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Guess Who? Grateful For a Job She Loves

SavvySugar — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:30:45 -0800

When asked what she's most grateful for, guesswho replied with this answer: "To be able to wake up in the morning and do the job that you love? And to be able to live from it, too? I am so grateful."

Guess Who? Nepotism in Action

SavvySugar — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:10 -0800

"My dad became a soap opera actor, and I was an extra in a skating rink scene on the soap. I didn’t audition. It was nepotism all the way."

Guess Who?

SavvySugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:30:33 -0800

Guess which celebrity chef worked briefly on the floor of the American Stock Exchange?

Guess Who?

SavvySugar — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:00:25 -0700

Publishers are in a bidding war and offering book advances worth millions to which star?

Guess Who? Advertising Without Nine Cigarettes

SavvySugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:30:08 -0700

"I do feel a little strange being in front of people talking about advertising without nine cigarettes and three or four scotches in my hand."

Guess Who? Greed Is Good

SavvySugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:30:00 -0700

Which actor was asked by reporters to compare nuclear Armageddon with the "financial Armageddon on Wall Street?"

Guess Who? Work Romance

SavvySugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:30:51 -0700

"They say don’t date your costar, but that’s who you’re around. If you’re in an office, and you see someone everyday and you click well, you’ll start dating. It’s the same thing."

Guess Who? $1.6 Million Book Advance

SavvySugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:30:22 -0700

Who received an estimated $1.6 million advance for his book coming out in December?

Guess Who? Always Trying to Save

SavvySugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:48 -0700

"I paid for my cheerleading and everything [by working at Wendy's for six years]. It was like whatever you want to do outside of school, you have to pay for it. I never had a car because I was always trying to save."

Guess Who? $75,000 Per Episode

SavvySugar — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:02:32 -0700

According to TV Guide's annual survey, who earns $75,000 per episode?

Guess Who? Investing For the Future

SavvySugar — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:00:12 -0700

"I hope I've been able to save and invest wisely for the future."

Guess Who? Sitting Courtside With Ludacris

SavvySugar — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:30:05 -0700

Who's sitting courtside with Ludacris? You only need to enter one of their names to get it right.

Guess Who? Self-Confessed Workaholic

SavvySugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:02:07 -0700

Who is a self-confessed workaholic?

Forbes Ranks Hollywood's Top-Earning Actors

SavvySugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:30:46 -0700

If you thought Hollywood's A-list actresses made a killing with their big-screen paychecks, you'll be blown away by the guys' ability to rake it in. When Forbes compared the 10 best-paid actresses to their male counterparts, it discovered the men's paychecks over the past year totaled $487 million while the women's added up to $244.5 million.

With his estimated income of $80 million, Will Smith is sitting pretty at number one on Forbes' list of the best-paid actors in Hollywood. He's no stranger to high marks — he broke into the top 10 this year in the second annual PopSugar 100! Check out the actors who earn the most in the list below.

Will Smith
Johnny Depp
Eddie Murphy
Mike Myers
Leonardo DiCaprio

Find out the other five when you

Famous Talents Share Their Best Money Advice

SavvySugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:03:07 -0700

Most of the 40 people CNN Money asked about the best money advice they'd ever received have actually made their fortunes in finance — the many economics professors and investment gurus they interviewed are talented with money. There were a few names in there that are making their livings off of their skillful talents that didn't involve playing with numbers or keeping track of market trends, and I've selected those to share with you.

Bobbi Brown, Founder and CEO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics:

I started working as a freelance makeup artist in 1980, and I worried that I didn't have enough money. My father told me I'd just have to figure out a way to make more money. So I started looking through the Yellow Pages and calling agencies, magazines, photographers - anyone I could offer my services to. I'd work for free until I proved myself. Soon enough, I was getting regular calls to do their makeup. My father's advice made me feel that I was in control of my future. I realized that it was my job to find more opportunities.

Find out what advice author Elizabeth Gilbert and the Yankee's Derek Jeter shared when you

Guess Who? I Like Making Money

SavvySugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:34:11 -0700

"I like making money, but I don't call people up every day to see how much I've made. As long as I have what I need at the time; I mean, I can buy the house that I want. I am not completely money-oriented."

Guess Who?

SavvySugar — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:33:15 -0700

"I'm an artist before a businessman."

Guess Who? Spokesperson Extraordinaire

SavvySugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:36:57 -0700

Which celebrity has a stock index named for her that includes stocks of companies such as Target, McDonald's, and Limited Brands? Hint: She has been connected with all of these companies at some point in her career.

Guess Who? Making the Next Buck

SavvySugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:28:42 -0700

"Nobody's a genius. We're all trying to figure out how to make the next buck." Who's the owner of this quote and is making Laura Csortan laugh in this picture?

How Money Are You: Celebrity Endorsements

SavvySugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:05:22 -0700

What do Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Michael Jordan, Morgan Freeman, and George Clooney have in common? They make up the top five most-influential celebrities when it comes to marketing brands. The rankings are determined by the Davie Brown Index, which tracks ability of celebrities to influence brands through its online rating system. Let's see how much endorsing you've been soaking up; take my second installment of celebs and their advertisements!

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Would You Want a Famous Career?

SavvySugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:16:43 -0700

When Ali Larter told Allure she once had to have her thighs duct-taped before a photo shoot to thin them out, my reaction was a sympathetic cringe. She acknowledges that it's all part of the job saying, “What I do for a living puts me in the spotlight. They pay me for it.”Every job has its benefits and unfortunate downsides, but famous careers seem to run on both extremes. Me? I couldn't handle the scrupulous criticism. How about you? Source

Would You Want a Famous Career?

Yes, definitely! I'd love to have a famous career.

Maybe, I'm not sure if I could handle it.

No, I'd rather just read about famous people. I wouldn't want to be one!

Other. See my comments below.

Should Celebrities Rescue Homeowners Facing Foreclosure?

SavvySugar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:33:40 -0700

Shaquille O'Neal's in-box has a couple thousand emails from homeowners across the country facing foreclosure in the near future. Word that a plan is in the works leaked out last week when Shaq visited Orlando City Hall to discuss a way for the basketball giant to help people stay in their homes.The rough idea is that Shaq would buy the mortgages of people whose homes are in foreclosure, and then give the homeowner a new mortgage with more manageable terms. Curtis Cooper, an Orlando Realtor and mortgage broker working with O'Neal, relayed Shaq's sentiments: "He said 'Let's just go out and help as many people as we can.' He's sincere about it."Should other celebrities follow this example to try and help the millions of homeowners facing foreclosure? Source

Should Celebrities Rescue Homeowners Facing Foreclosure?

Yes. Most are buying themselves million dollar homes and should help others in need.

They shouldn't feel obligated, but it would certainly help improve the current crisis.

No. They shouldn't come to the rescue. It's up to the homeowners to help themselves.

No. The government should be helping these people instead.

Other. See my comments below.

Guess Who? Not an Impulse Buyer

SavvySugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:59:57 -0700

"I have to say, I don't know that I've ever really had a bad financial situation. I'm one of those people — I'm not an impulse buyer and I live fairly simply. I don't need a lot of stuff. I don't buy fancy cars; I don't need that stuff in my life so I've never gotten into overextending myself financially."

Guess Who? Always Been Frugal

SavvySugar — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:15:42 -0700

“I’m frugal. I’ve always been this way. When I was young, my mom would give me my allowance, and I’d peel off a little each week and have some to spare.”

Guess Who? Nothing to Do With Acting

SavvySugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:02:46 -0700

"I was poor, and I didn't want to be poor. It had nothing to do with acting. Money seemed to tear my family apart. For me, money was the glue."

Guess Who? Get Ahead at Work

SavvySugar — Sun, 18 May 2008 07:01:58 -0700

"Want to get ahead at work? Make yourself invaluable. Arrive early. Stay late. Don't object to bringing someone coffee. Gives for an excuse to talk to them."

Guess Who? Helping Others to Succeed

SavvySugar — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:02:05 -0700

Guess who has announced she's setting up a foundation that will aim to help women gain confidence and skills to succeed in their careers?

Guess Who? All the Money in the World

SavvySugar — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:02:20 -0700

"I think experience and more people knowing you and your products actually give you more power in this business. But having the financial security is also nice, but I don't know if it necessarily makes me feel more powerful. Being around my husband and children makes me feel more powerful as a woman. All the money in the world cannot make you happy."

Famous Daughters Who Followed in Mom's Footsteps

SavvySugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:32:15 -0700

While most of you are pretty sure that working with your mom wouldn't be the happiest of situations, following in your mom's footsteps is a possibly more harmless way of sharing interests. Surely it's possible to put your own twist on any job and make it your own, which is exactly what these famous women have accomplished with their mom-inspired careers. Start the slideshow!

Guess Who? Get Ready to Work, Baby

SavvySugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:59:22 -0700

"Get ready to work, baby. It's going to be really tough and you're going to have to work a lot. And you're going to get jaded. And you're going to say God I hate this, but you really love it. So just try to remember that."

Guess Who? You've Got to Earn Things

SavvySugar — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:29:49 -0700

Guess who said this about her son? “We use the word earn. You’ve got to earn things. And he’ll say, like, ‘One day, when I’m older’ — and I’ll say, ‘You know, you have $42 in your piggy bank. That is yours to do with what you want. And one day, you’ll work hard, and hopefully you’ll find work that is good and fun.’ ”

Guess Who?

SavvySugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:55:48 -0700

Guess which daytime soap-opera star made an appearance at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders' meeting this weekend? Warren Buffett even let her address the crowd!

Guess Who? Just Need to Get Away

SavvySugar — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:01:32 -0700

"Do you get along with your colleagues all the time? If you're spending 18 hours a day at work, the last thing you want to do is go and have a drink with the people who you just (spent the day with). You just need to get away."

How Money Are You: Match the Celeb to Their Advertisement

SavvySugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:57:19 -0700

We're always hearing about celebrities signing to endorse a variety of products — Anne Hathaway for Lancôme, Eva Mendes for Calvin Klein, Justin Timberlake for Givenchy, etc. The brains behind these brands are expecting a return on their investment when they pay these celebrities millions of dollars. Let's see how observant you've been as a consumer and measure if these companies investments have paid off. Can you match the celebrity to the brand they've endorsed?

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Guess Who? Invest in Each Other

SavvySugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:29:09 -0700

"Many people utilize charitable giving as a great tax write off, and it is. But more than that, for me, charitable giving is a financial investment in the human spirit. When we invest in each other, we invest in ourselves. There is no single investment that I have pursued that has brought a greater return, than helping someone who needs it."

Guess Who?

SavvySugar — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:09:37 -0700

"I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it."

How Money Are You: Famous Faces Who Didn't Give Up

SavvySugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:25:27 -0700

Many now household names were once told they weren't good enough to be successful. Through a lot of perseverance, hard work, and self-confidence these people were able to carve their names in history. Take the quiz to see which famous faces started out with doors slamming in them, and remember that others' opinions of you aren't more important that the regard you have for yourself.

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Guess Who? Before She Made It Big

SavvySugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:02:11 -0700

“I remember getting my first check. I couldn’t believe how much taxes were taken out. I think the check was, like, $88 bucks. I was like, ‘Oh, my god. All that work for $88 bucks.’ But I was happy. I think I gave some to my mom. And then I probably went shopping with the rest of it.”

Guess Who? Making Big Bucks

SavvySugar — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:03:00 -0700

Who earned over $2 million last year?

Deep Pockets: Celebs Earning 100 Times More Than You

SavvySugar — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:25:12 -0700

We've all just spent too much time staring at our W-2s while filing our tax returns, and are all too familiar with how much we earned last year. Whatever the number, be proud of yourself for earning a living. That being said — wouldn't it be nice to have a salary with some extra zeros? Parade's 25^th Annual "What People Earn" Salary Survey featured celebs from various parts of the entertainment and sports industries along with their star salaries.

Oprah Winfrey, 54, TV personality, $260 million
Tiger Woods, 32, golfer, Orlando, $115 million
Steven Spielberg, 61, movie director, $110 million
Dr. Phil McGraw, 57, TV host, $90 million
Gisele Bundchen, 27, model, $33 million
50 Cent, 32, rapper, $33 million
Miley Cyrus, 15, singer/actress, $18.2 million
Mary-Kate Olsen, 21, actress/entrepreneur, $17 million
Ryan Seacrest, 33, TV/radio host, $12 million

There are eight more on the list so just

Guess Who? Ready For a Job

SavvySugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:56:03 -0700

"I’m starting to go crazy. I’m ready for a job."

Guess Who? Blackberrys in Bed

SavvySugar — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:04:46 -0700

“I often wake up in the middle of the night and remember that I’ve forgotten something, so I jump up and make notes.”

Guess Who? It Takes Hard Work

SavvySugar — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:06:23 -0700

"It has been a lot of hard work. And it's just been great knowing that every step of the way, I have never given up, even when times have been hard. There have been times when I've thought that I wouldn't make it through.''

Guess Who? Time Isn't Money

SavvySugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:29:05 -0700

"I spend the most amount of time on the line, and it's the thing that makes me the least amount of money."

Guess Who? Best Investments Are Safe and Long

SavvySugar — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:15:24 -0700

"I’m a long-term investor. I’m a safe investor and I love anything tax-free!”

Was the McCartney-Mills Divorce Settlement Fair?

SavvySugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:43:20 -0700

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills finally settled their divorce this week. She began the process requesting $254 million but ended up getting $48.6 million from the settlement. There was no prenuptial agreement involved when the couple married in 2002, and while Heather had some of her own acquired wealth it came no where close to the $800 million that Paul has in his Beatles name.After the settlement was finalized, Heather said, “It was an incredible result in the end, to secure mine and my daughter’s future and that of all the charities that I obviously plan on helping and making a difference with — because, you know, it has been my life for 20 years.” However, her behavior in the courtroom suggested that she wasn't as happy with the results as she let on. The former model poured a glass of water over the head of Paul McCartney's attorney, Fiona Shackleton, and left her head soaking wet. And I don't think she was channeling sports teams that pour Gatorade over their coach's head when they win a big game. Source

Was the McCartney-Mills Divorce Settlement Fair?

Yes, it was fair. She received a lot of money for such a short marriage.

No, it wasn't fair. She should be entitled to more of his assets, especially since they have a child together.

Other. See my comments below.

Guess Who? In It to Work

SavvySugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:28:30 -0800

"I'm not in this to be a celebrity. I'm in this to work."

Forbes Names America's Top Pop Imports

SavvySugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:49:00 -0800

While the actor categories at this year's Oscars were swept by international talent spanning three countries, all of the artists who made Forbes' Top 10 Pop Imports come from either Canada or Britain. And while the Top 10 doesn't showcase a variety of nationalities, it certainly covers several musical genres. The artists who made the list had the most album sales and single-track download sales music in the U.S. last year. It's surely gives the bank accounts of foreign artists a boost when they can crack the U.S. market — check out the millions they brought in last year from U.S. sales alone.

Michael Buble (Canada) — $33 million
Nickelback (Canada) — $32.5 million
Amy Winehouse (England) — $20.5 million
Celine Dion (Canada) — $17.5 million
Nelly Furtado (Canada) — $14.6 million
Corinne Bailey Rae (England) — $13.3 million
Three Days Grace (Canada) — $10.5 million
Paul McCartney (England) — $9.5 million
Joss Stone (England) — $9 million
Feist (Canada) — $8.2 million

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Guess Who? Mindful Money

SavvySugar — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:59:00 -0800

“I have a business manager and I am always asking him, ‘There is nothing bad for the earth in there? Nothing really evil in any of these mutual funds?’ And, he is like ‘No, no it’s all alright.’"

Naked Lindsay Lohan is New York Mag's Money Maker

SavvySugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:16:00 -0800

Lindsay Lohan caused a bit of commotion last week when she appeared in New York Magazine. Her nude spread, that recreated the famous final photo shoot of Marilyn Monroe, drew millions of curious visitors who briefly crashed the site on the day the photos were published. We all know that celebs are usually paid major dollars for exclusive shoots with publications, but do you know how much LL was paid for the "honor" of channeling her idol? To find out just