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Slim Family Sees European Crisis As Investment Opportunity

May 23, 2012 - Europe's debt crisis is providing a "good moment" for Carlos Slim to apply his strategy of investing in times of turmoil, said the billionaire's son.

Wealthy Turn To Trusts To Shield Assets

May 23, 2012 - Wealthy families are using asset-protection trusts, umbrella insurance and holding assets through special corporations to protect themselves against lawsuits.

Babe Ruth Sets More Records As Jersey Sells For $4.4M

May 22, 2012 - Babe Ruth holds two more records as a shirt and a cap he wore in baseball games sold for almost $5 million.

Manhattan Penthouse Sells For Record $90M

May 18, 2012 - A duplex penthouse at a tower under construction on Manhattan's West 57th Street went under contract for more than $90 million, setting a record for a single residence in the borough.

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