NZ hunts accidental millionaires

" Police in New Zealand are searching for a couple who disappeared after a banking blunder deposited NZ$10m (£3.9m, US$6m) in their account. The couple had applied for a NZ$10,000 overdraft but received NZ$10m in their business account instead, part of which they withdrew,...

Singapore to have highest concentration of millionaires by 2017

"Singapore (ANTARA News) - Singapore is expected to surpass Hong Kong within 10 years as home to the highest concentration of millionaires in the world, a Barclays Wealth report said Wednesday.A total of 40.7 per cent of all households, or 436,000, are forecast to boast new...

Where $10 Million is "pocket change"

"Silicon Valley is thick with those who might be called working-class millionaires - nose-to-the-grindstone people like Steger who, much to their surprise, are still working as hard as ever even as they find themselves among the fortunate few.When chief executives are...

In Silicon Valley, Millionaires Who Don’t Feel Rich

"But many such accomplished and ambitious members of the digital elite still do not think of themselves as particularly fortunate, in part because they are surrounded by people with more wealth — often a lot more.When chief executives are routinely paid tens of millions of...

Ernie Picks 5 Millionaires For 50th Anniversary

"Five people have become millionaires in a special draw to mark the 50th anniversary of Premium Bonds. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) keeps winners' identities secret but said one, from Kent, had only bought the bonds six months ago. The other winners are from...

Female millionaires on the increase

The number of British millionaires is said to be soaring, according to research by Datamonitor.Women now make up 46 per cent of the country's millionaires and the rate is rising by 11 per cent each year.The findings can be put down to more women taking up senior positions...

Rich Chinese Women Buying American Love For Some $3,700.00

"More than ten wealthy yet single Shanghai ladies will seek their perfect match amongst the millionaires of Silicon Valley when they go on a match-making tour of the United States next month."

Canadian Workers Poorer Today Than Yesterday

"I said this the other day, somethings never change.....In Canada, the richest got richer and the poorest stayed poor. "

Stinkin Rich

"Somethings never change....ever..... Pioneering Study Shows Richest Two Percent Own Half World Wealth"

Canada's Wealthy, Still

"there are now over one million households with over a million dollars in net worth. These households, 8.2% of families, hold 46.5% of the total net worth. Overall, the top 20% had 69.2% of total net worth"

Millionaires in the Making: The Johnsons

"Matt says he's squandered his money on cars and even a tattoo. But with wife Kristina's discipline, the couple is on their way to financial security. Matt Johnson can remember a time when he was barely in control of his money, let alone in command of it. "At one point in...