Tag: Net Worth

  • 10 Richest Athletes in the World

    10 Richest Athletes in the World

    Athletes across the world can make more in one day than most of us can dream of making in a lifetime. Those who are blessed with the gift of athleticism will also become some of the biggest superstars in the world. So, we’re about to answer the question that’s often on everyone’s lips, and show you the 10 richest athletes in the world.

    1. Michael Jordan – $1 Billion Net Worth

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    image via awesomeish.com

    Michael Jordan made a slam dunk when he entered the world of basketball, as he is the first billionaire athlete. According to Forbes’ 2015 rich list, the gifted sports star is an entrepreneur, and has earned approximately $80 to £100 million every year from his various business ventures and endorsements.

    He makes an incredible $60 million per year from Nike/Jordan brand royalties alone, and his NBA career also added an amazing $90,235,000 to his bank account.

    2. Michael Schumacher – $800 Million Net Worth

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    Michael Schumacher is considered by many as the most successful Formula One driver in history – and that is most definitely reflected in his bank balance. He’s now worth an incredible $800 million, as he was paid $10 million per year by Shell to wear a hat with the company’s logo at most public appearances.

    3. Arnold Palmer – $675 Million

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    Arnold Palmer is the greatest golf players of all time, winning the Championship Tour 10 times and the PGA tour 62 times. On top of a successful golf career, he is also a rather successful entrepreneur, as he has a drinks company that’s worth over $200 million. His name is also licensed in over 400 apparel and leather goods stores across Asia.

    4. Tiger Woods – $550 Million

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    Tiger Woods is synonymous with golf, and vice versa. While Arnold Palmer might be the most successful golfer in history, it’s pretty fair to say that Woods is the most famous on and off the golf course. He has been ranked #1 in the world rankings for more consecutive weeks more than any other golfer, and was the first athlete to earn $1 billion in salary and endorsements.
    So, why isn’t he tied with Michael Jordan? Well, $100 million was deducted from his bank account when he divorced Elin Nordegren in 2010.

    5. Magic Johnson -$500 Million Net Worth

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    It looks as though basketball and golf are most definitely the best two sports to become a pro, if the rich list is anything to go by. Magic Johnson, the retired Lakers basketball player, earned a whopping $18 million salary during his career, and earned several million more in endorsements. He also owns his own record label, Magic Johnson Music, and is a successful motivational speaker.

    6. Floyd Mayweather – $400 Million Net Worth

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    Floyd Mayweather is one of the most tactical boxers in the sport, and this ability has made him arguably one of the greatest fighters in boxing. His bravado, skill and smarts have resulted in him winning six boxing championships in five different weight classes, as well as $400 million. He is the highest paid athlete in sport, as he can demand a significant salary, without the need for endorsements.

    7. Shaquille O’Neal – $350 Million Net Worth

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    image via www.limitlessonline.co.uk

    Shaquille O’Neal is the third basketball star on the rich list, and earned $292,198,327 in his career alone. He also secured $100 million when he signed a five-year contract with Miami Heat. The retired player is also a successful TV host and entrepreneur, and he has appeared in many commercials throughout his career.

    8. David Beckham – $350 Million Net Worth

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    image via www.highsnobiety.com

    David Beckham is one of the most famous players in football (soccer). A talented athlete on the pitch, and a celebrity off it, he is one of the biggest endorsers in the world. The former England Captain and Manchester United Star star also invests his money in the sport, and his business group, Beckham Miami United, has agreed to finance a $250 million stadium in Florida, and will hold 20,000 spectators.

    9. Greg Norman – $300 Million Net Worth

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    image via www.golfgrinder.com

    Greg Norman has won 20 PGA tours in his career, and was even inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001. His career and entrepreneurial ventures have also resulted in him totalling a net worth of $300 million.

    10. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. – $300 Million Net Worth

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    Image via www.huffingtonpost.com

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. started his Nascar career at the age of just 17 years old. Little did he know when starting his career that he would one day become one of the highest paid athletes of all time, as he earned an unfathomable $25.9 million in 2014 alone. He also owns his own media production company, Hammerhead Entertainment, and has partnered with a group of investors who are building Alabama Motorsports Park.

    Want to learn more about your favourite stars? Read 10 Rags-to-Riches Stories That Will Inspire You.

  • 10 Rags-to-Riches Stories to Inspire You

    10 Rags-to-Riches Stories to Inspire You

    Never been to university? Grew up in poverty? So what! You can still be a success. All you need is ambition and passion, and the rest really will follow. Don’t believe us? Fine. Just take a look at these 10 rags to riches and entrepreneurial stories that will inspire you.

    1. J.K. Rowling – $1 Billion

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    J.K. Rowling is one of the most inspirational people in popular culture – not just for creating the wonderful Harry Potter series, but she defied the odds to become the richest author of all time. Rowling moved to Portugal to pursue her dream of becoming an English teacher, and it was there she fell in love with a journalist. The couple went onto have a daughter, Jessica, but the marriage later ended in divorce.

    So she chose to move back to her native Scotland to start a new life – but the move led to Rowling resulted in her becoming dependent on welfare benefits. In between her parental duties, she would write Harry Potter – completely unaware that one day the boy wizard and his magical friends would be adored by millions of people across the world.

    The book was rejected many times until it was finally published. She is now has a net worth of $1 billion. That’s some serious cash – and proof that anyone can make their dreams come true! Her skin is great too. If you would like skin that is good, Loxa Beauty CBD Cosmetics UK is the brand for you. 

    2. Steve Jobs – $5.7 Billion

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    It is hard to believe Apple started in a garage, but that’s exactly what happened. With no way to afford a college tuition, the late, great Steve Jobs took his future into his own hands and started the company in his parents’ garage, after his adopted father, Paul Jobs, shown him how to take apart and rebuild electronics.

    With little knowledge, but a passion and interest, Steve Jobs went onto create some of the coolest, most ground-breaking technology products the world had ever seen, such as the 1984 Macintosh to the latest iPhone smartphones.

    3. Oprah Winfrey – $2.9 Billion

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    Many people across the world are often inspired by Oprah Winfrey – and the reason is because she is a very inspirational woman. Until the age of six years old, she was raised by her grandmother, as her teenage parents were not emotionally mature enough to care for her. She later lived with her mother in Milwaukee, and shown an aptitude for education. Her studies were, however, interrupted as her mother was unable to cope, and so she was sent to live with her father, Vernon, in Nashville, Tennessee.

    After dealing with many years of physical abuse, Oprah Winfrey ran away from home at the age of 13. However, she defied the odds and went onto become the most successful talk show host of all time, using her own struggles to inspire others.

    4. Ralph Lauren – $7.1 Billion

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    image via dirckhalstead.net

    Ralph Lauren is the man behind the luxury clothing line. He was raised in the Bronx, New York, by his parents who were Russian immigrants. With finances tight, he never even had his own bedroom growing up, and was forced to start work before he was 13 years old.

    What Ralph did have was excellent taste, a passion for fashion and a confidence in his own ability. He believed in himself so much that he took out a $50,000 loan to launch his own clothing line – and is now the owner of one of the most recognisable fashion brands in the world.

    5. Manny Pacquiao – $300 Million

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    It’s not hard to see why Filipinos are so proud of Manny Pacquiao. The famous boxer once lived on the Kibawe streets, and would sell bread and doughnuts to make some cash. Whilst homeless, he would often be forced into fights with other street vendors, which was undoubtedly the start of his fantastic boxing career.

    He is now deemed one of the greatest boxers of all time, as he is the only boxer in the world who has won world titles in 8 weight divisions, and is the  #2 highest paid boxer on the planet – after Floyd Mayweather, of course.

    6. Eminem – $140 Million

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    Marshall Mathers, known to the world as Eminem, rags to riches story is so powerful that it was the basis of the semi-biographical movie, 8 Mile, which the rapper starred in. Growing up in a trailer park in Detroit, Eminem’s goal was to make it in a black music industry as a white rapper. He faced much rejection and bullying for pursuing his dreams, but with sheer ambition and a confidence in his dreams, Marshall continued rapping. He believed in himself so much that he dropped out of high school and juggled many jobs just to keep a roof over his head and food on the table.

    His hard work did, however, pay off, as he was awarded second place in the 1997 Rap Olympics, and caught the eye of the respected hip hop producer and rapper, Dr. Dre. Eminem, who also adopted the name Slim Shady, was the best-selling musician of the 2000s, and is now one of the most respected artists in the rap industry, selling 115 million albums.

    7. Steven Spielberg – $3.6 Billion

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    If you have ever seen movies Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan or Jurassic Park, you will know why Steven Spielberg is one of the most popular directors in history. As a child, he was cruelly bullied by other children for being an Orthodox Jew, but he did find join in creating movies at a very early age, and made his first amateur movie at just 16 years old. Whilst he did graduate from high school, his low grade average prevented him from attending film school.

    He therefore attended California State University, but dropped out when he was offered a seven year contract with Universal Studios – and the rest, as they say, is history.

    8. Jay-Z – $560 Million

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    Shawn Carter, known to the world as Jay-Z, never started life wanting to be a hip hop artist. After his father abandoned the family home, Shawn chose to take control of their finances by becoming a drug dealer, selling crack cocaine on the city streets of Brooklyn, New York. A career path that led to him being shot at.

    To Shawn, rapping was simply a hobby, but it was in the mid-90s when he realised he could make a career out of it, after many people raved about his talent. Instead of heading to a record label to pursue his dream, he chose to launch his own, which also launched the careers of many successful rappers. The move paid off, and he is now worth an estimated $500 million, after selling 75 million albums and winning 17 Grammy Awards.

    9. Jim Carrey – $150 Million

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    Jim Carrey, born James Eugene Carrey, is one of the most loved comedy actors in entertainment, but his journey to success did not come easy. After his father lost his job as an accountant when Jim was a teenager, Jim was forced to work an eight hour shift each day at the Titan Wheels Factory, on top of attending school. His family responsibilities, however, resulted in him dropping out of school.

    He later moved out of the family home and lived in a camper van, spending many a night performing stand-up routines. He eventually landed a spot on The Duck Factory, a US sitcom, which was a sign of big things to come for the actor. His big break came when he was cast in the skit show In Living Colors, as the world paid attention to his comic timing. He is now most recognisable for movies such as Dumb and Dumber, The Mask and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

    10. Roman Abramovich – $9 Billion

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    Roman Abramovich sadly became an orphan at the age of just four years old, and was raised by his aunt and uncle, who lived on an oil settlement in the south of the Arctic Circle. The town was infested by mosquitoes, and temperatures could often fall below -30 degrees Celsius.

    Despite his environment, Roman shown signs of ambition from a young age, and would sell plastic ducks and second-hand car tyres in his spare time. As his business grew, so did his ambition, and he went onto manage Sibneft, an oil giant, before taking over the company in 1995. He later shown further business acumen, investing in ventures such as Russian Aluminium and the steelmakers Evraz Group. Roman Abramovich is now the 5th richest person in Russia, and one of the wealthiest men in the world.

    Now you know some of the most inspirational people on the planet, it’s time to check out some of the most foolish. Read about the 10 silliest lottery winners in history.

  • 10 Highest Paid Actors of All Time

    10 Highest Paid Actors of All Time

    The actors on this list have amassed a fortune many of us could never comprehend, and they owe it all to talent, fame and, most likely, a little bit of luck. So, without further adieu, here are the 10 highest paid actors of all time.

    10. Sean Connery – $300 Million

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    Sean Connery is, to many, the ultimate James Bond – and his acting talent is reflected in his bank balance. Sean, whose mother was a cleaning lady and father was a factory worker, is now one of the highest paid movies stars in the world.

    9. Arnold Schwarznegger – $300 Million

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    When Arnold Schwarzenegger started out as a body-builder, we doubt he ever believed he would amass a fortune of $300 million for acting. The actor with the nearly unpronounceable surname is now one of the most popular stars on screen, featuring in some of the most loved movies of all time, including ‘Kindergarten Cop’ and, of course, ‘Terminator’. We can see that at least some of his fortune is spent on top cigars.

    8. Keanu Reeves – $350 Million

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    Keanu Reeves is not only one of the highest paid actors of all time, he is also one of the sweetest. Very aware of how blessed he is, Keanu gave away his $75 Million salary for The Matrix to the movie crew, with each person on set taking away $1 million, as he believed they deserved the money more than him.

    8. Tom Hanks – $350 Million

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    Oscar winner Tom Hanks is one of the most popular actors in the movie industry, adored by audiences across the world. Thanks to his superb acting talent in movies such as ‘Philadelphia’ and ‘Forest Gump’, he is now worth an incredible $350 million.

    7. Bill Cosby – $350 Million

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    Bill Cosby maybe a controversial figure at the moment, but that doesn’t stop the fact he’s still worth a significant amount of money from his stand-up performances, movies and ‘The Cosby Show’.

    6. Clint Eastwood – $375 Million

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    Clint Eastwood is more than just a talented actor, he is now one of the most respected movie directors in the world, creating Oscar nominated movies such as ‘American Sniper’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’. Not bad for a college dropout!

    5. Johnny Depp – $400 Million

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    Johnny Depp’s versatility and acting ability has most definitely paid off, allowing him to bag 5th position on this list. Who needs a golden ticket when you have $400 million in the bank?

    4. Sylvester Stallone – $400 Million

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    At the start of his career, Sylvester Stallone struggled to land an acting gig. So what did he do? He created his own opportunity, writing a screenplay that would change his life forever. What was that movie? Only one of the biggest boxing films of all time: Rocky.

    3. Jack Nicholson – $400 Million

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    Jack by name, Jack by nature – as Jack Nicholson really is a Jack of all trades. Not only is he a respected actor, but he is a screenwriter, producer and director. The actor, who has received Academy Award nominations every decade from the 1960s to 2000s, is also one of the richest thespians in Hollywood.

    2. Mel Gibson – $425 Million

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    Mel Gibson would have made number one of this list, if it wasn’t for the fact he lost half of his $850 million fortune to his ex-wife in his 2011 divorce settlement. Still, Mel Gibson’s net worth is not to be sniffed at, as he has secured a whopping $425 million for starring in movies such as ‘Braveheart’, ‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘What Women Want’, as well as producing films such as ‘Apocalypto’ and ‘The Passion of the Christ’.

    1. Tom Cruise – $450 Million

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    Tom Cruise never wanted to become an actor. His goal was to become a priest. So, if you’d have told him many years ago that he would one day be the richest actor of all time, he would most likely have laughed in your face – and repented afterwards. He now has a wealth of $450 million thanks to critically acclaimed movies such as ‘Born of the Fourth July’, ‘Jerry Maguire’ and ‘Top Gun’.