Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} It Started in Texas by M.B. Feeney This American Gave Away His Entire $8 Billion Fortune. Wall Street has experienced volatility a number of times since March 2020. COVID-19, GameStop’s activist short squeeze, and the Suez Canal blockage all shook up worldwide commerce. Investment firm Archegos Capital Management could be the next major story. The fund’s multi- billion dollar overleveraged bets on media companies like ViacomCBS and Discovery have come crashing down, throwing Wall Street into disarray. Though the dust has yet to settle, the firm’s founder, Bill Hwang, may have gone from billionaire to broke. It is rare for a person who has reached the status of billionaire to ever lose it — but it is not unheard of. Most people with the business savvy to amass billions of dollars also know how to maintain their fortune. Occasionally, however, someone who was at one time worth billions sees their net worth drop to near zero. 24/7 Wall St. researched reports of wealthy individuals who lost their fortune. We found more than a dozen billionaires who have gone broke. Only one went broke because he gave away his money. Typically, the billionaires we examined lost their money either because of bad investments or criminal activity. Several are notorious scammers who raked in billions of dollars by lying to investors or cooking the books to make their business appear more successful. Other people got their billions through divorce but were unable to maintain their wealth, either because of bad investments or lavish spending. The ultra wealthy can generally stay rich by diversifying their holdings to protect themselves from economic turmoil as well as by hiring the top money managers that can help shield them from recessions. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting financial fallout, the net worth of America’s 614 billionaires grew by over $900 billion, collectively. Chuck Feeney is unique on this list of billionaires who went broke because his substantial net worth loss was intentional. Feeney founded Duty Free Shoppers, the airport retailer, then launched private equity firm General Atlantic, accumulating a net worth of around $8 billion. He decided to give virtually all his money away to various domestic and international charities and philanthropic efforts over his last 40 years or so. In September 2020, Feeney closed down his philanthropy company, having given away his wealth, minus retirement savings for him and his wife. WATCH: Jets OL Dan Feeney chugs beer at New York Islanders game. On Saturday, the New York Islanders scored a big 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL Playoffs toe even the series at 2-2. The Islanders were impressive on the ice, but the real star was New York Jets offensive lineman Dan Feeney . A number of Jets, including Feeney and rookie quarterback Zach Wilson, were in attendance to root for the Islanders. At one point, the camera cut to Feeney and some of his fellow offensive linemen as they chugged beers to get the crowd going. Once he was done chugging, Feeney smashed the can against his head and displayed the majestic mullet he was sporting. Jets OL Dan Feeney with the most elite mullet while chugging a beer at the Islanders game. What a beauty. pic.twitter.com/JcaqbriQQU — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 22, 2021. Whatever magic Feeney has in that mullet seemed to do the trick for the Islanders. New York cruised to a 4-1 win over the Penguins with the only Pittsburgh goal coming in garbage time. Perhaps the Jets offensive lineman will get an invite to Game 6 after his performance. Feeney just signed with the Jets back in March after spending four years with the Los Angeles Chargers. In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Chargers selected Feeney with the No. 71 overall pick. Since then, Feeney has started 57 games for Los Angeles, and he'll be asked to protect Wilson, the Jets's first-round pick in 2021, this fall. WATCH: Dan Feeney crushed a beer while Jets enjoyed Islanders' playoff win. The Islanders defeated the Penguins, 4-1, on Saturday, but it was a different New York team that stole the show. Zach Wilson, Dan Feeney and other members of the Jets’ offensive line were in attendance at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to take in the first round of the NHL playoffs. While Wilson was the most recognizable, it was Feeney — and his signature mullet — who went viral. The 26-year-old offensive lineman was plastered all over social media chugging beer and firing up his teammates. The Jets signed Feeney earlier this offseason after he spent the first four years of his career with the Chargers. He’ll likely serve as a backup for New York. Few reserves in the NFL are more recognizable, though. That was on full display Saturday. Even though Feeney isn’t a household name, he surely picked up some fans in New York with his antics during the Islanders’ win. *Teaser Tuesday* It Started in Texas – by @mbfeeneyauthor. There’s no cover yet as it hasn’t been revealed, but check out the teasers below! Leaving the familiar comfort of her UK home for a weekend in Texas is one of the craziest things Charlotte Evans has ever done. Celebrating her birthday with friends is the highlight of her year until she bumps into her favourite rock star, literally. Gage Weston is used to having women fall over themselves at his feet … A rock star, an actor, he’s got his fair share of female attention, but what is it about the Brit that grabs his attention from the moment they meet? Communication issues and crossed wires plague them as they try to work out what is going on with them across thousands of miles. Crazy friends and distance issues aside; can a relationship work, or is it a simple case of ‘a girl in every town’? “Oh shit!” I didn’t know what to do with myself, and was thankful Gage was standing in front of me, hiding my modesty. “Just fucking great.” I groaned as I hid my face in his chest. It was then I realised we were still connected . . . physically. “Don’t ever hide like that.” Gage lifted my head up to face him and gave me a gentle kiss before turning his head to look back at the girl still standing behind us. “Can we help you?” He wasn’t smiling, and the effect was a little scary. “How could you do this to me?” she spat. “I asked you to introduce me, but really you just wanted to keep them to yourself. Who’s next? Matt? Eli? Hey, how about Drew, even though he’s married?” “Woah woah. Hang on there a minute, lady. For one, I never said I was going to introduce you to anyone; If you remember, I gave you advice, which is more than most people would do. As for who or what I do is none of your business.” I felt Gage’s body shake as he started to laugh silently. “I can get you a quiet place with Callaghan if you so desire.” He sniggered, making my body shake against the table. I punched him on the arm, which only made him laugh harder. Jets to sign OL Dan Feeney. New York agreed to sign free agent G/C Dan Feeney on Thursday, according to NFL reporter Adam Caplan. Feeney will get a one-year deal. Feeney has started every game since 2018, but he figures to give the Jets depth and versatility in the trenches. The former Charger has started 57 of his 63 career games and has logged time at left guard and center. Feeney allowed four sacks, committed two penalties and registered a 48.2 Pro Football Focus grade last season. A four-year veteran, Feeney was drafted in the third round of the 2017 draft out of Indiana.