The magazine cover of the special Forbes 400 list issue will feature a very strange pairing — Jay-Z and Warren Buffet. What does the hip-hop mogul have in common with the second richest man in the world? I watched a video of their hour-long chat, which revealed that they're actually two unlikely peas in a pod.
Legendary kings: Both have had long-lasting careers in their field. As Forbes editor-in-chief Steve Forbes puts it, being 40 in the hip-hop industry is almost like an equivalent to being 80 in the investing world. The two are kings of their industries and have outlived their successors.
Love for the game: Buffet and Jay-Z didn't do it for the money. Their love of doing what they do came first, and the monetary success came later. Buffet started young, reading investment books that were lying around the house at the age of seven, and says he pratically "tap dances" to work every day because he enjoys it so much. Jay-Z records music without business in mind and it works in his favor because "at some point it has to be real when [the listeners] touch it, when they listen . . . something has to resonate with them that's real."
To see what else these two have in common, read on.
Seeking the fountain of youth can be expensive, but it appears people in their 50s are doling out more cash than ever to prevent aging. Compared with a generation ago, people over 50 are 14 times more likely to use wrinkle cream and cosmetic surgery has doubled, according to a survey by Saga magazine. This begs the question of whether society is putting more pressure on women to defy aging or if they're just enhancing and embracing beauty at their age.
It's not just the midlife age group that's going on an anti-aging spending spree. Beauty retailers are showing more interest shown toward tapping into the under-30 market. Renowned dermatologist Dr. Perricone is launching a "Super" line targeted toward 20-somethings who are already fretting over wrinkles and the like.
4 Ways to Budget Your Bucks When your income and expenses are nearly the same, it's time to create a budget. Want to purchase something that you couldn't afford unless you charged it on a credit card? Budgeting would be the answer. Discover four options for budgeting your bucks and be on your way to taking better control of your money.
Some people meditate, some (crazy people) take an ice-cold shower, and some put on their favorite get-ready playlist. What's the ONE thing you do when you wake up that gives you balance and centers your chi for the rest of the day? Comment and win!
New Balance believes that we can feel good as we become addicted to the unexpected pleasures of being active and eating well. Now we want to find out how you keep your life balanced and indulgences in check.
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I was talking to a bunch of people who admitted feeling some anxiety when they take some paid time off. It can be hard to transition from work mode into vacation mode when you're used to the daily grind. What about you — do you get anxious on your vacation days?
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Confession: I love coupon sites like FreshGuide, Groupon, and LivingSocial, but sometimes I tend to spend more than I'd like. These deals can be oh-so-tempting and are a great way of exploring the crazy things you've never thought of doing (like skydiving) at a discount. However, it can hurt the pocketbook if you're not careful. Here are six ways to prevent yourself from going too coupon-crazy:
Don't rush: The deal is not going to go away forever if you don't buy it today. More often than not, similar coupons will surface, and sometimes I even see the same deal appearing again. Don't buy on impulse, and wait for the deals that you're looking out for, whether it be teeth whitening or a romantic Italian dinner.
Get rid of it: Don't let the coupons linger around for too long or they'll expire. Consider gifting or selling them to a friend. There are also websites like CoupRecoup and Lifesta that are actually great places to hunt for deals.
Set a cap: Set a limit on how much you will spend on coupons to prevent yourself from buying too many.
Use up your coupons: Using up your coupons before buying new ones is a good rule to have so that you're more likely to use them.
Read the fine print: Note all the limitations on the deal, which includes the date you have to use the coupons by and how many you get to use per person.
Diversify: Subscribing to a couple of sites will give you more options and perhaps lessen the lure of the deals. Once you realize that the offers are a dime a dozen, you'll think twice about splurging.