Sentences with phrase «luxury spending from»

If possible, try to trim unnecessary expenses like shopping and luxury spending from your budget.

In Europe, for example, AmEx sees dramatically less luxury spending from all but the elite few.

Not exact matches

In New York, the size of Wall Street's bonus pool is a particular fascination for many given how it ripples through the local economy, from spending on real estate and travel to, restaurants, entertainment, luxury cars, jewelry and fashion.

But AmEx notes that a new class of Canadian luxury consumers has emerged, one that before 2007 didn't make a single purchase from any of the hundreds of luxury brands AmEx monitors, but that now represents 50 % of the consumers and 35 % of spending.

Beijing has been pushing for greater domestic spending, cracking down on shopping agents known as «daigou» bringing products into China from overseas, and cutting high tax rates on imported luxury goods sold in the country.

According to a study by Fondazione Altagamma and Boston Consulting Group, spending in the luxury sector is expected to grow to $ 1.2 trillion by 440 million consumers by 2020 (up from 380 million consumers of luxury goods spending around $ 998.5 billion on personal luxury goods in 2017).

Someone else here also touched on the idea of maximizing return from luxury spending.

1) Charities spend their income on necessities, such as food and utilities, which ever - so - slightly re-orients our economy toward recession - resistant products, rather than luxuries 2) Charities spend their money quickly, but on independent schedules, making for a smoother stimulus effect on the economy 3) Charities make purchases tax - free, meaning that $ 1 spent by a charity generates a full $ 1 of private economic activity; furthermore, much of those tax revenues are recovered as income tax on the grocery stores, utility companies, etc. that might not have received that income otherwise 4) Charitable giving is by far the most democratic way to improve society; from birth control to bombers, government assuredly spends money on something you don't like, and charitable giving restores your say - so 5) Charitable donations are tax deductible, meaning you keep those tax dollars in your local community 6) Charitable donations provide the funds necessary for volunteers to serve the needy, thus giving «the average citizen» a chance to meet and interact with the needy, breaking down stereotypes

And when I added up all those trips, I realized that I've ridden nearly 40,000 miles on the Trans - Siberian tracks, spent a total of three months on Russian trains (from gritty «hard class» to glitzy luxury class), and eaten 270 meals on (or near) the railway diners.

As a full - time student, I had the luxury to prepare all my food from scratch and could spend hours chopping, grating, puréeing, blending, processing, soaking, and juicing as I made recipe after recipe from Miss Serenity's cookbook.

Having fuelled an extraordinary jump in profits from China after re-positioning Penfolds as a luxury product with Wolf Blass in its slipstream, Mr Clarke will now spend much more of his time in the Treasury offices in California as he attempts an even tougher re-invigoration in the land of Donald Trump.

The owners are seeking a hard salary cap that would prevent the big - spending teams from investing in an extra star or two at the cost of a luxury - tax penalty; in the future, budgets will be tighter, and talent may be scarcer.

At the top, that increased disposable income may be spent on extra luxuries - a break away from all this gloom perhaps - not «going green».

For example, Kibbutzes or hippie communies in California don't need to spend money on R&D in agriculture, or defense, or large scale law enforcement (again, you may have the luxury to exclude 1 - 3 % of psychopaths / sociopaths from a small community, and not worry about said excluded psychopaths attacking you for your communal material possessions from outside since they are dealt with by outside society), or on disaster preparedness, or on medical R&D, or pretty much any other economic overhead of modern civilization.

In New York, the size of Wall Street's bonus pool is a particular fascination for many given how it ripples through the local economy, from spending on real estate and travel to, restaurants, entertainment, luxury cars, jewelry and fashion.

Opening arguments began this week in the federal corruption trial of Pedro Espada, Jr., and his son Pedro Gautier Espada, who are accused of using the Soundview Healthcare Network as «their own taxpayer - funded piggy bank» by funneling more than $ 500,000 from the organization and spending it on cars, spa treatments, and other personal luxuries.

«Voters have a right to know how he got shady debt settlements from mega-lobbyists, how he's driving around in a luxury sports car while still owing $ 900,000 in back taxes, who his clients are and why he is hiding his campaign's spending,» Proud continued

Scientists found that the mice in the luxury accommodations spent an average of 40 percent of their time on their in - home exercise wheel and had significantly less fat tissue around their aortas and weighed up to 40 percent less than their compeers from the cramped quarters.

For me, those are not necessarily designer items, but spending a little over $ 100 sometimes can score you pretty amazing finds, or better still shopping from luxury stores during sales.

If you're going to lighten your wallet, spend that cash on a unique luxury wallet that's far from boring and basic.

Since it launched in 1995, How To Spend It, The Financial Times» bible on all things luxury — from handbags, to speedboats, to cigars — has gone from four issues a year to 32, and added US, Asian and Italian - language editions.

For that reason, SeekingArrangement doesn't mess around with false promises of love on their Sugar Daddy site, they make it clear from the start that finding a Sugar Baby is a bit like choosing a luxury car — provided you're successful, have an appreciation of beauty and piles of money to spend, you'll find something sexy to get around with.

The Shopping Star would be hard since I wouldn't have the luxury of having coins from mini-games to spend.

But centrist Democrat and left - leaning reformers have never had the luxury of counting on support from traditionalists within both the Democratic Party and the progressive movement, and in fact, have spent much of the past three decades challenging their thinking.

This is what makes the A8 feel like it's in another category from the touch - sensitive - control - cursed Cadillac CT6: The feedback you get from operating any control in the A8 makes you feel justified in spending this much on a luxury car.

The more time we spend behind the wheel of the Genesis, the more it demonstrates that it is a legitimate competitor to the luxury sedans from Europe, Japan, and the U.SA.

We invite you to spend some time to explore our extensive online inventory where you will find sophisticated models from the world's finest luxury automakers, including Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo.

Audi is spending 24 billion euros on technology and production in the next five years as it seeks to topple BMW from the No. 1 spot in the luxury - car market by 2020, an ambition also shared by current No. 3 Mercedes.

Not everyone will want to spend this kind of money for a small car, but for those coming down from a larger luxury car, the 2011 Lexus CT 200h is the best alternative I have seen.

Almost $ 45,000 is a lot to spend on a wagon even it if does come from a luxury car company.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility - a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel.

If you spend your tax refund on luxury goods, use it to repay a friend or family member, or pay off a credit card or other unsecured debt, you may trigger an objection from the trustee, and be required to turn over your tax refund, even if you HAVE spent the money.

Whether it's birthday money from an indulgent grandparent, a tax refund, or a bonus at work, it's tempting to spend that extra dough on luxury items.

While the job market may be tough right now, there are two ways that you can reduce your outgo (a part from spending on luxury items): by paying off your debt; and reducing your interest rates by refinancing from high interest to lower interest rates.

On the contrary, since research shows that the pleasure you receive from spending even on major expenditures and big luxuries quickly fades, indulging in more small, less - expensive purchases may actually lead to greater happiness than splurging on high - price items.

If you don't happen to spend a small fortune in the luxury retailer on an annual basis — or tend to carry your balance from month to month — you'll be better off looking elsewhere for a new card.

They set up a large cage in the room where they spent most of their time, and from Marcia's description, it was like a luxury motel complete with padded bed.

He forgets to use the $ 100 credit from time to time, he puts all his spending on it for a very low effective earning rate, and he keeps paying $ 195 a year for that luxury.

This award winning destination gets rave reviews from anyone choosing to spend some time in luxury.

Choosing between the two comes down to how much you're willing to spend for luxury perks and what specific benefits you're hoping to get from your credit card.

You might spend your trip watching the 600,000 - acre coastline for Tasmanian devils and wallabies, or head to a few of the island's top luxury lodges, like Pumphouse Point, which is perched on a lake just over two hours from Hobart, for an unfiltered nature retreat.

Can you think of a better way to spend a Caribbean holiday than relaxing at a luxury home just steps away from the beach?

Accommodation is on a Luxury Included ® (all - inclusive) basis in a deluxe room with a king sized bed • Flights provided are from London or Manchester, in economy class and are subject to availability • Resort transfers are included, but domestic transfers, including any flights to London or Manchester, are not included • There is no cash alternative to the prize and spending money is not included • Holiday insurance is not included and must be purchased before travel • The prize is subject to availability, can not be taken during peak seasons ** and can not be confirmed until 90 days prior to departure • Once dates are confirmed there will be an administration fee for any changes made to the reservation.

Choose from a fabulous collection of luxury and boutique hotels around the world and enjoy earning and spending your Flying Club miles or getting a great night's sleep!

Should guest need more and wish to spend more we have bigger very spacious and comfortable fully self catering Studio apartments and larger houses with kitchen sinks, ovens, washing mashing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, double door mirror fridges, built - in braais, bars, lounges, family rooms to mention just a few of the costly luxuries one would expect from a luxury holiday house.

Spend your luxury holidays lazing on the white sands of Praslin Island or enjoy the interiors of your palm thatched suite elegantly placed in manicured gardens a stone's throw away from the shore.

A traditionally designed luxury 4 bedroom villa, located just a short drive away from some of the best beaches in Bali, as well as all of the best shops, restaurants, and nightspots of the ever popular Seminyak, Villa Sati, set in the quiet rice paddies of Canggu is the perfect holiday home for travellers who like to spend their time in Bali relaxing in style, yet experience the best of what Bali has to offer.

If you don't happen to spend a small fortune in the luxury retailer on an annual basis — or tend to carry your balance from month to month — you'll be better off looking elsewhere for a new card.

Accommodation in Cambodia's main draws — Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville — covers the whole spectrum from luxury palaces where you can spend up to # 300 a night to budget rooms from as little as # 4.

Whether it is spending the night surrounded by the tranquillity of the Sacred Valley in a mountain chalet, combining century - old charm with modern luxury in a converted monastery, overlooking the lush rainforest in a jungle lodge or enjoying views of the Colca Valley from your cliff top room, the choices are limitless.