Wealth

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

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow enters the courtroom for her trial in Park City, Utah, March 24, 2023. Rick Bowmer | Getty Images “I wish you well.” Gwyneth Paltrow may have had the last word at the conclusion of her ski accident trial in March, but it was her head-to-toe “old money” look that is still echoing

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

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.,

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,

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

Donald Gruener | iStock | Getty Images LAS VEGAS — Tax savings aren’t typically the main reason for philanthropy. But if you’re planning to donate money, certain charitable giving strategies provide a bigger tax benefit. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there’s been a higher standard deduction, which makes it harder to claim

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

Getty Images This spring, millionaires felt relatively pessimistic about the economy and identified several perceived threats to personal wealth, according to CNBC’s latest millionaire survey. Millionaires believe the biggest current threat to their wealth is the stock market, with 60% expecting the S&P 500 will be down or relatively flat by the end of 2023.

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