Carlos Slim, the Richest Man In the World
“I remember there was a time when the value of his enterprises was very low,” recalls Patrick, the youngest son of Carlos Slim Helú. It was the early 1980s, and Mexico was in the...
Category: Money & Power
World’s Most Expensive Bike – A 24-Carot Gold Ride
As millionaires look for more ways to spend their money, they also look for different avenues to be break away from the pack of haves and have nots. It seems everybody these days has...
Unisex In The Fast Lane
Recent studies show that since 2000, the number of women over age 45 buying “mid-sized sporty” cars is up about 277 percent. According to Sandra Kinsler, editor-in-chief of WomanMotorist.com, about ”One third of all women...
Patriotism Is Always A Big Seller
John McCain and Barack Obama’s supporters aren’t the only ones cheering America these days. Art collectors are getting in on the act as well by sending auction houses a very important message: Patriotism sells....
Dressed Not to Be Killed
For the English socialite worried about getting shot, oversize paramilitary gear simply won’t do. Fortunately, London’s super rich can now maintain their security without sacrificing style. On July 14, Miguel Caballero, the world’s only...
Where The Millionaires Stay – In Luxury Style
Billionaire Ty Warner’s has a luxury pad at the Four Seasons New York. The Beanie Baby tycoon spent a jaw-dropping $50 million to create the 4,300-square-foot suite and is charging guests $30,000 a night...
Beijing Olympic Games for the Ultra Rich
VIP tour companies are catering to the super rich with eye-popping tour packages for the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games in August. While most foreign visitors to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics are preparing to...
Top Executives Compensation Packages – Hi Tech Wealthy CEO’s
So who are the top tech fat cats? Which tech CEO earned just $1 in 2007? Who raked in $74 million before retiring? Which newcomer managed to accumulate $3 million after less than two...
Shoppes at the Palazzo – Luxury Shopping
A 450,000 square feet luxury shopping centre has opened on the Las Vegas Strip at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. The shopping center, Shoppes at the Palazzo, houses more than 60 luxury brands such as Anya...
China’s Growing Desire For Luxury Products
With a rising number of millionaires and a growing middle class, China is poised to become the second biggest consumer of luxury goods by 2015. The key for international companies to introduce their luxury...
Luxury Watches, A Symbol of Wealth
For hundreds of years now, luxury watches have been regarded as symbols of wealth, success and meticulous engineering. The fine artisanship of luxury watches such as Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Patek Philippe and...
