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Inflation and higher living costs may be weighing on consumers’ wallets, but there’s one area where many are unwilling to cut back: their desire to travel. Almost one third (31%) of travelers said that they intend to spend more on travel this year than they did in 2022, according to a recent report from the

Escaping to the Greek islands is the stuff of fantasy for many, at best lived out over a two-week vacation. For others, it’s a lifestyle choice. If, that is, they have the money to spend. Greece has seen a surge in the number of people applying for its “residency by investment” program in 2022, even

“For women, legacy often means more than passing wealth down to the next generation; it also means being capable of positively impacting the lives of others,” Marianna Mamou, head of “advice beyond investing” at UBS Global Wealth Management, told CNBC Make It. Paul Bradbury | Ojo Images | Getty Images Men and women have very

Barbara Corcoran knows good deals aren’t solely built on dollar signs. They depend on timing and emotional intelligence, too. The secret is to focus more on appeasing the personality of the person across the table than money, says the 73-year-old entrepreneur and investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” That’s true whether you’re buying an apartment, selling

History enthusiasts, people who want to sleep where royalty has stayed, and fans chasing connections with hit television shows like “Bridgerton.” Those are some of the types of travelers a new “collection” of historical castles, manor houses and grand homes in the United Kingdom and Ireland is hoping to attract. Storied Collection is a travel

In this article RACE-IT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Courtesy of Gooding & Company, Images by Mathieu Heurtault. Wealthy car collectors spent a record amount at the classic-car auctions at Amelia Island over the weekend, suggesting the market remains strong despite recession fears and falling stocks. Total

Sipping a cold pint of beer in Budapest can cost $2. Dinner for two in a pub in Prague? About $22. And a month’s rental for a sleek studio apartment in the center of the Portuguese city of Porto can set you back $650. With these sorts of living costs, it’s no surprise that many are

In this article MAR IHG-GB H HLT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Finding a great hotel deal may be harder than ever before. Hotel rates are at an “all-time high,” Alan Watts, Hilton’s Asia-Pacific president, told “Squawk Box Asia” on Thursday. Rates are being fueled by travel demand that is like “a feast …

Before Mark Cuban splurged on sports teams and private jets, he drove cars that didn’t cost him more than $200. He even got one for free, Cuban told Bill Maher on a December episode of the Club Random Podcast. One of his first cars, a 1977 Fiat X1/9 with holes in the floorboard, died after

You never get a second chance at a first impression — which Barbara Corcoran learned the day she met her “Shark Tank” co-star Mark Cuban. That initial encounter was Corcoran’s “most embarrassing moment on ‘Shark Tank,'” the Corcoran Group founder said in a recent TikTok video outlining the incident. As she recounted, it was 5:30

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a Senate Finance Committee nomination hearing on Feb. 23, 2021. Greg Nash | Pool | Reuters The Senate Finance Committee this week voted to advance Daniel Werfel’s nomination to become IRS commissioner amid fierce debate over the agency’s $80 billion in new funding.  Following a confirmation hearing on Feb.

Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images If you’re banking on a refund this tax season, the IRS has a warning: You should file a complete and accurate return to avoid delays. While it’s been a smoother filing season compared with years past, it’s still important to file correctly the first time, experts say. One way

The United Arab Emirates has the strongest passport in the world, according to a new index. The country jumped from being tied for 32th place on last year’s ranking to the No. 1 spot, according to new index by the tax and immigration consultancy Nomad Capitalist. The Emirati passport leapt up the list because it

To many, the lifestyle of a “digital nomad” is an aspirational one — you can live anywhere in the world, visa permitting, with your laptop as your office. Forget the daily grind of the rush hour commute. As long as there’s decent Wi-Fi, simply pick a coffee shop, park or pool and get to work.

Some people love travel planning. But I am not one of those people. So the idea that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries is intriguing. But I’m skeptical too. Do recommendations just scratch the surface — for example, suggesting that I see the Eiffel Tower in

Some risks come at a price. Others can pay off handsomely — a lesson Barbara Corcoran knows well. In a recent TikTok video, the co-star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” told her followers about a crucial moment in her real estate career, when she was at risk of bankruptcy. The problem: Her Manhattan-based real estate company

Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images High inflation is leading to reduced savings and higher credit card debt — and there are some signs households may be reaching a tipping point under increased financial pressures. A new survey from Bankrate finds 39% of individuals surveyed in January said their emergency savings are less than they

Getty Images With some Treasury bills now offering 5%, the assets have become more appealing to investors. But there are a few things to know about the purchase process, experts say. Backed by the U.S. government, Treasury bills, or T-bills, are nearly risk-free, with terms of four weeks to 52 weeks. You receive T-bill interest

Most people have a travel bucket list, perhaps with 10 to 15 countries. For this couple, it’s all 195 — and they’re more than halfway there. Hudson and Emily Crider have visited 112 countries, but their journey together began long before that. Both are from the “same small town” of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They met in

Shakeemah Smith has visited more countries — by herself — than most people have visited in their lifetimes. She’s visited 63 countries alone, she said, and now coaches others on how to go solo. Smith — who goes by the name of Keem — said she started traveling alone after a disagreement with a friend