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There may be billions stashed away in Switzerland and the Cayman Islands, but the wealthy also hide their money from the taxman in some surprisingly straightforward places. Municipal bonds and certain so-called opportunity zones are also a couple of ways they dodge the IRS.

Would you pay $2,000 for a manicure or $17,000 for a mattress?

America might be the biggest economy on the planet, yet when you consider median wealth per adult – an average calculated by finding the midpoint of citizens’ wealth – it ranks in 22nd place globally. 

Sears was once the largest retailer in the world — but by February 2020, a mere 182 stores are expected to remain in operation.

No doubt, the owner of a Los Angeles mansion selling for $26.5 million is a Star Wars fan. Within the gated neighborhood of Hidden Hills, the property features a 5,000-square-foot basement displaying a huge collection of life-size figures from Episodes 1 through VI.

From soaring skyscrapers to coast-to-coast railroads and highways, America has seen some of the world’s largest and most impressive megaprojects. Engineers, architects, designers and financiers with big dreams have help formed not only the landscape of America, but the also the way Americans travel and live.

Charles and his late brother David, as well as two other siblings, have purchased some of the most remarkable homes in the world. A look at their valuable portfolio.

While a number of the country’s largest, fastest-growing tech companies were founded in the last 25 years, the majority of America’s largest companies were founded in the 20th century.

North Korea is one of the most secretive nations in the world, and its economy is full of mysteries.