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The Frugal Philanthropist

Steve Hartman speaks to 78-year-old Paul Navone, whose recent philanthropy was made possibly by a lifetime of working for no more than $11 per hour....

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Alex Von Furstenberg
Private equity financier and philanthropist Alex von Furstenberg is the son of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (creator of the iconic wrap dress) and Prince Egon of Furstenberg, a Swiss nobleman who is also a fashion designer. A skilled financier, Alex von...

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Paul Newman
Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, and auto racing enthusiast. He starred in films like The Color of Money, The Hustler, Hud, and co-starred with Tom Hanks in the 2002 film Road to Perdition. He won several awards, including an...
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