Articles Written by Beth McDonald

Beth is a New England-based business and healthcare freelance writer. Prior to beginning her freelance career in 2015, she spent over six years as a business writer for a corporate valuation firm outside of Boston. Before that, she was editor-in-chief of her university student newspaper. When she's not writing, she's probably reading, hiking with her dog, or cleaning up after her latest DIY disaster.

Turning Someone Else's Garbage To Your Own Gold: These Entrepreneurs Built Fortunes Off Trash

They saw treasure where others saw trash. From garbage trucks and scrap yards to billion-dollar recycling empires, these entrepreneurs built their fortunes by turning waste into wealth. Here's how they did it.
Billionaire Vacation Hot Spots Revealed

When the weather heats up, the rich and famous take off to ultra-luxurious destinations across the globe.
Russian Billionaire Selling $300 Million Luxury Yacht – After Building Another For $450 Million!

Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko has listed his luxury yacht, Motor Yacht A, on the market for $300 million after building a bigger yacht.
Half A Million VW Owners Will Receive Up To $10K Each After Historic Emissions Settlement

After admitting to installing software in its vehicles that intentionally mislead emissions tests, Volkswagen has agreed to pay upwards of $15 billion in fines, the largest vehicle settlement in history.
Hedge Fund Fraudster Charged With $25 Million Insider Trading Suit Found Dead

After being charged last week with making $25 million off of insider trading bets, 44-year-old hedge fund manager Sanjay Valvani was found dead from an apparent suicide.
Folk Rocker David Crosby To Pay $3 Million To Jogger He Hit With Car

Crosby was driving near his home in Santa Ynez Valley when he struck Jose Luquin, who was jogging on the side of the road with his son. He has agreed to pay $3.0 million in damages to settle the suit.
Rock On! Led Zeppelin Found Innocent Of Plagiarism Charges

They're innocent! After a lengthy legal battle, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin was recently found not guilty of plagiarizing the opening riff to its iconic Stairway to Heaven song from a lesser-known band.
Massive Rough Diamond Sold For $63 Million

The world's most expensive rough diamond was recently sold for a staggering $63 million. A second, larger diamond may fetch upwards of $70 million at an upcoming auction
Nice Shoes – Are They Real? Counterfeit Industry Rakes In $461 Billion

The shady industry of fake shoes, clothing handbags, and jewelry is raking in the cash, generating upwards of $461 billion per year.
Another Souvenir? Chinese Tourists Spent $215 Billion Abroad in 2015

Chinese tourists spent $215 billion abroad last year, an astonishing 53% increase from 2014, primarily due to a growing middle class.

Articles Written by Beth McDonald

Turning Someone Else's Garbage To Your Own Gold: These Entrepreneurs Built Fortunes Off Trash

Billionaire Vacation Hot Spots Revealed

Russian Billionaire Selling $300 Million Luxury Yacht – After Building Another For $450 Million!

Half A Million VW Owners Will Receive Up To $10K Each After Historic Emissions Settlement

Hedge Fund Fraudster Charged With $25 Million Insider Trading Suit Found Dead

Folk Rocker David Crosby To Pay $3 Million To Jogger He Hit With Car

Rock On! Led Zeppelin Found Innocent Of Plagiarism Charges

Massive Rough Diamond Sold For $63 Million

Nice Shoes – Are They Real? Counterfeit Industry Rakes In $461 Billion

Another Souvenir? Chinese Tourists Spent $215 Billion Abroad in 2015