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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

Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images Sept. 15 is fast approaching — and if you’re not withholding taxes from your income, it’s time to send a payment to the IRS. Many employers withhold taxes from every paycheck, but freelancers, self-employed workers, small business owners, investors and others pay on their own via quarterly estimated tax

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

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

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

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

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

I’ve been a professor of economics for nearly 40 years. My goal has always been to make the subject as accessible as possible for everyone, on both a personal and global level. One of the biggest lessons I share with my students — and people who ask me for personal finance tips — is that

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?” —

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

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

Bill Gates has spent years, and billions of dollars, working to combat climate change.  The billionaire’s foundation has invested vast sums in various climate tech solutions while regularly raising the alarm about the leading contributors to climate change, like the greenhouse gas emissions stemming from major energy and manufacturing companies burning fossil fuels at prodigious

They say love doesn’t cost a thing. But that certainly isn’t true of weddings. In 2022, couples in the United States spent, on average, nearly $30,000 to get married, according to a report from the wedding website The Knot. But it wasn’t always this way. In the 1950s, the “Complete Guide to Wedding Etiquette” advised

Terry Vine | Getty Images Higher earners who maximize retirement savings now have more time for pretax catch-up 401(k) contributions, thanks to new IRS guidance.  Currently, “catch-up contributions” allow savers 50 and older to funnel an extra $7,500 into 401(k) plans and other retirement plans beyond the $22,500 employee deferral limit for 2023. A change

Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. The exercise, which will last about three weeks, is required by law and applies to all Korean flag carriers, a Korean Air representative told CNBC. The law requires airlines to weigh passengers and their carry-on luggage

A tray of Rolex watches are seen on a dealer’s stand at the London Watch Show on March 19, 2022 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images The Watches of Switzerland Group lost a quarter of its value on Friday morning, heading for the stock’s worst day ever, after luxury watchmaker Rolex announced a

High-rise tower buildings along the central Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on July 3, 2023. Karim Sahib | Afp | Getty Images Dubai’s luxury home prices surged by nearly 50% in the year up until June, maintaining its top ranking for the eighth consecutive quarter, according to a new report by Knight Frank. According to data