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Sunshine State Lures Billionaires as West Coast Tax Proposals Trigger Exodus
real-estate2 days ago

Sunshine State Lures Billionaires as West Coast Tax Proposals Trigger Exodus

Wealthy tech founders are pulling up stakes from California and Washington to Florida to dodge proposed wealth taxes and benefit from no income tax and a business-friendly climate, pouring hundreds of millions into Florida luxury real estate and fueling a high-end market in Miami; the shift could also undermine California's $100 billion tax goal, with movers like Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison, Ken Griffin, Peter Thiel, and Howard Schultz buying property or relocating operations.

via Fortune|
#billionaires#florida#migration
Scarsdale Is No. 1 Among America's Wealthiest Suburbs
business3 days ago

Scarsdale Is No. 1 Among America's Wealthiest Suburbs

MoneyLion's 2024 analysis ranks the 10 wealthiest US suburbs by mean household income, led by Scarsdale, NY at $612,591 and West University Place, TX at $439,594, with California, New York, and Texas suburbs dominating the list near major metros; the study notes that using mean income can skew toward ultra-wealthy residents and that several wealthy suburbs were excluded for size, while median-income rankings can tell a different story (e.g., Sammamish, WA tops its list).

via USA Today|
#business#housing#income
Swiss Alps Vaults for the Ultra-Wealthy: A Hidden Fortress of Luxury Storage
business7 days ago

Swiss Alps Vaults for the Ultra-Wealthy: A Hidden Fortress of Luxury Storage

Brünig Mega Safe AG is carving a 20-vault underground complex beneath the Swiss Alps near Lungern, burying spaces more than 100 meters deep. Each 99-year lease starts around CHF 1 million, offering heavily fortified storage for valuables like Ferraris, gold, art, and wine, with multiple security checks and owner rights such as parcel-number registration and mortgage options; the facility is expected to open next year amid mixed local reaction and a nod to Switzerland’s tradition of secure vaulting.

via New York Post|
#alps#business#luxury
AI Barons Bet on Charity as They Cash In
business15 days ago

AI Barons Bet on Charity as They Cash In

A new wave of AI founders, led by David Silver of Ineffable Intelligence, pledge equity proceeds to charity through Founders Pledge, with billions already pledged as the AI industry reshapes philanthropy. While proponents hope for near-term societal impact, critics warn that philanthropic giving can entrench influence, obscure accountability, and fail to address root causes of inequality.

via WIRED|
#artificial-intelligence#business#ethics
Tech Wealth Sparks Record-Setting Half-Year in Art, Fossils, and Watches
business1 month ago

Tech Wealth Sparks Record-Setting Half-Year in Art, Fossils, and Watches

Major auction houses posted nearly $10 billion in the first half of 2026 as AI- and tech-driven wealth fuels a broad rebound in art, watches, cars, diamonds and even dinosaur fossils; standout sales include Pollock’s Number 7A for $181 million and a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, ‘Gus,’ for $50.1 million—the most ever for a fossil. The surge spans online bidding and younger buyers, with Christie’s reporting 30% of buyers new to the house, 47% millennials or younger, and 85% of bids placed online.

via CNBC|
#art-market#auctions#business
The $3 Million Boomer Benchmark: How to Reach the Upper Class by 60
personal-finance1 month ago

The $3 Million Boomer Benchmark: How to Reach the Upper Class by 60

Boomers are the wealthiest generation, but wealth is unevenly distributed: Federal Reserve data show that to be in the top 10% of people in their 60s you’d need at least $3 million in net worth, with the typical household wealth around $1.7–$1.8 million. The article labels $3 million as the “upper class” threshold and highlights a significant wealth gap within this age group. It suggests practical steps to reach that level more quickly: automate saving and investing with platforms like Acorns (round-ups into diversified ETFs), explore fractional real estate investing with Mogul for rental income and appreciation, and hire a financial advisor via Advisor.com to tailor a plan and optimize tax and investment decisions. Overall, disciplined saving and smart, professional guidance are presented as the keys to joining the seven-figure club in retirement.

via Yahoo Finance|
#boomers#investing#net-worth
Cavallari's Economy Flights Spark Parenting Debate Over Privilege
entertainment1 month ago

Cavallari's Economy Flights Spark Parenting Debate Over Privilege

Kristin Cavallari said on the Aspire with Emma Grede podcast that she flies first class while her kids fly economy, arguing it teaches that money does not come freely as they grow up in privilege; she notes her sons have started small businesses to earn money and says there is no one size fits all approach to parenting. The remarks sparked a mixed online reaction, with critics calling it elitist while supporters defended it as a lesson in work and humility.

via BuzzFeed|
#air-travel#celebrity#entertainment
NYC Millionaire Advocates Higher Taxes—and a City He Loves
economy1 month ago

NYC Millionaire Advocates Higher Taxes—and a City He Loves

Business Insider profiles Andrew Tobias, a New York City millionaire and Patriotic Millionaires member who says he would happily pay more in taxes for the city he believes should be supported, tracing his fortune from publishing and real estate to a Miami stint to dodge city taxes before returning to NYC, and detailing his charitable giving (BuildOn, Success Academy, Amazon Conservation Team) amid ongoing debates over tax policy and Mamdani’s plans to raise levies on the ultra-wealthy.

via Business Insider|
#cost-of-living#economy#new-york-city
Small SpaceX bets could ride you to gains as Musk's wealth soars
business2 months ago

Small SpaceX bets could ride you to gains as Musk's wealth soars

A Yahoo Finance piece explains that Elon Musk’s paper net worth tracks SpaceX’s stock, with Bloomberg estimating about $4.76B added or subtracted for every $1 SPCX move. At SpaceX’s ~$185 close, a $1,000 investment buys ~5.41 shares, a $7,000 stake ~37.84 shares, and a $15,000 stake ~81.08 shares, meaning a $1 move adds about $5.41, $37.84 and $81.08 to those positions, respectively. A $10 move would yield roughly $54/$378/$811; a $25 move about $135/$946/$2,027; and a $50 move roughly $270/$1,892/$4,054. Beyond SpaceX, the article highlights the wealth-creation principle of ownership, cites Buffett’s S&P 500 guidance, and points to real estate crowdfunding platforms Mogul and Lightstone DIRECT as diversification options, while noting SpaceX’s volatility and the need for a disciplined strategy.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#elon-musk#investing
California Billionaire Tax Advances to November Ballot as Tech Titans Push Back
politics2 months ago

California Billionaire Tax Advances to November Ballot as Tech Titans Push Back

A California measure to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on residents worth more than $1 billion to fund healthcare and education has qualified for the November ballot after collecting more than 874,641 signatures. The proposal has become a major political battleground, pitting labor unions backing the tax against Silicon Valley billionaires who have spent tens of millions opposing it, including Sergey Brin’s $82 million campaign to defeat it. Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, warning it could drive away business, while proponents mull next steps with a June 25 deadline to decide whether to advance or strike a deal.

via The Guardian|
#additional#california#politics
SpaceX Valuation Pushes Musk’s Net Worth Toward $1 Trillion
business2 months ago

SpaceX Valuation Pushes Musk’s Net Worth Toward $1 Trillion

Elon Musk’s net worth jumped to about $1.3 trillion (Bloomberg: $1.27T), roughly $1 trillion more than the next-richest person, Larry Page, driven by SpaceX and Tesla stock valuations; the figure fluctuates with daily market moves, and the piece notes he could lose almost $1 trillion and no longer be the richest, though a loss of about $900 billion would still leave him on top.

via Gizmodo|
#business#elon-musk#spacex