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The Strange Former Lives of New York City Real Estate Brokers

New York City residents and their real estate brokers have a special kind of relationship. Is it any wonder that we're entranced by these fascinating creatures who wield such power?

By Jen Doll

Apr 9, 2012

The Hamptons Is Ruining Lives Earlier Than Usual This Year

Terrible, terrible news: East Hampton's 2,900 non-resident beach parking permits have sold out completely in record time this year. What are beach-going New Yorkers to do?

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By Jen Doll

Apr 6, 2012

Anonymous Kansas Mega Millions Winner Is More Laid Back Than You

One of the three mystery Mega Millions lottery winners has finally come forward, and it's not Mirlande Wilson.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 4, 2012

New York City's Russian Real Estate Boom

While the U.S. housing market continues to struggle, there is one bright spot for those who sell apartments: Russians are investing plenty of money in high-end real estate, especially in New York City.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 4, 2012

Is the Winning Mega Millions Ticket Hidden in a McDonald's?

While we wait breathlessly for the announcement of who actually won the Mega Millions lottery, there's plenty to keep us entertained

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By Jen Doll

Apr 3, 2012

Mega Millions Remain Unclaimed for Some Unknown Reason

The Mega Millions is already tearing people apart, and its biggest winners have yet to come forward.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 30, 2012

A Treasury of Terribly Sad Stories of Lotto Winners

As America continues in its frenzy over the now $640-million jackpot up for grabs in tonight's Mega Millions lottery, we feel it is our duty to inform you that actually, you really probably don't want to win the lottery.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 28, 2012

Kindergarten Student Loans Are a Sad Reality of Our Time

Parents are taking out loans to pay for their children's educations. That's been happening for years, you say? Well, yes. Except now the loans are being taken out for high school educations—and even kindergarten.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 27, 2012

Private Schools Are Getting into the Lucrative Data Mining Business

The challenges facing the well-to-do New York City parent never end!

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By Jen Doll

Mar 20, 2012

The One Percent Hangs Out at a Murray Hill Pizza Place

Always wanted to know, secretly, where you could go to see and be seen, the way you were really meant to be seen? Want to act like a real-life or maybe a "self-proclaimed socialite"?

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By Jen Doll

Mar 19, 2012

Why We Love to Hate Masters of the Universe

In the annals of crime, there is a place reserved for the banker—a special sort of banker, mind you, not just the guy who offers you free checking with your savings account, presuming you keep a certain balance, at Chase.

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By Adam Martin

Mar 16, 2012

CBS News Captures Republicans at Their Most Thurston Howell

If CBS wanted to depict attendees as caricatures of moneyed power, they couldn't have picked a better place than Florida's private over-the-top bastion of leisure and luxury the Ocean Reef Club.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 15, 2012

All Is Not Paradise with an $88 Million Apartment

Earlier this year, a real estate milestone was achieved in New York City when the most expensive apartment ever— a 6,700-square-foot 10-bedroom on Central Park West—was sold for the kingly sum $88 million. But there is trouble in the land of 24-karat gold bannisters and diamond-studded ice cubes.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 1, 2012

Which New Magazine for the Ultra Wealthy Is Right for You?

Despite what you might hear about the economy, publishing, and the trying lives of the wealthy, it's boom times out there in the arena of glossy print magazines for the rich!

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By Jen Doll

Feb 29, 2012

The Poor Lives of Rich People

If one thing is clear about rich people, it's not that their lives are any easier than the rest of ours. In fact, if anything, it's hard to have money.

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Feb 28, 2012