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wealthy men stories: 5 news summaries

Russia Loses Half of Its Billionaires

Market woes, weak ruble have chipped away at fortunes

Feb 16, 09 10:00 AM CST
(Newser) - The 10 wealthiest Russians have lost two-thirds of their fortunes in the past year, AP reports, based on the magazine Finans' annual list of billionaires. The ranks of billionaires have been cut in half, from 101 to just 49. Last year's richest Russian, Oleg Deripaska, has fallen to eighth on... More »

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Russia • currency exchange • billionaire • wealthy men • metal prices • oil prices

 Gates Tops 
 Rich List 
 With $57B 

Leads Forbes ranking for 15th year

Sep 18, 08 2:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Microsoft founder Bill Gates leads the latest Forbes list of America's richest people with a fortune estimated to be $57 billion. It's the 15th year in a row that the visionary behind the computer revolution has topped the ratings. But the rich are not getting richer, Forbes reveals. Several fortunes... More »

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Microsoft • Bill Gates • wealth • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • wealthy men

McCain Can't Quite Say How Many Houses
He Owns

Also nixes one-term idea in interview

Aug 21, 08 12:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - John McCain isn’t quite sure how many houses he owns, Politico reports. The presumptive Republican nominee responded to the question in yesterday’s interview with “I think—I’ll have my staff get to you.” He and wife Cindy are estimated to own between four and seven... More »

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John McCain • real estate • White House • houses • Election 2008 • wealthy men • George W. Bush

Buffet Unseats Gates as Richest Man on Earth

He's worth $62B; Gates is now third with $58B.

Mar 5, 08 7:44 PM CST
(Newser) - Bill Gates has passed the gilded torch: Warren Buffett and Mexican telecom mogul Carlos Slim have ended the Microsoft founder's 13-year reign as richest man on earth, Forbes reports. Buffett's fortune grew $10 billion this year to $62 billion, while Slim weighs in with an estimated $60 billion. Gates trails... More »

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Microsoft • Bill Gates • wealth • Warren Buffett • Fortune 500 • Carlos Slim • billionaire • Berkshire Hathaway • wealthy men

Top 10 Dating Tips for Rich Guys

Lose the PDA, don't mention the ex, and please don't hit on the waitress

Feb 23, 08 8:21 AM CST
(Newser) - Wealth can present its own obstacles to romantic success. Here are TheStreet.com's dating tips for landing a woman who doesn't just love the money:
  1. Lose your PDA/Blackberry/etc. Whatever it is, it's not that important. Focus on the person right in front of you.
  2. Do pick up the
... More »

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list • dating • relationship • rich • dating tips • wealthy men • bachelors

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