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Jeff Bezos' First Marriage Ended In A $38 Billion Divorce — Now, As The Amazon Founder Plans To Marry Lauren Sanchez, He's Reportedly Ring-Fencing His $233 Billion Fortune
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 8:53pm | 892Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly taking extra precautions with his $233 billion net worth ahead of his upcoming wedding to Lauren Sanchez, after his $38 billion divorce from MacKenzie Scott. What Happened: Bezos, whose wealth makes him the third richest person...
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As Gates and Buffett Step Back, New Tax Rules And Emerging Women Donors Signal Shift In Billionaire Philanthropy Landscape
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 6:36am | 483The traditional foundation-based philanthropy model pioneered by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett faces disruption from proposed tax policies, while female mega-donors like Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott reshape charitable giving through trust-based direct donations. What Happened: Gates...
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Elon Musk's Ex-Wives Missed Out on His Billion-Dollar Wealth — Here's Why
Sunday, April 27, 2025 - 1:54pm | 409In a stark contrast to Elon Musk‘s $364 billion fortune, his first wife Justine Wilson Musk is worth just $15 million. What Happened: Justine Musk’s net worth is only a fraction of the wealth of her ex-husband, the CEO of Tesla Inc., despite being married to him for eight years and...
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Bill Gates' Ex-Wife Melinda French Gates Brushes Off Criticism From Elon Musk And Bill Ackman, Says 'I'm In The Arena Doing The Work' On Her Philanthropic Efforts
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 5:41am | 389Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates‘ former wife, Melinda French Gates, is brushing off criticism from tech industry leaders about her philanthropic efforts, reaffirming her commitment to her mission despite high-profile detractors. What happened: During a recent interview on Scott Galloway...
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MacKenzie Scott Gave Away $19 Billion Of Her $38 Billion Divorce Settlement From Jeff Bezos In 5 Years — Her Current Net Worth May Shock You
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 11:45am | 836MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, has donated over $19 billion in the past five years. While this staggering sum has transformed thousands of nonprofits, what's even more surprising is that her net worth remains nearly the same...
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Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott's $19 Billion Charitable Donations 'Concerning'
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 - 5:30am | 600Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has raised fresh concerns about MacKenzie Scott‘s charitable donations, highlighting growing tensions over billionaire philanthropy and its societal impact. What Happened: Responding to a social media post about Scott’s donations to liberal nonprofits, Musk...
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MacKenzie Scott's Mission-Driven Investing Pushes Back Against Wealth Concentration: Amazon Stock Rich Philanthropist Pledges $2 Billion In Donations
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 1:39am | 398MacKenzie Scott, one of America’s wealthiest philanthropists, announced $2 billion in new charitable donations for 2024, while revealing a strategic shift toward mission-aligned investments for her remaining fortune. The latest round of giving brings her total donations since 2019 to $19.2...
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Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott Sells More Amazon Shares
Friday, November 15, 2024 - 10:20am | 474MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, has recently sold 11% of her Amazon shares, valued at over $8 billion. The Details: Scott received approximately 400 million Amazon shares as part of her divorce settlement with Bezos in 2019 and signed The Giving...
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Jeff Bezos Once Said 'Life's Too Short To Hang Out With People Who Aren't Resourceful' — Who Are The People That Helped The Amazon Founder Take Steps Toward Success
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 8:46pm | 632Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, Inc. currently has a net worth of $185 billion, making him the second person on the list of world’s wealthiest individuals after Elon Musk. He founded the e-commerce giant in 1994, which at the time of writing, had a market capitalization of $1.699...
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Bill Gates' Ex-Wife Reveals She Shares Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott's Parenting Style: 'She Was Trying To Raise Her Kids, Literally Just Down The Street From Me, In Essentially The Same Way'
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 10:00am | 544Philanthropist and Bill Gates‘ ex-wife Melinda French Gates disclosed that she and MacKenzie Scott, the former spouse of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have “similar parenting philosophies.” The interview was published on Sunday, July 28, 2024. What Happened: French Gates highlighted...
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Shrugging Off Elon Musk's 'Western Civilization' Jab, Jeff Bezos's Ex-Wife Doubles Her Donation Efforts To $640M For 361 Nonprofits
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 2:01am | 631In the face of criticism from Elon Musk, MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’s former spouse, has declared her intention to donate $640 million to 361 organizations. What Happened: The philanthropic organization Lever for Change is facilitating Scott’s donation, which is more than double the $...
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MacKenzie Scott Offloaded A Significant Portion Of Her Amazon Shares Last Year. Here's How Much She's Worth Now.
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 11:26am | 398MacKenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos, offloaded a substantial portion of her Amazon holdings in 2023. The divestiture involved about 65.3 million shares, valued at a whopping $10 billion. Since her high-profile separation from Bezos in 2019, Scott has been...
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Jeff Bezos Makes 'Emotional Decision' To Shift Base To Miami, Shares Throwback Video Of Seattle Garage Where Amazon Began
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 2:12am | 609Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos confirmed through an Instagram post that he is moving out of his longtime home in Seattle and is shifting base to Miami, Florida. What Happened: Bezos said the decision was precipitated by his parents recently moving to Miami and his Blue Origin space...
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Jeff Bezos Makes Waves With Reported $68M Florida Home: A Glimpse Into His Expanding Property Portfolio
Saturday, August 12, 2023 - 9:12am | 644Amazon's co-founder Jeff Bezos has garnered attention with his reported $68 million purchase of a luxurious Florida mansion. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) co-founder, Jeff Bezos, has reportedly secured a lavish $68 million Florida residence. What Happened: Bezos has made...
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Remember Jeff Bezos' Shirtless Instagram Photo That Broke The Internet? Here's His Stunning Fitness Journey
Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 9:17am | 752The internet is still abuzz after Jeff Bezos‘ fiancée shared a shirtless photo of the Amazon co-founder on Instagram. Now, we delve into the captivating tale of his fitness journey over the years. What Happened: Earlier this week, the internet went into a frenzy when Lauren Sanchez, Bezos...