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On Tuesday, Tim Gunn, the pleasant and always dapper mentor of “Project Runway,” shocked the nation when he shared on ABC’s “The Revolution” that he was proudly celebrating 29 years of celibacy. While his announcement was met with cheers from the studio audience, much of the blogging and tweeting world appeared to be perplexed by this revelation.
Some were wondering why anyone in their right mind would choose half a lifetime of celibacy. Gunn acknowledged that relationship issues and concerns about health contributed to his decision. But for those pondering this life-altering choice, there are financial benefits of celibacy too! 
Reality-TV mogul, Kim Kardashian, is calling it quits on her 72-day marriage with NBA player, Kris Humphries. Today, Kim officially petitioned for divorce, with the court papers citing “irreconcilable differences.” Could those differences have something to do with Humphries’ current joblessness?
“After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage,” Kim expressed in an E! Entertainment statement. “I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision.”
In recent years, tried and true supernatural creatures like vampires and zombies experienced resurgence in the media and pop culture. Television series’ like True Blood and The Walking Dead have gathered devout fans worldwide. This love-affair with deathly beings has bred multi-billion dollar franchises, which is fed by fans shelling out tons of money in support of their favorite bloodcurdling team.
There’s nothing more amazing then watching celebrities who died years or even decades ago continue to earn money. If we could only do half in life of what they do in death, we could be millionaires! Of course, for most, it was the financial choices made before they died that helped to keep them rich after they’ve passed on.
Let’s explore what you could do to keep earning money even after you no longer need it just like them:
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If they didn’t know by now, the recent release and immediate termination of the Kardashian Kard reminded consumers that their children aren’t safe when it comes to money. No matter how diligent you may be in personal finance, retail businesses will find a way into your wallet, even if it means going through your kids.
What is it about Harry Potter that makes preteen girls and grown men alike squeal with delight when a new book or movie is released? Maybe it’s the adventurous plots or just a really aggressive marketing plan, but I think it has a lot to do with the powerful insight Rowling’s characters share through their dialogue, both in print and onscreen.
Take Dumbledore–he’s meant to be a source of wisdom and guidance for the Hogwarts kids, yet his words often transcend the realm of wizardry and magic to be just as applicable to our reality as well. Apparently, this character has some pretty good investment advice, too.
With the recent Cox/Arquette split making headlines worldwide, divorce is a topic that getting a lot of attention. Celebrity breakups especially, continue to hold our fascination without a clear reason why. Maybe they make us feel better about our own romantic worries, or perhaps we just enjoy seeing stars brought down to our level. Whatever the case, celebrity divorces are notoriously expensive.
If the numbers associated with some of the most recent divorces aren’t enough to prompt you to sign a pre- or post-nup, maybe this list of uber expensive divorce settlements, in which the spouses of millionaires walk away with more than $100 million, will make you a little more protective of your life savings. After all, divorce happens. As these couples prove, it pays to be prepared.
Suffering through a foreclosure is overwhelming for anyone, but when you’re a celebrity dealing with this stressful situation in the spotlight, it becomes that much more difficult. You’d think the added pressure would encourage celebrities to make sure all of their business was on the up and up, but it seems many still struggle just like every day homeowners.
In fact, some of the biggest foreclosures seen have been at the hands of the biggest names in the business. To prove it, let’s take a look at 10 of the biggest celebrity foreclosures we’ve seen in recent times.
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For about a decade now, Courtney Cox and David Arquette have been one of Hollywood’s happiest yet oddest couplings. That’s why it was big news when Cox and Arquette announced they were separating. Celebrity divorces aren’t uncommon, but what’s interesting is the 10-year mark when many decide to call it quits.
As a star of the 1970s hit show “CHiPs,” Larry Wilcox should have known that you can never outrun the long arm of the law. Yet the former actor turned alleged penny-stock pushing CEO has been nabbed by the Securities and Exchange Commission for attempting to bribe a pension fund manager to help manipulate its stock.