Charlie Munger, who died at age 99 last week, attributed his success and longevity at least partially to a single piece of advice: “Avoid crazy at all costs.” That’s what he told CNBC’s Becky Quick last month, in an interview meant to air on his 100th birthday in January. Munger was known as the longtime
Earlier this week, many businesses received an email with a header asking, “Did You Take the Necessary Steps Required to Access Business Services Online (BSO) Employer Services? The Filing Deadline for Wage Reporting is Approaching!” The e-mail included exhortations to “Act Now! Time is Running Out!” This raised suspicions for some. A taxpayer forwarded it
Pending home sales, a measure of signed contracts on existing homes, dropped 1.5% in October from September. They hit the lowest level since the National Association of Realtors began tracking this metric in 2001, meaning it’s even worse than readings during the financial crisis more than a decade ago. Sales were down 8.5% from October
The author behind the best-selling book “The Psychology of Money” is trying to relieve investor anxiety over market downturns. “Realizing how inevitable it is makes it more palatable to deal with when you go through it,” author and behavioral finance expert Morgan Housel told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” recently. It’s one of the major themes in
Career changes can be hard, even for Bill Gates — who credits a simple, lifelong habit for his switch from a narrow-minded, decades-long focus on computers and software to international philanthropy. “I had a long period from about age 18 to 40 where I was very monomaniacal … Microsoft was everything,” Gates, 68, recently told
Artist Elizabeth Sutton is a true trailblazer. While many new artists struggle to support themselves entirely through art, Sutton’s approach and unique aesthetic have made her truly shine. While her heart has always been in painting, she’s also made a name for herself through licensing with everything from kitchen and bathroom tiles in collaboration with
Shoppers walk around Twelve Oaks Mall on November 24, 2023 in Novi, Michigan. Emily Elconin | Getty Images Retailers are cheering after shoppers spent big on gifts and decor in the days after they gobbled up turkey and stuffing. But the strong showing does not necessarily mean those companies will have blowout success in their
Charlie Munger at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller The late investment icon Charlie Munger said Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate he and Warren Buffett built over the last five decades, could have doubled its value if they applied leverage, or borrowed money, when buying businesses and common stocks.
In this article WMT HD VICI SUN ET Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Home Depot location in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters With the late 2023 rally underway, investors can bolster their portfolios by adding a select group of dividend payers into the mix. Dividend-paying stocks give investors a combination of potential
Vesna Andjic | E+ | Getty Images With roughly one month left in 2023, there’s still time to reduce your tax bill or boost your refund, experts say. Typically, you can expect a federal refund when you overpay annual taxes or withhold more than the total owed. The average refund for 2023 was $3,054, as
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