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For many, Christmas is a time of gift exchanges, log cakes and turkey dinners. But that’s not the case everywhere. In a yearly series, CNBC Travel highlights diverse Christmas celebrations around the world. Austria Christmas comes with a spooky twist in Austria, Germany and other Alpine countries that celebrate St. Nicholas Day during the first

People traveling abroad this Christmas may not find their favorite holiday food on the menu. That’s because traditional holiday fare varies around the world. To see who’s eating what this weekend, the culinary website Chef’s Pencil created a map showing what it says are the most popular Christmas dishes around the world. Where turkey is

Getty Images There’s still time to reduce your 2022 tax bill or boost your refund, but the last chance for certain strategies is fast approaching, according to financial experts. With fewer than two weeks left in the year, there are limited options to make a “real impact” on your taxes, said certified financial planner Eric

Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images If you’re retired and skipped your 2022 tax payments, you can still avoid late penalties with an under-the-radar year-end strategy, experts say. Since taxes are due as you receive income, you must withhold levies from earnings or pay quarterly estimated tax payments. You may owe quarterly taxes if

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

Delpixart | Istock | Getty Images The end of the year is a time to give thanks and celebrate the holidays with our families. It’s also an opportunity to reevaluate the previous 12 months and ask your financial advisor some very productive questions. 1. What’s your investment decision process? We often judge the merits of

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

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’

Mark Cuban says anyone can become a millionaire by following his four rules of success. The 64-year-old investor, serial entrepreneur and owner of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks says the strategy helped him accumulate his own wealth — a net worth of $4.6 billion, according to Forbes. He recently broke down his rules for GQ, noting

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

In this article MC-FR TWTR TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during a conversation with legendary game designer Todd Howard (not pictured) at the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2019. Mike Blake | Reuters Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no longer the

Learn how to increase your earning power at the inaugural CNBC Make It: Your Money virtual event, which will be livestreamed here on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 12pm ET. Guests include successful entrepreneurs and financial icons, who will share their money-making tips and insights during the hour-long webcast. Here’s a rundown of what to expect.

In this article TRIP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ever notice that a single hotel can be rated three, four and even five stars? That’s the case with Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands, which is rated five stars on Booking.com, four stars on Forbes Travel Guide and three stars on Frommer’s. This is because

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger says he’s never cared about comparing his riches to the money of others. Rather, he says his motivation in accumulating wealth has always been about securing independence, the freedom to do what he wishes in business and in life — and he wishes more people would follow his example. “The world

The Central Business District of Pittsburgh J. Altdorfer Photography | Getty Images After bidding wars during the pandemic, demand for home purchases has fallen amid higher mortgage interest rates. That dynamic has made some markets are more attractive for first-time home buyers for 2023, according to a Zillow report released this week. The real estate

Inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and fears of a recession have undermined financial confidence across the board, according to a new report by Edelman Financial Engines. Less than one-quarter, or 23%, of more than 2,000 adults polled earlier this fall said they felt “very comfortable” about their finances. Fewer — just 12% — consider themselves wealthy, the

An “Apartments For Rent” sign outside a building in the East Village neighborhood of New York, U.S. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Manhattan rents rose 2% in November, dashing hopes that prices would cool and forcing many renters to give up their leases or downsize, according to brokers. The median rent for a

Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images If you’re just out of college, you may be wondering when the right time is to get started with a retirement savings plan. The answer is now, experts say.  To that point, 55% of Americans already working think they are behind on saving for retirement, according to a

Cynt Marshall had never heard of Mark Cuban when he cold-called her in 2018. Finally returning his messages eventually led to her appointment as CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, Cuban’s NBA team. “He talked to me about the kind of culture transformation and leadership that he wanted for the business side of his basketball team,”

Austin Wells loves to travel the world. But he doesn’t like long flights, jet lag or an unsettled routine. And that’s why, Wells, who is 28 and lives in San Diego, leased a residence on board a luxury boat that he will move into — and work remotely from — for at least three years