The major news from the world of sports this week is Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been given a lifetime ban from the NBA by commissioner Adam Silver. The ban was a response to Sterling being heard on video tape making racist comments. Sterling has since acknowledged that it was his voice and […] More
Celebrities are known for their fame and excessive wealth. While it certainly isn’t uncommon for celebrities to spend more on fashion, homes, vacations and accessories than the average person, some of the splurges made by celebrities are downright excessive. Spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on vehicles or jewels doesn’t seem out of character, but […] More
We’re not sure what it is about celebrities that make them think that they can do it all, but as we’ve seen over the years, not every decision they make pans out the way they think—or hope. Take these businesses that a few of them have found themselves in—well, for a short period, at least […] More
There are many ways to measure the wealth of a city, but if we’re going by straight financials, there’s only really one metric that matters, GDP. You can have rich culture or a lot of billionaires living there, but economically, this is the most fair way to assemble a list like this. Missing are a […] More
The battle continues! Samsung vs. Apple is the end-all-be-all war for smartphone supremacy. Apple has edged Samsung in recent battles and now the ball is in Samsung’s court… and they’ve answered. Shortly after launching the Galaxy S5, the South Korean conglomerate has teamed up with crystal designer Swarovski to create a rear case for the […] More
Being wealthy makes it far easier to afford life’s little – and largest – luxuries, but does it also make people careless when it comes to caring for their expensive splurges? When an average person saves up enough to afford a luxury item, such as an expensive sports car, he or she is more likely […] More
The art of having a successful brand logo is truly under-appreciated. Consider some of the major logos: Nike, Coke, Facebook and more – these are truly masterpieces. However, we see them everyday so we don’t think about it. To create a memorable brand logo obviously means creating a memorable brand. Easier said than done. There […] More
San Diego’s unique Relais & Chateaux resort, Rancho Valencia, just revealed the final phase of a $30 million renovation earlier this year to celebrate 25 years of excellency. The resort alone offers such a distinctive beauty and feel to it that it could draw guests with it’s majesty alone. In case you’re not easily impressed […] More