Jeff Bezos is just $5 billion away from overtaking Elon Musk to become the world's wealthiest person once more

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Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.

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GOP Senate candidate David McCormick has up to $2.2 million in a 'dynasty trust' that allows him to evade wealth taxes — potentially forever

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Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick at an event on May 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick at an event on May 17, 2022 in Pittsburgh.

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Malaysia's new king has a $5.7B family fortune. Here's how he spends his money.

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King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
The king of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar.

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Elon Musk is now worth just under $200 billion — and Jeff Bezos is only $15 billion behind

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Elon Musk is still the world's richest person – for now.

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The life and activism of Abigail Disney, the millionaire heiress who wants to be taxed more and is critical of her family company

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Abigail Disney frequently calls for higher taxes for herself and other wealthy individuals.

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I sailed on two Norwegian cruises — one that's $685 a night and one that's $130. Here's how I think they compare.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' traditional Norweigan cruise brand and ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas target the opposite travelers.

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9 new around-the-world cruises have joined Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise at sea. See what they're like — from a sold-out 6-month luxury cruise to a cheaper $21,100 option.

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Nine world cruises from eight different operators have already set sail in the New Year.

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Even the ultrawealthy had to wait in long lines at Davos — and they were reportedly annoyed about it

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A big pain point for Davos attendees this year was the long wait times — seemingly everywhere.

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New California city backed by Silicon Valley billionaires will be about 18,600 acres — less than half the size of the purchased land

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A mock-up illustration of the new city envisioned by California Forever.

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The American dream is 'rapidly diminishing,' Walgreens boss says in plea to raise taxes for the wealthy

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As a beneficiary of the American dream, the Walgreens exec John Driscoll is asking lawmakers to do what they can to protect it.

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