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Bill Gates has four science books he recommends to “anyone who wants to understand the weather and how it’s affected by climate change” — and you don’t need a science background to understand them.  In a recent blog post, the billionaire shared a list of 25 books he started reading in 2008 as he transitioned

When Bethenny Frankel joined the cast of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” she had no business savvy and no money, she says — but she knew when a contract didn’t feel right. The reality TV alumna, who later founded the Skinnygirl lifestyle brand and became a self-made millionaire entrepreneur, agreed to a payment

mediaphotos | E+ | Getty Images Most Americans will use their tax refund to bolster their finances amid economic uncertainty, stock market volatility and lingering inflation.   More than one-third of Americans are saving their tax refund this season and 44% have earmarked the funds to pay off debt or bills, according to the CNBC

To recline or not to recline your seat? The position in which you fly — and how fervently you feel about the topic — may depend on where you’re from. Survey results released Monday show that the degree to which passengers found certain behaviors to be “unacceptable” on flights varies by region. The survey of

Lamborghini’s quick sellout of its new $600,000 hybrid supercar is proof that wealthy car buyers are still spending, according to the CEO. Lamborghini already has a waiting list and two years worth of orders for the Revuelto, its first ever plug-in hybrid that was launched last month, CEO Stephan Winkelmann told CNBC. The orders come

For the past year, it’s been harder and more expensive for Russians to travel abroad. But some say that’s only the beginning of their concerns. With anti-Russian sentiment on the rise, several Russian citizens spoke to CNBC Travel about their worries, how they’re treated when they travel, and what goes through their minds when people

If you think that raising capital is the best way to get your business off the ground, you’re wrong, according to Mark Cuban. You should actually do the complete opposite, the billionaire entrepreneur said during a panel at SXSW last month, and opt to start a business “with as little money as possible.” Cuban, of

Since Tim Cook became CEO of Apple, he’s worked to cement his own legacy — but he still admires his predecessor Steve Jobs’ leadership style. “I knew I couldn’t be Steve [when I became CEO],” Cook, 62, told GQ on Monday. “I don’t think anybody could be Steve. I think he was a once-in-a-hundred-years kind

Before becoming a billionaire, Mark Cuban slummed it in an apartment with five other guys, sleeping on the floor and using “nasty” towels taken from a Motel 6. Those circumstances may seem pretty bleak, but they’re exactly what drove Cuban to put his all into entrepreneurship. “When your back’s against the wall, you’re sleeping on

If you’ve heard a lot of pro-AI chatter in recent days, you’re probably not alone. AI developers, prominent AI ethicists and even Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have spent the past week defending their work. That’s in response to an open letter published last week by the Future of Life Institute, signed by Tesla CEO Elon

Michael Jordans 1998 NBA Finals Air Jordan XIIIs sneakers are displayed during a press preview in New York on April 6, 2023 at Sothebys for the upcoming auction Victoriam, a special two-part curated collection of sports artifacts. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Michael Jordan’s shoes from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA

Barbara Corcoran doesn’t gravitate toward confident people. Instead, she wants to work with people who have ideas and insecurities — because someone who knows what they don’t know is more likely to succeed than someone who thinks they have all the answers. “The more successful someone is, the more self-doubt they have, because that’s what

Guests attend a pool party in a penthouse apartment in New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Manhattan real estate sales fell 38% in the first quarter, as buyers and sellers battled over prices and mortgage rates remained volatile, according to new reports. Total sales volume fell to $4.4 billion in the quarter,

If you’re looking for a way to clear your head, just take a step outside. At least, that’s what Apple CEO Tim Cook does. The 62-year-old manages one of the world’s largest tech companies, with a rabid fanbase and $2.62 trillion market cap, creating a wide scope of pressures and responsibilities. Getting out into nature

Some places are wooing visitors by waiving visa requirements and giving out air tickets. But Amsterdam has a problem with too much tourism — and now it’s telling some visitors, namely British male tourists aged between 18 and 35, to “stay away” if they’re traveling to the city for drugs or parties. Amsterdam’s local authority

Eva-katalin | E+ | Getty Images If you’re one of the millions of Americans who worked fully or partially remote in 2022, you may be wondering about the home office deduction on your taxes. While remote work has declined since the early days of the pandemic, nearly 30% of employees were telecommuting in January, according

In 2011, I started a personal finance blog, Making Sense of Cents, to track my journey to becoming debt-free — and it took off fast. Within a few years, I was earning enough to quit my 9-to-5 job to focus on my business, and I had paid off $40,000 in student debt. Today, I live

Successful business owners do at least one thing in common, according to Mark Cuban: They experiment. Take Josh Thurmond, whose 3-year-old company LavaBox sells portable campfires — think Solo Stoves, but smaller — that took repeated trial-and-error to finally get right, he said on Friday’s episode of ABC’s “Shark Tank.” While on a camping trip,

A row of townhouse residences at Chelsea Barracks. The residence pictured at the center just listed for about $74 million. Will Pryce One of the most expensive townhouses in London listed Monday for 60 million pounds (about $74 million). The amenity-packed residence spans six levels, including two that are underground. There, you’ll find a pool

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT It’s said to be “the happiest place on earth.” But some travelers aren’t thrilled about what it takes to pull off a trip to Walt Disney World these days. Restaurants can be booked solid months in advance. Timeslots for new attractions can go within seconds