Monica Hunter-Hart is an NYC-based reporter who covers the world’s richest people with focuses on real estate, the arts, business disputes, and money in politics. She has reported on the dreams of a hard tea entrepreneur, investigated presidential candidate Larry Elder’s financial troubles, and uncovered that billionaires own 11% of Hawaii's private land. She's previously written for a half dozen outlets, produced Nikkei Asia's geopolitical news podcast, and received a grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting to report on post-conflict reconstruction in Turkey. She holds a Master of Science in Journalism and a Master of International Affairs, both from Columbia University, where she also won the James A. Wechsler Award for International Reporting. Tips: mhunterhart@forbes.com, mhunterhart@proton.me, or 1-413-537-6748 (Signal).
Reddit’s CEO Debuts As A Billionaire 20 Years After Cofounding The Company
Strong ad sales have propelled Huffman into the billionaire ranks. Now he’s charting a new course, aiming to become invaluable to AI companies.
How Jared Kushner’s Bold Bets In The Middle East Made Him A Billionaire
Thanks to some good investments, new funding from his Middle Eastern backers and higher home values in south Florida, Ivanka Trump’s husband has joined his brother and his father-in-law in the three-comma-club.
Jared Kushner’s New Startup Helps Businesses Figure Out How To Use AI
Kushner teamed up with prolific solo investor Elad Gil and Luis Videgaray, the former Mexican foreign minister, to launch Brain Co., which helps businesses and governments apply AI to their operations.
Charles Ergen’s Net Worth Doubles After Controversial AT&T Sale
Charles Ergen's wealth jumped after announcing plans to unload some of EchoStar's spectrum for $23 billion. The move killed any dreams of his nationwide 5G network.
‘Smoke And Mirrors’: How This Entrepreneur Exaggerated And Self-Promoted Her Way Into Turmoil
Pierson has cozied up to everyone from Diane Von Furstenberg to Selena Gomez, burnishing her image as her businesses unraveled. A case study in how hubris is bad for business.
Why This Billionaire Doesn’t Own A Single Stock Or Bond
Nearly all of Pat Neal's $1.2 billion fortune is parked in his company Neal Communities. Here's why.
How The Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively Saga Led A Billionaire To Shut Down His Foundation
Steve Sarowitz built a charitable foundation around the values of BaháʼÃ. The organization funded hundreds of nonprofits until it suddenly announced its closure in May.
The One Luxury These Billionaires Say They Can’t Live Without
A Forbes survey reveals the number one must-have item of the super-rich. For some it was their prestige car. For others, their wife. But this was the favorite.
How The Ultra-Wealthy Are Protecting Themselves Against Arson Attacks, Kidnapping And Worse
As resentment of the rich and powerful grows, the ultra wealthy are using everything from secret trackers to security squads to protect themselves and their families.
He Made A Billion Building Houses For Florida’s ‘Marvelous Middle.’ Now Things Aren’t So Marvelous.
Pat Neal made a fortune constructing homes for the middle and upper middle class. But now those consumers are pulling back amid the economic turmoil.