Oct 11, 2009 -
How does one get on the super rich list? Many of today's wealthy titans of business started with modest means and owe their wildly successful careers to their own wits and hard work. Do you know how these self-made million- and billionaire people get their start?
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Oct 07, 2009 -
Acquiring wealth isn't a priority for everyone, but it's safe to say that most of us want to live comfortably. Whether you're striving to gain a financial peace of mind or shooting to be a cash money queen, these six basic habits of millionaires will help you land on your feet.
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Sep 22, 2009 -
Oprah is untouchable in terms of income — taking in an estimated $275 million, she's the highest earning celebrity by far. Do you know where the other best-paid celebrities stand? Take the quiz!
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Aug 21, 2009 -
Talented actors, athletes, and musicians are paid well for their work. Do you know which famous guy earned more during the last year? Take the quiz!
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Aug 18, 2009 -
Holy cash. The 10 highest paid corporate captains are raking in an astronomical amount of money, so much that it's difficult to conceptualize earning that much in one year. According to a new report from The Corporate Library, seven of the 10 made more than $100 million last year including salary and stock options.
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Aug 14, 2009 -
If you've ever wondered how your salary compares to workers around the world, then you may be excited to check out UK website Global Rich List. The site might fulfill some of your curiosity, but that's not really its intention; the website's creators hope that realizing your relative wealth will prompt you to give to charity.
To see where you fall on the global rich list, enter your annual income and click the "Show me the money" button.
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Jul 31, 2009 -
As a woman who once topped Forbes' Richest Supermodels of the World list, Milla Jovovich knows a thing or two about earning money. Milla came from a modest background and told Bankrate that her family had "pretty much nothing but the clothes on our back" when they arrived in the US.
Her upbringing heavily influenced the way she views financial security, and the striking supermodel explained that her parents divorced over finances and fights over what they could and couldn't afford.
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Jul 20, 2009 -
The power couple of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is way more than a gorgeous, talented duo. They're known to support important causes, both domestically and around the world, often donating large (as in millions) sums of money when it feels right. If you had the kind of cash in the bank that could warrant exceptional monetary gifts to charities, where would you donate?
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Jul 01, 2009 -
While the King of Pop didn't have much control when it came to spending cash, he was certainly a pro at earning it. After learning how much debt Michael Jackson was attempting to pay off when he died, it's amazing that his heirs still stand to inherit a considerable sum. Can you guess how much his estate is worth?
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Jun 24, 2009 -
When you're a true mogul, birthday celebrations have to wait. But then, it's on. Oprah Winfrey blew out candles for her 55th birthday on January 29 but postponed the real party until her show was finished taping for the Summer.
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