Author: G. Wasylik

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11 of Vincent Van Gogh’s most expensive paintings ever sold

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You don’t often stumble upon an original Vincent van Gogh painting — even if you’re ready to shell out $100 million to buy one.  Most of …

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Want to save money in 2024? Here’s 6 tips for saving $10,000 in a single year

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Financial independence is an important financial goal that many people aspire to achieve. Having a rainy day fund can provide a sense of security, knowing that …

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How many of these 16 famous pop art icons can you name?

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Does art imitate life?  Pioneers of the Pop Art movement like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein thought it should. Emerging in the 1950s, these artists challenged …

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The real-life art heist so crazy that Netflix made a doc about it

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Known as the most significant art theft in history, the 1990 art heist of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum still haunts historians. Now some 30 years …

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Cars, coins & 7 other valuable collectibles

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Despite record-level inflation, alternative investing—particularly in high-end art—is on the rise. The Collectors Report by Art Basel and UBS found that the median expenditure on art …

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Classic cars, fine wine & other passion investments that could actually make you money

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Investments are not only about picking the right stock anymore. Crafting an investment portfolio today can look like any number of strategies, one of which is …

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Could investing in this help your bank account & the world?

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Fine art has long been considered a valuable asset, with its beauty and cultural significance driving demand and high prices at auction. However, in recent years, …

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Antique cars & 7 other alternative investments that may just help you build wealth

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“Alternative investments” is an umbrella term for the group of investments that fall outside of the traditional asset classes such as stocks, bonds, or cash investments. …

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From insecure to legend: Which of these 5 stages of wealth are you at right now?

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What Does it Mean to Be Independently Wealthy? Being independently wealthy means that you have enough financial resources to support yourself and your lifestyle without relying …

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10 famous artworks that have been vandalized

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What makes someone vandalize a precious artwork?  For some, it could be a political statement and a means of protest. Personal interest can also become a …

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Did this famous artist ever show his face? What we know

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No one has perfected the art of fleeing the scene more than the audacious and anonymous British street artist Banksy. Banksy has vandalized public spaces for …

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How to tell if that alternative investment is actually a sound financial decision

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With the market roller coaster ride that the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in, you could be forgiven for seeking solid ground. You know, reliable assets you can …

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The billionaire blueprint: How Jay-Z grew his wealth (Hint: It’s not just music)

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After being seen rubbing shoulders at a charity auction with Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, and wife Beyonce, many were shocked at the $1.5 million custom watch …

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21 of the world’s most shocking & inspiring murals

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Urban art murals are integral to any city’s uniqueness and identity. The movement grew in popularity in the 1960s in Philadelphia, setting the stage for other …

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Banksy’s most famous murals around the world

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Street artist and infamous provocateur Banksy is regularly making headlines, whether it’s a new piece of graffiti appearing somewhere around the world, a record-breaking auction sale, …

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Billionaires like Gates & Oprah are betting big on this market

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After news of their messy divorce first broke, many wondered how Bill and Melinda Gates would continue to spend their billions. But while few wealth managers …

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Stocks may be fizzling, but this market is sizzling

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JPMorgan dropped a bombshell report on the investment world. It said: The average investor has made just a puny 3.6% per year for the last couple …

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Billionaires aren’t the only ones investing in this anymore. Can you cash in, too?

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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, sent shockwaves through Wall Street with a new report that the average investor might have overlooked – as many financial …