Legendary blues and R&B singer Johnnie Taylor might have been on to something when he sang his classic hit, “Cheaper to Keep Her.” Although he primarily referred to being forced to pay alimony in his lyrics, many of today’s celebrities are being socked with another punch to the wallet: child support. Just recently, TMZ.com reported that rapper Nas filed papers asking the judge to reconsider his child and spousal support payments to ex-wife, Kelis. Last month, he was ordered by a Los Angeles superior court judge to pay more than $350,000 in back support and at least $10,000 per month in spousal support to Kelis. Nas is now crying broke and claims he makes “substainally less” than $152,000 a month as originally reported. Nas isn’t the first celebrity to be ordered to pay outrageous amount for child support-and he certainly won’t be the last. Here’s a look at what some other stars are forking up each month, willingly or not.
Diddy-Diddy’s latest deal to exclusively sell Sean John at Macy’s might bring in even more money for the hip hop mogul, but does that mean more problems? He reportedly pays $30,000 a month to former girlfriend, Misa Hylton-Brim, and rumors have speculated that he pays close to $100,000 a month to his on-and-off main chick, Kim Porter. No word on what Sarah Chapman, the mother of Diddy’s youngest child, gets.
Shaquille O’Neal-Considering Shaq makes $21 million a year, he probably doesn’t even flinch at paying child support. “Basketball Ex-Wife” Shaunie reportedly got over $20,000 in temporary child support and alimony. Now that the divorce is final, I can only imagine she gets much more. After all, they do have four kids together.
Russell Simmons-Another mogul, another hefty child support payment. Kimora Lee Simmons, Russell’s ex-wife and mother of his two daughters, receives $40,000 a month.
50 Cent- He famously rapped “Have a baby by me, baby, be a millionaire” and although his son’s mother might not quite be a millionaire, she’s far from broke. She originally tried to obtain an extreme $50,000 per month child support order, but she ended up with $6,700 a month.
Swizz Beatz- Mashonda filed for divorce from Swizz in February 2009, and although he originally was giving her $5,000 a week for their two kids, reports have stated that he now only gives her $3,500 a month. Mashonda apparently isn’t satisfied and has asked for more before the court. Are we surprised?
Flavor Flav- Maybe Flavor of Love didn’t help Flavor Flav’s pockets too much. He reportedly owes over $60,000 in back child support to just one of his four baby mommas.
Bobby Brown- Bobby may be headed to the wedding altar again soon, but it looks like he’s going to the high bench even sooner. On June 24, he’ll appear in court to see if he can get his child support payments to Kim Ward reduced due to no source of income. He had been paying her $5,500 a month for his two kids. Rumors have speculated that Whitney Houston was making his child-support payments when they were married. I wonder if Bobby’s new fiancée knows what she’s gotten herself into?
Lil Wayne-Lil Wayne recently told Ozone Magazine, “I’m not on child support with none of my kids cause I’m a great father. So it’s not determined by how much money you’re paying at all. That’s not what it’s about. It’s about being there and being that important person in their lives.” I think every one on this list could learn a lesson or two from him.
—— By: Crystal Tate
Do you ever find yourself wondering if it would be better to stay in a relationship that isn’t working, or just move on? It’s often said that “it is cheaper to keep her,” but is this really true? In this article, we’ll explore the financial and emotional costs of staying in an unhealthy relationship. We’ll look at what might motivate someone to remain with their partner despite doubts about the future, as well as how much time and money can be saved by ending things sooner rather than later. By examining both sides of the equation, readers will gain important insight into whether “cheaper to keep her” is really accurate advice.
We all know relationships can get complicated – especially when they’re no longer healthy. But why do people stay in situations where they feel unhappy? Are there any benefits to remaining together, even though love has gone out the window? And are these potential rewards worth more than simply walking away from a doomed romance? These questions form the basis for our exploration into whether it’s truly more cost effective (in terms of monetary and emotional resources) to stick around or cut your losses before things get worse.
Finally, we’ll take a close look at some real-life stories involving couples who have decided either way: To break up now or try to work through their issues until one party inevitably gives up. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into when “cheaper to keep her” applies — and when it doesn’t! So read on for essential tips and information about making sound decisions regarding relationships that have reached a crossroads.
Benefits Of Retaining Employees
Retaining employees is beneficial for any company in many ways. It keeps costs down and reduces the time required to recruit, hire and train new staff members. Keeping employees also encourages loyalty among current team members and fosters a sense of community within the workplace.
When companies retain their employees, they are able to build on existing skills while taking advantage of experience already gained by the employee. This helps improve the overall quality of work done since there are fewer disruptions due to losing personnel or having to learn new processes. In addition, retaining experienced workers can help reduce errors that may arise from lack of knowledge when hiring new people into positions requiring specialised skill sets.
Furthermore, keeping key staff allows businesses to benefit from greater efficiency as well as cost savings associated with not needing to continually search for replacements. Moreover, it has been suggested that lower turnover rates provide better customer service and more satisfied customers who will be likely return because they know familiar faces at the business which leads to higher levels of trust in products or services offered by the organisation. All these factors show how important it is for companies to keep their valued employees around so that everyone involved benefits from increased productivity and improved relationships both internally and externally.
Cost-Effective Strategies For Employee Retention
Keeping employees is an important part of any successful business, but it can be challenging to find cost-effective ways to retain staff. Fortunately, there are some strategies companies can implement in order to keep their best people without breaking the bank.
One way businesses can save money while retaining quality workers is by offering them incentives such as bonuses and rewards for good performance or loyalty. This encourages existing staff members to stay with the organisation while also helping attract new talent who may be interested in the incentives available. Additionally, offering flexible working arrangements like remote work or compressed hours can help reduce costs associated with providing office space and other resources needed onsite. These options also allow employers to better accommodate employee needs which helps increase job satisfaction and makes them more likely to stay within the company.
Finally, another strategy that can prove effective is investing in employee development programs which provide support for career growth opportunities. Not only does this give employees a sense of appreciation from their employer but it also increases productivity levels since they are able to apply newly acquired skills at work. Investing in employee training and education not only benefits individuals but also has long-term advantages for businesses as well since these investments have been linked to higher retention rates over time.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it’s cheaper to keep her. Employee retention is a cost-effective strategy for businesses of all sizes and industries. Retaining staff reduces turnover costs, bridges the talent gap and maintains organizational knowledge that would otherwise be lost when employees leave. Furthermore, employee engagement increases by investing in their professional growth and providing them with an environment where they feel valued and appreciated. This leads to increased productivity, higher morale and loyalty from your team members. All these benefits make retaining existing employees much more cost effective than constantly hiring new ones. By offering competitive salaries, creating a positive work culture, providing incentives such as bonuses or promotions and giving feedback regularly, organizations can ensure they retain the talent they have worked so hard to acquire.
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