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The Frugal Millionaire Next Door: Ronald Read’s Remarkable Story

Ronald Read, a Vermont gas station attendant and janitor, had accumulated a net worth of nearly $8 million at the time of his death in 2015. Described as “a blue-collar guy with blue-chip smarts,” Read invested in a diverse range of companies that paid generous dividends, focusing on well-established businesses and avoiding technology stocks. His… Read More »

In 1905, American millionaire ….

In 1905, American millionaire George Kessler threw himself a birthday party at the Savoy Hotel in London that involved flooding the entire courtyard with four feet of water so his guests could dine in gondolas and a five foot birthday cake brought out to them on the back of a baby elephant. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12561 – Maureen O’Conner’s Big Bets

An heiress inherited millions, won over $1 billion while gambling, and still ended up in debt. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12561 – Maureen O’Conner’s Big Bets appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source