest...
The richest self-made woman in America invested her life savings in a pizza store in Michigan in 1954. Her name is Marian Ilitch, and the restaurant that she and her husband Mike opened turned into the...
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One chart shows how many millionaires and billionaires graduated from...
Society seems to be obsessed with rich people. We seek their advice, study their habits, and replicate their wealth-building strategies.But the richest of the rich have more in common than a...
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14 more billionaires just joined Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in pledging to...
Fourteen billionaires and billionaire couples have committed to donating most of their fortunes to philanthropic causes, joining Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in signing the Giving Pledge, the...
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The 30 richest people on earth
The wealthiest 30 people in the world control a staggering portion of the world economy: $1.23 trillion — more than the annual GDP of Spain, Mexico, or Turkey. That's according to the Bloomberg...
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Bidding on a lunch with Warren Buffett quickly hit $1 million
(Reuters) - An auction for well-heeled fans of Warren Buffett to eat lunch with the billionaire in support of a San Francisco charity that helps the homeless and impoverished got off to a fast start,...
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The 13 most over-the-top billionaire toys
Billionaires — they're just like us. Well, kind of. Whether it's on a yacht, fancy car, or avant-garde collection of art, the wealthiest people in the world are willing to lay down some serious cash on...
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This map shows which countries have the most billionaires — and how few of...
The INSIDER Summary:This map shows the breakdown of male and female billionaires in the world by country.For every one female billionaire, there are 8.4 male billionaires.There aren't that many...
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Billionaires are stockpiling land that could be used in the apocalypse —...
A rising number of American billionaires are channeling their inner Bear Grylls, and some are doing it in preparation for an apocalyptic event — be it viral epidemic, nuclear war, or cataclysmic pole...
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Map reveals where billionaires are stockpiling land that could be used in the...
When the apocalypse arrives, life goes on. That's the possibility some are preparing for, at least.A new article in Forbes suggests the US billionaires are making significant land grabs in America's...
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How the world's youngest self-made billionaire, 26-year-old John Collison,...
The INSIDER Summary:At 26, John Collison is the youngest self-made billionaire in the world.He and his older brother cofounded Stripe and each hold a fortune worth $1.1 billion.Collison is also a pilot...
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Jeff Bezos is very close to overtaking Bill Gates as the richest person in...
Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods may raise antitrust issues, but it indisputably helped founder Jeff Bezos’ bottom line—the surge in Amazon stock increased his wealth by roughly $1.8 billion.In...
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I studied the Forbes 400 list and found out how billionaires become billionaires
In business we’re taught more is better:Appeal to tons of different customersLots of different productsTry a bunch of new thingsBut is it actually true?After combing through data from Forbes...
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Eric Barker is the author of "Barking Up The Wrong Tree." In this video, Barker explains what it takes to be a billionaire, and it isn't a high GPA. The following is a transcript of the video.What we...
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New York City's 'Billionaire's Row' is dead — and a record-breaking...
A full-floor penthouse in the landmark One57 condo building is headed to the auction block after it was seized under foreclosure, Bloomberg reported.This is most likely the largest foreclosure in the...
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The 20 most common hobbies of the richest people in the world
When rich people have free time, they have the means for extravagant hobbies, whether it's collecting classic cars or jet-setting across the globe. But the most common hobby they pursue isn't a gaudy...
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You can buy your very own private island in Maine for $8 million — here's...
The INSIDER Summary:Hope Island, a private island off the coast of Maine, is on the market for $8 million.The main residence is 11,000 square feet and has two guest houses.It also comes with barns, a...
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MEET THE WALTONS: How America's wealthiest family spends its Walmart fortune
The Waltons are the richest family in America, but they're pretty discreet about it. The Walmart heirs have a combined wealth of $130 billion, which is more than both Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. In...
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