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Old 06-01-2008, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by justme8 View Post
How did Aaron Spelling get $500 million? I think they get more off movies and residuals than we know -- and with good investing .....

Compounded interest isn't known as the 8th wonder of the world for nothing!
Yes, I'm sure royalties play a big part in it. Spelling created many well-known and successful shows. He probably made a fortune in syndication fees.

And compound interest is truly a miraculous thing.
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