Wealth

Many travelers are accustomed to nightly tourism taxes tacked on to their hotel bills. But daytime taxes are a new ask. Venice’s city council on Tuesday approved a long-awaited regulation to tax day visitors 5 euros ($5.38) to visit the city. The new tax will be implemented over 30 non-consecutive days in 2024, falling on

Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images Whether it’s navigating a stock market downturn, hawkish Federal Reserve policy or banking instability, we’re dedicated to helping consumers make smart money decisions. But CNBC’s personal finance team also recognizes the value of professional advice and a comprehensive financial plan, regardless of life stage or level of wealth. Our mission is the primary

Most people imagine reaching their career goals will result in lifelong happiness. The opposite was true for Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. For Chesky, the goal was an IPO, he recently told Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. Even as Airbnb’s popularity and private valuation soared throughout the 2010s, Chesky didn’t feel successful, he said — and

The Maharajas of India’s past built magnificent palaces as a symbol of their power. But in 1971, India abolished “privy purses,” or governmental payments made to these rulers. Several of them transformed their vast estates into heritage hotels, or leased them to renowned hotel chains which carefully restored them to their former glory. From the

With singer Joe Jonas and actor Sophie Turner announcing an “amicable” divorce Wednesday, an apparent prenuptial agreement will ensure that they won’t have to fight over how to split their wealth. While prenups are often mentioned in celebrity news stories — think Kevin Costner or Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen — they can also be

Sunrise over Hong Kong’s Sky 100 Observation Deck. Anuchit Kamsongmueang | Moment | Getty Images Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth population declined by about 10.9% last year, marking the largest regional drop in the world, a report by data firm Altrata showed. “Asia’s ultra wealthy population fell by 11% in 2022, the most of any region, to 108,370

It may have seemed like a good idea at the time. In an apparent attempt to create a shortcut, two people allegedly used heavy machinery to remove a sizeable section of the Great Wall of China in Shanxi province, according to an online notice by local authorities. The duo used an excavator to widen a

Hundreds of millions of people have crypto investments. A new report shows how many crypto millionaires and billionaires exist. Antonio_diaz | Istock | Getty Images Hundreds of millions of people around the world have some form of crypto holdings, whether that is in bitcoin or one of the many other digital currencies. To be exact,

Yearning for a good night’s sleep? Join the club. Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. People are turning to the internet to learn about bedtime routines, sleep positions and to understand — “Why am I so tired all the time?” —

Some kids gain confidence from report cards and gold medals. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban built his by dancing. His mother taught him after the 12-year-old Cuban chipped his two front teeth and was forced to wear “silver stainless steel” caps, he told NBC’s “TODAY” last year. “I was a little short chubby kid [and] my

Powerball’s jackpot has risen to a sizable $420 million ahead of Saturday night’s draw, although the take-home amount will vary based on your choice of payout and the state taxes where you live. There are two payout options when you win the jackpot: The amount spread out over 30 years as an annual payment, or

An image of the Honor V Purse. Chinese smartphone giant Honor showed off the concept device at the IFA technology show in Berlin as it looks to highlight its innovation. Honor Chinese smartphone firm Honor on Friday unveiled a concept smartphone designed to be worn like a handbag. The concept phone, displayed at the IFA