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Biography

Half-century-plus as journalist, author, financial analyst, blogger, now in Las Vegas. With Forbes and Forbes.com in variety of positions since 1987, including Houston Bureau Chief, Senior Editor, Columnist, Contributing Editor and Senior Contributor. Current topics covered include top retirement places, charities good, bad and whatever; fundraising, other things that interest me. Writes reported commentary blog NewToLasVegas.com. Past gigs include: Camden Courier-Post, Associated Press, Philadelphia Bulletin, Dallas Times Herald (Houston Bureau Chief, Middle East Bureau Chief, National Correspondent), SmartMoney, Worth magazine, NewToSeattle.com. Holds J.D., CFA charter. Loeb Awards preliminary judge since 2010.

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Total articles 516

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  Move over, Las Vegas: Trump is funding his own mob museum--mob-style - New To Las Vegas

  By William P. Barrett

  Apr. 08, 2025

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  In Las Vegas, a last hurrah for the brain surgeon who lived in his own 'hoarders' museum - New To Las Vegas

  By William P. Barrett

  Apr. 04, 2025

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  After my query, Las Vegas fallen-cop charity amends public tax return, boosting transparency - New To Las Vegas

  By William P. Barrett

  Feb. 24, 2025

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Freelance

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