Japan’s millions of cheap ’empty houses’ draw foreign interest
There are 9 million “akiyas” — empty houses — across Japan, according to official government data as of 2023. You2u | Istock | Getty Images Buying a home can feel …
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Japan’s akiya, or abandoned house, turned into luxury Airbnb
Anton Wormann, 32, moved to Japan in October 2018. Courtesy of Anton Wormann Anton Wormann, 32, has always had a passion for DIY projects and creating beautiful spaces. So, after …
Warren Buffett’s S&P 500 bet paid off. Some experts say it may be time to diversify
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway CEO and chairman. Cnbc | Nbcuniversal | Getty Images In 2007, Warren Buffett made a $1 million bet that he could outperform hedge fund managers over …
Ex-Goldman director quit to solve UK’s gender investment gap
Ayesha Ofori, founder and CEO of Propelle. Propelle Ayesha Ofori is a former Goldman Sachs wealth advisor who quit her high-profile job to resolve Britain’s gender wealth gap, after realizing …
How I reached financial independence at 38 by investing in real estate
Shu Matsuo Post, 38, built a $2 million real estate portfolio, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It. Courtesy of Shu Matsuo Post The idea of financial independence can …
Here’s 29-year-old millionaire Timothy Armoo spends and invests money
Timothy Armoo, co-founder and former CEO of Fanbytes. Tim Armoo. Timothy Armoo, a co-founder and former CEO of influencer marketing firm Fanbytes, is not what you might expect from a …
You can trade in your NYC condo for these 10 Mediterranean properties
The median price per square foot in Manhattan, NY is $1,500, according to My Dolce Casa. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images Manhattan, New York is infamous for being …
‘Climate gentrification’ fuels higher prices for longtime Miami residents
A development towers over the Lyric Theater in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Greg Iacurci MIAMI — Nicole Crooks stood in the plaza of the historic Lyric Theater, a royal blue hat …
Cost of living for a family of four across 10 major cities in Asia
Monthly rent in Shanghai’s city-center costs approximately $2,700, according to data by Numbeo. Zorazhuang | E+ | Getty Images Living in a major city can come with a hefty price …
Young, wealthy investors are turning to alternative investments
pixelfit | E+ | Getty Images Young, wealthy investors don’t want their parents’ investments. If you’re between the ages of 21 and 43 and have at least $3 million in …