That’s rich

Pablo would be so proud: New York’s spring art auctions begin Tuesday with works by Picasso and Van Gogh expected to go for more than $140 million. An art expert said modern art corners the market because the works “epitomize the conservative, moneyed establishment.”

And, if you’re one of the conservative, moneyed establishment, after your fourth or fifth yacht, finding moorage is such a drag.

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Don’t buy a home without it: American Express is launching its rewards program, Plenti, which allows members to earn points for a variety of purchases, including phone bills and gasoline.

We have three questions: How many points for a Van Gogh? Can I use them to pay my moorage fees? And can you raise my credit limit.

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Don’t know much about history: On this day in 1904, the United States took over construction of the Panama Canal from the French.

This explains why half of the canal is lined by marble arches and tree-lined boulevards and the other half is flanked by strip malls, used car lots and McDonald’s restaurants.

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