What I learned from reading The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green in the Gilded Age by Janet Wallach.
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[0:10] She was the smartest woman on Wall Street, a financial genius, a railroad magnate, a real estate mogul, a Gilded Era renegade, a reliable source for city funds.
[0:19] “I have had fights with some of the greatest financial men in the countr ... Show More
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#425 The Merchant Bankers
This episode discusses Joseph Wechsberg’s 1966 book, The Merchant Bankers. Rather than recounting the histories of families like the Rothschilds, Barings, Hambros, Warburgs, and Lehman Brothers, I wanted to extract the principles they shared. Merchant banking is fascinating. It's ... Show More
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Hetty Green: The Witch of Wall Street [Outliers]
Hetty Green was the richest woman you've never heard of. In the late 1800s, she built a fortune worth billions today in a world designed to stop her. Women couldn't vote, couldn't own property in most states, and were banned from the New York Stock Exchange floor entirely. She wa ... Show More
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2827: 4 Lessons From the Richest Woman In Wall Street History by Nick Maggiulli of Of Dollars and Data
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Episode 2827:
Hetty Green, the richest woman in Wall Street history, amassed her fortune through extreme frugality, conservative in ... Show More
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I Let Go of the Hustle. Embraced Feminine Leadership. Built $10M.
127 founders (net worth: ~$1M–$100M+) opened up their personal books. Want to see how your finances stack up? https://www.joinhampton.com/wealth-reportJess Chan scaled to 7 figures fast, then tore it all down. Today, she’s worth ~$10M, spends less than ever, and says profit > rev ... Show More
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7 Surprising Money Habits of Wealthy Women
This week, Sim breaks down the top money habits of the most successful women — from building multiple income streams to mastering long-term financial planning. Learn how wealthy women invest early, diversify wisely, outsource intentionally, and give back generously. Whether you'r ... Show More
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This Is the Year to Get Richer!
From January 22, 2007: Journalist, financial columnist and author of The New York Times best-seller Make Money Not Excuses, Jean Chatzky gives the money lesson that every woman should learn. She also shares four steps to get richer. Plus, her dream team of financial experts helps ... Show More
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