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

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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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The one thing the superrich want in their homes is simple — and it's actually cheap

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A woman in a bathrobe, sunglasses, and a towel wrapped around her head sits on a comforter on a deck sipping sparkling wine.
Comfort, ease, and quiet luxury are what people want at home in 2024.

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Millennials said in a survey they needed $525,000 a year to be happy. Here's what a Nobel prize winner's research says about money and happiness.

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Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the median net worth of Americans ages 35 to 44 was $135,000 in 2022, up from $105,610 in 2019.

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