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If you think a $20 million bonus is too much money to be given to one individual, think again! I could burn that money up in one weekend in the town I was born in!
Amid a flurry of negative publicity over excessive investment bank executive bonuses, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein has asked employees to refrain from high profile, flashy, or excessive purchases.
Apparently he doesn’t want his employees rubbing their manipulation of investment markets in the face of everyday Joes and Janes!
So, what does one consider a “high profile” purchase when some of these individuals’ base salaries already exceed seven figures?
You and I might consider a neighbor’s purchase of a $40,000 BMW as flashy, while in other neighborhoods, this purchase may be seen as a “frugal” choice.
After some careful thought, I have compiled a list of what I might buy if I won the investment bank executive employment lottery!
Just promise me that you won’t tell Mr. Blankfein…
The Bar Harbor, ME ”Summer Cottage”
Forget the Hampton’s! For over a century, some of the World’s wealthiest and affluent families have called Bar Harbor, ME (and surrounding villages) home during the warm summer months.
Know for it’s gorgeous landscapes, mild weather, and over abundance of outdoor recreation (including Acadia National Park), Bar Harbor, ME is home to some of the most beautiful homes (affectionately called “cottages”) in the world.
Even though the convenience of modern day travel has opened up the entire world to the ultra-rich, the bourgeoisie continue to visit this little peace of Heaven on Mount Desrt Island each year.
Homes prices here can reach well over $10 Million, and most of these “cottages” are occupied less than two months a year making them the perfect investment to hide some guilty money.
The Hinckley Sou’wester 70 Sailboat
There may is no better way to announce your success as a master manipulator of financial markets than purchasing one of most impressive, exclusive, and expensive custom sailing yachts ever conceived.
You can easily spend $7 million (or more) on one of these sailing vessels depending on how carried away you get customizing it.
Of course, my lack of sailing ability has been well document in my recent article on buying boat, so naturally I would hire a crew to maintain and sail this vessel for me. I figure this would add another $200,000 a year to the bill!
From the Hinckly Yacht Website:
Critics applauded the Sou’wester 70, designed by Bruce King, for its welcome return to classic lines and to design features that matter most to serious sailors. Significant overhangs, low freeboard, sweeping sheer lines and a gorgeous counter leading to a traditional transom make this ultimate Hinckley a head-turner in any harbor anywhere in the world.
While undeniably a big boat, the Sou’wester 70 sails easily. Whether seated or standing, the helmsman can follow the inner toerail from bow to stern. Excellent seakeeping abilities and the convenience of a shallow draft of 6′ 6″ allow you to sail her anywhere you wish in comfort, safety and distinction.
The best thing about Hinckley Sailboats and Powerboats is they are manufactured in the next town over from Bar Harbor where you now own your summer cottage! Talk about convenience! You could spend $20 million of your executive bonus without ever leaving Mount Desert Island!
Hey, I’m just getting warmed up and I’ve already blown through all my money BEFORE TAXES! Oh no, I guess I’ll need to manipulate more markets next year and see if I can’t make as much money as Andrew J. Hall!
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