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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, 76, candidly reveals all the plastic surgery she's had... including EAR filler
Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran has revealed every single plastic surgery that she has had over the years... which included ear filler. The 76-year-old business woman and investor, who has a reported net worth of $100 million, posted an unflinchingly honest breakdown of all the cosmetic enhancements she has undergone to her Instagram on Thursday. The mogul joked that she 'heard the cool kids were sharing their plastic surgery secrets,' so she decided to unveil hers. She uploaded a snap that showed her sitting on a couch and smiling towards the camera, while all of the procedures she got were listed around her. Barbara has gotten an eye lift, brow lift, neck lift, and three facelifts. She's also received a lower eyelid skin pinch, which removes a small amount of skin below the eyelashes to help smooth skin. In addition, the TV personality revealed that she gets filler in her face four times a year, as well as ear filler four times a year. Ear filler is designed to 'restore volume and plumpness to saggy or stretched earlobes.' The business woman and investor (seen left in 2003 and right in 2023) posted an unflinchingly honest breakdown of all the cosmetic enhancements she's received to her Instagram She also receives an at-home haircut and color every six weeks, professional teeth whitening, and a brow wax ones per month. Barbara does multiple laser skin treatments throughout the year, including the Clear + Brilliant laser treatment, the Fractional 1550 laser treatment, and the Fractional CO2 laser treatment. The mother-of-two's beauty admissions were fiercely applauded by her followers. 'Love your honesty and transparency,' one user replied in the comment section. 'Love an honest woman! No wonder you're so successful,' agreed another. Someone else added, 'YESS love the transparency.' 'Thank you for your honesty. It's important for women to know the time and energy that goes into to looking camera ready,' read a fourth comment. 'Otherwise we're trying to live up to unrealistic beauty standards.' In addition, the 76-year-old revealed that she gets filler in her face four times a year, as well as ear filler four times a year. She's seen in September 2024 'I just love Barbara! Keeping it real for us,' gushed a different person. It comes weeks after Barbara was slammed over a resurfaced interview in which she revealed the 'sadistic' way that she fires people. In the now-viral video, she said merrily, 'What I love to do is call someone into my office on Friday... I love firing people on Friday.' The big-time investor went on to describe the 'evil' method she'd employ to let employees go. 'I would stop by someone's desk on a Wednesday and say, "Hey! Would you have any time, some time on Friday?"' she said with a beaming grin. After the employee had accepted her seemingly innocuous invitation, Barbara admitted she could 'hardly wait' for the meeting so she could fire them. 'Yes! What time is good for you? Two? See you at two!' she recounted gleefully, adding, 'I couldn't wait till they came in to fire them!' The mother-of-two's beauty admissions were fiercely applauded by her followers Barbara's remarks came during a December 2022 episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. Social media erupted in outrage, with critics condemning her approach as cruel and toxic. Barbara founded The Corcoran Group, a successful real estate brokerage in New York City, which she sold for $66 million in 2001. She is now known as a real estate mogul and a prominent investor on the TV show Shark Tank, where she has invested in various businesses.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 Best Money Lessons From Barbara Corcoran
When it comes to personal finance success stories, there is no one like Barbara Corcoran. You might know her from her starring role on 'Shark Tank,' but Corcoran wasn't just handed the job. From her humble working class beginnings to now having an estimated worth around $100 million, she has seen her shares of ups and downs, successes and failures. Find Out: For You: As far as taking money lessons from highly regarded business people, Corcoran is unique. She can speak on issues that others don't necessarily address, namely to not let one thing define you. Corcoran herself was once labeled 'dumb' as a child, which ignited the flame in her to pave her own path using non-traditional methods. Here are a handful of the best money lessons shared by Corcoran that you can take with you on your path to achieving any financial goal you set. At age 23, Corcoran was on to her 23rd job as a diner waitress. It was there that she struck a bit of luck, taking a $1,000 loan and spinning that into one of the most rags-to-riches successful real estate ventures. While being interviewed on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' Corcoran noted that when the typical customer enters a department store, they have no idea what they want until they try several selections on for themselves. She relates this back to the usual way of thinking about resume building and holding onto a job for a small handful of years. 'The idea is to try on as many jobs as you can, so you can find out who you are,' she said. Trending Now: Addressing a young audience member's question on budgeting during her 'Ellen' guest spot, Corcoran broke it down into two categories: money going out is 'expenses,' and money coming in is 'income.' However, there was another tip Corcoran shared about 'mad money.' 'There's one thing more important than any budget,' she said, 'and that is the money you've got to give to yourself.' She went on to explain that this concept of 'mad money' — which she got from her mother — is a focus to do 'something for yourself that is going to make you feel like a million bucks, even if it costs $10.' This goes against the grain of what many typically think — when you get money, put it in a savings account so you can get something you really want later or in case of a rainy day fund. Corcoran has a different take on this notion: instead of saving, spend the money. 'I'm just not a believer in saving money,' Corcoran shared with CNBC. 'I've never saved a dime my whole life.' Corcoran says that when you have money, the goal is not to hoard it to reach new heights of wealth. Rather, she views money as a thing to be shared to enhance your life and the lives of those around you whom you care about. 'When I sold my business for $66 million, I immediately thought of what I could spend it on,' she said. 'I gave half of it away to family, friends, education funds, charities, because I really believe if you spend, money comes back to you.' Corcoran had a mother who raised 10 children on what she described as 'a shoestring budget' and said that 'she didn't have much to spend.' Corcoran herself shared that her high school grades consisted of straight D's. Growing up without money or academic success might sound like failure, but Corcoran flipped that notion in her famous TEDx talk at Barnard College by comparing her most successful employees to the most unsuccessful ones. 'The only difference between the people that were hugely successful and those that were not [was] that they took less time feeling sorry for themselves,' Corcoran told her audience. 'Because if you can take the hit and keep coming back, you always hit the finish line.' When it comes to being a good boss or leader, Corcoran has expressed that love and respect win out every single time over anything else. 'The minute you start thinking people work for you, you're not a good boss,' Corcoran described in an Inc. interview. 'If you focus on building others' success, they reward you with loyalty and extra work — and they drag you up the ladder with them.' Corcoran said that the best thing you can do for anyone is to love them, including yourself. And when it comes to yourself, 'get out of your own way.' 'Your biggest enemy in business is not your competitor,' Corcoran shared. 'It's the negative tapes you have in your head from some other era, some injury, some insecurity. It took me… probably 20 years to replace those negative tapes. It's key! People get held back by themselves.' Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates I'm a Retired Boomer: 6 Bills I Canceled This Year That Were a Waste of Money How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region This article originally appeared on 5 Best Money Lessons From Barbara Corcoran
Business Insider
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
It took investing legend Barbara Corcoran 23 years to buy her dream home. She's not making much money selling it.
Barbara Corcoran waited over 20 years to buy her dream penthouse in New York City. She found a buyer for the penthouse in one day — but she's not making a giant profit. On May 8, the real estate mogul and "Shark Tank" investor listed her 4,600-square-foot penthouse in Manhattan for $12 million. It went into contract on May 9. Corcoran and her husband, Bill Higgins, bought the unit in 2015 for $9.95 million and spent about $2 million on renovations. The final sale price won't be known until the deal closes, but the New York Post reported that a bidding war broke out over the home and that it is selling for above the asking price. It's unlikely Corcoran will make a sizable return on her investment, but she said she's at peace with that. "I never thought I would ever leave," Corcoran told The New York Times. "It's easy to spend money when you're building a lifelong dream. For me, real estate is emotional." In 1992, when she was working as a messenger delivering letters, Corcoran's route took her to 1158 Fifth Avenue, a co-op building overlooking Central Park on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Corcoran told the penthouse owners to give her a call if they ever decided to sell. Twenty-three years later, they did. Corcoran, now 76, and Higgins found a duplex home challenging as they aged and are moving to a single-story apartment in the same neighborhood. Take a look inside the five-bedroom duplex that Corcoran feels was a worthwhile investment, even if it doesn't end up earning her a huge profit. Barbara Corcoran purchased the Upper East Side duplex for $9.95 million in 2015. More than 20 years after she first saw it, she was financially in a position to buy it. In 2001, Corcoran sold the real estate brokerage she founded — The Corcoran Group — for $66 million. She became one of the founding hosts and investors on "Shark Tank" in 2008, and the first episode aired in 2009. She bought the penthouse in 2015. She spent about $2 million renovating the apartment. The 18-month renovation flipped the floor plan: She put the kitchen upstairs, while the bedrooms were downstairs. The penthouse has five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two half-bathrooms. The kitchen, which is now on the top floor, gets great sunlight. "Who wouldn't love this kitchen, right?" Corcoran said in an Instagram video. "I love it. I sit here every day and think to myself, 'How lucky am I?' Never ever did I think I would have such a pretty kitchen." The home's main attraction is just off the kitchen: the solarium turned dining room. Many rooms, including the solarium, have views of Central Park. Corcoran — who, obviously, knows a thing or two about real estate — said location is always one of the biggest factors for her when purchasing a property. "Any house I ever bought, I bought the spot, not the space," she told The New York Times. "You can control the space, but you can't control the spot." The L-shaped terrace is more than 800 square feet and overlooks Central Park's iconic reservoir.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
J.P. Morgan Says Housing Prices Will Rise in 2025 — What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know
With peak homebuying season in full swing, many buyers and sellers are wondering whether housing prices will remain high or finally see a drop in 2025. Check Out: Explore More: According to J.P. Morgan, this year's housing market is expected to continue to rise. While slower than in previous years, a number of variables are expected to keep housing prices high, providing an obstacle for many first-time buyers. Also see Barbara Corcoran's best advice for first-time homebuyers in 2025. As reported by the global financial services firm, it expects housing prices to rise 3% in 2025. While that marks some growth, J.P. Morgan noted that it is 'subdued.' Experts with the company point to low supply and low demand as one reason. The lack of supply is primarily attributable to people staying longer in their homes because of high interest rates, creating stagnation in the market. If current homeowners cannot afford to move due to high rates, there isn't as much supply for potential new buyers. Despite the low supply and demand, J.P. Morgan still expects housing market growth in 2025. 'The wealth effect from borrowers with significant home equity and/or equity market growth should maintain positive home price growth, though at a very subdued pace,' said John Sim, head of securitized products research at J.P. Morgan. Read Next: Experts with J.P. Morgan are not the only ones who believe housing prices will rise in 2025. As reported by U.S. News & World Report, the National Association of Realtors and Redfin expect a 3.7% increase in the median existing home sales price in 2025. Housing prices through the end of the 2020s are expected to rise, although at a slower pace than in previous years due to a lower-than-normal demand. If mortgage rates drop, however, the demand is expected to increase significantly and may allow homeowners who have been unable or unwilling to sell to rethink their decision. In February 2025, U.S. home prices posted a 3.9% annual gain, as per the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The gains were on par with January and December, which posted annual gains of 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively. The outlook remains uncertain for prospective homeowners. CNBC reported on May 21 that mortgage rates are at nearly 7%, and mortgage applications have dropped. However, CNN noted in early March that some locations may be shifting to buyer's markets, which could spell good news for first-time homebuyers in certain areas. J.P. Morgan noted that it is hard to determine what impact the second Trump administration will have on the housing markets. Experts with the firm agree that proposals to streamline the zoning approval processes would help to shorten construction timelines, while deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status may cause labor shortages. There is also consideration that the Trump administration may make federal land available to build more homes, according to the J.P. Morgan outlook. One of the lingering problems keeping housing costs high is a lack of availability. Lawmakers are taking aim at making homes more affordable in states like California, where housing costs far exceed the national average. The state faces a housing shortage of 2.5 million, as shown in a March 2025 report by the Assembly Select Committee on Permitting Reform. Only 1 in 6 households can afford a median-priced home in the state. To help more Californian families secure housing, a group of bipartisan legislators put forth over 20 bills to fast-track the housing approval process, making building homes easier and more efficient. Editor's note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on More From GOBankingRates Surprising Items People Are Stocking Up On Before Tariff Pains Hit: Is It Smart? The Most Expensive Disney Merchandise Ever Sold -- and Who's Buying It 6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025 Sources J.P. Morgan, 'The Outlook for the US Housing Market in 2025.' U.S. News & World Report, '2025-2029 Five-Year Housing Market Predictions.' S&P Global, 'S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices.' CNBC, 'Mortgage demand drops after interest rates jump to the highest level since February.' CNN, 'The housing market has shifted in favor of buyers — depending on where you live.' Assembly Select Committee on Permitting Reform, 'Final Report – March 2025.' This article originally appeared on J.P. Morgan Says Housing Prices Will Rise in 2025 — What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Entrepreneur
20-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
'Shark Tank' Star Barbara Corcoran Reveals Her True Passion
I get to talk to a lot of very cool people doing very cool things here at Entrepreneur. And every once in a while, I get to hang out with a true icon. Such was the case when I sat down with this week's "How Success Happens" guest, Barbara Corcoran. The real estate legend and "Shark Tank" star invited me to attend her All-Star Entrepreneur Retreat in New York City, where she gathered a group of her top portfolio companies from the show for intimate strategy sessions, media training, and more. After a day of watching her work with these rising business leaders and seeing how she gets in the weeds to help problem-solve, I got to pick her brain a bit. As you might expect, Corcoran was equal parts smart, inspiring — and incredibly hilarious. You can listen to our conversation below, or on your podcast platform of choice. And check out highlights of the conversation here, which have been edited for length and clarity. Subscribe to How Success Happens: Apple | Spotify | YouTube You started a multimillion-dollar real estate company. You're the host of an Emmy-winning TV show. You run these business boot camps. When you look at your resume, what's the one thing that jumps out at you like, Wow, I did that. The best part for me is working with the entrepreneurs, all of these small businesses, trying to make their dreams come true. I'm right in there with them, thinking about it, dreaming about it, trying to give them hints as to how they could get ahead much faster. That, for me, gives me the greatest satisfaction. You have spoken so much about people in your past who said hurtful things to you and how you use that stuff as fuel for your fire. How did you find that mindset? I learned very young that bad comments, critical comments, and cutting comments take you down. It takes you down not only in your feelings, but in the amount of confidence you have for the next project. You just get weaker and weaker. So I don't allow those people in. I turn the comments into insults. How dare they insult me? And I prove them wrong. I think you can take an insult and look at it two ways. It can hurt you or it can fuel you. You could do either. It's just as easy to let it fuel you. Say, Oh, I'll show you. That's the kind of person I am. I've learned to protect myself as a result of it, and I'm happier. Related: How Rescuing Chihuahuas with Kaley Cuoco Led to Katie Hunt's Big Success You spoke about a nun who was pretty cruel about your dyslexia when you were in grade school. Anything you'd like to say to her now That was Sister Stella Marie, who in third grade, told me I would always be stupid because I couldn't learn to read or write. Well, guess what, Sister? You are dead, and I'm sitting here! You talked a lot about how a fun office culture can be a great tool for recruiting and helping a company push through tough times. What about for solopreneurs? How do you have fun when things aren't going your way? Everybody is a solopreneur to begin with — you don't come out of the gate hiring a team of people. But when I got stuck at my desk and couldn't think of a new idea or didn't want to meet a customer, I was smart enough to get the heck outta there. I never had a good idea at my desk. I would just lift myself up and make it a fun day just for myself. I'd get on the subway and go to Jones Beach. It was basically free — all I needed was the cost of a subway token. I would spend the day there listening to music, going into the ocean, and getting a nice sun tan. And I'd come back the next day a different person. There's something about taking a break for fun that is so good for the spirit — and it was my spirit that made my money. What is hard work without your spirit behind it? It never goes well. Let's say after a taping of "Shark Tank," you all go out to dinner. When the check comes, who's grabbing the check first? Anyone but Mr. Wonderful. He's very cheap. He even invited me out for dinner once with his daughter, who is about 18, asking me, 'Could you show her the way about being a woman in business?' I was so flattered. We went to an expensive restaurant. Again, I was flattered. We drank an expensive bottle of wine. I was flattered. And then the check came, and he didn't reach for it. And I said, 'Kevin, you're not actually expecting me to pick up the check.' And he said, 'Would you mind?' And I took that check and happily paid because I wanted to tell this story! Related: 'If You're an Educated American, You've Already Won Life's Great Lottery': Dana Perino on Chasing Your Goals If Jeff Bezos invited you on the next Blue Origin space flight, how would you RSVP? Are you out of your mind? I have too much to live for. Why would I risk getting on something like that? I worry about taking a regular flight. Never mind space, forget it. I can get my thrills elsewhere. Many entrepreneurs struggle with the notion of "I need to have a deep passion for something before I start the business." Is that how you felt? Passion is an active thing. You feel it when you're in the business. It's hard for you to look from the sidelines and say, I think I'm passionate about that. When I got into real estate, I could have been in the plumbing supply business just as easily. What I loved about real estate is that I love people. I loved opening those doors, chatting people up, being independent, and running to the next apartment. It was like an adventure. That's what I fell in love with. That's what gave me my passion. I never really cared about real estate as a topic, but I cared about what I did as a living, which was producing a new business filled with people who love me and I love back. Important question: What's your favorite curse word? The one I really use? No, I can't say that, my mother would jump out of her grave. I promised her every year I wouldn't curse anymore. So I'll give you a mild curse word: Holy shit. But that's nothing compared to what I usually say! Related: 'What Really Gets Me Angry': Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer Shares the Small Business Practice That Drives Him Nuts
