| The economics of Britney Spears
Spears is just one of many stars driving the growing multibillion dollar celebrity news industry. But the Spears story in particular, with a new twist nearly every week, has become a very profitable sub-sector unto itself. "Britney is the most bankable celebrity out there right now, and she has been for the past year," said Francois Navarre, founder of the paparazzi agency X17. Spears became a can't-miss tabloid topic after filing for divorce from second husband Kevin Federline in November 2006. Since then, she's been in and out of rehab, shaved her head, revealed a bit too much above the hemline, was arrested after a traffic accident, and lost custody of her kids (and later her visitation rights). "The product for the tabloid industry is the unusual, and Britney has been delivering that consistently," said Dan Smith, dean of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.
Spend Less And Still Live Well
She explained how to dress well, eat well, and live in comfort on a smaller budget in 2008, as well as how to determine your personal spending priorities, on The Saturday Early Show.
Brower says being frugal doesn't mean being cheap. You can tighten your belt, save money, and still maintain a solid standard of living.
Her words of wisdom, and those of fellow Redbook editors:
Determine Your Top Priorities
Whether it's the safari fund or the college savings account, the secret to living well on less is determining your personal spending priorities and putting the money there first.
Have a clear, single purpose guiding you as you change the way you spend your money. By zeroing in on that one motivation whether it's staying home with your baby or traveling around the world you can keep your resolve to walk past the coffee shop and find the energy to switch to a cheaper cell phone plan.
Buck & New Dawg: Did the Cowboys choke it all away?
NEW DAWG: Rangers owner Tom Hicks is so lost when it comes to relating to his fans. I wish he would sell the team. BUCK: Hard to disagree with you here, Dawg. The right PR moves can still be made once the season begins: Special discounts, giveaways ... Bring-Your-Own-Pitcher Night. Joakim Noahs Chicago Bulls teammates banded together to bench him an extra game for conduct detrimental to the team. Is this appropriate action or vigilante justice? NEW DAWG: Noah is kind of a goofball. This is not Florida, its the NBA. You have to show up on time and be a pro. Noah has to realize the Bulls arent some fun shop like the Dallas Cowboys where you do what you like. BUCK: I didnt know this was another Cowboys question ... OK, heres my take on wannabe disciplinarians: Can players now levy fines on the coaching staff? Can players now reduce fines involving teammates they like? Where does it stop? I say this one time is cute ...
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