The Opendoor co-founder was raised by a single mother, and got his start in real estate as a college student.
Swans revisited
Bill vs. Babe
With the overwhelming popularity of Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans, DP takes another look at the series’ most misunderstood character—Bill S. Paley
Gold Diggers
DP’s Gift Guide for Swans
If her only fault is that she’s too perfect . . . here are some gift ideas for her.
Dishing dirt
The Gilded Age's wicked society magazine
How William d’Alton Mann blackmailed his way into creating one of New York City’s most parasitic gossip rags.
Money Matters
How to stay rich: Start your own business
Business or side-hustle? However you define it, the growth of women-owned start-ups is gathering steam.
Trends
The Skinny on Princeton's New Money
Thanks to the success of biotech companies like Novo Nordisk—makers of Ozempic and Wegovy—the prestigious college town has fattened up.
New York City
Hey, Big Spenders!
Unlike the old/new money protagonists in HBO's The Gilded Age, NYC’s contemporary elite share their wealth more freely—to the city’s benefit.
Money matters
How to Stay Rich (and out of jail)
From January 2024, you’ll be required to report all LLCs, corporations and limited partnerships—or risk facing money laundering charges.
Trends
New money in Maine
Thanks to the WFH shift of the pandemic, the Pine Tree State is seeing an influx of new deals and deal makers.
Outrageous Fortune
How to Stay RIch: the Gettys
Rethinking the lives and legacy of America's most unconventional dynasty.
Making merry
Raveonomics
The stately home music festival season is in full swing in the UK. But how—and why—do the landed gentry host rural rave-ups in their country piles?
Big Spenders
Competitive Baby-Gift Giving
A Fendi monogrammed diaper changing bag? $2,292. The reaction of the other baby shower guests? Priceless.
