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Jan 2025
36m 10s

How MC Hammer Lost $33M: The Money Lesso...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
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MC Hammer went from being worth $33 million to filing for bankruptcy with over $13 million in debt—just six years after his peak. But his story isn’t just about parachute pants and wild spending; it’s a cautionary tale for all of us about the dangers of lifestyle creep, overspending, and bad investments. In this episode, I break down Hammer’s rise, fall, and ... Show More
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