MANILA, Philippines - Wealth and stealth are two topics that are discussed at length in the latest issue of Lifestyle Asia, with a Luxury List 2010 which draws up the best and the finest. The entries on the list transcend seasons and factor a strong element of timelessness. While there is a considerable price tag attached to the commodity, service or experience, the premium is determined not by the cost but by the quality and personal satisfaction these bring. Each holds in common a heritage, history and an uncompromising pursuit to reach the highest standards.
There is an accompanying conduct of affluence that distinguishes a limited circle. Their understanding and appreciation for the quintessential gives rise to stealth wealth, which is the subject of an article by PJ Cana. The other end of the spectrum of wealth is concerned with giving. A growing number of families are taking seriously the legacies they leave behind. Financial institutions are catering to a growing clientele who are interested in sharing their resources beyond a lifetime. The My Money section provides an expert’s advice on managing family wealth.
The notion that it is primarily the advanced in years who are concerned with philanthropies and legacies is dispelled by Cindy Yang. A young mother, who devotes much energy to her own daughter and sons, she has embraced the children of families with lesser means and made their well being her concern. Yang’s story is as much about the generosity of the human spirit as it is about the uncompromising pursuit for unquantifiable wealth.