In late 2024, Elon Musk’s net worth eclipsed $500 billion briefly, securing his spot as the world’s richest person. As of mid-August 2025, Musk’s net worth stood at around $378 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. That’s a far cry from $5 billion, but was roughly $70 billion ahead of Oracle founder Larry Ellison…
Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. There’s so much wealth-building advice out there that it’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed. If you ask ChatGPT “how to become a millionaire,” you’re likely to get a flood of endless money hacks, conflicting advice and complex…
You might think that every high-net-worth-individual starts out with a silver spoon, but that’s not always the case. Some had to work their way up just like everybody else. A few even got their start working at McDonald’s. Discover More: The No. 1 Way Americans Become Millionaires Is Pretty Boring — and Easy To Do…
In a dramatic reshuffling of the global billionaire rankings, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has surged to the second spot, overtaking Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. His net worth has skyrocketed to an estimated $275.9 billion as of July 2025, following a 32% surge in Oracle’s stock in June alone. Ellison, who still owns nearly 41%…
Elon Musk’s net worth has taken a $15.3 billion hit after the Tesla CEO announced he was to form a new political party. The news sent ripples through financial markets and spooked investors concerned about Musk’s political ambitions and possible implications for Tesla’s brand and business operations. Why It Matters Musk, the richest man in…
lucigerma/Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you’re planning your own retirement, you probably have a retirement savings goal in mind. Americans believe the “magic number” they need to retire comfortably is $1.26 million, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual. Comparing your number…
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (Image credits: AP) Billionaire investor Warren Buffett donated $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock on Friday to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four family-run charities. This marks his largest annual donation since he began giving away his fortune in 2006.The donation included about 12.36…
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Sam and Dan Houser, founders of Rockstar Games, have again made an appearance on The Times influential UK Rich List, ranking the richest people in the nation. In spite of the continued postponement of Grand Theft Auto VI, the brothers’ collective net worth has risen to an estimated £400 million (approximately $536 million) presenting the…
King Charles III has officially overtaken his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in personal fortune, a monetary achievement that represents a dramatic turnaround within the British royal family, as per a report. A Rapid Rise in Royal Wealth The King’s net worth is now valued at $850 million (£640 million), as per The Sunday Times…