In The Richest Man in Town: The Twelve Commandments of Wealth (Business Plus; Hardcover; 256 pages; $25.99), the founder of Worth magazine, W. Randall Jones, lays out several secrets to how self-made millionaires accumulated their wealth. These winners have the same thought process as a lot of savionaires. Whether it is being you own boss or waking up and being early, these … [Read more...]
POWER TRAVEL
Get your passport and currency ready because Middle Seat columnist Scott McCartney explains to savionaires how you all should travel in the Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Sanity, and Wallet Intact (Harper; Paperback; 320 pages; $16.99). McCartney provides several insider tips: how to find the lowest fares, where to find the cheap … [Read more...]
DIY FASHION
How hard is it to make a sundress for taking long walks on the beach? It is not to hard if you follow Christine Haynes' instructions in Chic & Simple Sewing: Skirts, Dresses, Tops, and Jackets (Potter Craft; Hardcover; 128 pages; $27.50). This ultimate sewing manual offers full-sized patterns to make over 20 fashionable projects. Pull out the shears, tape, and some fabric, … [Read more...]
MARRY SMART, NOT A JERK
Not every man wants to marry a bimbo or a blonde. For more on this theory, check out Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women (Simon & Schuster; Hardcover; 256 pages; $24) by Christine B. Whelan. Through her research, Whelan discovered that "90% of high-achieving men want a woman who is as or more intelligent than they are." This book is a must-read for female savionaires who are … [Read more...]
A COOL LAP
When using your laptop while in bed, are you placing it directly on your bed because it’s too hot to place on your lap? The Lapinator, a portable insulated laptop desk, allows you to surf the net, check your inbox and pay bills online with your notebook on your lap. Its special insulation blocks 95% of laptop heat. Plus, it’s comfortable (ergonomic), stable and lightweight. If … [Read more...]