Wealth

I was first introduced to the stock market through an internship in 2010. Before that, I had only heard of the stock market through TV and movie references. Neither of my parents had ever owned stocks, and neither had I at that point.  More from Grow: Seven years later, I was a financial advisor working

If you work at one of America’s biggest companies, the gap between what you earn and your CEO’s salary could be mind-boggling. According to a recent study from job search website Lensa, the CEOs at 100 of the country’s largest companies make roughly $1.28 million more per year in salary than their average employee. It’s

As Bill Gates reflected on what he calls his “most unusual and difficult year,” the billionaire also looked ahead to 2022 and beyond with no shortage of optimism — including when it comes to our “more digitized future.” In a year-end post on Gates’ personal blog, the Microsoft co-founder included a prediction about the future

The non-alcoholic beverage industry skyrocketed this past year as consumers shift from booze-filled nights to prioritizing their health and wellness. While some people are cutting back entirely, others are switching to beverages that taste like their favorite tipples, but without the alcohol. Once thought to be a passing — even mockable — trend, non-alcoholic wine,

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., leaves federal court in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images SAN JOSE, Calif. — In her final effort to try and sway the jury in her criminal fraud trial, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes blasted ex-boyfriend Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, her

Initiating a conversation about your salary is often an uncomfortable process to navigate. The fear of rejection and disappointment can make it easy to get tongue-tied and use language that might hurt your chances of getting what you want. All successful negotiations begin with being aware of the words you use. I’ve spent more than

London’s Connaught Bar is the best bar in the world — again. That’s according to “The World’s 50 Best Bars,” an annual ranking by William Reed Business Media, a U.K.-based company that also publishes “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” list. After a subdued online ceremony in 2020, this year’s results were announced yesterday at a

Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes (R) and her partner Billy Evans (L) arrive for Elizabeth Holmes’s trial at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building on December 07, 2021 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes admitted on Tuesday that she gave a journalist

First, Ray Dalio foresaw the 2008 financial crisis. Then, he predicted years of long-term financial strain on the U.S. economy from the Covid pandemic. Now, the 72-year-old billionaire investor who built Bridgewater Associates into the world’s largest hedge fund is warning of a new economic catastrophe on the horizon — and he wants you to

Max Scherzer, left, and Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after beating the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in game 5 of the National League Division Series at Oracle Park on October 14, 2021 in San Francisco, California. Thearon W. Henderson | Getty Images Major League Baseball deal-making came to a screeching halt at

Patek Philippe watch Courtesy: Patek Philippe Patek Philippe announced Monday that it is making 170 special versions of its most popular watch as part of a partnership with Tiffany & Co., a launch likely to set off a buying frenzy among wealthy watch collectors. The surprise move comes less than a year after Patek discontinued

‘Tis the season of sweet treats and sugar comas — but Mark Cuban says he’s going “all natural” for the holidays. The billionaire entrepreneur, investor and “Shark Tank” star tells CNBC Make It he’s planning to give out plenty of “healthy food gift packs” over the next couple months. It’s not the first time Cuban

How personal is personal finance, really? It depends on who you ask. Some experts, such as “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” author Ramit Sethi, say that focusing too much on your personal situation can overwhelm you, leading to paralysis when it comes to making choices about money. “Most of us at a high

Billionaire investor Charlie Munger still isn’t a fan of cryptocurrency. “I wish they’d never been invented,” Munger said at the Sohn conference in Sydney on Friday, according to The Australian Financial Review. “I admire the Chinese, I think they made the correct decision, which was to simply ban them,” Munger added. This year, interest in

People outside courthouse for the trial of Elizabeth Holmes. Yasmin Khorram | CNBC SAN JOSE, CALIF. — As Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her own defense, she’s getting a little help from her friends.  CNBC has learned Holmes has called former friends and sorority sisters from Kappa Alpha Theta at Stanford asking if they would go

If SpaceX really is staring down a potential bankruptcy, at least it wouldn’t be the first time. On Tuesday, CNBC obtained a copy of a letter that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sent to his employees the day after Thanksgiving, in which the billionaire said the rocket company could be at “genuine risk of bankruptcy,” unless

Long before the Great Resignation drove record numbers of American workers to quit their jobs in the wake of the pandemic, quitting had been a key part of my career growth and wealth-building strategy.   I started my first full-time job in 2010, at age 22. Since then, I’ve quit jobs six times — increasing my

CEOs and corporate insiders have sold a record $69 billion in stock in 2021, as looming tax hikes and lofty share prices encourage many to take profits. From Satya Nadella at Microsoft to Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, CEOs, founders and insiders have been cashing in their stock at the highest pace on record. As

A cityscape of Tel Aviv, with the first skyscraper, The Meir Shalom tower, in front, and newer buildings such as the Azrieli towers and Moshe Aviv tower in the back. Ilan Shacham | Getty Images Tel Aviv, Israel, is now the most expensive city in the world to live in, according to a biannual report

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images SAN JOSE, CALIF. — In her first day facing questions from the prosecution, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes admitted that she tried to get News Corp’s Rupert Murdoch