You could raise 25,559 children from birth to age 18 for the amount of money spent on the 2012 election.

The richest speaker this week in Charlotte is worth a staggering $231 million! See who he is and how he compares to others who'll be speaking.

It takes a lot of money, security and buses to put on a political event at a 70,000-plus-seat stadium. Take a look at the Democratic National Convention by the numbers.

So is the Republican party the domain of the rich? Or is this just a political ruse to stir up emotions among voters in the final two months of the election season?

How many dollars, lights and miles of cable does it take to boost Mitt Romney's image among undecided voters? The numbers behind the GOP convention will show us...

The former New York Knick's off-the-court value may even exceed his sizable importance on the court.

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney's choice. Check out how Ryan's finances stacked up against other contenders who weren't chosen.

Unless you're part of the 1%, these pricey summer camps for kids are probably out of your reach.

From failed banks to federal bailouts, the recent past is littered with billions of dollars lost by the world's big banks and hedge funds.

When a grocery-store-bought greeting card and box of chocolates just won't cut it...