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Sunday, June 8, 2025

The rich are betting they can buy their way to a longer life

Money might not buy love, but it can buy better health. And, to live as long as possible, the world's wealthy are willing to pay up.

Lifestyle Health
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch VideoWhen will you age out of your career?

One way to prepare for retirement is to save. Another way: Don’t retire.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch Video1 700 millionaires created every day

America is home to an unprecedented amount of wealth, a divergence that has made income inequality a household phrase.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch VideoHow the rich will reap Trump’s tax bonanza

For wealthy Americans, the outcome of the 2016 presidential election could be lucrative.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Who works harder? Americans or Europeans?

American workers not only put in more hours than workers do almost anywhere else, they’re also increasingly retiring later.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch VideoMoney + success = stress?

People with money and education report feeling a lot more stress at work than people with lower salaries and fewer degrees.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Millennials, marriage and money

As the #Brangelina divorce makes headlines, researchers are trying to uncover the economic and social reasons behind breakups.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch VideoWhy luck plays a big role in making you rich

The biggest winners in the market are both extremely talented and hardworking - but also lucky.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch VideoInvestors aren’t that stupid

Clients do need help, but they should choose their financial adviser carefully.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Watch VideoThe summer job ain’t what it used to be

Remember babysitting and mowing lawns for cash in your teens? Today’s youngsters are moving towards volunteer work and gap-years.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Richest generation in US history is getting richer

America’s so-called Baby Boomers are part of the wealthiest generation in US history - and they’re still making money in retirement.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Dagga is risky business

The legalisation of marijuana is creating headaches not just for new marijuana businesses such as Terra Tech.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

Owe back taxes? Lose your passport

Filing to the Internal Revenue Service from overseas is more complicated and expensive than it is for Americans on home soil.

Business Report International
Ben Steverman|Published

IRS wants a piece of more jackpots

America’s tax authority has floated the idea of lowering the mandatory-reporting threshold for slot machines to $600.

Business Report Economy
Ben Steverman|Published