Wealth

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.,

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

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.

fstop123 | E+ | Getty Images LAS VEGAS — College is a major expense for many families, but a payment strategy can provide significant tax savings, according to a college funding expert. “Distribution planning is not just for retirement,” said certified financial planner Ross Riskin, chief learning officer for the Investments & Wealth Institute. Families

Plans for a universal basic income trial have just been published in the U.K. by think tank Autonomy. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed | Moment | Getty Images Receiving free cash from the government when nothing is expected in return might sound like a utopian dream. But it could soon be a reality for some in the

Geber86 | E+ | Getty Images There are plenty of risks for retirees — and those risks may compound by the rising cost of health care in retirement.  While the cost of medical care has recently fallen, it’s still nearly 30% higher than a decade ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor

You might think it’s worth sacrificing vacations, family time and sleep for your career — especially if it leads to a raise or promotion. It’ll also make you a lot unhappier, says former U.S. president Barack Obama. “What you want is a balance,” Obama told LinkedIn News’ “This Is Working” podcast on Thursday. “Young people

In this article CSG.N-CH UBSG-CH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT With its $3.2 billion acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS is poised to climb the ranks of global mega banks. UBS is no stranger to blockbuster mergers. The modern company is comprised of over 370 legacy firms, including former domestic rivals. Amid major wars, Switzerland has remained

Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world again. Michel Euler | AFP | Getty Images Elon Musk is the richest person in the world again, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index’s updated figures Thursday. The Tesla CEO saw his wealth jump 40.3% this year to $192 billion, after shares of the electric car maker

French luxury group LVMH Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Arnault Eric Piermont | AFP | Getty Images While younger tech billionaires like Elon Musk, 51, and Mark Zuckerberg, 39, may dominate the wealth headlines, the majority of the world’s billionaires are over retirement age, according to a new study. The median age of the

Talk about Asia’s travel recovery is still largely focused on the return of Chinese travelers. But it’s Indians travelers who are searching for international trips faster than travelers in any other market in the world, Agoda’s CEO, Omri Morgenshtern, told CNBC Travel. “The entire thing is booming,” he said. “India outbound [travel] is growing much

“Many of the most common financial mistakes — chasing quick wins, attempting to ’time the market’, and taking a knee-jerk reaction to market volatility — can all be avoided by taking a longer-term perspective,” one expert tells CNBC Make It. Pekic | E+ | Getty Images Making money mistakes can be scary and seem catastrophic.