The billionaires who are giving their fortunes away December 02, 2015 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps The billionaires who are giving their fortunes away Giving generously As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledges to donate 99% of his fortune to charity, we profile 16 generous billionaires around the world who are leaving their wealth to those less fortunate than them. RANKED: The tallest buildings in the world right now Business Insider Top 15 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees Kiplinger Step inside the $60 million mansion of Qualcomm co-founder Andrew… Business Insider Most Dangerous States to Drive 24/7 Wall St. The top 10 charities changing the world in 2015 CNBC Go to MSN Home Comments
![Facebook CEO Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have become first-time parents to daughter Max. In an open letter to their new-born baby girl – posted on Facebook of course – the couple promised to donate 99% of their stock in the social networking site wealth to charity over the coming years, estimated to be around $46 billion (£30.5 billion; $AU62.7 billion).]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVNk6.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=602&y=236"},"dpi":1.4} "Facebook CEO Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have become first-time parents to daughter Max. ... - catwalker / Shutterstock.com")
![Hedge fund manager Soros has given at least $11 billion (£7.3 billion; $AU15 billion) to charity, which is roughly 40% of his current $24.5 billion (£16.3 billion; $AU33.4 billion) fortune. Soros is also the founder and chairman of the Open Society network, which he began in 1979 when he gave scholarships to South Africans under apartheid.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVNk9.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=623&y=248"},"dpi":1.4} "Hedge fund manager Soros has given at least $11 billion (£7.3 billion; $AU15 billion) to charity, wh... - Antonio Scorza / Shutterstock.com")
![Former hedge manager Arnold is worth $2.9 billion (£1.9 billion; $AU3.9 billion). Retiring from the corporate life aged just 38, he and his wife Laura have already donated $1.2 billion (£800 million; $AU1.6 billion) through The Giving Pledge and their own charity the Arnold Foundation.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVq1D.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=639&y=309"},"dpi":1.4} "Former hedge manager Arnold is worth $2.9 billion (£1.9 billion; $AU3.9 billion). Retiring from the ... - AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite")
![Oracle founder Ellison, who is reportedly worth close to $50 billion (£33 billion; $AU68 billion), is also a member of The Giving Pledge and aims to give away 95% of his fortune to charity, having already given away hundreds of millions of dollars to medical research and education.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVPXq.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=749&y=327"},"dpi":1.4} "Oracle founder Ellison, who is reportedly worth close to $50 billion (£33 billion; $AU68 billion), i... - drserg / Shutterstock.com")
![The former talk show host and media mogul is renowned for sharing her $3.2 billion (£2.1 billion; $AU4.4 billion) fortune with those less fortunate. Although she closed her Angel Network charitable organization, which donated more than $80 million (£53 million; $AU 109 million) to humanitarian causes, Winfrey still has the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which has reportedly given away over $230 million (£153 million; $AU313 million) since 1998.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVAnU.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=537&y=294"},"dpi":1.4} "The former talk show host and media mogul is renowned for sharing her $3.2 billion (£2.1 billion; $A... - Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com")
![The couple founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 1994, then in 2010 created The Giving Pledge with Warren Buffet, a campaign that encourages the world’s wealthiest to commit most of their fortune to humanitarian causes. Their three kids will receive a rumored $10 million (£6.6 million; $AU13.6 millon) each out of the $79 billion (£52.5 billion; $AU107.75 billion) fortune. [AUTHOR: J Stone & Shutterstock/Paolo Bona & Shutterstock]]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVvg1.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=351&y=132"},"dpi":1.4} "The couple founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 1994, then in 2010 created The Giving Pled... - Provided by Love Incorporated")
![A founder of US DIY superstores Home Depot, the businessman and philanthropist has made it clear that it’s for his children’s own good if they don’t inherit his wealth. Instead, the majority will go to education and his foundation, The Marcus Institute, which helps young people with developmental disabilities.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVSsk.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=789&y=335"},"dpi":1.4} "A founder of US DIY superstores Home Depot, the businessman and philanthropist has made it clear tha... - Robert Huffstutter via Creative Commons")
![The so-called Oracle of Omaha is one of the billionaires behind The Giving Pledge, and has stated that he’ll give away 99% of his wealth. One of Buffett’s most famous quotes is about not leaving his vast fortune to his children: "I want to give my kids just enough so that they would feel that they could do anything, but not so much that they would feel like doing nothing."]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVD2f.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"dpi":1.4} "The so-called Oracle of Omaha is one of the billionaires behind The Giving Pledge, and has stated th... - LinkedIn")
![One-time billionaire Chuck Feeney, co-founder of the Duty-Free Shoppers group, transferred his wealth to his Atlantic Philanthropies foundation in the 1980s. He’s renowned for teaching his children the value of money by making them have holiday jobs and work their way through university.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVNkw.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=502&y=394"},"dpi":1.4} "One-time billionaire Chuck Feeney, co-founder of the Duty-Free Shoppers group, transferred his wealt... - Atlantic Philathropies")
![The producer-director and father of four committed to giving up most of his wealth in his Giving Pledge letter. He plans to use the $4.5 billion (£2.99 billion; $AU6.14 billion) made from selling the Star Wars franchise to Disney to fund education, which he believes “is the key to the survival of the human race.”]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVFw6.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"dpi":1.4} "The producer-director and father of four committed to giving up most of his wealth in his Giving Ple... - Featureflash & Shutterstock")
![The former mayor of New York made his billions from his eponymous media and financial data company. The father of two is a well-known benefactor, having given millions away. He’s also a signed-up member of The Giving Pledge, writing that nearly all of his net worth “will be given away in the years ahead or left to my foundation.”]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVPXF.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=671&y=345"},"dpi":1.4} "The former mayor of New York made his billions from his eponymous media and financial data company. ... - 360b & Shutterstock")
![Since becoming a billionaire at the tender age of 31, the French-born founder of internet giant eBay has donated a fortune to worthy causes – he has a philanthropic investment firm and he and his wife Pam have made a huge contribution to tackling human trafficking. His three children will only see a small proportion of his money as he, too, has signed up to The Giving Pledge.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVNky.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f&x=415&y=288"},"dpi":1.4} "Since becoming a billionaire at the tender age of 31, the French-born founder of internet giant eBay... - 360b & Shutterstock")
![Media magnate Ted Turner wrote in his Giving Pledge letter: “At the time of my death, virtually all my wealth will have gone to charity.” His children are involved in the charitable Turner Foundation, which was set up in 1990. He also launched the United Nations Foundation.]({"default":{"load":"wait","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfVPXH.img?h=522&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"dpi":1.4} "Media magnate Ted Turner wrote in his Giving Pledge letter: “At the time of my death, virtually all ... - Albert H Teich & Shutterstock")
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Business Insider ![<p>Retirees have special concerns when evaluating state tax policies: Are Social Security benefits taxed? Does the state impose its own estate tax? Are there property tax breaks for seniors? The answers can greatly affect the financial well-being of someone living on a fixed income.</p><p>These 15 states impose the lowest taxes on retirees, according to Kiplinger's 2015 analysis of state taxes. All but one of them exempt Social Security benefits entirely from state taxes. Most exempt at least a portion of other retirement income, such as pensions and withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement plans. (To see how retirement income is taxed by state, go to the <a href="http://portal.kiplinger.com/tool/retirement/T055-S001-state-by-state-guide-to-taxes-on-retirees/index.php" target="_blank">Retiree Tax Map</a>.)</p><p>Before packing your bags and moving to a state with no income tax, though, pay attention to the trade-offs. Some states with no income tax impose above-average sales taxes or tax a broader array of goods and services. Property taxes may be higher, too. Take a look.</p>]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBnmoAs.img?h=90&w=112&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f","dpi":1.4} "Retirees have special concerns when evaluating state tax policies: Are Social Security benefits taxe... - Thinkstock")
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Kiplinger ![Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi has hoisted his contemporary southern California mansion onto the market for a whopping $60 million.<p>Designed by renowned architect Guy Dreier, the 26,000-square-foot home has lots of modern features, including an array of solar panels and gardens filled with drought-tolerant plants. </p><p>Viterbi is perhaps best known for inventing the Viterbi algorithm, which has been key in the development of cell phones and satellite receivers. </p><p>He <a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/qualcomms-andrew-viterbi-lists-california-estate-for-60-million-1448463373">told</a> the Wall Street Journal that he's selling his home because it's too big for him now, as his wife died earlier this year. </p><p>With nearly 1,500 lemon trees, gorgeous mountain views, and sculptures by Fletcher Benton all included in the asking price, the home is a luxurious paradise. </p><p>Jason and Catherine Barry of Barry Estates have <a href="http://www.catherineandjasonbarry.com/properties/17111-el-vuelo-rancho-santa-fe-ca-92067/">the listing.</a></p>]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfUdwv.img?h=90&w=112&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f","dpi":1.4} "Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi has hoisted his contemporary southern California mansion onto the... - Steve Carroll")
![<p><strong>> Road deaths per 100,000:</strong> 4.9<br><strong>> Total roadway fatalities in 2013:</strong> 326<br><strong>> Pct. of residents using seatbelt:</strong> 75%</p><p>With 4.9 deaths on the road for every 100,000 residents, Massachusetts is the safest state in the country to drive in.</p><p>Across the country, drivers are more likely to get into deadly accidents on rural roads than on urban ones. In the nation’s safest state for driving, just 5% of all driving is done in rural areas. Such a small portion of rural driving may account for Massachusetts rank as the safest place to drive.</p>]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAfTMt8.img?h=90&w=112&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f","dpi":1.4} "> Road deaths per 100,000: 4.9> Total roadway fatalities in 2013: 326> Pct. of residents using seatb... - Thinkstock")
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