| When you live in Never Never Land, aren't things | | | | who have helped them. |
| supposed to be fun? According to Michael Jackson's | | | | Read veraciously on the Internet and in the library. |
| latest financial woes the answer is no. Earning large | | | | Most of all watch the bottom line. Oprah still signs her |
| amounts of money since he was five, how can | | | | own checks and watches the accounting ledger like a |
| Michael Jackson have a fiscal fiasco? | | | | hawk. If you don't do this, you will be giving your money |
| It boils down to spending versus watching the bottom | | | | away and walk away with nothing or bankrupt. |
| line. Although Jackson's bottom line included 50% | | | | Jaci Rae has been talking about the bottom line in the |
| ownership in The Beatles Catalogue, a stake in the | | | | music industry or any industry for that matter for |
| Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan Catalogues estimated to | | | | several years. Countless hours on her radio show, |
| be worth ½ a billion dollars, not to mention his own | | | | aptly name The Jaci Rae - Rae of Hope Show and in |
| catalogue how can anyone go broke? By not paying | | | | her best selling music industry business manuals, The |
| attention to the bottom line. | | | | Indie Guide to Music, Marketing and Money and The |
| Here is what Ms. Rae has to say, "In the highly | | | | Ultimate Guide to Music Success, Ms. Rae goes into |
| competitive world of the music industry, it is never wise | | | | great detail to help the struggling artist or star struck |
| to sail alone. Equipping yourself with the necessary | | | | hopeful learn how to avoid financial disaster and still |
| resources can ensure safe passage through the often | | | | keep the creative juices flowing. |
| rough waters of show business, and lead the aspiring | | | | Perhaps Michael Jackson should pony up the mere |
| musician straight to musical success." | | | | $25.95 for one of these books and tune into her radio |
| So what are some good choices for those seeking | | | | show every week. In any industry it is imperative to |
| out high profile careers and the money earned in those | | | | watch the bottom line so you won't fall off the cliff. |
| careers? | | | | Michael, if you're reading this, seek out a financial |
| Seek out great financial advice. | | | | counselor instead of the "yes" people you have around |
| Learn from others who are where you want to be. | | | | you. In the long run they aren't helping you at all. But |
| Contact those people you respect and admire and | | | | most of all, forget the spending sprees, you've run out |
| seek out their advice and get the names and contact | | | | of quarters to go on the rides at Never Never Land. |
| information of accountant's and financial managers | | | | |