Wealth

Millionaire investors haven’t been this bearish since 2008
Millionaire investors are betting on double-digit declines in stocks next year, reflecting their most bearish outlook since 2008, according to the CNBC Millionaire Survey. Fifty-six percent of millionaire investors surveyed expect the S&P 500 to decline by 10% in 2023. Nearly a third expect declines of more than 15%. The survey was conducted among investors […]
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Millionaires plan to cut their holiday spending due to inflation
A pedestrian carries shopping bags while walking through Union Square on May 17, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images American millionaires are trimming their holiday spending and becoming more budget-conscious as a result of inflation, a sign that spending cuts are now rising up the wealth ladder, according to a CNBC […]
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Inside the largest mansion for sale in Malibu, going for $58.8 million
This $58,808,000 mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean is one of the largest homes for sale in Malibu. At 16,600 square feet, it’s the grandest single-structure residence in town and a whopping 4,100 square feet bigger than the next-largest home on the market. The Bali-inspired residence at 11870 Ellice Street, named the Kaizen House after a […]
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The Asian nation where 35% of people say they’ll ‘never travel’ again
Everyone is traveling, it seems. Data shows people are traveling more often and for longer periods of time, with many planning big bucket list-style trips this year. But this isn’t the reality for all. Another group of people are quietly emerging from the pandemic with little to no interest to travel anymore. Where ‘never travelers’ […]
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Tax pros ‘expecting the worst’ with Venmo, PayPal tax reporting change. How to handle a 1099-K for personal payments
AsiaVision | E+ | Getty Images As the tax season approaches, many Americans are bracing for a new reporting change for third-party payment networks like Venmo or PayPal. Starting in 2022, you’ll receive Form 1099-K, which reports income to the IRS, for business payments over $600. But experts say it’s possible you’ll receive 1099-Ks for […]
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This 529 savings plan myth is making college pricier for families, consultant says: ‘It’s candidly, blatantly not true’
Kevin Dodge | The Image Bank | Getty Images SEATTLE — For many families, paying for college is a financial burden, and experts say education-funding myths may be adding to the student loan debt crisis. “There’s often this perception that somehow people are being penalized for saving for college,” said Cozy Wittman, national education and […]
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Billionaire Ken Griffin sues the IRS after his tax records were disclosed
Ken Griffin, Citadel, at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha, Sept. 28, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin has sued the IRS and the Treasury Department over the “unlawful disclosure” of his tax information, escalating the battle in Washington over leaked tax filings of super-wealthy people including Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos. In a complaint […]
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‘It could be a blessing and a curse.’ Here are 3 unexpected financial pitfalls unmarried couples need to know
Petri Oeschge | Getty Images SEATTLE — If you’re living together before marriage or committed long-term without plans to tie the knot, you’ll need to prepare for the future — or you may face challenges later, experts say. There are “rising rates of cohabitation,” with many couples skipping marriage because “they don’t see the benefit,” […]
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Elon Musk is no more time the richest man or woman in the environment
Critical Points Elon Musk is no extended the wealthiest individual, according to Forbes, right after a decrease in Tesla share rate meant that LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault knocked him from his lofty perch. Musk held the title of the world’s wealthiest gentleman considering the fact that September 2021, when he overtook Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. […]
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‘Early filers’ should wait to submit their tax return in 2023, the IRS warns. Here’s why
If you’re eager to file your 2022 tax return in January or early February, the IRS has a warning: You’ll need to wait for “key documents” before filing in 2023. In a release last week, the IRS urged “early filers” to watch for Form 1099-K, which reports income for third-party payment networks such as Venmo […]
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