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In this article SIVB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker sold nearly $30 million of stock over the past two years, raising new questions over insider stock sales. Becker sold $3.6 million worth of shares on Feb. 27, just days before the bank disclosed a large loss that triggered

1. “The Millionaire Next Door: Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy” By Dr. Thomas Stanley The late Thomas Stanley collected years of data about millionaire lifestyles. He found that they don’t all inherit their wealth or own mansions. Instead, they live modestly while accumulating their wealth. This book was originally published in 1996, but the basic

The rise of artificial intelligence-powered chat products like ChatGPT have a lot of people wondering what sort of tasks AI can already handle as well as humans. Now, you can add “interviewing Bill Gates” to that list. Recently, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder sat down with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the two answered questions

Inflation and higher living costs may be weighing on consumers’ wallets, but there’s one area where many are unwilling to cut back: their desire to travel. Almost one third (31%) of travelers said that they intend to spend more on travel this year than they did in 2022, according to a recent report from the

This $22.5 million condo in Miami spans 6,200 square feet with four bedrooms and five and a half baths. But perhaps more impressive than what comes inside those four walls is the mind-blowing list of over-the-top amenities that comes with it. The luxury condo is situated on the 48th floor of the Turnberry Ocean Club

Escaping to the Greek islands is the stuff of fantasy for many, at best lived out over a two-week vacation. For others, it’s a lifestyle choice. If, that is, they have the money to spend. Greece has seen a surge in the number of people applying for its “residency by investment” program in 2022, even

“For women, legacy often means more than passing wealth down to the next generation; it also means being capable of positively impacting the lives of others,” Marianna Mamou, head of “advice beyond investing” at UBS Global Wealth Management, told CNBC Make It. Paul Bradbury | Ojo Images | Getty Images Men and women have very

History enthusiasts, people who want to sleep where royalty has stayed, and fans chasing connections with hit television shows like “Bridgerton.” Those are some of the types of travelers a new “collection” of historical castles, manor houses and grand homes in the United Kingdom and Ireland is hoping to attract. Storied Collection is a travel

Barbara Corcoran knows good deals aren’t solely built on dollar signs. They depend on timing and emotional intelligence, too. The secret is to focus more on appeasing the personality of the person across the table than money, says the 73-year-old entrepreneur and investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” That’s true whether you’re buying an apartment, selling

Sipping a cold pint of beer in Budapest can cost $2. Dinner for two in a pub in Prague? About $22. And a month’s rental for a sleek studio apartment in the center of the Portuguese city of Porto can set you back $650. With these sorts of living costs, it’s no surprise that many are

In this article RACE-IT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Courtesy of Gooding & Company, Images by Mathieu Heurtault. Wealthy car collectors spent a record amount at the classic-car auctions at Amelia Island over the weekend, suggesting the market remains strong despite recession fears and falling stocks. Total

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The April 18 federal tax deadline is only six weeks away, and if you haven’t filed yet, you may qualify for free preparation. While many prefer a paid preparer, free filing options may be worth exploring for simple returns, such as filings with only a couple of W-2 forms,

In this article MAR IHG-GB H HLT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Finding a great hotel deal may be harder than ever before. Hotel rates are at an “all-time high,” Alan Watts, Hilton’s Asia-Pacific president, told “Squawk Box Asia” on Thursday. Rates are being fueled by travel demand that is like “a feast …

Before Mark Cuban splurged on sports teams and private jets, he drove cars that didn’t cost him more than $200. He even got one for free, Cuban told Bill Maher on a December episode of the Club Random Podcast. One of his first cars, a 1977 Fiat X1/9 with holes in the floorboard, died after

You never get a second chance at a first impression — which Barbara Corcoran learned the day she met her “Shark Tank” co-star Mark Cuban. That initial encounter was Corcoran’s “most embarrassing moment on ‘Shark Tank,'” the Corcoran Group founder said in a recent TikTok video outlining the incident. As she recounted, it was 5:30

Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images If you’re banking on a refund this tax season, the IRS has a warning: You should file a complete and accurate return to avoid delays. While it’s been a smoother filing season compared with years past, it’s still important to file correctly the first time, experts say. One way

The United Arab Emirates has the strongest passport in the world, according to a new index. The country jumped from being tied for 32th place on last year’s ranking to the No. 1 spot, according to new index by the tax and immigration consultancy Nomad Capitalist. The Emirati passport leapt up the list because it

To many, the lifestyle of a “digital nomad” is an aspirational one — you can live anywhere in the world, visa permitting, with your laptop as your office. Forget the daily grind of the rush hour commute. As long as there’s decent Wi-Fi, simply pick a coffee shop, park or pool and get to work.

Photo by Image Source via Getty Images Love may not cost a thing, but divorce can come with a hefty price tag. Most people considering divorce go in with the understanding that it’s going to come with a cost, but many — particularly those pursuing a contested divorce — can experience massive sticker shock when

Supreme Court. Douglas Rissing | Istock | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear oral arguments over President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, starting a decision-making process that will affect the balance sheets of tens of millions of Americans. The nine justices will consider two legal challenges to Biden’s plan to cancel