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Lucy Hale
Lucy Hale says this the one splurge she spends practically her 'whole bank account' on
CNBC - Sarah Berger
Seven seasons starring in Freeform's cult favorite show "Pretty Little Liars" has made Lucy Hale a household name and a wealthy woman. And there's one …
Kristen Bell
Americans like acts of kindness best when they take the form of money
CNBC - Megan Leonhardt
When it comes to thoughtful gestures, Americans would like them in cash, please. Roughly half of Americans (54 percent) say they do at least one nice …
Universal Basic Income
Facebook co-founder helps give 20 struggling moms in Mississippi $1,000 a month free cash
CNBC - Catherine Clifford
Mississippi's state healthcare system ranked dead last in America on a 2018 scorecard by The Commonwealth Fund. It has the 46th highest unemployment …
McDonald's
Trump's getting trolled for Clemson fast food dinner, but Warren Buffett and others are big fans of junk food too
CNBC - Sarah Berger
On Monday night, President Donald Trump welcomed to the White House the reigning champs of college football, the Clemson Tigers, with a banquet of …
Government Shutdown
Here's how much members of Congress get paid, even during a government shutdown
CNBC - Kathleen Elkins
The record-setting partial government shutdown, which began Dec. 22, continues to drag on, meaning hundreds of thousands of federal employees are …
Border Security
Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey is making a 'virtual' border wall with A.I., and it's already catching people
CNBC - Tom Huddleston Jr.
Virtual reality technology made Palmer Luckey a multi-millionaire. Now, the Oculus co-founder's new company is using artificial intelligence …
Warby Parker
How to answer this quirky job interview question from Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal and David Gilboa
CNBC - Zameena Mejia
Warby Parker co-CEOs Neil Blumenthal and David Gilboa want to ensure they're hiring people who will "inject fun and quirkiness" into their company. …
Trader Joe's
6 foods you should never buy at Trader Joe's
CNBC - Megan Leonhardt
Consumers have voted Trader Joe's the top U.S. grocery chain in America for the second year in a row, according to Dunnhumby's annual Retailer …
Selling
Suzy Welch: 3 signs you've got what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur
CNBC - Courtney Connley
On CNBC Make It's professional makeover series "Fix My Career," bestselling management author and CNBC contributor Suzy Welch offers her no-nonsense …
How a Facebook post drove a banker to launch a multimillion-dollar vertical farming business
CNBC - Karen Gilchrist
Next time you feel guilty about idling away your commute on social media, remember that inspiration can come from all sources. That was certainly the …
Gymnastics
This gymnast's 'perfect 10' floor routine went viral — how she found joy after the sport left her 'broken'
CNBC - Emma Newburger
This weekend, college gymnast Katelyn Ohashi became an Internet star when a video of her joyful, high-energy floor routine from a recent competition …
Los Angeles
Teachers in Los Angeles want more than a raise—here's why over 30,000 just went on strike
CNBC - Abigail Hess
Over 30,000 teachers went on strike in Los Angeles County today. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) serves 640,000 students and is the …
The 'Oracle of A.I.': These 4 kinds of jobs won't be replaced by robots
CNBC - Catherine Clifford
Kai-Fu Lee has an impressive resume: He has a Ph.D. in computer science from Carnegie Mellon and has been a vice president at Apple, Microsoft and …
Costa Rica
Survey finds more than half of D.C.-area workers would ditch their current job to work for Amazon
CNBC - Kerri Anne Renzulli
New Yorkers might not be so keen on the idea of hosting one of Amazon's newest headquarters, but workers in the Washington, D.C., metro area may give …
Why Bethenny Frankel yelled at Robert Herjavec and called him a copycat on 'Shark Tank'
CNBC - Sarah Berger
The Sharks on ABC's "Shark Tank" can have a sharp bite when a lucrative business deal is on the line. Such was the case on Sunday night's episode, …
Bill Gates
Deepak Chopra: Here's what the world's smartest leaders know about what it takes to be successful
CNBC - Kabir Sehgal
We all aspire to be leaders. Whether it's being the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or the quarterback of a major football team, we've always glorified …
8 questions smart people ask their mentors, according to execs from Facebook, Twitter and more
CNBC - Emma Newburger
Your mentor's guidance can turbocharge your career — provided you know how to make the most of the relationship. To often, mentees are too shy or too …
Fish
How this butt spray company scored a deal worth $50,000 on 'Shark Tank'
CNBC - Sarah Berger
There have been a plethora of oddball products that have scored deals on ABC's "Shark Tank," and on Sunday's episode, "butt spray" caught the Sharks' …
Résumés
25% of Americans plan to look for a new job in 2019—here's exactly what your resume should look like
CNBC - Kerri Anne Renzulli
If you're in the quarter of the population looking to make good on that New Year's resolution to find a new job in 2019, you'll need an ace …
MacKenzie Bezos
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos didn't get a prenup—do you need one? Here's what experts say
CNBC - Kathleen Elkins
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie, announced in a tweet Wednesday that they are divorcing. The news started an ongoing …
Health Care
Here's why many prescription drugs in the US cost so much—and it's not innovation or improvement
CNBC - Yoni Blumberg
Americans spend about $1,200 on prescriptions drugs a year, according to the latest figures from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and …
San Francisco
The top 25 companies offering work-from-home jobs in 2019
CNBC - Courtney Connley
If you're seeking a more flexible work schedule in the new year, now is the perfect time to go after what you want. In the current labor market, …
Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Richard Branson and Kevin O'Leary share how to make 2019 a year you'll remember
CNBC - Emma Newburger
Looking to make the most of the year ahead? Some of the world's top thought leaders have big ideas for what you can accomplish. Suggestions from …
3 proven ways to win at work, says world-renowned talent expert
CNBC - Marcus Buckingham
We're given a lot of advice about how to perform our best at work. We're told that you have to be well-rounded in order to succeed or that you should …
Los Angeles
What it's really like to get a $150,000 book advance, according to 'Bad With Money' author Gaby Dunn
CNBC - Emmie Martin
Gaby Dunn, an author, actress and podcaster in Los Angeles, earned around $100,000 last year. The majority of that came from the $150,000 advance she …
Fish
Nerdwax puts an end to slippery specs on 'Shark Tank'
CNBC - Claire Rodgers
Sometimes the best business ideas come from the most trivial challenges. For Nashville-native Don Hejny, the light bulb turned on after his glasses …
New Orleans Saints
Why Saints coach Sean Payton reportedly brought over $200,000 in cash to a team meeting
CNBC - Courtney Connley
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton knows exactly what to do to get his team motivated for a successful post-season run. This week, Payton …
This gorgeous island in the Tasman Sea only allows 400 visitors per night: Take a look
CNBC - Sarah Berger
If your dream vacation is to fully escape from chaos and crowds, look no further than Lord Howe Island. This exclusive (and beautiful) island only …
News
Program that pays workers $10,000 to move to Vermont and work remotely is now accepting applications
CNBC - Abigail Hess
In May of 2018, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed a bill funding a state initiative that offers $10,000 to people willing to move to Vermont and …