Shwayze net worth: Shwayze is an American rapper who has a net worth of $3 million. Shwayze was born in Malibu, California in May 1985. His self-titled debut studio album was released in 2008 and reached #3 on the US Rap chart, #5 on the US R&B chart, and #10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Shwayze released the album Let It Beat in 2009 which reached #3 on the US Rap chart. His album Island in the Sun was released in 2011 and reached #13 on the US Rap chart. Shwayze released the album Shwayze Summer in 2013. His debut single "Buzzin" reached #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #31 in Germany. His single "Corona and Lime" reached #23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Shwayze has collaborated with other artists including Cisco Adler, The All-American Rejects, Pittsburgh Slim, Hoodie Allen, and Sky Blu. He has also released four mixtapes and the EP Shwayzed & Confused.

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Scott Evans net worth: Scott Evans is an American actor who has a net worth of $3 million. Scott Evans was born in Subdbury, Massachusetts in September 1983. His older brother is actor Chris Evans. One of his best known roles came starring as Oliver Fish on the soap opera One Life to Live from 2008 to 2010. Scott Evans has also had recurring roles on the television series Guiding Light, White Collar, Go-Go Boy Interrupted, Daytime Divas, and Grace and Frankie. Evans has starred in the movies Confessions of a Shopaholic, The Lovely Bones, Behaving Badly, Before We Go, Playing It Cool, Lily & Kat, Close Range, and more. He has also appeared in episodes of the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, Law & Order, and more. Scott Evans studied acting at New York University. He is the nephew of United States Congressman Mike Capuano and came out as being gay at 19 years old.

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Jake Paltrow net worth: Jake Paltrow is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor who has a net worth of $10 million. Jake Paltrow was born in Los Angeles, California in September 1975. His older sister is Gwyneth Paltrow. His parents are Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner and he is married to Taryn Simon. He is also the nephew of Harry Danner and the cousin of Katherine Moennig and Gabrielle Giffords. Jake Paltrow directed 10 episodes of the television series NYPD Blue from 1997 to 2014 and two episodes of the TV series Boardwalk Empire from 2013 to 2014. He wrote and directed the 2007 movie The Good Night. Paltrow appeared in the 2010 film Greenberg. He wrote, directed, and produced the film Young Ones in 2014. He co-directed the documentary De Palma in 2015. In 2013 and 2014 he was nominated for Online Film & Television Association Awards for Best Direction in a Drama Series for Boardwalk Empire.

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Bobby Lashley net worth: Bobby Lashley is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $4 million. Bobby Lashley was born in Junction City, Kansas in July 1976. He competed for the WWE from 2004 to 2008. Lashley then competed on the independent circuit and in AAA in Mexico. He wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2009 to 2010 and then returned to the independent circuit from 2010 to 2014. Bobby Lashley returned to TNA where he competed from 2014 to 2018 before returning to the WWE. He is a two time ECW World Champion and held the WWE United States Championship. Lashley was a four time TNA/Impact World Heavyweight Champion and a TNA King of the Mountain Championships and TNA X Division Champion. He made his professional MMA debut in 2008 with a win over Joshua Franklin. In 2011 Lashley won the Shark Fights Heavyweight Championship by defeating Karl Knothe. In 2013 he won the XFN Heavyweight Championship by beating Tony Melton. His latest fight was a win over Josh Appelt in 2016 to bring his record to 15-2.

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Steven Hill net worth: Steven Hill was an American actor who had a net worth of $8 million. Steven Hill was born in Seattle, Washington in February 1922 and passed away in August 2016. He had more than 70 acting credits to his name and starred as Daniel Briggs on the television series Mission: Impossible from 1966 to 1967. One of his best known roles came starring as Adam Schiff on the TV series Law & Order from 1990 to 2000. Steven Hill has starred in several films including A Lady Without Passport, Storm Fear, The Goddess, A Child Is Waiting, The Slender Thread, It's My Turn, Eyewitness, Rich and Famous, Yentl, Teachers, Garbo Talks, On Valentine's Day, Raw Deal, Legal Eagles, Heartburn, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Courtship, Running on Empty, The Boost, White Palace, Billy Bathgate, The Firm, and more. Hill was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Law & Order in 1998 and 1999 and was also nominated for seven Screen Actors Guild Awards. Steven Hill passed away on August 23, 2016 at 94 years old.

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Paul D'Amour net worth: Paul D'Amour is an American musician who has a net worth of $6 million. Paul D'Amour was born in Spokane, Washington in May 1967. He is best known for being the first bass guitarist of the band Tool. D'Amour is known for his aggressive picked bass tone on his Chris Square Signature Rickenbacker 4001CS bass. The band Tool formed in 1990 and Paul D'Amour played bass from 1990 to 1995. He was featured on their debut studio album Undertow which was released in 1993 and reached #50 on the Billboard 200 chart. He wanted to play guitar instead of bass so he formed the band Lusk and released the album Free Mars. D'Amour has also played with the bands Replicants and Lesser Key and has written and performed using the name Feersum Ennjin. The band Replicants released their self-titled album in 1994 and Lesser Key released an EP in 2014.

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Mama Cass net worth: Mama Cass was an American singer and actress who had a net worth of $20 thousand dollars at the time of her death (after adjusting for inflation). Technically speaking, at the time of her death, Cass (birth name Ellen Naomi Cohen) was financially insolvent. That's the bad news. The good news s that her heir, her daughter, has reportedly have earned seven figures through royalties over time. Mama Cass was born in Baltimore, Maryland in September 1941 and passed away in July 1974. She was best known for being a member of the vocal group the Mamas & the Papas. The group formed in 1965 and released their debut studio album If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears was released in 1966 and reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and #3 in the UK. Their self-titled album was released in 1966 and reached #4 on the Billboard 200. The group's album The Mamas & The Papas Deliver was released in 1967 and reached #1 on the U.S. Cashbox chart and #2 on the Billboard 200. They released the album The Papas & the Mamas in 1978 and People Like Us in 1971. The Mamas & the Papas had a #1 single on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the U.S. Cashbox charts with "Monday, Monday". Mama Cass release five solo albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Mama Cass passed away on July 29, 1974 at 32 years old from heart failure.

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Quinn Kofler is a 19-year-old from Bonita Springs, Florida who has just seen his life turn around in a dramatic fashion. Last year, he was arrested for loitering in Fort Meyers. Today, he's likely perusing real estate listings, looking for a home.

Kofler won $15 million playing the Florida 100X the Cash scratch off game. He opted to take a one-time lump-sum payout of $11,175,000. The Florida Lottery withholds 24% of taxes on the winnings, which leaves $8.4 million. Even with $8.4 million, that puts him in the highest federal income tax bracket, which means Uncle Same will take another 39.6% of his winnings. That leaves Kofler with about $5.1 million, or $84,000 a year until he turns 80—if he doesn't spend a dime of his winnings in the next year.

Kofler could be set for life. But the odds are stacked against him. Refer back to our article on why winning the lottery is a bad thing.

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Remember Marie Holmes? She was a single mother of four in North Carolina who won $88 million in the lottery. That kind of money is immediately life-changing. And it sure did change the life of Holmes' boyfriend, Lamarr McDow. The lottery winner has used millions of her winnings to bail her alleged drug dealer boyfriend out of jail. Holmes won a third of the $564.1 million dollar jackpot and received $88 million after taxes. She has pledged $21 million in bail money for her boyfriend.

And then there was the case of Jack Whittaker. In 2002, the West Virginia native won a $315 million lotto jackpot. He had a net worth of over $17 million before winning Powerball. After the win, Whittaker took the $113.4 million cash payout. And then his life went off the rails. Within four years of his Powerball win, Whittaker was out of money – not just the $113 million lotto money, but also the $17 million he had made himself before the win. He was being sued by Caesar's Atlantic City for bouncing $1.5 million in checks. Those checks were to cover his gambling losses. He counter-sued, claiming that thieves stole all of his money by going to 12 different branches of City National Bank and cashing 12 checks that drained his account. Then, in July 2009, 42-year-old Ginger Whittaker Bragg, Whittaker's daughter was found dead. As if all of this isn't bad enough, his home burned down, was a total loss and was not insured. Jack Whittaker blames his Powerball win for ruining his life.

Billie Bob Harrell, Jr. won $31 million in 1997. In 1999, he committed suicide. He had been subjected to incessant requests for money from family and friends.

William Post won $16.2 million in 1988. In 1989 his brother hired a contract killer to murder Post and his wife. His landlady sued for portion of the jackpot. He was convicted of assault for firing a gun at a debt collector. He declared bankruptcy. He died in 2006.

Jeffrey Dampier won $20 million in 1996. He was kidnapped and murdered by his sister-in-law.

Willie Hurt won $3.1 million in 1989. By 1991 he was a cocaine addict, divorced, and broke. He was eventually indicted for murder.

All of these examples should serve as cautionary tales for young Quinn Kofler. The first thing he should do is NOT commit to giving money to his friends and family. The next thing he should do is hire a financial manager and an attorney.

The owner of the 7-Eleven that sold Kofler the winning ticket will get a $30,000 bonus. Jackpots range from $30 to $15 million on the $30 ticket. The chances of winning the top prize as Kofler did are one in four million.

We wish Quinn Kofler the best of luck in managing his newfound fortune!

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Baseball has experienced a bit of a renaissance over the past few years. Exciting, young teams like the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have ended long championship droughts, and the World Series has gone to seven games in three of the past four seasons. The result is an uptick in franchise value, though some familiar names still lay claim to the most valuable in the sport.

MLB began 115 years ago, though baseball has been around for even longer than that. These teams are some of the original franchises of the sport, with five of the ten on this list founded before 1900, and two (the Red Sox in 1901 and the Yankees in 1903) developed just at the turn of the century. Having that historical significance has been very beneficial to the value of these franchises.

Without further adieu, here's a look at the top ten most valuable franchises in major league baseball.

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New York Yankees – $4 billion

No surprise that the Yankees top this list. With a payroll of nearly $200 million, the team isn't afraid to spend money to make money. The presence of the team's own television network helps bump up its value, as well. Though the franchise is worth more than any other in baseball, the Yankees have only won two World Series championships this century.

Los Angeles Dodgers – $3 billion

The Dodgers made the NLCS two years ago and the World Series last year. Their value has only climbed since a new ownership group including Magic Johnson took over in 2011. It doesn't hurt that the Dodgers franchise, like the Yankees, is one of the most storied in all of baseball.

Chicago Cubs – $2.9 billion

Even when they were the lovable losers, the Cubs were a valuable franchise. They're by far the more popular team in Chicago and have always featured several fan favorites, even if those favorites didn't produce a championship. After snapping a 108-year title drought in 2016, the Cubs value has soared even higher.

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San Francisco Giants – $2.5 billion

Starting in 2010, the Giants made a habit of winning a World Series every other year. That trend ended with their 2014 championship, but still, three in half a decade is pretty good. The result is a spot among the top five most valuable franchises in all of baseball. Even losing nearly 100 games and finishing last in the NL West in 2017 hasn't diminished the Giants' worth.

Boston Red Sox – $2.8 billion

The Red Sox hadn't won a World Series in 88 years when they finally snagged a championship in 2004. Since then they've won two additional times and are consistent contenders in the AL East. Despite a few down seasons – and the departure of legend David Ortiz last offseason – the team is still worth plenty.

New York Mets – $2.1 billion

After reaching the World Series in 2015, the Mets looked poised to win their first championship since 1986. But an NL Wild Card loss and a 70-92 season have followed, leaving the Mets in a precarious place. The team's value is still quite high thanks to being in the number one market in the country, though they're only worth about half as much as their crosstown rival.

St. Louis Cardinals – $1.9 billion

The Cardinals have thrived as one of baseball's most popular franchises despite being in a smaller market. The city has always supported the team, even through its recent lean seasons. And with sluggers like Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols leading the way over the past quarter-century, St. Louis is no stranger to the long ball.

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Los Angeles Angels – $1.8 billion

The Angels can thank Shohei Ohtani for an increase in their value. The rookie phenom is the league's most-hyped two-way player since Babe Ruth. Even if he doesn't win MVP, his mere presence boosts the Angels in a market with plenty of people to support the team.

Philadelphia Phillies – $1.7 billion

The Phillies won the World Series in 2008 and were the NL champions the following season. Though they made the playoffs the next two years, Philadelphia hasn't had a season above .500 since 2011. They haven't finished higher than third in the NL East in that span. Still, being in a major market, plus 135 years of history, have helped the Phillies maintain a valuable position among baseball franchises. And that patience may finally pay off – though we're just about a fifth of the way through the MLB season, the Phillies are hanging around the top spot in their division.

Washington Nationals – $1.675 billion

From 1969 to 2004, the Washington Nationals were known as the Montreal Expos. After baseball left Montreal, the Nationals finished last in the NL East in five of their first six seasons in Washington, including a pair of 103-loss campaigns. But brighter days appear to be ahead in our nation's capital. Each year since 2012, the Nationals have ended the season no worse than second in their division. They've made the playoffs four times in that span, though they've never escaped the first round. Stephen Strasburg is still one of the key players on this team, though until he can help Washington break its postseason curse, he won't ascend into the group of elite pitchers in the league.

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Just off the coast of Georgia is Little Hawkins Island, a member of the Sea Island family of private, gated communities.

The 3-acre private island residence is the most expensive piece of property for sale in all of the Peach State right now. It was previously listed for $17.25 million, but recently received a substantial price cut bringing it to its current asking price of $14.9 million.

The secluded island, which is surrounded by marsh and deep water, is minutes from downtown St. Simons Island, where there are plenty of restaurants, shopping, theaters, and beach amenities.

There are four buildings on the isle, totaling 11,000-square-feet: The 6,000-square-foot main residence has an open floor plan and is situated on the river; two 1,500-square-foot guest cottages; and the 2,000-square-foot club, which features a workout facility, club room with bar, fireplace, pool table, and locker rooms.

And as any waterfront property should, Little Hawkins Island includes a boat dock and lift that can accommodate a boat up to 40 feet and 20,000 pounds.

Plus, the property is being sold furnished, so its new homeowners don't have to worry about hiring an interior designer right off the bat.

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Rich Robinson net worth: Rich Robinson is an American musician and songwriter who has a net worth of $6 million. Rich Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia in May 1969. He is best known for being the guitarist and a founding member of the rock band The Black Crowes. He was a founding member of the band with his brother Chris Robinson and wrote the single "She Talks to Angels" when he was just 15 years old. The Black Crowes formed in 1989 and released their debut studio album Shake Your Money Maker in 1990. The album reached #4 in the US and Canada. The Black Crowes released the album Te Southern Harmony and Musical Companion in 1992 which reached #1 in the US and #2 in Canada and the UK. They also had success with their albums Amorica in 1994, Three Snakes and One Charm in 1996, By Your Side in 1999, Lions in 2001, Warpaint in 2008, and Before the Frost…Until the Freeze in 2009. Their hit singles include "Hard to Handle", "She Talks to Angels", "Remedy", "Sting Me", and more. Robinson has also released several solo albums and is said not to get along with his brother Chris.

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Jessie Vargas net worth: Jessie Vargas is an American professional boxer who has a net worth of $2 million. Jessie Vargas was born in Los Angeles, California in May 1989. He has competed as a light welterweight and a welterweight. As an amateur he was a two time United States junior national champion and a two-time Mexican national champion. Vargas had an amateur record of 120-20 and was part of the 2008 Mexican Olympic team. He made his professional boxing debut with a win over Joel Gonzalez in 2008. Jessie Vargas defeated Wale Omotoso in 2013 to win the vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title and bring his record to 22-0. In 2014 he beat Khabib Alkakhverdiev to win the WBA and IBO super lightweight titles. Vargas suffered his first loss in 2015 to Timothy Bradley. He beat Sadam Ali in 2016 to win the vacant WBO welterweight title but lost it in his next fight to Manny Pacquiao. Jessie Vargas has his first draw against Adrien Broner in 2018 to bring his record to 28-2-1.

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Zhavia Ward net worth: Zhavia Ward is an American singer and reality television personality who has a net worth of $4 million. Zhavia Ward was born in Orange County, California in March 2001. She is best known for competing on the reality TV series The Four: Battle for Stardom in 2018. Zhavia was a finalist but finished as second runner-up despite being a fan favorite. In 2018 she signed a record deal with Sony's Columbia Records, giving her a $700 thousand advance for her first album and an 18% royalty. Zhavia Ward released the single "Say Something" and was featured on the video "Singing our Makeup Routine" by James Charles. Zhavia sang Khalid's song "Location" on The Four which gained her popularity and she has more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram. According to the terms of her record contract, Zhavia Ward got a $700,000 advance for her first album plus 18% of all profits paid via royalties. She'll get an additional $750,000 for the second album then will receive $850,000 for the third and $950,000 for the fourth. She could potentially make $2 million per album with royalties included.

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Chuck Panozzo net worth: Chuck Panozzo is an American musician who has a net worth of $14 million. Chuck Panozzo was born in Chicago, Illinois in September 1948. He is best known for being the bassist for the rock band Styx. Chuck and his fraternal twin brother John Panozzo co-founded Styx with Dennis DeYoung in 1972. The band released their self-titled debut studio album in 1972. Their album Styx II was released in 1973 and reached #20 on the Billboard 200 chart. Styx also released the albums The Serpent Is Rising in 1973, Man of Miracles in 1974, Equinox in 1975, and Crystal Ball in 1976. Styx's albums The Grand Illusion in 1977 and Pieces of Eight in 1978 both reached #6 on the Billboard 200. Their album Cornerstone was released in 1979 and reached #2 in the US and their album Paradise Theatre reached #1 in the US in 1981. Their album Kilroy Was here was released in 1983 and reached #3 on the Billboard 200 and Styx also had success with their albums Edge of the Century in 1990, Brave New World in 1999, Cyclorama in 2003, and The Mission in 2017. Their most successful singles include "Babe", "Too Much Time on My Hands", and "Mr. Roboto". Chuck Panozzo's autobiography The Grand Illusion: Love, Lives, and My Life With Styx was released in 2007 and in 2001 he announced he was gay and had contracted HIV.

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Charley Pride net worth: Charley Pride is an American country music singer, musician, and former baseball player who has a net worth of $40 million. Charley Pride was born in Sledge, Mississippi in March 1934. He plays guitar and served in the United States Army. His debut studio album Country was released in 1966 and his 47^th album Music in My Heart was released in 2017. Pride's albums The Country Way, Just Plain Charley, Charley Pride's 10^th Album, I'm Just Me, Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs, A Sunshiny Day with Charley Pride, Songs of Love by Charley Pride, Amazing Love, and There's a Little Bit of Hank in Me all reached #1 on the US Country chart. From 1966 to 1987 he had more than 50 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and 40 of those reached #1. In 2000 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. That same year he became a minority owner and special investor in the Major League Baseball team the Texas Rangers.

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Maxine Waters net worth: Maxine Waters is an American politician who has a net worth of $2 million dollars. Maxine Waters was born in St. Louis, Missouri in August 1938. She is a member of the Democratic party and graduated from California State University, Los Angeles. From December 1976 to December 1990 she served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 48^th district. Waters became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California in January 1991. She began serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 43^rd congressional district in 2013. Before that she was the U.S. Representative for California's 35^th and 29^th districts. Maxine Waters is a member and the former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and is the most senior black woman serving in the U.S. Congress. She has been critical of Republican Presidents including George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump and she has faced allegations of corruption during her tenure. On her most recent wealth disclosure, Maxine listed $1.5 million worth of assets and $1.4 million worth of liabilities. Her most valuable asset his her home which is valued between $1 and $4 million depending on the current real estate market and recent comparable sales.

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Ryan Fitzgerald net worth and salary: Ryan Fitzgerald is an Australian rules footballer and reality television personality who has a net worth of $11 million. Ryan Fitzgerald was born in Adelaide, South Australia in October 1976. He is a forward who was drafted #4 by Sydney in the 1998 National Draft. Fitzgerald played for Sydney in 2000 when he scored 15 goals in 10 games. He also played for Adelaide in 2002 and scored 8 goals in 8 games. He competed on the reality television series Big Brother Australia 2004 and finished in fourth place. Ryan Fitzgerald began appearing on other TV series as well as radio. He appeared on the series Before The Game before becoming co host of Friday Night Live. He has been a part of the Nova 91.9 Breakfast show and part of the show Fitzy and Wippa. As an actor he appeared on the television series House Husbands.

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The rich get all the breaks. Not only are their lives infinitely less stressful with the whole not having to juggle the bills thing, now it turns out they also live longer. Yep, that's right. Money can't buy love, but it can buy you a longer and healthier life. For some rich people, this means spending money to live as long as possible.

All is not lost for us poorer folk though. Over the last few decades, the life expectancy for the average person has risen nearly everywhere in the world. In the U.S., China, and most of Easter Europe, the average life expectancy has reached the late 70s. However, if you're in Japan or Western Europe, you can expect to live into your early 80s.

Rich people are planning on living about two decades longer than the average person. In a new survey from UBS Financial Services, 53% of wealthy investors responded that they planned to live to 100. That's no easy task, but it is not as hard as it used to be. Right now the average Japanese woman has a life expectancy of 87. Japanese men are expected to live to 81.

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Being rich also gives you a leg up on living longer. The richest 1% of American woman live more than a decade longer than the poorest 1%, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2016. Amongst men, the gap between the richest and poorest Americans is nearly 15 years.

The wealthy also understand that living until they are 100 is an expensive prospect. In order to get to your 100^thbirthday, you'll need to spend more on healthier food, exercise, health care, and other life lengthening practices and services. Living into your 11^thdecade also requires paying bills longer and having enough money to last that long.

People who are millionaires with a $2 million or less net worth are willing to give up a third of their savings for an additional 10 years or life. People with more than $50 million were willing to spend nearly half of their fortune for an extra decade of life.

There is one trend in life expectancy that is surprising. The life expectancy of Americans has declined, two years in a row. Experts blame this on the opioid crisis, but that doesn't fully explain it. Even before the opioid crisis, life spans of Americans were lagging behind other developed wealthy countries in Asia and Western Europe. Substandard health insurance leading to difficult to obtain health care and the rampant use of pesticides and antibiotics in our food source could be factors for this.

As a result, the UBS survey showed that wealthy Americans were more pessimistic about their chances of living to 100. Only 30% of rich Americans expect to live to 100. Americans are also the most worried about rising health care costs and they are also the least likely to make adjustments to finance and savings to fund a longer life.

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Heading into the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, Willis McGahee was one of the top players in college football. He had 2,108 all-purpose yards and 27 touchdowns during his redshirt sophomore year, helping lead the Miami Hurricanes to an undefeated season and a shot at a championship.

But in one fell swoop, everything seemed to come crashing down. McGahee caught a screen pass from quarterback Ken Dorsey at the beginning of the fourth quarter and was immediately tackled. The tackle bent his left knee backward, tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL.

McGahee's injury was so gruesome that it required multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. However, he was determined to play again.

In fact, he was confident enough to forego an insurance policy he had taken out before the Fiesta Bowl. That policy would have paid him $2.5 million to never play again.

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Instead, McGahee entered the NFL Draft. Considered an easy top-five pick prior to his injury, he fell several spots in the draft. The Buffalo Bills selected him with the 23rd pick of the first round.

Though he sat out the entire 2003 season while he recovered, McGahee eventually got the last laugh. He had two consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons and finished just shy of 10,000 all-purpose yards for his career, totaling 9,813 yards and 70 touchdowns in 11 seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Cleveland Browns.

Those 11 years in the league paid McGahee more than $35 million. That's a 1300 percent increase in earnings by betting on himself.

McGahee could have simply given up when things got tough. Instead, he bet on himself and worked even harder to succeed. It paid off in spades.

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Nobody, not teenagers or anyone else for that matter, gets into video games for the money. As hobbies go, it can be pretty expensive, between the cost of the console and/or computer, plus the price of individual games. But a lucky few teenage gamers out there are in fact getting rich playing, and in some cases making their own video games, and the BBC recently looked at a few and explained how it happens.

Andrew Bereza is one such teenager, an eighteen-year-old college student who created Miner's Haven and Azure Mines for children's game creation platform Roblox, games that earn him a lot more than a typical college student usually does:

"While I'm not in the annual millions like a couple of my colleagues have recently hit, I've been steadily earning six figures every year since I started."

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Roblox is just one platform where young game designers can peddle their wares online, the App Store and Steam are two others. But designing and selling games isn't the only way to make big money in the video game world. There's also a lot of money out there for people who merely play video games, streaming the gameplay online on live video streaming platforms like Twitch – which was designed specifically for live video game streams. Elspeth Eastman is one such game streamer, who told the BBC she has to do a lot more than just play games to earn her pay and keep her more than 100,000 Twitch subscribers entertained:

"Right now, I'm sitting in a room that's 90% wires and computers. It's absolutely your own business. You have to do everything at once: you're the lights guy, and you're also the person on stage."

Then, of course, there's the simple business of earning money playing video games without actually having to entertain anyone. Take Sumail Hassan, who holds the record for being the youngest person to win $1 million in video game prize money at 16 years old, back in 2015. But even though such a thing is possible unlike only a few years ago, the co-founder of the University of Utah's entertainment arts and engineering (read: video game) department points out that the odds aren't exactly in your favor as a competitive video game warrior, by comparing it to the music industry:

"There are probably more people working in the industry supporting music rather than making money as musicians. It's easier to get a job at the music store tuning guitars than opening for a band on stage."

Still, you never know.

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