Elon Musk has always been a headline magnet, but his 2024 financial performance was in a league of its own. His net worth soared by an astonishing $203 billion over the year, making him the first person in history to surpass a $400 billion net worth. For a leap year like 2024, that breaks down to approximately $554.64 million a day, $23.11 million an hour or a jaw-dropping $6,420 per second. While these numbers make for great trivia, they're not reflective of an hourly wage – it's more about the rapid growth of his assets, primarily tied to Tesla and SpaceX stock. So, what does the richest man spend his ballooning fortune on? Spending Big on Family and Foundations After vowing in 2020 to "own no house," Musk changed course, purchasing a $35 million estate in Austin, Texas, for his 11 children and their mothers. The 14,400-square-foot compound includes an adjacent six-bedroom mansion, ensuring his younger kids grow up together. This marks a shift from his minimalist stance, as he p...