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Tight Economy
Leaves Wealthy
Vexed in the City

May 31, 2008 2:10 PM CDT

Tight Economy Leaves Wealthy Vexed in the City

NY's richest tremble as they cut back on life's luxuries

(Newser) - Think you’ve got it bad in these tough times? Then consider the swarms of Wall Street bankers and Upper East Side developers whose income has slid along with the nation’s economy. Lawyers, art advisers, personal trainers, and hairstylists to the privileged say their clients gripe about having to...

How the Rich Can Buy Time

May 4, 2008 2:49 PM CDT

How the Rich Can Buy Time

Why do anything if you can hire someone to do it for you?

(Newser) - Time is truly the currency of the rich, and W offers tips on today's ultimate luxury. How to save a few of those grains in the hourglass:

Delegate: Outsourcing isn’t just for heartless CEOs—pay people to break in your smoking jackets for you.
Don’t bother with books:

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Peek at Perks in $2B Mansion

May 3, 2008 1:43 PM CDT

Peek at Perks in $2B Mansion

Mumbai mogul plans 27-story abode

(Newser) - The world's fifth-richest man, Mukesh Ambani, beat the competition with plans to build the first billion-dollar home to grace this earth, Forbes reports. In fact, his 27-story high-rise in India will cost $2 billion when it's done next year. Some of its frills:

Nine elevators dot the lobby.
80% of

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So That's
What's Under the Beehive

Apr 25, 2008 3:50 PM CDT

So That's What's Under the Beehive

Winehouse worth $20M, list of UK 'Music Millionaires' says

(Newser) - Amy Winehouse may not always look like $20 million, but that’s how much she’s worth, according to the Times of London. The 24-year-old singer has had a troubled year—today, for example, she was arrested for assault after an alleged rampage Wednesday night—but she’s together enough...

Recession Not Slowing Ultrarich

Apr 14, 2008 10:02 AM CDT

Recession Not Slowing Ultrarich

Real estate, art, yachts still finding no shortage of willing consumers

(Newser) - As many Americans batten down the hatches, the über-rich are still living it up, the New York Times reports. Already this year, 71 New York apartments have sold for more than $10 million—compared to just 17 in 2007. The good times were so good, many say, they haven’...

Top 10 Dating Tips for Rich Guys

Feb 23, 2008 8:21 AM CST

Top 10 Dating Tips for Rich Guys

Lose the PDA, don't mention the ex, and please don't hit on the waitress

(Newser) - Wealth can present its own obstacles to romantic success. Here are TheStreet.com's dating tips for landing a woman who doesn't just love the money:

Lose your PDA/Blackberry/etc. Whatever it is, it's not that important. Focus on the person right in front of you.
Do pick up the check—it's

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