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Burt Shavitz Net Worth, Quotes, and Cause Of Death

Burt Shavitz's net worth was $5 million at the time of his death. He was an American beekeeper and businessman notable for founding the Burt's Bees personal care products company with businesswoman Roxanne Quimby. Born Ingram Berg Shavitz on May 15, 1935, to a Manhattan Jewish family, Burt was raised in Great Neck, New York. In 1953 when he graduated from high...

The 25 Richest People In Canada

With the release of Forbes' latest list of the wealthiest billionaires in the world, the ranks of the richest people in Canada is growing faster than some countries' economy. The country's Wealthiest People simply got richer. To help us understand how wealthier they have become, Forbes compiled a chart of the wealthiest people in the world, and it is...

Miriam Adelson is Now The 5th Richest Woman In The World – Meet Her

Physician, philanthropist, and mega political donor; these are the facets that make up one of the world’s richest women, Miriam Adelson. Married to billionaire casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson for 30 years, Ms. Adelson inherited her husband’s whopping fortune when he passed away in January 2021. She is now worth $36.1 billion and is the 36th richest individual in the...

The Truth About Rothschild Family Members and Their Net Worth

You've most likely heard about the Rothschild Family, Rothschild Bank, or the Rothschild Foundation. Or, you might have known about any other company or establishment with the 'Rothschild' prefix and you wondered what that means. Well, it refers principally to a Jewish-German family lineage noted for their Europe-wide eponymous business empire. Although generations after generations of the family have...

How Did Elon Musk Make His Money?

With a net worth estimated at around $150 billion as of May 2021, Elon Musk is one of the world's richest and most influential people. The business magnate is not only a citizen of the United States of America but also of Canada, and South Africa where he was born. It is widely believed that he is a self-made...

The 20 Richest Female Self-Made Billionaires

Women are really doing it big when it comes to finances as this year's Forbes list has several women pushing up on the list of billionaires in the world. While some of these female billionaires inherited their wealth either from their late fathers or husbands, some of them became successful and affluent with hefty fortunes through their own hard...

Who Was Popcorn Sutton and How Did He Die?

Born at Maggie Valley, North Carolina, Popcorn Sutton lived and died as a rural Appalachian. He became famous as a moonshiner and bootlegger, at a time they were considered as illicit businesses in the US. Many people consider Sutton a one-off personality for having the courage to gain notoriety in an illegal business. Not only did he become famous through...

Is Simon Sinek Married? What To Know About His Wife And His Net Worth

There is an abundance of ideas in the world. There is no shortage of it for those who are looking. However, not many people have the skill and creativity to market their ideas to the world in a way that commands respect and interest. This is a skill that Simon Sinek, a national and internationally recognized motivational speaker possesses. Simon...

Things To Know About Jamie Mazur And Why He Split With Alessandra Ambrosio

Jamie Mazur is a successful American businessman and entrepreneur who made it big in the clothing business. Truth be told, despite all his successes in business he only became famous following his relationship with the world's famous Brazilian supermodel, Alessandra Ambrosio. Although they are no longer together, he is still adored by many of his male fans who regard...

Chris Gardner: Net Worth, Son and Details About His Ex-Wife

Chris Gardner is an American businessman and motivational speaker, entrepreneur and investor who has a net worth of $70 million Beyond being recognized as an American entrepreneur, investor, and stockbroker, Chris Gardner is famous as a motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist. The man is admired for his inspiring rags to riches story. In his popular book - Pursuit of Happyness, Chris depicted his struggles...

How Much Does Elon Musk Make in a Year, in a Day, and in a Second?

Elon Musk does not receive any salary as the CEO of Tesla. He rather gets stock options tied to performance. There is also the substantial shareholding that he has in the company as well as SpaceX. All these helped his net worth rise from $13.9 billion in March 2017 to $151 billion in April 2021. If we crunch the...

Top 25 Richest People In Switzerland

The European Union ranks Switzerland as Europe's most innovative country while the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report ranks its economy as the most competitive in the world. Switzerland has a stable, prosperous, and high-tech economy, enabling its citizens to enjoy great wealth. The country has a good number of individuals who have grown their wealth to become billionaires....

These 15 Billionaires Inherited Their Wealth – Meet Them

Although several of the wealthiest people in the world built their wealth from nothing, some were born into massive fortunes. While these billionaires inherited enormous wealth from their parents or spouses, they haven't rested on their laurels as they have gone on to expand the family business, building a bigger empire in the process. These top billionaires who made...

14 Corrupt Billionaires Who Have Served Jail Time

One would like to think that being a billionaire would at least solve the problem of greed, instead, the reverse is the case for some. It seems that the richer some people get, the more hunger they have for more money and some are so desperate that they opt for illegal activities to help them amass more wealth. No one is above the...

Where Does Mark Zuckerberg Live? We Take You Inside His Properties Around US

The youngest centibillionaire in the world, Mark Zuckerberg, has over the years shelled out millions of dollars from his staggering net worth to purchase many properties in the United States. As a result, his real estate portfolio is worth more than $200 million. While he is known to reside with his family in Palo Alto, California, the tech billionaire...

The 20 Richest People Of All Time

There are wealthy people, and there are renowned wealthy people. Humanity has produced billionaires all around the world, and history has registered a significant number of multi-billionaires whose wealth has trembled the world as they rank among the richest people of all time. One would think that with modern-day sophisticated technology and lifestyle, the present-day billionaires would douse the...

The Top 25 Richest People in Britain And Their Net Worth

Billions of pounds were lost due to the Coronavirus pandemic in Britain as many businesses were badly hit by the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Recent reports show that the total worth of British billionaires (£743 billion) in early 2020 was £29 billion short of their total net worth in 2019. And with the release of The Times...

Daniel Jinich, Pati Jinich’s Husband, Biography & Net Worth

Daniel Jinich is a popular Mexican business tycoon who is married to the famous Pati Jinich, a widely known and celebrated chef and TV personality. At the moment, he is a Managing Partner and General Partner of ACON Investments located in Washington DC. Jinich started his business career from a humble beginning and kept moving up the business ladder...

Top 10 Richest People In New Zealand

The wealth of the richest people in New Zealand dwindled significantly in the past year, causing several of them to disappear from Forbes' World Billionaire's list. Compared to other developed countries, New Zealand ranks very low among representatives on the world’s billionaire list. Despite that, the country is still home to several billionaires and multimillionaires who have achieved their...

The Untold Truth of What Happened To The McDonald Brothers, Their Net Worths and Legacy 

The business world is a very interesting place in that it is not those with the ideas or those who began a type of business that would always remain at the top of the chain. This is true in the case of Richard and Maurice McDonald whose names might not ring any bells in America, let alone the world....

Nurdian Cuaca – Bio, Kids & Facts About Jamie Chua’s Ex-Husband

Nurdian Cuaca is an Indonesian businessman who is renowned for his immense wealth and penchant for business. He is reported to have chains of businesses around Asia, raking in loads and loads of money over the years. According to sources, Nurdian Cuaca has managed to establish himself as a big player in real estate, having built several proprieties around...

Shane Deary – Inside The Life And Family Of Keri Russell’s Ex-Husband

There is a widely believed notion that Hollywood personalities prefer to marry only those of their kind, that is, someone within the industry. It is a belief that has been reinforced through years of marriages between actors and actresses but that belief gets a knock when a personality gets romantically entangled with an outsider - like Keri Russell was...

The 25 Richest People In Europe – Updated Ranking

Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, but on the other hand, its economy is the largest on Earth. This is hardly a surprise as most of the countries of the continent are first-world nations. As Europe has prospered over the centuries, some families and individuals have made the best of it, accumulating billions in the process...

The 25 Richest People In United States

Every year, Forbes updates its wealth ranking list and it doesn't come as a shock that some richest people in the United States have retained their spots while some ranked higher than their past position in previous years. There are no doubts that the richest people in the US just keep getting richer, making it even harder than ever to...

15 College Dropouts That Became Billionaires

We are all familiar with the cliché that says 'education is the key to success'. Well, if education is the key to success, one is tempted to wonder if school is the lock. Yes, school is important; after all, the essence of its emergence is to help those that patronise it develop into successful career men and women or...

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15 Celebrities and Famous People Who Died Without a Will

Many people are uncomfortable with anything that will make them confront the reality of death, including making a will....

How Rupert Murdoch Built His Empire To Become One of The Most Influential People in Media

Rupert Murdoch and his family are reported to have a net worth of $22.2 billion. Thus, he is ranked...

Who Is Litecoin Founder Charlie Lee and How Much Is He Worth?

After Bitcoin became a big deal, it opened the floodgates for thousands of other cryptocurrencies, of which Litecoin happens...

Melinda Gates is Poised To Become The Second Richest Woman Behind Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, Here’s Why

When ordinary folks like you and I get a divorce, the impact majorly revolves around the personal effect on...

How Carlos Slim Built His Net Worth and Became The Richest Person in Latin America

With a net worth of $69 billion, Carlos Slim is one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. The...

Anthony Joshua Net Worth and All The Ways He Made His Money

Future Boxing Hall of Famer Anthony Joshua has amassed a net worth of $80 million. This is no surprise...

A Look at All The Soon-To-Be-Shared Assets Owned By Bill and Melinda Gates

It is no longer news that Billionaire couple, Bill and Melinda Gates, would be taking a break from each...