By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com
"Honestly, I'm very frugal. I haven't bought a car since I was 16 or any diamonds since I was 17. I have a lot of property. I've invested my money and I don't have to make any more, thank God, because I'm set. I'm now able really to be free and just do things that make me happy."
– Singer Beyonce Knowles spoke about her finances in an interview with UK's Mirror publication.
In 2008, Forbes magazine named the 27-year-old former Destiny's Child member as number one on their "Highest Earners Under 30" list for her $110 million fortune.
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WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Singer Beyonce Knowles and husband Jay-Z arrive on the inaugural stage ahead of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Jay-Z and Beyonce try to find their seats as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Diddy talks to a friends as he arrives at the U.S. Capitol for the inauguration ceremny in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. At far right is Jay-Z, Beyonce, second right and Solange Knowles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Jay-Z, Beyonce and Solange Knowles, left, stop for a photo as they try to find their seats as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Jay-Z and Beyonce try to find their seats as they arrive for the inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Singers Beyonce Knowles (C), Jay-Z (R) and Bobbie Brown (L) attend the inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States at the US Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/ TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Singers Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z attend the inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States at the US Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. AFP PHOTO/ TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Entertainers Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z await the inauguration ceremony of Barack Obama as 44th President of the United States, in Washington January 20, 2009. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)
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Musicians Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z arrive at the 66th annual Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, California January 11, 2009. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (UNITED STATES)
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Beyonce, left, is joined by husband Jay-Z, as she arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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By: gail on 2/25/2009 9:39PM
So she don't have to work anymore!!! So will you please step your selfish and greedy and arrogant bragging ass out of the way and let those that need to make movies that can actually act and sing, and let them have a chance to make a living!!!!It is a sin to be greedy and then boast about in peoples face, she need a big piece of humble pie!!!!!
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By: concern on 2/27/2009 10:17AM
i think u are a jealous person she deserve what she have she work hard 4 it so don"t try to make her feel bad about it so keep your comments to your self
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By: taia on 2/27/2009 2:12PM
I agree she is a horrible actress but she can sing. She has seduced most of the world.,
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By: Taye on 2/27/2009 5:06PM
Seriously, are we hating on the girl based on something the magazine probably asked her and she answered. She has worked hard for everything she has and god has blessed her with the ability to be set at the age of 27. If only we could all be so lucky. Envy is a sin as well, and from some of these comments...there are a hell of a lot green eyes.
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By: whitley on 3/01/2009 4:59PM
lol dnt get md cuz ur broke dnt bing this girl down she worked hard 4 it
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By: MISS TEXAS on 2/28/2009 11:58PM
So its okay for the other celebrities to boast about their money and wear all kinds of bling? Okay whatever, don't hate because she is doing what everyone should be doing and thats saving her money. All she said was if I wanna work, then I do so, she doesn't buy jewelry and would you when the big names in that part of the industry will let you wear it for free? You don't have to buy dresses because you own your own clothing line, your mama does hair, so why waste your money? Get real and get a life, Beyonce is one of the few people in the spotlight thats humble. She doesn't say stupid stuff, act crazy, if anything she has evolved into a woman right before our very eyes. She didn't have a big fancy wedding, just a small simple ceremony and she isn't humble? Unlike other artists, she doesn't put her personal business out there and keeps the music industry moving. Unless you have seen a movie with her in it, how do you she can't act. Unless you listen to her music how do you know she can't sing. To say Beyonce can't sing is to stay we don't have a black president, bottom line is you lying. So let me guess you are an Ashanti, Ciara or Janet Jackson fan? Because they damn sho can't sing or act. I mean let's look at reality. How many times have you seen Janet Jackson sing at somebody's party or sing the national anthem? How many times have you heard Ciara sing, just sing, no dancing and of course she'll never sing without the music. Ashanti, everybody knows she can't sing live, how do you mess up your own song? How many times have you heard somebody sing her song at a talent contest? Now who can't act is Ashanti, she don't even get to do commericials, thats when you know you suck. So quit hating on Beyonce because she has what she wants. I don't hate, you know why, there is no reason to. The job I do, is very important, benefits galore......wanna know what it is? I'm in the military, so next time you wanna hate on somebody tell people like me thank you for ensuring freedom across the nation and the ability to speak your mind.
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By: jjc7160 on 2/25/2009 9:50PM
so she don't have to work no more! so why don't you move your selfish greedy arrogant butt out of the way and let some of the real actresses and singer make some money! that is really selfish of her to bragg about what she don't have to do when people are struggling, beyawnce needs a big piece of humble pie,she must remember pride cometh before fall!!!!
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By: jean on 2/25/2009 9:58PM
so why don't she sit her arrogant selfish and greedy behind down somewhere and let the real actresses make some money, they have families to take care of too! It is sad that some people only care about themselves so she made money and don't have to work prove it! go away for about ten years and then i WILL BELIEVE IT!!!
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By: kim on 2/25/2009 10:12PM
yEAH AND I BET SHE IS SO CONCERNED ABOUT THE POOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING? sHAKE YOUR FLABBLY BEHIND WHY YOU CAN BECAUSE THAT GIMMICK CAN ONLY LAST SO LONG
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By: Biena on 2/26/2009 4:05PM
Stop hating on the girl's behind, Kim, she's hardly the first person to exploit what she has to get what she wants!! And in the future, hit the spell check on your text.
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