Jingle bells? Wassailers? The yule log crackling in the inglenook? No, that’s the sound of a thousand hungry thumbs rubbing against a thousand index fingers. The holidays are a time when guilt tipping, tipping fatigue and tipflation snowball. Who should receive a tip for what services, and how much that tip should be is less … Read more
Cinch your waist — and your wallet — by going vegan. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study published in JAMA Network Open found. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study found. neonshot – stock.adobe.com … Read more
You don’t have to believe Manhattan’s brokers when they say the wealthy have turned to renting — the numbers say it all. The amount of households racking in at least $750,000 and choosing to rent went up 10.5% between 2018 and 2022, according to the recent Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Not only are … Read more
NYC private chefs are going public — and becoming social media stars. While toques to the elite have traditionally toiled in obscurity, whipping up egg white omelettes, smoothies and elaborate dinner parties for one-percenters, they’ve more recently found food lovers are hungry to watch videos about their lives on the job. “It’s this kind of … Read more
A bag of Lays and a $106,000 watch? In an age where quiet luxury reigns supreme, the ultra-rich have found new and subtle ways to signal their status, opting for unassuming snacks and seemingly inconspicuous jewelry. When it comes to wristwear, the 0.1% are abandoning obvious markers of wealth, instead opting for accessories only recognized … Read more
Afghanistan, Iraq and Sierra Leone in West Africa do not come to mind when most Australians plan an overseas holiday. In fact, the Australian government strongly advises against traveling to the first two. But NSW travel agent David Smyth says there is a “strange and unexpected” growing trend among wealthy, well-travelled, older people wanting to … Read more
Who says money can’t buy happiness? A new ranking of communities across the United States based on the overall mental health of the local population has been released as part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities project — and some of the best-scoring counties can be found in some of the wealthiest and … Read more
It turns out that wealth may not buy good health. A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers. These findings challenge the long-held belief that people struggling with poverty are more likely to have higher rates of cancer. … Read more
Rich people are genetically at greater risk of cancer than the poor, new research has revealed. The new study — conducted at the University of Helsinki in Finland — examined the relationship between socio-economic status, or SES, and an array of diseases. Those privileged to enjoy elevated SES, the findings suggested, are also at a heightened genetic … Read more
Cleaners in South Florida are sweeping up the cash. Housekeepers in South Florida are making about $150,000 a year as the influx of new, rich residents has created bidding wars for high-end cleaners, staffing companies told NBC News. “I have been placing staff for 30 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said April … Read more
It’s truly the upper class. At the end of February, Friends Seminary, a $63,200-a-year private Quaker school on East 16th Street, unveiled a $3.9 million art installation on its roof. The Skyspace by James Turrell is a jewel box room where light from windows and artificial sources are mixed together to stunning effect. Friends Seminary, … Read more
You may have been told you have a poker face — but might you have a money face? A new study from the University of Glasgow surveyed people about what makes someone look rich, according to snap superficial judgements. The study, carried out with white participants from Western cultures, determined what facial features were associated … Read more
Talk about di-Spirit-ing. As if travelers needed another reason to dread flying one of North America’s most notorious budget airlines, Miramar, Fla.-based Spirit Airlines has ranked dead last for passenger legroom in a new survey. At the best of times, airplane seats can be notoriously cramped — and god forbid the passenger in front of you … Read more
TikTokers, gonna burn this godd–n house right down! Rich Gen Zers are being accused of being tone-deaf as they dance around their mansions and show off their extravagant stays as the “Saltburn” TikTok trend takes off. “Saltburn,” the movie everyone seems to be talking about, follows dorky Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) as he begins Oxford … Read more
She doesn’t regret a bling. Millionaire wife Linda Andrade is clapping back at haters who criticize her opulent lifestyle — which recently included spending $3 million of her hubby’s money in a week. Now, a video of the rich woman’s rebuttal is racking up thousands of views on TikTok. The self-proclaimed “original Dubai housewife” is … Read more
This snappy sailor isn’t letting anyone pirate his booty. Ship nearly hit the fan during a fiery dispute between feuding yacht owners on a Miami dock, when one incensed seamen accused the other of attempting to “steal” his boatload of babes. “You think you’re a big boss because you have a boat, huh?,” barked a ballistic … Read more
Yacht-a, yacht-a, yacht-a. Experts at Ritzy Charters have revealed a list of the 10 most expensive yachts afloat — and the top three are worth a whopping $1.29 billion combined, exceeding the GDP of some smaller countries. “Luxury yachts are more than just a symbol of wealth; they not only provide incredibly gorgeous views but … Read more
She’s got money on her mind. Podcaster Sofia Franklyn revealed she “only wants to date a wealthy guy” and will ask for their bank statements on the first date before pursuing anything further, she confessed on the Aug. 24 episode of her podcast, “Sofia with an F.” “I’m not joking. I’ve asked the last three dudes I’ve dated for … Read more
When it comes to a taste for the finer things in life, these New Yorkers have it in the bag. A new survey ranked NY as the “most bougie” state in the US, thanks to ritzy residents’ insatiable appetite for classy couture, glam gems and dazzling designer handbags. However, in the Big Apple, the superlative … Read more
She’s in her Forbes era. Taylor Swift is the second richest self-made woman in music, with an estimated net worth of $740 million, according to a list Forbes published Thursday. The 33-year-old “Karma” singer has surpassed Madonna, who reportedly has a net worth of $580 million, as well as Beyoncé at $540 million. Swift occupies … Read more