For my friends who plan to marry a rich man to spoil them (and I have far more than you’d imagine), Forbes offers a Special Report on How to Land a Rich Man:

Of course, finding that big-time breadwinner is not as easy as it sounds. It’s all about knowing how and where to search. Enter the gurus with their sage advice.

“You’ll need to upgrade where you go,” advises Sayles.

“Hang out where the wealthy do,” echoes Johnson. That means drinking at their bars (think five-star hotels), dining at their restaurants (super high-end, of course) and playing their sports (golf, anyone?).

Another sure bet for Anna Nicole Smith-wannabes: charity events. Johnson says there’s no need to donate the big bucks. Just sign up as a volunteer–you’ll get a sneak peek at the guest list, an invite to the party and a free pass to mingle with the moneyed.

After that last paragraph, dare I categorize this under “philanthropy?” If seeking rich men gets attractive women to volunteer more, I am 100% in favor of it. After all, when they solicit they raise a full standard deviation more money, and I’m not convinced that anyone else at that party is there for fully selfless reasons.

Categories: Careers, Community, Dating, Matching Mechanisms, Philanthropy