Philanthropy

The construction of Little Island is merely a product of what economist Thorstein Veblen called "conspicuous consumption." Little Island was simply a display of wealth, not an act of philanthropy.

Bill and Melinda Gates announced their divorce Monday, as we look back at their marriage and their substantial holdings together.

"After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the couple said in a statement.

Philanthropic power is something each of us holds, even if we haven't discovered it yet.

"If ever there was a time to Put. People. First—it is now, my friends," Orman wrote in her weekly newsletter.

Sheldon Adelson taught me lessons about politics, business and management. More importantly, he taught me to be a better person.

Sheldon Adelson did what he thought was right, in business and in every other part of his life.

A state lawmaker says the country music icon and philanthropist is "a passionate person who loves everyone, and everyone loves her."

"God bless the 'Fundraiser of Flavortown,' shame on every single one of our government 'leaders' who have failed them," reads one tweet praising the celebrity chef.

"The women and men on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis are heroes," Brian Chesky said in a blog post.

Discussion with consultant Susan McPherson on the ups and downs of corporate philanthropy during COVID-19

U.S. companies have pitched in, in droves, to help citizens and frontline workers during the deadly spread of coronavirus. Here are 50—from Coca-Coca and Airbnb to Tory Burch and Spanx—that stepped up.

Why charities like the United Way are built to tackle Covid-19

More Than 200 billionaires promised to donate a majority of their wealth since the Buffet/Gates "Giving Pledge" launched 10 years ago. Is that a success?

With all due gratitude to charities and fundraisers, scientists overwhelmingly agree that only massive, fully-funded government action can stop this devastation. Even Bill Gates says so.

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows that the world's 500 richest people combined grew their wealth by $1.2 trillion in the past year.

The Microsoft founder is on course to replace the Amazon CEO as the top billionaire after recent share price changes.

"As a man, I don't have the primary worry of being the next one diagnosed with breast cancer—though it certainly could happen," Ryan Plecha told Newsweek. "However, I am fully aware that any of the women in my life just might be the next one."

If we want charities to achieve all they can, they must reflect the societies they claim to serve.

Earlier this year, makeup artist and entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury announced a second Hot Lips collection is coming, and today, it's here.

The 33-year-old musician was shot dead by an unidentified gunman on Sunday.

Billionaire Warren Buffett has committed to giving most of his fortune away to charitable causes.

Hawking's family wanted "to support people going through a tough time."

George Peabody has several museums, libraries and schools named in honor of his generous donations.

The Microsoft mogul hopes there will be "powerful drugs" for the brain-wasting disease in the next 10 years.

"I think people are mainly oblivious."

The president's daughter neglected to mention her past ties to the Trump Foundation, which is under investigation by New York's attorney general.

New research looks at why and when Americans give most.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crackdown on NGOs has drawn criticism from human rights groups.

U.K. universities receive almost as much as all the other charitable causes combined.