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Michael Douglas did not inherit his father's fortune. Why Kirk Douglas chose philanthropy over family inheritanceHollywood legend Kirk Douglas reportedly left $50 million of his estimated $61 million fortune to charity instead of passing it on to his s...- How Indian investors’ portfolios are changing: From property and gold to SIPs and ETFsIndian households are re-evaluating their asset allocations as gold holdings rise and equity investments remain stable. Recent data reveals...
- Who was Phyllis Stone? Worked for more than 35 years at Mobil Oil, accumulated tens of thousands of ExxonMobil shares, died in 2013 with $6 million estateStone worked at Mobil Oil for more than three decades and accumulated shares in the company over the years. Her family also had investments...
- How Islam and Bhakti reshaped India's caste systemThe period of Islamic dominance in India from 1300 to 1600 AD marked a significant shift in caste dynamics. In response, Brahmin scholars p...
- Five pivotal figures shaping the battle for $185 billion Tata GroupA widening power struggle at Tata Group has brought several lesser-known figures into focus, from TVS veteran Venu Srinivasan and SP Group’...
- King Charles to call on tech giants for 'reassurances' over AIKing Charles III will urge tech giants to ensure that artificial intelligence is geared to serve humanity and that mankind does "not lose c...
- Rs 10,000-crore question mark over Ratan Tata estateA recent ruling by the charity commissioner has raised questions regarding Ratan Tata's decision to bequeath shares to two trusts. These sh...
- Victory for Noel Tata as enquiry into share transfer closed; Charity Commissioner finds the Tata Sons deal followed due processThe Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has closed a long-standing inquiry into a 1989 share transfer. This decision confirms the transaction ...
- Mending a torn relationshipSustainable living has to privilege thrift over convenience, with personal effort
- Estate planning: Why passing on wealth during your lifetime can be a smarter succession strategyGifting and charity, in cash and kind, during one’s lifetime offers the scope for creating shared experiences of celebration, travel, enter...
- Warren Buffett won’t leave his $100 billion fortune to his children, says "enough so that they can do anything, but not..."Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, is donating over 99% of his colossal fortune to charity, rejecting the idea of a family dynasty. He...
- UK tax bills rise as millions face higher rates — 15 simple ways to cut your tax in 2026UK tax bills are going up as tax limits stay frozen until 2031. This is pushing millions into higher tax rates. Experts say people can stil...
- The evolving nature of wills: Including sentimental assets in estate planningHigh Net-Worth Individuals are now including emotionally significant items, or aspirational assets, in their wills alongside traditional as...
- America’s 12 richest billionaires: What happens to billionaire wealth like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk’s fortune after death? Inheritance, philanthropy, and power shifts explainedBillionaire wealth transfer raises critical questions about inheritance, philanthropy, and corporate power. When billionaires like Jeff Bez...
- View: Curbing the natural instinct of our entrepreneurs to create generational wealth is not a solutionOne of the arguments advanced for the levy of inheritance tax is that countries like the US do so. Without getting into intricacies of the ...
- King Charles III accused of pocketing millions from dead Brits, funds were meant for charity under ancient lawsThe Guardian's report exposes King Charles III for allegedly diverting tens of millions intended for charity, using ancient laws governing ...
- How India can unlock intergenerational wealth and secure GenNext's futureAcross the world, there are many intergenerational funds whose corpus is invested in perpetuity to safeguard the principal and then generat...
- As you near old age, plan how to divide your wealth between retirement, charity and legaciesA large group of investors who have saved enough to last their retirement are wondering how to best redistribute their wealth among their c...
- Indian-origin marathon runner gets British Empire MedalIndian-origin 103-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh was today nominated for British Empire Medal in the Queen's New Year Honours List fo...
- Obama 2009 income includes $1,600 pet dog, BoPresident Barack Obama raked in millions of dollars in book royalties in 2009 and got one very special $1,600 gift, his pet dog, Bo.
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