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What's Hot on the eBay For Celebs and Ballers

SavvySugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:51 -0800

We know where celebrities buy things, but have you ever wondered where they go to sell their belongings? While eBay is for the rest of us, those with crazy cash flow can now turn to the BillionaireXchange when they want to auction off items. The members only site won't let you in unless you have at least $2 million in liquid assets. The site launched just this month, yet A-Rod and Dwayne Wade have already posted possessions for sale. Check out what's on the millionaires' marketplace - you won't find any used J.Crew that's for sure.

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How Did Self-Made Million- and Billionaires Get Their Starts?

SavvySugar — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:00:42 -0700

How does one get on the super rich list? Many of today's wealthy titans of business started with modest means and owe their wildly successful careers to their own wits and hard work. Do you know how these self-made million- and billionaire people get their start? Take the quiz!

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6 Must-Have Millionaire Habits

SavvySugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:30:15 -0700

Acquiring wealth isn't a priority for everyone, but it's safe to say that most of us want to live comfortably. Whether you're striving to gain a financial peace of mind or shooting to be a cash money queen, these six basic habits of millionaires will help you land on your feet.

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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?

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

Global Rich Lists Wants You to See How Rich You Really Are

SavvySugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:30:39 -0700

If you've ever wondered how your salary compares to workers around the world, then you may be excited to check out UK website Global Rich List. The site might fulfill some of your curiosity, but that's not really its intention; the website's creators hope that realizing your relative wealth will prompt you to give to charity.

To see where you fall on the global rich list, enter your annual income and click the "Show me the money" button. Someone who earns $50,000 a year would fall in the 59,029,289th spot (out of 6.7 billion people), while someone who earns $200,000 would be in the 786,570th position.

The website then asks if you're richer than you think and says, "How do you feel about that? A bit richer we hope. Richer and ready to give some of your newly found wealth to those who need it most." Does the site make you want to give more?

Milla Jovovich Hasn't Always Been Financially Secure

SavvySugar — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:30:32 -0700

As a woman who once topped Forbes' Richest Supermodels of the World list, Milla Jovovich knows a thing or two about earning money. Milla came from a modest background and told Bankrate that her family had "pretty much nothing but the clothes on our back" when they arrived in the US.

Her upbringing heavily influenced the way she views financial security, and the striking supermodel explained that her parents divorced over finances and fights over what they could and couldn't afford. She continued,

For me and my family, financial security means peace of mind. It means being able to just enjoy life without worrying about finances . . . Definitely for me, financial freedom is very important because I came from an immigrant background, really struggling to succeed in this country.

Milla's outward appearance is nowhere near ordinary, but she really just wants what the rest of us do: peace of mind and a good life for our families.

If You Had Jolie-Pitt Kind of Cash, Where Would You Donate?

SavvySugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:30:26 -0700

The power couple of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is way more than a gorgeous, talented duo. They're known to support important causes, both domestically and around the world, often donating large (as in millions) sums of money when it feels right. If you had the kind of cash in the bank that could warrant exceptional monetary gifts to charities, where would you donate?

Michael Jackson's Net Worth: Guess How Much?

SavvySugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:30:09 -0700

While the King of Pop didn't have much control when it came to spending cash, he was certainly a pro at earning it. After learning how much debt Michael Jackson was attempting to pay off when he died, it's amazing that his heirs still stand to inherit a considerable sum. Can you guess how much his estate is worth? Take the quiz!

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