ET Wealth Expo 2026: Day 2 to explore alternative investments, financial freedom and the changing face of wealthFrom diversifying beyond equities and exploring real estate investments to planning early retirement, navigating legal complexities and und...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- In 2018, a $6,123 tax debt put a New Orleans property in play; a $6,883 tax-sale bid led to a legal battle over ownership
James M. Thorrick, on September 20, 2004, bought the property at 739-741 Montegut Street. According to the court records, he failed to pay ...
18 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
In 1969, J. David Bamberger bought 3,000 acres of damaged Texas ranchland; 50 years later, 11 springs flowed and 221 bird species thrived thereBamberger wanted to do something different with his massive wealth. He made his fortune as a co-founder of Church's Fried Chicken reportedl...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.40 AM IST
India’s senior living market to move to tier 2 citiesIndia's senior living market is projected to reach USD 11.43 billion by 2031, indicating significant growth. The demand for organised housi...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Rajinikanth’s Rs 35 crore home in Chennai’s Poe’s Garden is a study in minimalist decor and green elegance: It has wooden decor, earthy shades, surrounded by greeneryRajinikanth’s mansion in Chennai’s Poe’s Gardens is a marvellous home. It is luxurious but is also known for minimalistic decor with neutra...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
In 1977, US couple swapped apartment building, transferred property to a partnership the same day: Why a court told IRS their tax break staysThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the decision in favour of Norman J. and Beverly G. Magneson in February 1985, rejectin...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
In 1979, Oregon family sold 1,843 acres, IRS demanded tax, then mostly lost: How a ruling changed tax-deferred property exchangesBack in 1967, an Oregon family's sale of their 1,843 acres of timberland sparked a major dispute with the IRS. The case ended up in the Nin...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
A Vermont janitor Ronald Read quietly invested for decades; when he died at 92, his estate was worth nearly $8 millionRonald Read worked as a janitor in Vermont. He lived a simple life and saved his extra money. For decades, he bought shares in good compani...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Inside Hollywood's biggest plot twist: How Paramount closed $110 billion Warner Bros deal to create SkydanceParamount Skydance finalized its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion after a prolonged bidding war. Following the merger,...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
In 2014, Joan Rivers left a Manhattan penthouse worth $28 million; after relisting for $38 million later, it eventually took a $10 million price cutJoan Rivers’ former Manhattan penthouse has returned to the luxury real estate market with a substantial reduction in its asking price. Sit...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
In 1950s America, Ronald Read began buying everyday blue-chip stocks; decades later, the janitor left behind an $8 million portfolioRonald Read did not work in finance. He spent about 25 years at a Vermont gas station before working as a janitor at J.C. Penney for anothe...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Will Smith in 2015 bought a Hawaiian compound with two lava rock fireplaces that originally belonged basketball legend Kareem Abdul Jabbar for $10 million. In 2017, they sold it for $2 million profitIn 2015, Will Smith acquired a stunning property in Hawaii, previously owned by NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This beautiful estate, with...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Trump declares himself president of a new country that does not exist; AI accord typo says ‘Unites States’On September 29, Donald Trump finalized an AI autonomy agreement with leading tech figures. A significant hiccup occurred as a typo labeled...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Texas couple refused to give up their land for a national park; the government eventually paid them $55,000 and let them stay for lifeIn 1970, a Texas couple refused to sell their land for the proposed Guadalupe Mountains National Park and demanded $1 million. After condem...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
There's a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% interest ratesPresident Donald Trump is calling for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to 1%, a move that analysts fear could destabilize global...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
These large-cap stocks have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 29%, according to analystsAfter crude oil prices, the one thing that provides a boost to the bears is the tariffs that US President Trump keeps announcing. Now, ther...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.56 PM IST