Eastwood’s financial acumen played a pivotal role in his success. He negotiated smart deals throughout his career, earning $400,000 upfront and 25% of the net profits for “Hang ‘Em High” in 1968. By the 1970s and 80s, his earnings soared, reaching $12 million for “Every Which Way But Loose” in 1978. He also diversified his income by investing wisely in stocks, with a portfolio that includes shares in tech giants like Apple and ExxonMobil, and a significant stake in the Pebble Beach Company, which has quadrupled in value since his initial investment.