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How Much Does The Latte Factor Cost?
Most of us have heard of The Latte Factor. Love it or hate it, there's been some misconception on how much it actually costs to sip a latte daily. The coiner of the phrase, personal finance expert David Bach, has stated that buying a daily latte or something similarly priced can cost you a pretty penny of $2.7 million over 30 years.
The Bra Wallet: Brilliant or Baffling?
There is no better place to put your money than in your bra, of course. Think about it, you'll have less chance of misplacing your wallet if it's hanging heavily on your bra. And if you ever get mugged, you can tell the attacker with a straight face that you're not carrying your wallet in your bag or in your pockets.
Does the $1 Million Bill Exist?
Reading about a man trying to pass off a fake $1 million bill in United Arab Emirate's Central Bank triggered a question: what's the highest currency denomination ever made in the US?
As of now, the highest bill in circulation is the $100 note and the $1 million bill has never existed, according to the website of the US Treasury.
Interestingly, the highest currency the government has issued in the past is the $100,000 bill.
Short Men Need to Earn More to Attract Women
Tom Cruise is a lucky man. Surely, he's never needed to resort to the Internet for a date, but his sizable bank account would redeem what he lacked in height if he had to.
Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist at Duke University and author of The Upside of Irrationality, used online dating statistics to determine short men need to earn more to compete with taller men in the dating world.
I'm Asking: What's Your Family Dynamic Like — With Money?
I recently got into an in-depth convo with a couple of friends. It seemed a few had something in common. While most everyone agreed that their parents had cut the cord (financially speaking) years ago, some admitted that their parents were still very willing to help support their siblings.
Salary Check: Make It Big on YouTube, Make Over $100,000
After reading about the 10 people who made TubeMogul's list of YouTube stars making over $100,000 on Business Insider, I was really inspired to see people doing what they love and getting paid for it. I've always wondered how much these YouTubers make, and I knew it had to be a lot because of the millions of hits they get per video. Tubemogul, a YouTube analytics company, estimated their salaries from banner ads revenue, which is their main source of income.
Monitor Your Children's Allowances Like Citibank Millionaires
Citibank recently launched one of the latest web tools for the fabulously wealthy: an online system called Spend Grow Give that monitors their kids' allowances. It's a strategy that aims to capture a chunk of the millionaire heir market. By getting them involved at a young age, the bank is hoping this will ensure the heir's loyalty even after he or she reaches adulthood.
How Much Money Have You Spent Today?
For those of us trying to keep our spending in check, it's helpful to start the week off on the right foot, especially because the weekend usually means spending more. What's the tab so far for today?
Japanese Kitty Steals Your Money, Looks Cute Doing It
My infatuation for all things Japan continues. A friend bought this Japanese Itazura Coin Bank ($22) a few weeks ago, claiming that it was the cutest thing he'd ever seen. Why anyone would spend over $20 on a coin bank was beyond me .
Turn On or Turn Off: Listing Salaries on Dating Sites
Men wave around bank statements on the popular Chinese dating show, If You Are the One, and the women aren't afraid to show they care.
Money is a touchy subject in America. Sure, it's nice to have, but talking about it — except to say you don't have it — can seem crass and gratuitous.
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