The cost of raising a child has been calculated at roughly $233,000. Just to put that in perspective, you can get 233 vasectomies for that kind of money.
Category Archives: finance
Flight Grounded
Donald Trump wants the government to cancel Boeing’s contract to build an updated Air Force One. Because not only is the plane too expensive, but it doesn’t even come with all those tacky gold fixtures he loves so much.
What’s in Your Wallet
Ramen noodles have displaced tobacco as the most popular currency among prison inmates. For example, it now costs 3 packs of ramen to stop your cellmate from raping you (previously valued at 2 packs of cigarettes.)
GMOh My Aching Head
Bayer AG is offering to buy Monsanto Co. for $62 billion cash. If it goes through you’ll be able buy aspirin from the same company that gave you the headache in the first place.
Kung Fooled You
Jackie Chan has been hiding his money in an off-shore bank account. The IRS hasn’t felt this betrayed by him since watching Rush Hour 2.
Money Trouble
I have an unhealthy relationship with money. No matter how much loose change I eat it’s never enough. Some people can stop on a dime – not me. My family has granted me no quarter. It has cost me a pretty penny in medical bills, plus I think I’m dying of nickel poisoning.