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Rich Rush and Larry?

Rush Limbaugh died recently of lung cancer that had been diagnosed in 2020. He was a beloved radio personality. Well, beloved by some and hated by others. He was brash, bold, loud at times as well as articulate and knowledgeable. He was the champion of conservatism and was also a very wealthy man. Forbes had listed his 2018 earnings at $84.5 million dollars.  I don't know where you are on the wage scale spectrum, but to me $84.5 million is a good chunk of change. I'm the guy who, at least for now, thinks that one million is a lot. For now.  Us common folk see figures like $84.5 million and we can't imagine such a sum of cash. We'd be lost in the maintenance of so much money. Have you ever stopped to think about what you'd do with so much cash? Think about it. After you'd bought all the fun stuff like a new house, car and cell phone, or the ring or trip you've always wanted, what would you do with the $84 million left over?  You can't put it into the bank...