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How Might Jeff Bezos' Divorce Impact His Wealth?
When a couple files for divorce, one of the first and foremost issues they’ll need to address is how to split up their assets. This question becomes a lot more complicated when you and your spouse are the richest couple in the world.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie recently announced their pending divorce after 25 years of marriage. Bezos’ estimated net worth is around $137 billion — and according to the community property laws in their home state of Washington, his soon-to-be ex-wife is legally entitled to half of it.
How Much Are The Richest Olympic Athletes Worth?
Over the last few weeks, athletes from around the globe have wowed us with their impressive skating, skiing, and snowboarding skills in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Even more impressive, however, is the astronomical net worth of some of these competitors. While gold medalists were each awarded $37,500 for their wins in Pyeongchang, endorsement deals from big names like Kraft, Red Bull, GoPro, and Under Armour have sent some of this year’s American Olympians into multi-millionaire territory.
The Most Expensive Items Ever Auctioned
Last month, the “Paul Newman watch” sold for almost $17.8 million. This rare Rolex watch worn by the late actor, Paul Newman is now the most expensive watch ever auctioned. The winning bidder – who paid exactly $17,752,500 – remains anonymous.
So, we thought we’d look at some of the most expensive items ever auctioned:
6. 1933 Gold Double Eagle Coin
This rare coin was created at the imagination of Theodore Roosevelt, who wanted to revamp American coin designs. On one side of the coin is the image of Liberty, holding a torch in one hand and an olive branch of peace in the other. 46 stars surround her with the word “Liberty” above her head. On the other side, the American bald eagle is depicted in flight, with the words “United States of America” and “Twenty Dollars” on display.
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