A common adage has it that anybody who thinks education is expensive should try ignorance. This is all well and good and emphasizes the indisputable importance of education in life, but there is also no denying the fact that some institutions of learning are ridiculously expensive that one may...
Since wedding bands are a symbol of the lifetime commitment that should exist between husbands and wives, they are expected to last for as long as one lives. So, durability should be a top priority when making your choice for this all-important piece of jewelry.
However, there seems to...
Pokémon cards and rare coins are not the only collectibles that people are willing to shell out insane amounts of money for. Another set of items that falls into this category are Beanie Babies. Since emerging as a major culture fad in the 80s, these cute, lovable, bean-filled stuffed...
Champagnes are widely regarded as icons of luxury, wealth, and affluence. This has come to be bestowed on them because of their association with the crème de la crème of the society. Champagne, at one time, was produced specifically for the elites but nowadays with so many Champagne houses...
Watches are both essential accessories and collectibles. A finely crafted watch is a valuable piece of art that appreciates over time. While the vast majority of watches are mass-manufactured, some are made with exquisite designs and finite numbers that make them quite expensive. These luxury watches come from the...
Pokémon cards and vintage sports memorabilia are not the only collectible items that people are willing to splash out the big bucks for. Another set of items that are highly cherished and can set off a bidding war is pennies. These sets of currencies, which are worth a mere...
Some of the most expensive cars include a wide range of products from different manufacturers. Some of the factors influencing the value of these cars are their low production volumes, desirability, insanely high demand, exotic looks, and what have you. The cars listed here are among the most nimble...
One proven way of expressing our affection for loved ones is through gifts. It could be something as simple as a card or a love note. It could also take the shape of a box of chocolates or a flower bouquet. When we want to go really big, we...
Based on printing errors, age, rarity, and historical value, some coins have gained a higher value than their printed value. Most of these valuable coins date back to the medieval period when coin collecting actually started. Although some of the older coins have at one point emerged as the...
Long ago, shoes were made to protect one’s feet for those long walks. Any comfortable, durable, and quality pair of shoes are already good enough. However, today, shoes have become a fashion statement. You can find shoes in different styles and colors and some are even encrusted with precious...
With most of us crying foul about the ridiculously high prices of many basic items, there are others who don’t feel the pinch of these exorbitant prices because they have money to buy and buy till they drop. The increasingly hard economic times may have made life difficult for...
While you work tirelessly saving up some nickels and quarters hoping to someday afford a decent vacation, the elites have made it a habit of making all and sundry jealous, spontaneously going on lavish trips and holidays like no man's business. The thought of this can either make you...
Our celebrities are rich and famous and therefore can afford to live in any kind of house they desire. But unlike us, there are basic things celebrities look out for in choosing a house, top on the list is privacy, they need a place where they can escape the...
Some 50 years ago, the mere thought of a device the size of a wallet pulling off the amazing things digitally possible in today's world would have been the stuff of dreams. That technological breakthrough has brought us to this point is really remarkable. There are more people in...
"Nobody is Perfect", we chorus it all the time, but for most of our darling celebrities, the phrase has no stand especially when it comes to their body parts. Celebrities are not hesitant to drop a fortune to enhance their body parts whenever they feel the need, a sad situation...
Have you ever dreamed of partying with your friends and drinking very expensive drinks like kings and queens? It is possible if you have hundreds of thousands of dollars that you are willing to spend on a small bottle of liquor but what about a little bit more than...
How much can you actually drop for a meal? $2, $5 or maybe $10? If your meal budget falls in the prices mentioned then be prepared for a surprise when you learn about the outrageous prices on the prix fixe menus offered in deluxe restaurants of the world. Like...
The mega-rich love expensive luxury items which usually comes bedazzled. If they had their way, they'd probably gold-plate all they own, including food. LOL. Just when you think you've seen enough of gold-plated luxury items, one pops up from out of the blue- A 24 karat baby crib called Dodo...
The 17th Century inspired French Chateau Louis XIV which was sold by Christie's International Realty to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for a jaw-dropping $301 million is now the most expensive home ever bought in the world, snatching the trophy (if any) from a London penthouse which sold...
Year in year out, magnificent buildings are erected somewhere in the world. But some are so incredible that they are considered landmarks, some of them even contribute to its country's GDP as they keep attracting tourists. These buildings usually have something in common - they are the most expensive...
