8 Financial Rules That Apply To Everyone And Their Money

Even the wealthy and famous have to abide by these money rules.

No matter who you are, how much you earn, or how you invest, a few truths apply to you and your money.

1. Spending money to show people how much money you have is the surest way to have less money.

Singer Rihanna earns tens of millions of dollars, but found herself "effectively bankrupt" in 2009. She sued her financial adviser for not doing his job. He offered a legendary response: "Was it really necessary to tell her that if you spend money on things you will end up with the things and not the money?"
The first iron rule of money is that wealth is the stuff you don't see. It's the cars not purchased, the clothes not bought, the jewelry forgone. Money buys things, but wealth -- assets such as cash, stocks, bonds, in the bank, unspent -- buys freedom and security. Pick which one you want wisely.

Top 10 richest footballers in Europe: Wealth-X

With the 2014-15 European football season underway, Wealth-X has released its list of the 10 wealthiest players in the European football leagues, with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo topping the list with an estimated net worth of US$230 million.

There Are More Billionaires In The World Than Ever

According to the Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2014, there are more billionaires in the world than ever. In 2013, there were 2,170 of them and this increased by seven percent in 2014 to 2,325. Collectively, these individuals (only 286 of them are women) have a combined worth of a whopping $7.3 trillion.

Where do most of the world’s billionaire’s live? Europe has the highest concentration in 2014 with 775, 9 more than in 2013. North America has the second highest billionaire population with 609 while Asia comes third with 560. Africa actually suffered a decline in its small billionaire population over the past year – it fell from 42 to 40.
Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim Helú is the world’s top billionaire with $81.1 billion, ahead of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet who have $80.2 and $65.8 billion respectively.

10 Of The Most Expensive Watches In The World

Auction houses may bring the promise of watches that withstand the test of time, but for those who prefer their wrist candy new, there is no shortage of options. From the classically inclined to mechanisms more suited for NASA, here are ten of the world’s most expensive watches prized for their craftsmanship and lineage.

1. Vacheron Constantin New Traditionnelle World Time

 
Thanks to an incredible Calibre 2460 WT movement, the flagship of the Excellence Platine collection, first introduced in 2011 and now available in platinum, takes the Vacheron brand to the next level.
Two significant hallmarks to note: the new hand-engraved center dial world map (with a shaded area on the map to reflect day or night) and a dial that is the first to reflect the upcoming time zone change in Moscow, effective October 26, which will change from being three to two hours ahead of Geneva. This 42.5 mm timepiece has three patents: for the indication of 37 time zones, for the day/night indication, and for crown-operated adjustments. Made of 950 platinum, as are its dial and folding clasp, it bears the sought after Geneva Seal.

Price: $98,500

Bill Gates Is At Least $6 Billion Richer Than He Was Six Months Ago, But Not From Microsoft

In July, Bill Gates may or may not have lost his title as the world's richest man. It depends on who you ask.
According to Forbes, Gates has a net worth of almost $82 billion, which puts him in the No. 2 spot behind Mexican telecom magnate Carlos Slim, who's worth $85.4 billion.

 

According to Bloomberg, Gates is still the world's richest man, worth about $86.5 billion, with Slim at No. 2.

Top 10 Most Expensive Films ever made

Every day, scores of movies are released worldwide in the film industry.  Hollywood shines under its broad genres of film making and owing to its international acclaim; it is home to the some of the most expensive movies ever to be made. The box office has its own tales to tell of the highs and lows of movie releases. While some movies make a stand in the minds of the public, some bomb at the box office. But has anyone of us wondered how much of capital actually goes into the making of a film?
An increasing number of movies are crossing the production cost of $200 million. Hollywood doesn’t release official budget reports although details of production, marketing and advertising can be found out. Ben-Hur (1925) and Cleopatra were the most expensive films, holding the record for 20 and 30 years respectively. The Pirates of the Caribbean-At World’s End is considered to be the most expensive movie to be ever made in the modern era. Its production cost was estimated at a record breaking $450 million as it shot following the filming of Dead Man’s Chest. Stumped? Well, read on and you”ll be so ever more. The movies below are listed as per increasing expenses accounted for in their making, when adjusted for inflation.

Some of The Most Beautiful and Breathtaking Places in the World in Pictures Part 2

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. – St. Augustine

Beachy Head – England

 

10 Best Coffee Chains in the World

Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. The world consumes over 2.25 billion cups of coffee a day, and it has become one of the world’s most important commodities. Brazil is one of the largest producers of green coffee, with over five million Brazilians working in the coffee-related industry. Coffee is so critical to many economies in the world that is also publicly traded in the market. More than half of the Western-world drinks coffee on a daily basis. For many local restaurants and convenience stores, coffee represents over 80% of their hot beverage sales.
Often, coffee shop owners will own multiple stores as a means to grow their wealth. Many coffee shop owners insist that service and convenience are key drivers in increasing coffee sales. Owners will use take-out counters and drive-throughs to drive sales and reduce the need for tables and chairs.
Coffee’s future is not dark at the very least, but rather bright and full of promise as competitors chomp at each other for a slice of the market share. Here is a list of the best coffee chains spread all over the world.

10. Tully’s Coffee

Tully’s Coffee is a Washington based coffeehouse chain. There are special coffees, espresso drinks, baked products, pastries and other coffee related services available at Tully’s. Originated in Seattle, Washington (1992), the company started to expand slowly and has now reached overseas to Japan and South Korea. Tom Tully O’Keefe is the founder and Chairman of this multinational company who has played a major role in expanding this company from a single store to over 200 stores in Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc. It serves coffee, espresso and pastries in the house and also sells whole coffee beans.

Some of The Most Beautiful and Breathtaking Places in the World in Pictures Part 1

From majestic waterfalls, and lost cities, to mysterious landmarks and natural wonders, here is a collection of pictures which is worth to be looked on. Feel free to share your favorites destinations!

Cinque Terre, Rio Maggiore, Italy

The Highest-Paid TV Actress of 2014

It’s no secret that Hollywood has always been a man’s world. The top 10 actresses on our list this year earned a total of $140 million between June 2013 to June 2014; that’s a far stretch from the combined $214 million our male TV actors earned this year. Still, no one can beat the most powerful woman in television right now: Sofia Vergara.

No. 1: Sofia Vergara

$37 million 

Vergara, 41, continues her streak as the top earning TV actress – three years running -- in large part due to her business savvy – the Colombia native secured endorsement deals with Diet Pepsi, CoverGirl, Head & Shoulders and AT&T, among others. She also has a 12-year contract with K-Mart and a fragrance, movie roles and, of course, a reportedly $325K per episode take-home for Modern Family. Off-camera, the talent management and entertainment-marketing firm she co-founded, Latin World Entertainment, is launching a Spanish-language tech news site. Combining all of her various ventures together, and Vergara out-earns FORBES’ second-highest paid actress by more than $20 million.

The NFL's Most Valuable Teams

Just because the auction of the Buffalo Bills is having a tough time drawing bids above $1 billion two years after the Cleveland Browns sold for $987 million, and just weeks after the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers were sold for $2 billion, doesn’t mean the National Football League is losing its status as the most valuable sports league in the world.
To the contrary: The average NFL team is currently worth $1.43 billion, the highest value in the 17 years Forbes has tracked professional football team finances. The $1.43 billion average is 23% more than a year ago, the biggest year-over-year increase since 1999.
Forbes’ team values are enterprise values (equity plus net debt) and are calculated using multiples of revenue that reflect each team’s current stadium economics (with adjustments for pending new stadiums and renovations). For teams that own their stadiums, we include the revenue the team gets from the stadium (net of applicable debt payments), but not the market value of the real estate.
In our most recent reports on the other leading team sports, the world’s 20 most valuable soccer teams (comprised mainly of clubs from the top English, Spanish, German and Italian leagues) had an average value of $1.05 billion, Major League Baseball teams had an average value of $811 million, followed by the NBA, with an average team value of $634 million.

The Most Expensive Home For Sale In The US

A French-inspired mansion has just hit the market for an astronomical $139 million, making it the most expensive home for sale in the U.S.
The 60,000-square-foot estate, called "Le Palais Royal," sits on over 4 acres and 465 feet of beachfront on Millionaires Mile in Hillsboro Beach, Florida.

The "palace" features 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, and the first-ever private IMAX Theater with seating for 18, a bar, and a lounge. It also has a 492-foot private dock for a mega yacht, an underground garage with space for 30 cars, a putting green, and 4,500-square-foot infinity pool.