Mr. Beyonce Knowles made $37 million last year, but now he’s been eclipsed by a rapper who raked in three times as much.
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Reading While Eating for August 22: Sketchy Edits
Today’s links include a graphic about the spread of capitalism and capital renditions of theme songs
Charred Cash: Man Hides $15,000 in the Oven; His Wife Cooks It
Sure, you may not cook often. But your disused oven probably shouldn’t be repurposed as a storage area — especially not for money.
How Much Would It Cost to Become Batman?
Want to be the Dark Knight? This economics blog ran the numbers.
The Average Canadian is Now Richer than the Average American
Watch out, Americans: Your thrifty, socialist neighbors to the north have stealthily become richer than you.
Over the past five years, the average net worth of Canadian households has exceeded that of American households. So …
Is Canada’s Plastic Money Actually Melting?
Looks like Canada’s spiffy new plastic bills might not be able to take the heat. Literally.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes Split: What Happens Now?
According to her prenuptial agreement with Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes could be awarded up to $3 million for each year of marriage
Singles Cruise for the 1%: Where Money Buys Love, Sort of
All aboard! Please have your tickets and financial statements ready.
Top 10 Biggest Trading Losses in History
On May 10, JPMorgan Chase admitted a “grievous” failure in their trading operations that led to a $2 billion loss for the storied investment bank in the past six weeks alone. How does the latest money mismanagement stack up …
Who Is the Richest Fictional Character?
Fiction’s 99% is reportedly pitching tents and rolling out the sleeping bags.
Why Not Spend the Apocalypse in a Luxury Condo?
A Kansas entrepreneur is building luxury bomb shelters for wealthy (and paranoid) clients.
Ticket Troubles: Five Controversial Lottery Wins
Recent struggles over the Mega Millions jackpot are nothing compared to the darker side of four other lottery jackpots.