celebrity bankruptcy Tag

Hollywood is full of surprises, sometimes films that seem like a total dud turn out to be a summer blockbuster and sometimes the public doesn’t agree with the Academy’s choice for an Oscar award. These surprises aside, there should not really be much about Tinseltown that causes too much shock and awe, because celebrities are always reinventing themselves, changing spouses, and making bold...

Making money can be hard, but spending it comes all too easy for nearly everyone you know, including yourself. Forget for a moment that you spend your money on necessities, and think about all of the extras that people splurge on when pay day rolls around. Regardless of what you are buying, in today’s economy and with today’s prices, it doesn’t take long to burn through your bank balance. But...

The term net worth refers to the amount of assets a person has, over and above their liabilities. This might include a car or home, but only if they have been completely paid in full. If you own a fancy car or big house, your net worth is only increased by the value of that item that is not subject to a loan. So while the equity in your car or house might be included in your total net worth...

Experiencing financial set-backs is not something that happens only to everyday people. No one is immune from falling prey to unsuccessful financial decisions, and when money missteps are made it can be comforting to know that there is help. This is true whether you are an executive, an hourly wage earner, or a superstar celebrity. Most times help comes in the form of some sort of financial...

The life of a celebrity looks appealing, mostly because they seem not to have as many day to day worries as the rest of us. Most importantly, the stars always seem to have enough money to live on, and most times, they live in lavish home and take luxurious vacations. However, not everyone who has ever been on TV, in a movie, or had a pop song top the charts gets to stay on top of their game....

A typical idea of what makes up “fame and fortune” requires us to look at the world of celebrities, sports figures, and pop stars. As favorite celebrities’ stars start to rise, so does their wealth and accumulation of things. Most superstars make super paydays and use those funds to buy houses across the country and outside of the states, as well as make luxury car and jewelry purchases. This...

Most of us tend to think that the only people who have money problems are those of us with lower paying jobs. But the truth is people from all walks of life experience financial pitfalls, and need help getting back on track from time to time. It might be that you have just gone through a divorce, and it took not only an emotional toll but also left you financially bereft. If that is the case,...