It would be a stretch to say Joan was an accidental real estate investor—no one buys buildings in New York City by accident. But it would be fair to say it wasn't on her list when she was first thinking about careers. "I thought I would teach forever," says Joan, ... More

After graduating from high school more than 40 years ago, Joseph Sentef decided that college could wait. Sentef was an accomplished chess player, a U.S. master, and he wanted to play professionally. He was doing OK, as he recalls, until “my mother told me basically to stop playing games and go get ... More

Rising prices for farmland, doubling in a decade, have brought prosperity to a generation of farmers. Jumping on this trend is a passel of financial institutions, all of them eager to buy their own version of Green Acres. And that has some people worried.  TIAA-CREF, the massive California teachers pension plan, ... More

Richard Kirshenbaum might have made his bones in advertising—he’s the man behind firms including Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners and NSG/SWAT—but his reputation has come entirely from his writing. As a columnist for the New York Observer, Kirshenbaum’s gained acclaim (and ruffled a few feathers) thanks to his gimlet-eyed look at the ... More

Here, some of the most successful business owners, CEOs and executives share sound advice from their storied careers. Whether it’s presenting your best self to coworkers and friends, managing a large team of employees or becoming a public speaking pro, find out how you can stand out amongst your competitors ... More

The New York Times “Wealth Matters” columnist Paul Sullivan adamantly believes that even “rich” people may never find true wealth. His experiences with the one percent influenced his steadfast ideas about financials in new book, The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy. Here, Sullivan reveals the ... More

When it comes to buying luxury items, the payoff is often just the rush of a shopping trip, but there may be more to your spending spree than simply the thrill of the buy. Nicole Lapin, author of Rich Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan to Decode Financial Jargon and ... More

Some of the world’s most famous CEOs share the trajectories that led them to their current roles. Whether it’s giving a presentation, passing an interview, or running a business, these industry titans reveal their secrets to achieving the highest levels of success. Read on to discover how moguls like Mark ... More

Find out how sports stars rake it in off the field, how models take their spending accounts to the next level off the catwalk and how actors inflate their bank accounts off-screen. Here, DuJour breaks down the mega-millions one star at a time. More