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☆ A day in the life of a 'billionaire's magician,' who's hired to fly around the world and entertain the elite
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-04 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Dan Chan has branded himself as the "billionaire's magician" — he's performed globally for the ultra-rich and their families and friends, commanding top rates for magic shows. I've been on private yachts and flown around the world to entertain celebrities, three-star Michelin-rated chefs, athletes, and movie stars. We sometimes perform together with him in charge of the kids while I entertain the adults. Corporate clients can often pay more because it's a tax write-off to entertain their staff, which helps them build their empire. For billionaire clients that hire you to entertain at a private party, the dynamic is different.

☆ Why Rolls-Royce cars are so expensive
▼ + stars: | 2020-04-25 | by ( Andy Ash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Known for producing hand-crafted automobiles that promise a seamless "magical carpet ride" for its customers, a Rolls-Royce car does not come cheap. But with virtually unlimited optional extras, upgrades, and customizations, the true cost of a bespoke Rolls-Royce has no limits. Narrator: In addition to the endless variations of color, Rolls-Royce customers can infuse their paint with materials to create special effects. Court: As normal with Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce never comes back to us. But while other top-end car manufacturers focus on speed, maneuverability, and super-lightweight-supercar status, Rolls-Royce cars are expensive for one reason: luxury.

Persons: Royce, Rhodri Good, David Dean, you've, we've, Mark, Court, Alexandra Benga, We've, Joshua Liles, It's, Phantom, there's, it's, Drake Organizations: Royce, Royce BMW Group, BMW, Continental Locations: Dubai

If you travel, a co-branded hotel or airline credit card could make sense as well, and you'll want a card that offers strong travel protections like trip delay insurance. See Business Insider's list of the best rewards credit cards. I would have to spend $60,000 on my rewards credit card to earn 60,000 miles, but just $16,836.50 on a 2% cash-back card like the Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card. With a hotel or airline credit card, loyalty can pay off, even if you're not traveling enough to earn elite status. You're paying annual fees on many of your rewards credit cards, make sure you get your money's worth through benefits like these.

To retire early and live comfortably on investment income from a taxable investment account, you need millions. Although many early retirees continue to earn money after leaving their 9-to-5, these figures represent the minimum investment balance you would need to leave work and never turn back. It depends on several factors, including your lifestyle and how your money is invested, but generally you'll need millions. To figure out how much money someone would need to have invested when they retire in order to live comfortably on investment income until age 90, we consulted Brian Fry, a certified financial planner and the founder of Safe Landing Financial. Below, check out how much you need to invest the day you retire at 25, 35, 45, 55, or 65, if your target annual income is $100,000 or $65,000.

Persons: Brian Fry, Read, Fry, It's Organizations: Safe, Service, JPMorgan, Social Security, Monte Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ Here's the bizarre reason you're not supposed to use the bottom button on suits
▼ + stars: | 2017-03-31 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Men's suit designers often even tailor the fabric so suit jackets and waistcoats looks more flattering unbuttoned at the bottom. The story of King Edward VII (who ruled from 1901 to 1910) is often dismissed as a myth — but it's completely true. The Duke of Roxburghe at Buckingham Palace in 1910, after the death of King Edward VII. "Edward VII always left his bottom waistcoat button open because he was fat," Amies answered. In that case, follow Edward's advice in leaving the bottom button unbuttoned, but do button the top one.

Persons: King Edward VII, it's, Prince, —, Edward VII, Prince George, Robert Johnson, isn't, Sir Hardy Amies, Queen Elizabeth II, Savile, Sir Amies, Roxburghe, . Phillips, Phillips, Amies, Leo, Jerod Harris, Edward, Queen Elizabeth II's, Dylan Martinez, Reuters Edward Organizations: Buckingham Palace, Royal Society for, of Arts , Manufactures, Commerce, Getty, Geographic, Oxford, of, Reuters Locations: Wales, England, London, Buckingham, Britain, USA, Ludlow

☆ Piesele potrivite pentru drumețiile tale
▼ + stars: | 2015-06-22 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

De această dată, #diez a renunțat la formatul obișnuit al playlistelor săptămânale și a întrebat utilizatorii de Facebook ce recomandă ei pentru călătoriile tale. Întrucât nu este tocmai indicat să citești în transport pentru ca să nu-ți știrbești vederea, muzica pare a fi cel mai bun mod de a petrece timpul în transport. Echipa #diez a întrebat cititorii ce ascultă ei în timpul unor călătorii, iar ei au venit cu mai multe recomandări decât ne așteptam. Ion Lozovanu recomandă Years & Years – Take Shelter#7. Sava Vîrtosu recomandă The Black Keys#9.

Persons: Eugeniu Burlacu, Dragoș Ciobanu, Dima, Dan Tailor, Maria Crețu, Ion Lozovanu, Ion Drăgănel, Sava Vîrtosu, Matthew Hundemann, Maria Chiper, Dana Guzun, Dan Mihai, Cristian Zavadschi, Cristina Gamarț Organizations: Alaska, Jefferson, Indian, AC Locations: Arctic, Tokio

☆ Muzică nouă pentru geek-ul din tine
▼ + stars: | 2015-04-27 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

Întrucât în această miercuri are loc unul dintre cele mai mari evenimente din IT în Moldova, ți-am pregătit un playlist care va inspira geek-ul din tine. „Să începem cu faptul că eu nu prea îmi imaginez o zi din viata mea fără să ascult ceva muzică. Iată de ce aceasta a devenit o tradiție, o „normă” pentru mine în timp ce scriu cod. Am selectat câteva trupe care contribuie la norma mea zilnică de muzică, în special în procesul scrierii codurilor și în rezolvarea problemelor de programare”, explică Dan. Dan și echipa #diez îți dorește audiție plăcută!

Persons: Urban, Dan Croitoru, Tailor, Dan, Dan Deacon, Miercuri, Sâmbătă, Portugal Locations: Moldova, Badbadnotgood

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