In 2011 Asia overtook North America as the region with the most High-Net-Worth-Individuals in the world. A HNWI is someone who has at least $1 million of investable assets, not counting primary residence. But last year in 2012 there were more new millionaires in North America than in Asia and we pulled into the lead again according to a… Read More »
The U.S. government is nearing its maximum borrowing capacity. If Congress can’t agree on a budget soon they won’t be able to raise the debt ceiling which could mean disaster for the economy. I don’t think anyone is expecting the US to default, but there will probably be a lot of uncertainty in the next week. But one… Read More »
What is Stealth Wealth? Stealth wealth is defined by being rich but not letting the world know about it. This financial strategy is how most millionaires are able to blend into society. Keeping our wealth a secret allows us to enjoy work, travel, play, and financial security without attracting unwanted attention to ourselves. So stealth wealth, is good wealth 😎 Obtaining… Read More »
Recently read in the news that the average Canadian household now has a net worth of $400,151 CAD, a record high. Yay, time to partay＼(~o~)／ This is great news because more money translates into better purchasing power so buying goods and services become more affordable, relatively speaking. I didn’t know exactly why my net worth has been going up… Read More »
If you want a unique smartphone that will stand out you may want to take a look at the diamond encrusted BlackBerry Q10 smartphone. It is made from 18 karat white gold and covered with over 700 diamonds (about 4.7 carats) of VVS1 clearity. Only 25 of these are made so they’re quite exclusive (^_-) The only downside is… Read More »
This post is meant to inspire all the female readers out there 🙂 Forbes released their annual list of the 100 most powerful women around the world in 2013. These are the politicians, CEOs, activist billionaires, and celebrities who have a lot of influence in our society. The top spot went to Angela Merkel (left image below) the… Read More »