Seven years after being sentenced to prison, Bernie Madoff is back. This time, in a two-night ABC miniseries, premiering on February 3. Starring Richard Dreyfuss as the Ponzi scheme mastermind and Blythe Danner as his wife, Ruth, the miniseries—inspired by The Madoff Chronicles, a book written by ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross—follows Madoff’s ... More

After no one won either of last week’s Powerball drawings, the total jackpot is expected to reach $1.3 billion by this Wednesday—almost twice as much as any lottery payout in U.S. history. Now naturally, exactly what a billion dollars can buy you has been of extra interest to the American public ... More

While Main Street is clearly world-weary of Wall Street, particularly after the financial crisis of 2008, it seems that some of Wall Street is feeling the fatigue as well. There’s a growing exodus of financiers leaving their high-paying jobs in the dust to pursue other opportunities. Instead of channeling money to and from institutions, some ... More

At 12, Sam was bright and eager but sad, almost clinically so. His mother and father did not fall into that category of wealthy parents we've begun to indict for working too much and pressuring their kids to perform. They were encouraging but mindful not to push too hard. They ... More

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

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

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