The 5 most expensive cars up for sale at Pebble Beach this weekend

1958 Maserati Source: Motorcar Studios ©2022 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s Classic cars up for auction in Monterey, California, this week are expected to shatter records. Auction sales at the Monterey Car Week are expected to total between $300 million and $490 million, according to Hagerty Automotive Intelligence, the classic-car insurance and collector-lifestyle company. Experts say…

Look beyond Barcelona. Here’s where locals travel in Spain

Spain is one of the world’s most-visited countries, drawing more than 83 million travelers in 2019, according to the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization. In terms of international arrivals, that makes it second only to France. But the Spanish are also avid travelers within their own country, with nearly 93% choosing to travel within Spain…

What to know about adding a ‘green’ investment fund to your portfolio, now that Biden signed historic climate bill

Simonskafar | E+ | Getty Images President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, the largest climate spending package in U.S. history. The legislation earmarks $369 billion for climate and energy policies, including financial incentives for consumers and businesses that take steps to boost energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions….

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund loses $174 billion in the first half, cites inflation and war in Europe

Norway’s central bank, also known as Norges Bank, in Oslo, Norway. Kristian Helgesen/Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, had a loss of 1.68 trillion Norwegian kroner ($174 billion) in the first half of 2022, as stock markets more broadly saw a tumultuous six months. The $1.3…

Mark Cuban’s advice for his younger self and anyone starting their career: Learn to ‘be a salesperson’

Everyone learns crucial lessons in the early stages of their career: when to leave a job, how to negotiate a raise, how to write a cohesive email. But Mark Cuban said his first jobs taught him the most important lesson of his career: the art of sales. In a TikTok posted in March, the billionaire…

Looking for an offbeat European holiday? This island has its own rules, language and vodka

It’s an island that is closer to France than to England — yet it is part of the British Isles.  It’s home to miles of tunnels built during World War II — but by German rather than British soldiers. And it has lower taxes than the U.K. and its own financial rules. The island of…

CNBC Chairman Mark Hoffman to step down in September

In this article CMCSA Mark Hoffman, Chairman of CNBC Mark Hoffman, CNBC’s president since 2005 and chairman since 2015, announced Tuesday he will step down on Sept. 12. Hoffman is leaving of his own accord. NBCUniversal hired Cesar Conde to oversee NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC in May 2020 to bring more centralized leadership to the group….

Ultra-rich fueling sales of luxury brands despite inflation and recession fears

In this article RACE RACE-IT MC-FR CPRI A pedestrian carries a Louis Vuitton shopping bag, from a store operated by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, on New Bond Street in London, U.K., on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Hollie Adams | Bloomberg | Getty Images Prices for food, gas and travel have soared over the…

Elon Musk wants to cut this ‘terrible habit’ from his morning routine: ‘I suspect a lot of people do [this]’

Despite being a multibillionaire with plans to colonize Mars, Elon Musk has surprisingly relatable daily goals. For starters, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO wants to revamp his daily routine, beginning with the moment he wakes up. In a recent interview with Full Send Podcast, Musk said he checks his phone first thing in the morning…

Investors are piling into high-yield bonds. What to know before adding ‘junk’ to your portfolio

Source: Getty Images Investors have been pouring money into high-yield bonds, which typically pay more interest for taking on greater risk. But these investments are also known as “junk bonds,” and financial experts urge caution before piling in. After a rocky start to 2022, U.S. high-yield bond funds received an estimated $6.8 billion in net…

Malcolm Gladwell, addressing criticism: ‘Solitary work’ can be done at home but for creative work, ‘offices really do matter’

Some employees thrive working on the couch in sweatpants. Malcolm Gladwell isn’t among them — at least, not anymore. While certain types of work — freelance writing, for instance — might not require regular in-office attendance, according to Gladwell, the author of bestselling books such as “The Tipping Point” and “Talking to Strangers,” tells CNBC…

Self-made millionaire: ‘Don’t buy a home—unless you can afford to waste money’

I love investing in real estate, and it’s a major reason why I was able to become a self-made millionaire. But I’ve learned that buying a single-family home to live in isn’t always a great investment.  I realized this in 2003, when I was a newlywed with a newborn, and bought my dream home in…