Author: Bob McCullough

Back in the day, they were known as touts. Then they became wise guys, and slowly they evolved into insiders. Who are we talking about? Why, sports betting experts, of course. They’re the people who go beyond the odds and help you pick the winners. Those picks come at a nominal price, of course, and for “Vegas Dave,” aka Dave Oancea, those picks have helped make him rich. As of 2023, Vegas Dave has an estimated net worth of $20 million. The majority of his wealth has come from making some savvy moves in the memorabilia market. Early Life The…

You probably know him as “Meet Kevin,” which is the moniker of his YouTube show in which he peddles his brand. Meet Kevin’s net worth is estimated to be $60 million, and currently makes $6 million per month along with his wife as a partner. His real name is Kevin Paffrath, and originally he wanted to be a cop growing up in Florida. But true love intervened when he met the love of his life, his future wife Lauren, who was living in California as the daughter of a real estate couple. Kevin and Lauren saw stars and money in…

For politicians in the smaller, more self-contained states, being the governor can be a pretty good gig, especially if they’re talented problem solvers. Landing a governorship can be an ideal stepping stone for those who seek higher office, which is part of why the 50 jobs are so desirable. For Gavin Newsom, though, it’s complicated. Newsom is the governor of California, which is actually three or four states rolled into one, and during the 3+ years since he was elected he’s had to put out an ongoing series of fires, both literally and figuratively. In his role as the governor,…

If you know anything about business podcasts, you’ve probably come across Shaan Puri’s name. That statement might also be true if you’re a Twitch type, or if you’ve heard of Blab, Bebo or Milk Road, which is Puri’s personal newsletter. He’s a busy guy, so let’s delve a little. How exactly did Puri learn so much about investing and business, and more importantly, how did he build a net worth of $15 million? Early Life Puri was born in 1988, and he’s currently based in San Francisco. He graduated from Duke in 2010 with a degree in Biology and Chemistry,…

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy (also known as VitalyzdTv) is a Russian-American content creator who mainly makes prank videos. His YouTube grind throughout the years has earned him a net worth of $7 million. His stunts have gotten him in trouble with the law on several occasions, so fans are asking what happened to him. Early Life Zdorovetskiy was born in Murmansk, Russia on March 8, 1992. His mother, Elena Vulitsky is a former model and had to raise him as a single mother. He spent some of his childhood in Odessa, Ukraine, but relocated to Boca Raton, Florida. Vitaly attended Park Vista…

Pranksters are everywhere. They’re lurking in corners with cameras and they seem to be breeding at an exponential rate on social media. It takes a really good gimmick to separate the posers and wannabes, and Frankie LaPenna has come up with a standout schtick. He’s invaded the world of Zoom meetings and become known as “the green screen guy,” taking online meetings to locations like bars, NFL games or even skydiving. The gimmick has given him a net worth of around $500,000, so let’s see how he came up with it and how he’s managed to capitalize on its potential.…

Angus T. Jones is a former child actor famous for playing the role of Jake Harper in Two and a Half Men. Having starred in one of the most popular comedy sitcoms of all time, he’s made enough money to live an easy life. Now, he’s mainly focusing his time on charity and religion. As of 2023, Angus T. Jones has a net worth of $20 million. Name Angus Turner Jones Net Worth $20 million Earnings per episode $350,000 Profession Former actor Early Life Angus Turner Jones was born in Austin, Texas on October 8, 1993. He is the eldest…

Nicknamed “The Phenom” and “The Tiger Woods of Poker”, Phil Ivey is one of the best professional poker players in the world. He has one World Poker Tour title and ten World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets. In the Poker Hall of Fame, he is one of the youngest and top-earning members. As of 2023, Phil Ivey has a net worth of $100 million. Early Life Phillip Dennis Ivey Jr. was born on February 1, 1977. He was raised in Riverside, California and spent some of his childhood hanging with his grandfather at poker tables, watching him play. He started…

Power and pressure. Those are the two words that best describe Jerome Powell’s career, as well as his position as chairman of the Federal Reserve. You could easily add “wealth” to the list given that Powell’s net worth is estimated to be $20-55 million. Why the wide range? Well, Powell’s not young, of course, and he’s been an investment banker as well as a man who’s been described as “the world’s best bureaucrat.” He’s held a lot of positions and made a lot of money, so his career is definitely worth a deeper dive. Powell made most of his big…

Lex Fridman is a computer scientist, MIT researcher and podcaster. The Russian-American hosts a popular podcast and gets the opportunity to interview famous public figures such as Elon Musk, Joe Rogan, and Vitalik Buterin. Lex has a loyal following, but not many people are familiar with his background. Who is Lex Fridman? Lex was born as Alexei Fedotov on August 15, 1983 in Chkalovsk, Russia. Despite his youthful appearance, he will soon be 40 years old! His father Alexander Fridman is a famous plasma physicist who served as a huge inspiration for Lex and his brother, Gregory. As a child,…