America’s 20 richest billionaire heirs (technically there are 23 because several are tied at number 20) are worth a cumulative $568 billion.
Not everybody is fortunate enough to have their wealth grow by R13 billion (£659 million) in one year. Except for one South African diamond and mining magnate, that is.
You know you’re doing okay when your net worth dwarfs the GDPs of major nations.
The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) grew substantially across the globe over the last two years, although the opposite is true for South Africa.
Climbing the financial ladder to the very top often requires shrewd investment and a little bit of help.
The Crown Jewels, cash machines, castles, creatures galore (including corgis), and a stellar car collection are just a few of the things that Queen Elizabeth II owns.
The human condition, for the rich or the poor, is hella complicated and more often than not, money can’t make difficult feelings or deeper problems go away.
Just because somebody has passed away doesn’t mean they can’t still bring home the bacon.
Trying to save money can be a daunting prospect. The hardest part is actually getting the ball rolling because once you see your savings start stacking up it can become a little addictive.
A YouTuber spotted an “Intern” with a Ferrari 488 Spider worth R4,5 million, who it turns out is the cousin of Syrian President Bashar Assad and son of Syria’s richest man Rami Makhlouf.
Richest countries in the world. Best hookup apps. Underage birth crisis. Harvey calls Angelina a liar. Meghan and Harry want to chat.
The mega-wealthy have, for all intents and purposes, been having a smashing time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your favourite insanely wealthy and highly dysfunctional family is set to return, with the third season of ‘Succession’ out later this year.
The 1920s were marked by a sense of prosperity and a get-rich-quick mentality, the latter of which is still very much in vogue.
R2.1 billion jackpot claimed. President wants Bitcoin as legal tender. Hackers blast Musk. Gauteng official drive-by killing. Zayn Malik street altercation.
So you’ve cracked the top 1%. Well played, but if you want to join the real elite bracket, you’ll need to step things up considerably.
Forbes’ latest list calculates that the richest 50 clans are worth a collective $1,2 trillion, which is up about 30% from $916 billion in 2015. These are the top five.
COVID-19 has presented a unique opportunity to see how those in different income brackets stay safe, with the super-rich going as far as to secure citizenship in low-risk countries.
If you’re keen to join the 1%, you’ll have to accumulate a fair sum of net wealth, albeit far less than in other parts of the world.
Armie Hammer is the latest in a long line of Hammers to be in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Here’s how to keep on track with growing your wealth when your finances don’t look that different from what you were working with last year.
As a new year approaches, consider this a reminder that starting 2021 with your finances in order is a great way to kick things off.
The COVID-19 pandemic, and natural disasters worldwide, has awakened the super-rich to the need to fortify themselves against future health and climate crises.
A new report reveals exactly how much you need to earn to be considered super-rich in South Africa, and part of the elite 1%.
From penguins to private celebrity chefs, these companies cater to the whims of the mega-rich.
Author Ashley Mears went undercover to reveal the secret party rituals of the super-rich in her book, ‘Very Important People’.
Rich getting richer. Beer Island for sale. Russian C19 cyber attacks. Netflix adds 10m. ZAR undervalued. Electric Maserati.
Chances are you’ve just been paid, and your bank account is looking in decent shape. I guess it’s all relative, really.
Roger Federer tops Forbes’ list for the first time, and also becomes the first tennis player in history to do so.
The super-rich seem to be amassing more and more wealth as economies tank around the world.