finances

Donald Trump's Largest Son Is Incoherent About Money, Just Like Dad

Brendan O'Connor · 07/12/16 10:46AM

The Washington Post continues its aggressive reporting on Donald Trump’s charitable contributions, most recently putting the screws to the presumptive Republican nominee’s son, Eric Trump. “It’s disgusting. It is so disgusting what’s happening,” Eric complained last week. “I’m saving dying children. We do tremendous good for people. And you’re sitting there tearing us apart.”

​Al Sharpton's Finances Are, as Ever, Supremely Sketchy

Tom Scocca · 11/18/14 03:30PM

The New York Times checked up today on the financial situation of the Reverend Al Sharpton, New York and America's most public private citizen. The setup is about how Sharpton has gone from outsider to insider, track suits to tailored suits, "from the streets to the suites," in his words, etc. Then we learn—well, "learn" isn't exactly the right word, given how well-documented all of Sharpton's aspects have been through the years.

Why Not Look Through Zooey Deschanel's Finances?

Max Read · 01/05/12 05:45PM

Living dog sweater Zooey Deschanel is getting a divorce from her husband, sweaty-looking Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard, and as part of her divorce filing, her lawyer (bizarrely and probably wrongly) included an income and expense declaration. Let's take a look at what life is like for the young, rich, and precious!

Young People Are Way More Financially Responsible Than You

Richard Lawson · 01/05/11 10:52AM

According to a new survey done by U.S. News & World Report, people under 30 have watched the current financial horrorshow unfold and have taken lessons from you idiots. Namely, they're going to pay down debt and save their money.

Who Will Save American Apparel?

Brian Moylan · 05/19/10 04:35PM

American Apparel announced a $17.6 million loss for the first quarter of 2010, a figure that puts the company in danger of defaulting on one of its loans. If it can't refinance, you'll have nowhere to get striped tube socks!