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As the summer movie season is now upon us - it's also time to get ready for an onslaught of comic book heroes likely to dominate the box office.

We know that Superman (Man of Steel) and Iron Man 3 will be making appearances this summer, as well as X-Men's The Wolverine and The Avenger's buddy Thor (The Dark World).

Spiderman and Batman were last year's big screen faves - as well as the gang that made up The Avengers, like The Incredible Hulk and Captain America.

But who can add box office champ to also being the protector of the people and the last thing to stand between us and pure evil? According to Box Office Mojo, here are the box office champs that came out swinging:

SLIDESHOW: Comic Book Heroes Do Box Office Battle

10. Batman (1989)9. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)8. Iron Man 2 (2010)7. Iron Man (2008)6. Spider-Man 3 (2007)5. Spider-Man 2 (2004)4. Spider-Man (2002)3. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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]]>blockbusterbox officeBoxOfficecomic book heroescomic booksComicBookHeroesComicBooksfilmmoneymoviespop culturePopCulturesummer blockbustersSummerBlockbusterssuperheroesWaheeda HarrisThu, 09 May 2013 09:53:00 EST10 Secrets You Didn't Know About the Stanley Cuphttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/05/07/10-secrets-you-didnt-know-about-the-stanley-cup/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/05/07/10-secrets-you-didnt-know-about-the-stanley-cup/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/05/07/10-secrets-you-didnt-know-about-the-stanley-cup/#commentsFiled under:

For hockey fans, the holy grail is the Stanley Cup.

Awarded to winning teams since 1893, the Stanley Cup is the trophy every hockey player wants to hold at least once in their career.

As the playoffs for this year's Cup run are fiercely fought on rinks across North America, the Stanley Cup waits in the Hockey Hall of Fame, preparing for the next group of names to be engraved on it.

For those of us who can't see it in person, the Hockey Hall of Fame has an online tour, so anyone can look at the cup up close from any angle.

So what secrets are held within this hockey trophy?

SLIDESHOW: 10 Little Known Stanley Cup Facts

1. First winning team was...2. Winning teams aren't in chronological order3. Spare parts are sometimes needed4. The Stanley Cup travels far and wide5. Mistakes carved into the Cup6. It's hefty and (almost) pure silver7. Whose name appears the most?8. Sorry Patrick, Chicago doesn't make the cut

Payouts from the NHL Playoffs

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]]>historyhockeyhockey historyHockeyHistoryNHLNHL playoffsNhlPlayoffsprofessional hockeyProfessionalHockeyStanley CupStanleyCuptrophyWaheeda HarrisTue, 07 May 2013 10:39:00 EST10 Things You Didn't Know About Shoppers Drug Marthttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/05/05/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-shoppers-drug-mart/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/05/05/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-shoppers-drug-mart/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/05/05/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-shoppers-drug-mart/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Who doesn't get lured into Shoppers Drug Mart at least once a week?

Thanks to easy access with 1240 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix locations that are currently across Canada, customers can find a store in every province and territory.

"Whether you need a prescription or shampoo, we have tremendous offerings - but we also have many other products and services available to all our customers," says Lana Gogas, Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager for Shoppers Drug Mart.

But there's probably a few things you didn't know about this Canadian retailer - so check out our list of 10 things to commit to memory for your next visit.

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]]>budgetCanadianpharmacyretailShoppers Drug MartShoppersDrugMartshoppingshopping tipsShoppingTipsWaheeda HarrisSun, 05 May 2013 09:53:00 ESTNeed a Quick Escape? May is Shoulder Season With Travel Bargains Galorehttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/29/travel-bargains-in-may-for-canadians/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/29/travel-bargains-in-may-for-canadians/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/29/travel-bargains-in-may-for-canadians/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Do you deserve a vacation Canada?

Has work, daily life and the endless wait for spring weather made you feel like you need an escape? For those of us who want to recharge or revive, a vacation is the answer.

Whether it's a change of scenery, a romantic weekend for the two of you or a family holiday to have some fun, there are several options that won't make you regret taking your credit card out of your wallet. Heck, even the Griswolds are getting back on the road.

So where

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]]>affordablebudget travelBudgetTraveldealsholidaylast minuteLastMinutelong weekendLongWeekendtravelvacationWaheeda HarrisMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:09:00 ESTWhat Would YOU Give Up For a Month to Get $250?http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/19/what-would-you-give-up-for-a-month-to-get-250-dollars/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/19/what-would-you-give-up-for-a-month-to-get-250-dollars/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/19/what-would-you-give-up-for-a-month-to-get-250-dollars/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Money is a powerful motivator, but if you were asked to give up something to have an extra $250 per month in your wallet, what would you be willing to give up?

ING Direct surveyed Canadian men and women to see what an extra $250 would encourage us to give up for a time period - what's the can't-live-without items that would get the boot?

According to the ING Direct Survey, Canadians are willing to give up some things considered essential if there's money involved:

With 56 per cent of us not happy with what we're currently saving, it's interesting to see what would encourage us to change our daily habits to gain some extra loonies and toonies. So Canada, what else would you do to get some extra money?

SLIDESHOW: What People Would Give Up for $250

1. Social media2. Personal grooming3. Entertainment4. Mobile phones5. Sex

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]]>budgetcashinvestingmoneysavingssocial mediaSocialMediaWaheeda HarrisFri, 19 Apr 2013 11:29:00 ESTBig Bucks Beauty - Top 10 Most Valuable Cosmetics Brandshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/18/big-bucks-beauty-top-10-most-valuable-cosmetics-brands/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/18/big-bucks-beauty-top-10-most-valuable-cosmetics-brands/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/18/big-bucks-beauty-top-10-most-valuable-cosmetics-brands/#commentsFiled under: ,

"Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick."
― Gwenyth Paltrow

You would be hard-pressed to find a woman who doesn't have a lipstick, lip gloss or lip balm somewhere in her bag - and for most women, you may find all three.

No matter if the economy is good or bad, cosmetics keep selling, and for those who keep an eye on the industry, its all about encouraging us girls to have a bathroom cabinet bursting with multiple products.

The successful marketing of beauty has led to these companies to become the envy of the business world according to Brand Finance, with annual sales that are in the billions.So which brands are found in almost every bathroom across the country?

SLIDESHOW: TOP 10 COSMETIC COMPANIES

1o. Christian Dior9. Biore8. Estee Lauder7. Dove6. Avon5. Lancome4. Nivea3. Neutrogena



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]]>beautycosmeticsLOreal ParisLorealParisNeutrogenaOlaypersonal carePersonalCareshoppingwomenWaheeda HarrisThu, 18 Apr 2013 10:30:00 ESTEarth Day 2013: 10 Ecofriendly Ways to Save Moneyhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/11/earth-day-2013-10-ecofriendly-ways-to-save-money/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/11/earth-day-2013-10-ecofriendly-ways-to-save-money/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/11/earth-day-2013-10-ecofriendly-ways-to-save-money/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Earth Day 2103Earth month (and Earth Day) are annual reminders of what we can do as individuals to help Planet Earth.

Since it's the only planet we can call home, it's worth the effort to keep it as pristine and sustainable as possible. And changing just a few bad habits can make a world of difference if we all decide to commit to those changes, once and for all.

For those of us who want to be more active in helping the environment, here are 10 tips that will save pennies and make sure the Earth is around a lot longer.

SLIDESHOW: 10 Ecofriendly Ways to Save the Planet

earth day 2013: buy high quality products to save on waste
1. Recycling2. Composting3. Carbon footprint4. Cleaning5. Electronics6. Food7. Office8. Swap and share

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]]>budgetecofriendlyenvironmentgreenmoneyplanetsavingWaheeda HarrisThu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST10 Products the Dragons Would Destroyhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/10/10-products-the-dragons-den-would-reject/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/10/10-products-the-dragons-den-would-reject/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/10/10-products-the-dragons-den-would-reject/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

In our consumer-driven society, entrepreneurs are looked up to, innovation is celebrated, and shopping indulged in regularly. But not every product is worthy of notice. In fact, some things are a waste of time, money and the energy it cost to manufacture them.

For your pleasure, we've found a few things that have been produced, because incredible as it may seem, somebody actually thought they would sell. If they were to make it on to Dragons Den, it would only be there as a bit of comic relief.

But they actually do exist, so consider yourself forewarned. Friends don't let friends buy these products.

SLIDESHOW: Truly Useless Products the Dragons Would Destroy

The erotica phone is questionable
1. USB pet rock2. Kush3. Champi Chute4. Sauna Pants5. Erotica phone6. TV Hat Personal Theatre7. The Daddle8. Phone Fingers

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]]>as seen on tvAsSeenOnTvgulliblemoneyshoppinguseless productsUselessProductsWaheeda HarrisWed, 10 Apr 2013 13:21:00 ESTLadies: Your Biggest Enemy at Work is Yourselfhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/09/ladies-your-biggest-enemy-at-work-is-yourselves/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/09/ladies-your-biggest-enemy-at-work-is-yourselves/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/09/ladies-your-biggest-enemy-at-work-is-yourselves/#commentsFiled under:

Having problems at work?

For those women who are having problems with a fellow female employee - guess what? Everyone thinks that conflict is worse than when you're having problems with a male colleague.

Thanks to longstanding stereotypes, two men in conflict are perceived as natural, while two women are often labelled as being in a cat fight - and are perceived to be in a worse conflict because of their gender.

A study by the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business found that women face a tougher road when it comes to interoffice disputes - especially if it's with another woman.

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]]>conflictsdisputesemploymentoffice politicsOfficePoliticswomenwomen bossesWomenBossesworkWaheeda HarrisTue, 09 Apr 2013 08:43:00 ESTThatcherism: How the Iron Lady Affected World Economicshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/08/thatcherism-how-the-iron-lady-affected-world-economics/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/08/thatcherism-how-the-iron-lady-affected-world-economics/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/04/08/thatcherism-how-the-iron-lady-affected-world-economics/#commentsFiled under:

"I am extraordinarily patient - provided I get my own way in the end." - Margaret Thatcher

As first female prime minister of England, Margaret Thatcher forged a new path for her Conservative Party and left a legacy of distinct, defining policies for her country and for conservatives around the world.

With Thatcher's passing yesterday at age 87, her lasting legacy in her native England is a country with a much stronger economy than when she became prime minister in 1979.

As the Iron Lady, Thatcher's political views and economic policies became as famous and divisive as her counterpart Ronald Reagan's were in the United States. Here's the list of what Thatcherism stood for:

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]]>big governmentBigGovernmentconservative policiesConservativePolicieseconomyEuropean UnionEuropeanUnionfree market principlesFreeMarketPrincipleshealthcarepriviitizationunionsWaheeda HarrisMon, 08 Apr 2013 18:24:00 ESTMake Money While Downsizinghttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/28/start-downsizing-and-make-money/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/28/start-downsizing-and-make-money/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/28/start-downsizing-and-make-money/#commentsFiled under: , ,

For many people, the most dreaded words and phrases are "spring cleaning", "clutter", "clean out" and "get rid of it!"

Despite our affection for watching others go through the intervention of needing to clean up, renovate, clear out, de-clutter and in the worst case scenario, stop hoarding, none of us actually wants to go through with it.

But for a growing segment of Canadians, whether due to age or health, downsizing is a necessity.

According to Viraf Balliwalla, the owner of The Transition Squad, he saw a growing need to make the process easier. "My business started out as a way to help people move and organize, but as we've evolved we realize we're a project manager for those needing to downsize."

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]]>budgetdeclutterdownsizingestate salesEstateSaleshomehousemoneyreduceyard salesYardSalesWaheeda HarrisThu, 28 Mar 2013 08:05:00 ESTEarth Hour Checklist: Tips to Save Money For An Hour And All Year Longhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/22/earth-hour-checklist-tips-to-save-money-for-an-hour-and-all-yea/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/22/earth-hour-checklist-tips-to-save-money-for-an-hour-and-all-yea/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/22/earth-hour-checklist-tips-to-save-money-for-an-hour-and-all-yea/#commentsFiled under: , ,

I think we all love the planet.

But maybe we're not always as efficient about our energy use.

This Saturday night, Earth Hour, will encourage all the citizens of planet Earth at 8:30pm to switch off the lights for an hour.

Started in 2007, as a initiative of the city of Sydney, Australia, where 2.2 million residents and 2100 businesses switched off their lights, last year, almost 7000 cities participated in Earth Hour - making a difference in saving energy.

So for those of us who are happy to gather for an hour and switch off the lights, here's a checklist of simple ideas to become energy efficient all year long too.

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]]>budgetEarth HourEarthHourelectronicsenergyenergy efficiencyEnergyEfficiencyhousehold costsHouseholdCostslightingsavingsWaheeda HarrisFri, 22 Mar 2013 02:30:00 EST10 U.S. Destinations That Are a Bargain to Visithttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/21/bargain-u-s-destinations-vacations/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/21/bargain-u-s-destinations-vacations/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/21/bargain-u-s-destinations-vacations/#commentsFiled under: ,

Planning a trip and not sure where to go?

We're lucky as Canadians - we have a strong currency, plenty of flights from our major cities and a curiosity to see more of the planet.

But since we share the longest border in the world with our neighbour to the south, the United States of America, is it a surprise that it's our number one foreign destination?

We all have our fave American cities to visit, but if you want to plan a trip and make it a bargain, here are 10 U.S. destinations that are the most affordable to visit.


SLIDESHOW: Affordable US Destinations



1. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming2. Yosemite National Park, California3. Savannah, Georgia4. Nashville, Tennessee5. Washington, DC6. Seattle, Washington7. Chicago, Illinois8. Austin, Texas

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]]>affordable American citiesAffordableAmericanCitiesbudget friendlyBudgetFriendlyfamily travelFamilyTravelholidaytraveltravel to the USATravelToTheUsavacationWaheeda HarrisThu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:00 ESTIndecent Exposure: 10 A-List Celebs Whose Identities Have Been Hackedhttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/13/10-hot-celebs-whose-identities-have-been-hacked/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/13/10-hot-celebs-whose-identities-have-been-hacked/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/13/10-hot-celebs-whose-identities-have-been-hacked/#commentsFiled under: , ,

celebrities whose identities have been hacked and personal information stolenCelebrity - a famous person, especially in entertainment or sport, says the Oxford Dictionary.

But does celebrity also mean you're a target for hackers? Yes it does.

The A-listers have been in the spotlight thanks to hackers, eager to expose their secrets to the public eye - via their mobile phones, and now through online identity theft.

This kind of publicity isn't good publicity - and these celebs have been targets.

SLIDESHOW: Celebrities Whose Identities Were Hacked

Jessica Alba's identity was hacked

10. Carly Rae Jepsen9. Pamela Anderson8. Christina Hendricks7. Sienna Miller5. Blake Lively4. Jessica Alba6. Vanessa Hudgens3. Paris Hilton

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]]>celebrityexposurefinancial informationFinancialInformationhackersidentity theftIdentityTheftinternetpersonal informationPersonalInformationphone hackingPhoneHackingphotossex tapesSexTapesWaheeda HarrisWed, 13 Mar 2013 14:41:00 ESTDon't Toss Junk Mail: It's Filled With Your Financial Secretshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/12/dont-toss-junk-mail-its-filled-with-your-financial-secrets/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/12/dont-toss-junk-mail-its-filled-with-your-financial-secrets/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/12/dont-toss-junk-mail-its-filled-with-your-financial-secrets/#commentsFiled under: , ,

After a day at the office and a long commute home, there are a million things that need your attention.

So when the pile of junk mail comes to your attention, the first impulse is to eliminate this clutter from your counter. So into the recycling bin it goes.

But did you know that this unsolicited mail contains personal information that could easily be used in identity theft?

So don't just pitch, here are the reasons to shred these envelopes, letters and flyers before tossing in the blue bin.

SLIDESHOW: 5 Signs You're a Victim of Identity Theft

You Could be a Victim and Not Even Know ItRed Flag No 1Red Flag No 2Red Flag No 3Red Flag No 4If you suspect you're a victim...

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]]>financial secretsFinancialSecretsidentity theftIdentityTheftjunk mailJunkMailprivacyshreddingtechnologyWaheeda HarrisTue, 12 Mar 2013 16:46:00 ESTBuying a Car? Seven Sins That Could Increase the Pricehttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/12/buying-a-car-seven-sins-that-could-increase-the-price/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/12/buying-a-car-seven-sins-that-could-increase-the-price/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/12/buying-a-car-seven-sins-that-could-increase-the-price/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Is it time to buy a new car?

According to a Harris/Decima poll from the beginning of this year, although 50 is the average age of car buyers, it's the 18-34 group that will be most likely to buy or lease a new car.

For many of these buyers, the process of buying a car is a completely new process, and one that seems to be shrouded in mystery.

So how to proceed?

Like so many things, it's not about just the colour and how you look in the car. According to AutomallNetwork.com, there are seven sins that could cost us more.

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]]>automobilesbudgetcar buying tipsCarBuyingTipscarsleasemoneyWaheeda HarrisTue, 12 Mar 2013 10:30:00 ESTCanadian Retailers Lose $10 Million a Day - Does it Affect You?http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/11/canadian-retailers-lose-10-million-a-day-does-it-affect-you/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/11/canadian-retailers-lose-10-million-a-day-does-it-affect-you/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/03/11/canadian-retailers-lose-10-million-a-day-does-it-affect-you/#commentsFiled under: , ,

We consider ourselves a nice and honest group as Canadians, so it surprises me that retailers in this country are in a battle every day.

According to a PWC 2012 Canadian Retail Survey, Canadian retailers are losing $10.8 million a day in retail losses.

So what makes up this loss in revenue? The number one culprit is theft by employees and paperwork errors.

So although it's not the consumers that are the problem, they may be suffering with small business having to pass on those costs.

With March designated as Fraud Prevention Month, there are ways to help reduce these costs - both as consumers and small business owners.

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]]>Waheeda HarrisMon, 11 Mar 2013 06:45:00 ESTWomen Are Still Earning Less Than Men And Author Says It May Be Their Own Faulthttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/28/women-are-still-earning-less-than-men-and-it-may-be-our-fault/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/28/women-are-still-earning-less-than-men-and-it-may-be-our-fault/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/28/women-are-still-earning-less-than-men-and-it-may-be-our-fault/#commentsFiled under:

No matter the changes in society that have occurred in the last century, women still earn less than men.

Most women assume it's because of men - because they've traditionally been in positions of power to make the decisions about promotions and salaries.

But according to author Warren Farrell, who recently published Why Men Earn More, it's not because of entrenched gender discrimination, it's because of individual decisions and actions made in the course of a career.

So are women to blame for earning less than men?

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]]>careersearningsemploymentjobsalary gapSalaryGapwomens salariesWomensSalariesworkWaheeda HarrisThu, 28 Feb 2013 11:00:00 ESTThe Midas Touch - Oscar 2013 Best Picture Nominees Bring in the Millionshttp://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/25/the-midas-touch-oscar-2013-best-picture-nominees-bring-in-the/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/25/the-midas-touch-oscar-2013-best-picture-nominees-bring-in-the/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/25/the-midas-touch-oscar-2013-best-picture-nominees-bring-in-the/#commentsFiled under:

Even though its all about the red carpet, and what she's wearing, the Academy Awards is more than fancy dresses and A list celebrities.

For those who keep an eye on the numbers, its not just about getting the good reviews and winning awards - its getting those movie fans to pay the money to see the films.

For 2013, the nominees for the Best Picture Oscar seemed to be luring many people to the movie theatre, with six of the films making more than $100 million, one more than in 2010.

So how much are these films raking in for their studios?

SLIDESHOW: Oscar's Midas Touch

Leonardo Dicaprio in Django Unchained, which made lots more money when it was nominated for an Oscar



9. Amour - Box office of $5.2 million8. Beasts of the Southern Wild - Box office of $12.5 million7. Zero Dark Thirty - Box office of $91.6 million6. Silver Linings Playbook - Box office of $107.4 million5. Life of Pi - Box office of $113.5 million4. Argo - Box office of $129.8 million3. Les Miserables - Box office of $146.7 million2. Django Unchained - Box office of $158.8 million

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]]>Academy Awards 2013AcademyAwards2013box officeBoxOfficefilmsHollywoodmoviesOscar 2013 nomineesOscar effectOscar winnersOscar2013NomineesOscarEffectOscarWinnersWaheeda HarrisMon, 25 Feb 2013 14:07:00 ESTTop of the Charts: 10 Pop Starlets Who Made $20 Million and More in 2012http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/19/top-10-the-pop-starlets-who-made-20-million-in-2012/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/19/top-10-the-pop-starlets-who-made-20-million-in-2012/http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2013/02/19/top-10-the-pop-starlets-who-made-20-million-in-2012/#commentsFiled under:

Did you dream of being a pop star? Singing with your iPod in front of the mirror or practicing your fave song in the shower?

For this exclusive group of female pop stars, the dream became reality, and led them to the top of the heap of the music industry.

And the best benefit - these ladies are making the big bucks - and are certainly not stressing over paying their credit card bills.

Here's the top 10 women pop stars - and how much came to their bank accounts in 2012.

SLIDESHOW: Divas Who Made the Most Money in 2012




1. Britney Spears - $58 Million2. Taylor Swift - $57 Million3. Rihanna - $53 Million4. Lady Gaga - $52 Million5. Katy Perry - $45 Million6. Beyonce - $40 million7. Adele - $35 million8. Sade - $33 Million

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