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Turkish President and Justice and Development (AK) Party leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during his party group’s meeting at the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) in Ankara, May 18, 2022. Adam Altan | AFP | Getty Images Turkish media reported on Sunday that Recep Tayyip Erdogan had won Turkey’s 2023 presidential election, extending …

Turkish President Erdogan seals election victory to enter third decade in power Read More »

When Gloria Richards isn’t performing off-Broadway, she travels with the children of billionaires, often whom she has never met, around the world. Richards spends half of each year nannying to the ultra-rich to supplement her income between off-Broadway shows and one-woman shows in New York and Virginia. The gig earns her up to $167 an …

Gloria Richards’ lucrative side hustle: Nannying for the ultra-rich Read More »

When Alejandra Hernandez got married in April 2022, she had her 14 bridesmaids sit down the day before the wedding with one request: “Please capture as much of my wedding as possible. I want to be able to watch in back and have that behind-the content of the scenes.” She knows it was a tall …

Content creators bring thousands of wedding shoots for TikTok and Instagram Read More »

If you’re looking for ways to relax while staying on budget, there are free or low-cost events and activities in major cities across the United States that can help boost your happiness and improve your overall well-being. . Such opportunities are especially popular in spring and summer. From NYC to Las Vegas, here are five …

Free wellness activities in 5 major US cities Read More »

“Now Boarding” is a weekly podcast about air travel and the business of flying. CNBC Airlines Reporter Leslie Josephs and CNBC Senior Producer Erin Black delve into topics such as turbulence, airline status, boarding, jumbo jets and all things aviation. Watch this episode and more on CNBC’s YouTube channel every Sunday. In this episode of …

Airlines are turning to larger planes to avoid airport congestion Read More »

Scene from Netflix’s “Squid Game” Source: Netflix The popularity of netflixThe hit drama “Squid Game” and other Korean series, along with the recent success of movies like “Minari” and “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” have helped boost demand for movies and TV shows in Asian language in the world. Much of this demand comes from …

Global demand for Asian movie and TV streaming is growing Read More »

People walk past an election campaign poster of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on May 25, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. The country is holding its first presidential run-off after no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the May 14 election. Chris McGrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images Millions of Turks …

Erdogan in the lead after acrimonious campaigns Read More »

The rise of remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic has now led to the rise of virtual layoff. last November, Meta laid off 11,000 workers and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the news in a remote video call. In April, McDonald’s temporarily closed its offices and laid off hundreds of employees virtually. Meta declined to …

How Virtual Layoffs Became the New Norm for Workplaces Read More »

WASHINGTON — House Republicans reached a tentative agreement Saturday night with the White House to address the nation’s borrowing limit and avoid a catastrophic default on U.S. sovereign debt, Chairman Kevin McCarthy confirmed. “We have reached an agreement in principle,” McCarthy said on Capitol Hill on Saturday. “We still have a lot of work to …

Biden and GOP reach tentative agreement to avoid default Read More »

Mastercard is one of the most recognizable brands in the world today. It is the second largest card network in the United States, representing more than a quarter of all purchase volume using a payment card, according to Nilson Report. As the world transitions to a cashless society, Mastercard’s value has continued to soar. The …

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Brittany Matter’s home office includes the mouse, keyboard, and numpad that are part of the discontinued Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop bundle. She puts the keyboard in a backpack when she travels because she likes to be comfortable when working. Material Brittany When Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in a note in January that there would …

Microsoft keyboard users are ‘so devastated’ the accessories are no longer available Read More »

Steve Adcock knows a lot about early retirement. In 2016, after years of climbing the corporate ladder, living frugally and investing the excess money he had saved up, Adcock retired at age 35 with around $900,000. Soon, with the help of a rising stock market, he and his wife saw their net worth eclipse $1 …

The “dumbest” myths I’ve heard about early retirement Read More »

Yellow Dog Productions | Getty Images More Ask an Advisor Here are more views from the FA Council on how to navigate this economy while building wealth. Preston Cherry, a certified financial planner and founder and president of Concurrent Financial Planning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, said the debt ceiling has led to a “buildup of …

How to Invest as the Federal Debt Ceiling Maturity Approaches Read More »

Mark Cuban is still frustrated with Elon Musk’s Twitter changes. This time, he accuses Musk of rigging the platform to promote his own tweets and views. Last week, Cuban wrote that he had done his own in-depth analysis of how Twitter determines who sees what posts. At the heart of the problem, said Cuban, is …

Mark Cuban Calls Elon Musk’s Twitter Algorithm Unfair – How He Would Fix It Read More »

A private wildland firefighter watches for a backfire along Old Lawley Toll Road during the Glass Fire in Calistoga, California, United States, October 2, 2020. Picture taken October 2, 2020. Stephen Lam | Reuters State Farm General Insurance Company Friday announcement that it will stop accepting new claims for homeowners insurance in California, citing “rapidly …

State Farm will stop accepting home insurance claims in California Read More »

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or invest in a rental property, it’s important to figure out where you can get the most bang for your buck. In May, real estate agent.com ranked the US cities where buyers will find the most affordable homes near the water. And while places like the Hamptons …

These are the cheapest places in the United States to buy a beach house Read More »

On a hot Friday at noon, the Upper West Side, Manhattan, place of Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods sees a steady stream of customers. Tucked below street level, the small but welcoming bakery greets customers with the rich smell of butter and a colorful display of some of its signature cookies: three-berry pie crust cookie, …

How Janie Deegan Built Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods Read More »

According to Brendan Ahern of KraneShares, China’s pandemic-ridden economy is starting to see consumers open their wallets more. “We are seeing the gradual rebound of the Chinese consumer,” the company’s chief investment officer told ETF Edge this week. “[But] it’s not like flipping a switch.” China’s National Bureau of Statistics reports that retail sales have …

Consumers begin to boost China’s economy, ETF experts say Read More »

Have you ever gotten a free flight with your Delta SkyMiles map? Or maybe you have the advantage of crossing the fast TSA PreCheck line at the airport instead of waiting on the usually very long general security line due to your Capital One Venture Rewards Card. In regards to 90% of all credit card …

Low-income Americans are paying for rich people’s credit card rewards, some economists say Read More »

Under current banking and credit conditions, many small businesses are likely to be bombarded with offers for online loans and cash advances. Some of those deals, however, could drag the company down — or lower — into the debt rabbit hole. Certainly, online lending platforms can make it easier for small businesses to get financing, …

Risky options for Main Street cash, credit as banks say no to lending Read More »