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Forget billionaires — the real boom is happening one tier down. There are now about 430,000 U.S. households worth $30 million or more, according to The Wall Street Journal. Within that group, roughly 74,000 households are worth $100 million or more. How did the multi-millionaires get there? By owning assets that rose most dramatically. Nearly 72% of the top 0.1%’s wealth comes from corporate equities, mutual fund shares and private businesses, according to the Fed. The S&P 500 has more than tripled in the past decade. Surprisingly, many of the ultrawealthy aren’t finance bros or tech execs on the coasts.…

It’s the season to get moving, and with free shipping and free returns, Zappos makes it easy to get the best shoes for every pursuitZappos spring shoe checklist. (Photo: Zappos)Published March 26, 2026 01:32PMSpring is here, which means it’s time to get out there. With longer days, warmer temperatures, and the promise of summer around the corner, now is the time to gear up. Whatever kind of movement you’re after, a bouncy new pair of shoes will put you on the right path. Zappos makes it easy to find the best pair for your needs, with free shipping and returns…

The latest proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown, made by Republican senators, would fund most of DHS but not the immigration enforcement and removal operations. The offer added some new restraints on immigration officers, including the use of body cameras, but excluded Democrat demands such as requirements that federal agents wear identification and refrain from conducting raids around schools, churches or other sensitive places. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats have received the “last and final” offer from Republicans.The Transportation Security Agency has warned that it may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Career reinvention often involves an under-discussed identity shift, as professionals must detach their sense of self from their job titles and organizational roles. The key to a resilient, “leap ready” career is proactive preparation: building a personal brand, cultivating transferable skills and not relying solely on employer stability. The emerging “portfolio career era” encourages a multidimensional career path, with adaptability and self-driven strategy being essential for long-term success. Career reinvention is usually packaged as a dramatic moment. Quit the job. Follow the passion. Bet on yourself.That is not what it…

When—and if—gas prices are coming back down is the million dollar (or, should we say, billion dollar) question.On average, gas is about $4 a gallon, with diesel at $5 a gallon, although prices vary nationwide, especially from coast to coast, as this up-to-date map from AAA shows.The highest prices are on the West Coast, with California ($5.84) and Washington ($5.30) leading the way. The cheapest gas prices are in the Midwest Heartland ($3.27 in Kansas). The Northeast hovers around the national average ($3.92 in New York).“This is worrisome, especially for those who have the least ability to weather the storm,” Diane…

Key Takeaways JPMorgan is piloting a system that cross-checks junior bankers’ self-reported hours with data from keystrokes, video calls and meetings. The bank will send junior investment bankers weekly summaries comparing their timesheets with digital activity logs. JPMorgan frames the monitoring as a “wellbeing” initiative designed to increase transparency and encourage conversations about overwork. Junior bankers are notorious for working long hours, regularly clocking in 100-hour workweeks. Now, JPMorgan is making it more difficult for them to lie about their hours, deploying new surveillance technology that tracks every keystroke, meeting and video call these young employees make.  JPMorgan is debuting…

Melania Trump often commands the attention of any room she enters but all eyes — and cameras — were trained on her humanoid companion on Wednesday.The robot accompanied the first lady to the White House East Room for the final day of a summit she had convened with counterparts from around the world through her Fostering the Future Together global initiative. The group has been discussing ways to empower children using education, innovation and technology, including artificial intelligence.Melania Trump and the humanoid walked slowly side by side along the red carpet from the opposite end of the hallway. The first lady paused just…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Evidence-based leadership transforms entrepreneurial vision into measurable strategies, allowing for sustainable innovation and sound capital allocation. Data-centric feedback loops and long-term metrics are critical in accelerating innovation and aligning business practices with demographic shifts toward extended lifespans. Incorporating verifiable evidence in decision-making not only fosters trust but also ensures that business growth is credible and enduring, especially in sectors like healthcare and technology. Innovation is often described as instinct combined with speed. Business founders are traditionally encouraged to move decisively, trust inner conviction and disrupt existing systems before competitors react.Decisiveness…

There’s been a lot of noise in the advertising industry lately, from restructuring to consolidation to massive financial recalibrations at the industry’s biggest companies. It’s easy, in moments like this, to frame finance people as the enemy of creativity, something I’ve been reading a lot of recently. I don’t buy that. To me, the issue isn’t financial leadership. It’s the posture that financial leaders take. In a creative business, the CFO doesn’t just manage the numbers. They influence behavior, and their actions shape culture and whether a company builds or simply protects. It shows how they engage: are they leaning…

AI tools and social media hacks get most of the marketing attention, but a new study shows there’s serious ROI in sitting down and writing a good old-fashioned book filled with your expertise. Published authors can charge 37% more for their time — $345 per hour versus $251 for non-authors, according to a survey of 150 U.S. professionals. And 89% of people said they trust content more when it comes from a book author. Among consultants and advisors, published authors got the job anywhere from 52% to 67% of the time, depending on the field, compared to 33% to 48%…