What is Eric Bolling's Net Worth?
Eric Bolling is a prominent television news anchor with an impressive net worth of $50 million. He gained fame as a host of various shows on Fox News and Fox Business, such as "Cashin' In" and "The Five," among others. Bolling was an early supporter of former President Donald Trump and continues to uphold his support to this day. Beyond his television career, he is also an author of several books, including 2016's "Wake Up America."
In 2017, Bolling and Fox separated amicably after he faced accusations of workplace sexual harassment by three female colleagues, which he denied. Post Fox, Eric continued his career with networks like TheBlaze and Newsmax TV.
Prior to his media career, Eric was a successful commodities trader and one of the largest independent oil and gas traders on the New York Mercantile Exchange. He remains an active investor in real estate and stocks.
Early Life & Wall Street Career
Eric Thomas Bolling was born on March 2, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Catholic private schools before enrolling at Rollins College in Florida, where he studied economics and played baseball. Although talented in baseball, an injury led him to abandon his sporting career, leading him to earn a BA in economics in 1984.
Post-graduation, Bolling became a commodities trader on Wall Street. He was actively involved with the New York Mercantile Exchange, serving as a board member and a strategic advisor. At his peak, he was among the largest independent oil and gas traders and held three exchange seats during its IPO in 2007.
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Television Career
Bolling's television career began at CNBC, where he appeared as a panelist on the "Fast Money" series. His major break came in 2008 when he joined the Fox Business Network. Starting as a financial analyst, he eventually co-hosted "Happy Hour" and later anchored "Follow the Money with Eric Bolling" and "Cashin' In."
Known for his criticism of Barack Obama, Bolling's commentary on Obama’s administration drew significant attention. He also suggested controversial theories about Obama’s citizenship and the death of Seth Rich. Despite these controversies, Bolling continued appearing on Fox programs like "The O'Reilly Factor" and "Fox and Friends." His support for Trump led to interviews and collaborative efforts, though he declined a role in the US Department of Commerce to stay with Fox.
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In 2017, Bolling was accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to female colleagues at Fox News, leading to his suspension and eventual exit from the network. Despite denying these allegations and filing a defamation lawsuit, he parted ways with Fox News.
Bolling's career continued with Blaze Media and Sinclair Broadcast Group, hosting shows like "America" and "America This Week." His staunch support for Trump remained evident, especially regarding claims about mail-in voting fraud. Eventually, his controversial topics led to the cancellation of his shows at Sinclair Broadcast Group.
From July 2021 to May 2024, Bolling hosted "Eric Bolling The Balance" on Newsmax TV, keeping his presence active in the media landscape.
Family Life
Eric Bolling married Adrienne in 1997, and the couple had a son who tragically died from a drug overdose on September 8, 2017, the same day Bolling was fired from Fox News.
Real Estate
In 2005, Eric and Adrienne bought an oceanfront home in Branch Beach, New Jersey, for $2 million, later selling it for $2.65 million in 2019. The home featured stunning ocean views, a Jacuzzi, and a spiral staircase. In 2016, they acquired a four-bedroom condo in Bergen County, New Jersey, for $1.8 million, renovating it extensively before selling it for $2.25 million in 2020.
In December 2021, they purchased a home in Boca Raton, Florida, for $4.62 million. They listed it for sale in June 2022 for $6.8 million but eventually withdrew the listing.
