Wealth

People say money can’t buy happiness. And Barbara Corcoran, star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and real estate entrepreneur, would say those people are absolutely right.  “I​​’m not going to use that cliché and say, ‘money doesn’t buy happiness,’ but it’s true,” Corcoran tells CNBC Make It.  Corcoran says being rich cannot — and will never

Singapore’s central business district at dusk. Edward Tian | Moment | Getty Images The Michelin Guide added 17 food stalls and two restaurants in Singapore to its Bib Gourmand list this week. In total, 79 dining establishments in the city-state were named to the list, an increase from 67 last year. The Bib Gourmand category

Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images After the Federal Reserve’s interest rate pause on Wednesday, a fixed-income expert covers what to know about bond allocations amid economic uncertainty.  “This is an attractive time to start looking at investment-grade credit,” which may provide “good income,” said Sonal Desai, executive vice president and chief investment officer for

The first class suite on Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350-1000. Courtesy: Qantas Long flights are making a comeback. It is one of the clearest signs yet that airlines are betting that the rebound of international travel, devastated in the Covid pandemic, will continue to grow. On Wednesday, Qantas launched service between New York and Sydney with a

Guests are seen in the J Hotel located in the Shanghai Tower, in Shanghai on June 23, 2021. Hector Retamal | Afp | Getty Images China, with the world’s second-largest economy and the second-highest population, will again see the biggest exodus of millionaires this year, according to new research.  According to a report by investment

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT It’s been 17 years since my last trip to Disney World.   How much could have changed? The parks are still fantastic. But the days of hopping aimlessly from ride to ride are gone. Now, a successful trip — defined here as minimizing time spent

If you want to start a new side hustle or business, you’ll probably need some money to get it off the ground. Don’t seek out an investor, says billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Instead, make sure your idea can be profitable from Day 1, and use the proceeds to grow your venture. “I was always geared

Mark Cuban didn’t always consider himself a nice person. When Cuban was in his 30s, running the tech company that would eventually make him a billionaire, he was laser-focused on productivity and results, he told the “Bio Eats World” life science podcast on Tuesday. These days, he regrets it. “I wish somebody would have told

Ottawa Senators goaltender Alex Auld (35) stops Nashville Predators’ Patric Hornqvist, right, during second-period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand) Fred Chartrand The National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators have found a new owner. Toronto-based billionaire Michael Andlauer has agreed to acquire the Senators, setting a

Sam Edwards | Getty Images If you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or other worker who doesn’t have taxes withheld from your paycheck, a key deadline to make payments is approaching, according to the IRS. The due date for 2023 second-quarter estimated tax payments is June 15, which applies to income without withholdings, such as self-employment earnings,

In this article LIND Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT It felt as if we had the jungle to ourselves. As we explored Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park, we spotted rare birds, spider monkeys — even a sloth and her infant — among the trees of the rainforest. It was one of many experiences I

Courtneyk | E+ | Getty Images Many Americans are mistaken about their financial preparedness for retirement. But overconfidence skews higher for the wealthy than for others, according to a new report. Twenty-eight percent of all U.S. households have an overly rosy view: They think they’re on track to maintain their standard of living in retirement

George Soros, billionaire and founder of Soros Fund Management LLC, speaks during an event on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Philanthropist billionaire George Soros confirmed that he is handing control of his $25 billion empire to his son

AsiaVision | E+ | Getty Images LAS VEGAS — If you received a tax penalty notice from the IRS, it’s possible to get the fees waived in certain situations, tax experts say. The lesser-known first-time penalty abatement provides relief for otherwise compliant taxpayers. “It’s like a get out of jail free card,” said Rosemary Sereti,

Recreational cannabis was still illegal when Nancy Whiteman left her high-paying consulting job to cook edibles in Boulder, Colorado, in 2010. Four years later, the state legalized retail sales of marijuana, and Whiteman’s gamble paid off. The 64-year-old founder of edible cannabis company Wana is now one of the richest self-made women in the U.S.,

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.  NYSE Millionaire investors are adding to their mountains of cash, betting on higher interest rates and weak stock markets in 2023, according to the CNBC Millionaire Survey. More than a third of millionaire investors, 34%, report keeping more of their money in cash, according

I’m standing in one of the “most expensive hotel rooms” in the world. Per square meter, that is. That’s according to Matthieu Ollier, manager of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, who said the train’s Grand Suites cost 24,000 euros ($25,850) for a one-night trip from Venice to London. That’s $2,000 per meter — if you can secure

Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate Source: IRS LAS VEGAS — After a difficult three years for taxpayers, the IRS has made significant improvements. But there’s still work to do, according to the National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins. “This filing season has probably been as close to normal as possible,” she said, speaking at the

Travelers can avoid paying some of Bhutan’s daily tourism fees, as long as they stay at least five nights. Last week, Bhutan announced changes to its Sustainable Development Fee which made headlines after it jumped from $65 to $200 a day when the country reopened its borders in September. Travelers who pay the SDF for

Presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd in Gilbert, South Carolina, June 2, 2023. Sean Rayford | Getty Images Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the favorite Republican candidate among millionaires, although their support for former President Donald Trump is growing, according to the CNBC Millionaire Survey. Only 32% of millionaire Republicans