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5 Money Issues Every Couple Should Prepare For

SavvySugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:30:33 -0800

We talk about love and money quite a bit here on Savvy, and many of you have had a go-round or two with your significant other about the topic. In a new relationship, resolving money issues means adjusting to each other’s spending and saving styles, and coming up with a system you can both live with. But as relationships grow and change, financial situations do too, and many couples find themselves having to adjust their approach to money after years of marriage.

New York Times columnist Ron Lieber recently offered up a list of five issues that can cause financial bickering even in established relationships. To see them, along with my advice for how to address them, click away.

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How-To: Determine If You Can Live on One Income

SavvySugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:15 -0700

There are too many families who were taken by surprise when one breadwinner suddenly lost his or her job, but some couples might choose to give up an income for one reason or another. Maybe one person was offered a job in another city, leaving the other one without employment, the couple wants one parent to stay home with the kids, one half of the duo is miserable at work and wants out ASAP, etc. Before you make the choice to live on one income, you need to find out if it's a viable option by following these steps.

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Which Best-Paid Celebrity Earns More?

SavvySugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:30:10 -0700

Oprah is untouchable in terms of income - taking in an estimated $275 million, she's the highest earning celebrity by far. Do you know where the other best-paid celebrities stand? Take the quiz!

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Who earns more?

Maryland Is the State With the Highest Median Income

SavvySugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:30:43 -0700

Maryland is holding strong as the state with the highest median income for the third year in a row. The U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (using 2008 figures) found the median household income in Maryland is $70,545, followed by New Jersey ($70,378), Connecticut ($68,595), Alaska ($68,460) and Hawaii ($67,214). See which states have the lowest median income when you read more.

With its median income of $37,790, Mississippi is ranked in the survey, following short of West Virginia ($37,989), Arkansas ($38,815), Kentucky ($41,538), and Alabama ($42,538). It's important to note that the cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 52 percent higher than in Tupelo, Mississippi; the average apartment monthly rent in Bethesda is $1,464 and median home price is $529,707, versus $512 monthly rent in Tupelo and a median home price of $220,000.

The takeaway? One must consider purchasing power before taking a job in a new state that promises bigger bucks.

Which Top-Earning Talk Show Host Earns More?

SavvySugar — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:30:35 -0700

No matter what time they're on TV, the top-earning talk show hosts are paid nicely for their gift of gab. Guess which hosts make the most!

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Which talk show host earns more?

Your Two Cents: Are You Paid a Fair Salary?

SavvySugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:57:00 -0700

A friend of mine admits that she's overpaid. I appreciate her honesty, but there's a little feeling in my gut whenever the subject comes up - a nip of envy, if you will. My pal with the inflated paycheck is in the minority of women who admit they make more than they deserve, according to a recent survey of 4,000 women conducted by Woman's Day and AOL Living. The poll found that 6 percent of women agree they are overpaid, while 69 percent say they deserve to earn more money. What's your opinion on your paycheck?

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Who Brings Home More Bacon: You or Your Honey?

SavvySugar — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:44:06 -0700

We know what tradition says about who puts the bread on the table, but I want to know, who brings home more bacon in your relationship?

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The 10 Best Paid Cities in the World

SavvySugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:15:45 -0700

There's more to purchasing power than the gross number on your paycheck. Nobody knows that better than residents of Copenhagen, who earn more before taxes on average than any other city in the world. However, after accounting for taxes, hours worked, social security contributions, transportation, and the cost of groceries and household items, workers in Copenhagen have weaker purchasing power compared to cities where the average gross pay is less.

The UBS Prices and Earnings report factored in the necessary pieces to determine which cities are the best paid in the world. Find out the 10 cities where purchasing power is strongest when you read more.

Zurich, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
New York, New York
Dublin, Ireland
Luxembourg
Copenhagen, Denmark
Los Angeles, California
Oslo, Norway
Helsinki, Finland
Miami, Florida

Which Celebrity Guy Earned More During the Last Year?

SavvySugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:37 -0700

Talented actors, athletes, and musicians are paid well for their work. Do you know which famous guy earned more during the last year? Take the quiz!

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Who earned more?

Cashing In: The 10 Highest Paid CEOs and Their Compensation

SavvySugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:30:30 -0700

Holy cash. The 10 highest paid corporate captains are raking in an astronomical amount of money, so much that it's difficult to conceptualize earning that much in one year. According to a new report from The Corporate Library, seven of the 10 made more than $100 million last year including salary and stock options. Check out what the top dogs made in the list below.

Michael Jeffries, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.: $71,795,744
Eugene Isenberg, Nabors Industries Ltd.: $79,333,079
Mark Papa, EOG Resources, Inc.: $90,471,784
Bob Simpson, XTO Energy Inc.: $103,485,972
Aubrey McClendon, Chesapeake Energy Corp.: $114,286,867

See the rest of the list, including the absolutely ridiculous number one earner's compensation, when you read more.

Michael Watford, Ultra Petroleum Corp.: $116,929,392
John Hess, Hess Corp.: $159,566,940
Ray Irani, Occidental Petroleum Corp.: $222,639,705
Lawrence Ellison, Oracle Corp.: $556,976,600
Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone Group: $702,440,573