Phil McGraw ~ $400 Million

Who knew that a degree in psychology could one day bring you millions? This is the story of Phil McGraw, who turned his career into a $400-million endeavor. This happened after meeting Oprah in 1996. Soon after, The Dr. Phil Show aired on TV and is still running up to this day. While he’s received many criticisms over the years, he’s still able to earn millions through his show. In 2017, his salary was reported to be $79 million. Just like what happened to him with Oprah, Danielle Bregoli — a.k.a. the Cash Me Outside girl — rose to fame after appearing on his show, too.

Dr. Phil stopped renewing his license for almost a decade now. The decision worked out in his favor as he has an incredibly profitable TV gig today. He can also use a little investment planning to earn even more money. With a diversified portfolio, Dr. Phil could definitely bring in more income together with his current TV projects.