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☆ Live Updates: Michael Cohen, Trump’s Ex-Fixer and His Nemesis, to Testify at His Trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Jonah E. Bromwich | Ben Protess | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +18 min

This week, however, Mr. Cohen is poised to unfix Mr. Trump’s life. And, on occasion, Mr. Cohen has said, Mr. Trump put Mr. Cohen on the phone with his wife, Melania, to reassure her that he hadn’t been unfaithful. Mr. Cohen was no longer a Trump Organization employee, and Mr. Trump had excluded him from a job in Washington. When one of Mr. Trump’s friends asked Mr. Trump why he kept Mr. Cohen so close, Mr. Trump replied, “He has his purpose.”Image In 2016, Mr. Cohen campaigned for Mr. Trump, but he did not get a job in the administration. At that meeting, Mr. Cohen has said, he and Mr. Trump confirmed their plan to falsify the records.

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☆ An early retiree explains the IRS rule he uses to withdraw $20,000 a year of his retirement money penalty-free even though he hasn't reached age 59 ½
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Courtesy of Eric CooperThe idea of early retirement didn't start to percolate until 2019. "That's when I found the Mr. Money Mustache website and this article that explained the simple math behind early retirement and the 4% rule." According to the 4% rule, which helps retirees determine how much they can spend without running out of money, Cooper had a big enough portfolio to stop working. Using Rule 72(t) to access his retirement money without penaltyWhen you contribute to retirement accounts like a 401(k) and IRA, you can start taking penalty-free withdrawals after age 59½. He rolled over $300,000 because that's about how much money he'll need for a $20,000 annual distribution each year until he's 59 ½.

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☆ Meet the millennials who suddenly doubled their wealth in the last 4 years after an adulthood plagued by bad economic luck
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-11 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

"So looking at even a $150,000 price tag for a house, you're just like, when is that ever going to happen?" In the fourth quarter of 2019, millennials held $3.5 trillion in real estate wealth; as of the fourth quarter of 2023, that's more than doubled. Average millennial wealth doubled between 2019 and 2023, according to an analysis from the Center for American Progress. For example, Gen Xers' real wealth grew by only 4% in the four years following 2007's Great Recession. Baby boomers' real wealth grew by 46% in the four years after the 1990 recession.

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☆ The boss of one of Boeing's biggest customers highlighted the tug-of-war between the planemaker's 2 top priorities: speed and safety
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Emirates CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum criticized Boeing in a CNBC interview. AdvertisementBoeing is facing criticism from one of its biggest customers, as the CEO of Emirates told the planemaker to "get your act together," in an interview with CNBC. AdvertisementAl Maktoum told CNBC that his message for Boeing is: "Get your act together and just do it. An Emirates Boeing 777. Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesWith 250 planes on order, Emirates is Boeing's biggest customer for widebody jets.

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Following the success of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, the first season of the Pretty Little Liars spin-off, it's no surprise that the series is back for a second outing. It's the fourth series to come out of Pretty Little Liars, following the short-lived Ravenswood and Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists spin-offs. ET / 12 a.m. PT on MaxHow to watch Pretty Little Liars: Summer School in the USPretty Little Liars: Summer School lands on Max on Thursdays. Shop at MaxHow to watch Pretty Little Liars: Summer School in the UKThere's no word yet on when Pretty Little Liars: Summer School will arrive in the UK, but Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Pretty Little Liars: Summer School trailerMax released a trailer for Pretty Little Liars: Summer School in April.

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☆ 3 biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their gut health, according to a gastroenterologist
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA gastroenterologist shared the three biggest mistakes people make when trying to take care of their gut health. So don't try to out-supplement a bad diet," Bulsiewicz said. "Have your healthy food, with lots of fiber and a diversity of plants, and then compliment that with supplements." But that isn't necessarily true — you could have eaten more of that food than your gut could handle, or most likely, it's because you don't have a healthy gut microbiome, Bulsiewicz said. Advertisement"The healthy foods that cause those symptoms are, in fact, the foods that you probably need the most" to increase gut microbiome diversity, Bulsiewicz said.

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☆ A judge has ordered the owners of get-rich-on-Amazon startup Wealth Assistants to have their assets frozen
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Madeline Stone | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Clients paid upfront fees ranging from $35,000 to more than $100,000 to have their stores run by Wealth Assistants. AdvertisementThe complaint also alleges that Carroll — who was Wealth Assistants' founder and CEO — and the Days violated securities laws because the business opportunity they sold through Wealth Assistants could be considered unregistered securities. Related stories"Plaintiffs' evidence shows that each of the Individual Defendants made intentional misrepresentations in connection with Wealth Assistants' services," the order reads. It follows another lawsuit that was brought against Wealth Assistants in California Superior Court in San Bernardino County in January. Wealth Assistants claimed that the digital bank froze its accounts without warning or explanation in October and is still withholding its funds.

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☆ A California Gen Xer who made over $1 million secretly working 2 remote jobs said it allowed him to travel the world, max out his 401(k), and send his kids to private school
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A California-based Gen Xer began secretly working two remote tech jobs in 2020. He made over $1 million in 2022, which allowed him to travel and send his kids to private school. In 2022, Dave earned over $1 million across his two remote jobs, including sales commissions, according to documents viewed by Business Insider. Last, he said people shouldn't feel bad about secretly working multiple jobs. AdvertisementAre you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to provide details about your pay and schedule?

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☆ How to tell if you can actually afford a major purchase: 'Most people genuinely have no idea,' says self-made millionaire
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Most people 'genuinely have no idea'The couple's recent major purchases include an awning and rack for their van and a vacation to Barbados. In both instances, they considered whether or not they could afford the purchase on a monthly basis, Sethi said. "This is very common, and most people genuinely have no idea how to decide if they can afford something." Like many people, Callie and Travis think about their budget on a monthly basis, rather than an annual one. "Until now, they would go on trips, charge up a bunch of stuff, and then get surprised at how much it all cost," Sethi said.

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☆ How to save for retirement if your company doesn't offer a 401(k)
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Even if your employer doesn't offer a 401(k) plan, it shouldn't stop you from getting the most out of your retirement savings. You have other tax-advantaged options available to save for the future, including individual retirement accounts, Roth IRAs or health savings accounts — all of which can help your money grow. However, only about 11% of Americans max out their 401(k) contributions. If you don't have an employer retirement plan like a 401(k), all of those contributions are tax deductible. And unlike traditional IRAs, you don't have to take minimum distributions at any point.

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☆ A homebuyer's guide to the real-estate revolution
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( James Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +16 min

Real-estate agents' commissions have fluctuated between 5% and 6% of the sale price for decades, despite advances in technology and an influx of agents. The recent lawsuits, which accused the NAR and some of the country's largest brokerages of conspiring to keep agents' commissions unfairly high, could signal the start of a new era. If sellers aren't paying out commissions to buyers' agents, buyers themselves could end up on the hook. For example, what happens if the seller isn't willing to pay the buyer's agent's commission? In most states, the buyer's agent can technically just rebate that extra money to their client.

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☆ Verizon reports fewer quarterly subscriber losses on flexible plan demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It lost 68,000 monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscribers between January and March - a seasonally soft period for the industry after the holiday quarter. Verizon has also partnered with streaming services to attract customers. Verizon's consumer business saw its best first-quarter performance since 2018, with 158,000 wireless retail postpaid phone net losses, compared with 263,000 losses a year ago. The firm reported revenue of $33 billion for the quarter, compared with an LSEG estimate of $33.24 billion, as phone upgrade levels continued to drift lower. Excluding items, the company reported a profit of $1.15 per share, beating an LSEG estimate of $1.12 per share.

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Introduction to Business Credit Cards for Bad CreditA business credit card can be incredibly convenient for managing your business's financial transactions. Best Business Credit Cards for Bad CreditCapital One Spark 1% Classic† : Best overallBest overall Ramp Visa Corporate Card: Best for business toolsBest for business tools Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured Business Credit Card : Best for building business creditBest for building business credit FNBO Business Edition® Secured Mastercard® Credit Card : Best for earning deposit interestBest for earning deposit interest Brex Card: Best for no personal guaranteeBad Credit Business Credit Card ReviewsIf you're considering a business credit card for bad credit, here's what you should know about the business cards that made our list. Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured Business Credit CardBuilding your business credit is just as important as building your personal credit. Business Credit Cards for Bad Credit Frequently Asked QuestionsSearching for a small business credit card that addresses the needs of your business operations can be daunting. Why You Should Trust Us: How We Chose the Best Business Credit Cards for Bad CreditBusiness Insider's credit card team evaluated several factors to determine our list of best small business credit cards for bad credit.

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☆ Three ways investors can minimize their tax payments
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It’s particularly difficult for investors, he said, who have to report their earnings and losses from the market to the IRS. As an alternative, Harris, who currently heads financial services firm Evergreen Money and recently authored a book about reducing tax burdens, shared his three biggest tax tips for investors with Before the Bell. So for tax purposes, selling securities that have lost value can offset the taxes due on gains from successful investments. If your losses exceed your gains, you can carry the net loss (total losses minus total gains) into the next tax year, potentially reducing future tax burdens. If you have three children and two parents, that’s $108,000 in tax free money a year, Harris said.

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☆ YouTube's relentless grind is causing an OG creator exodus. Jacksepticeye may be next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewRetirement could be on the horizon for gaming YouTuber Jacksepticeye — the latest sign of an OG creator exodus. AdvertisementThis admission shows that even the biggest and most successful content creators are struggling right now, feeling misplaced and confused about their future on an ever-changing platform. AdvertisementSince the Adpocalypse in 2017, when major companies threatened to pull their ads from YouTube, creators have been under increased scrutiny from the platform. The relentless content cycleBurnout has plagued content creators since the dawn of it becoming a legitimate career path in the noughties. When asked if he liked his fellow YouTuber, McLoughlin said "no."

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☆ Boeing orders bounce back on demand for a plane it can’t deliver yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Chris Isidore | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

American placed orders for 85 of the Boeing 737 Max 10, the largest version of that troubled aircraft. It also converted previous orders for 30 of the shorter Max 8 version of the plane, which is currently flying, into additional Max 10 orders. That report showed no other orders for any version of the 737 Max. Besides American’s large Max order, Boeing also received orders for 28 of its widebody 777 jets during the month. Boeing also reported it delivered only 24 of the 737 Max jets in the month, and five 787 Dreamliners.

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☆ These plane crash survivors and victims’ loved ones are becoming scared to fly again after years of travel. They’re not alone
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

Others, however, said they are still confident in flight safety, pointing out that commercial air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation. Cara and Erin Ashcraft survived the crash of American Airlines Flight 1420, operated on a McDonnell Douglas MD-82, during a landing at Little Rock National Airport on June 1, 1999. “I’ve never had concerns (about air travel safety) before. This is the hole left behind when the plug door of an Alaska Airlines flight blew off midflight on January 5, 2024. Pierson is wary of attitudes around the apparent safety of American air travel, he said.

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☆ A millennial who made $170,000 secretly working two remote jobs says it helped him pay off about $50,000 in student loans
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This made it possible for him to reduce his loan balance by over $50,000 — he has about $65,000 left in student debt as of March, he told BI via email. That December, he stumbled upon a YouTube video that provided him with the idea he'd been looking for: He could try to secretly juggle multiple remote jobs simultaneously. As for his student debt, his repayment goal is right on schedule. Advertisement"I'm expecting to have all my student loans paid off before Christmas," he said. Are you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to provide details about your pay and schedule?

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☆ Boeing CEO Calhoun took home $5 million last year, compensation package hit by Max crisis
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Calhoun's total compensation last year rose 45% to $32.8 million, up from $22.6 million in the prior year. The manufacturer is grappling with the fallout of a door plug panel that blew out midair from a 737 Max operated by Alaska Airlines in January. Boeing disclosed the take-home pay, which did not include a 2023 bonus Calhoun declined that was valued at $2.8 million, and executive compensation in a filing on Friday. Calhoun took the helm at Boeing in January 2020 after his predecessor was ousted for his handling of the aftermath of two fatal crashes of the 737 Max. The Justice Department is investigating the Alaska Airlines accident and the Federal Aviation Administration has capped Boeing's 737 Max production until it signs off on Boeing's quality control.

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☆ Meta shares hit intraday record after analyst says company 'has too many advantages to count'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Meta Connect event at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 27, 2023. Meta shares jumped to an intraday record on Thursday after analysts at two firms raised their price targets on the stock, citing optimism over the company's growing market share in digital advertising. Analysts at Jefferies lifted their price target on Meta to $585 from $550 and said the company's gain in the ad market will increase this year. Among the roughly 50 price targets tracked by FactSet, RBC's estimate is tied for the highest along with that of both Wells Fargo and First Shanghai. The decision to invest $27 billion in capital expenditures last year "has helped the company develop several strategic advantages over its peers."

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Learn moreThere's less than one week left to cash in on major savings through Max, formerly HBO Max, annual subscriptions. Until April 9, you can catch Dune, House of the Dragon, and Succession for up to 42% off if you select one of the service's three annual plans. Max offers three annual plans: With Ads, Ad-Free, and Ultimate Ad-Free. Max Ad-Free Annual Plan $110.99 $191.88 Save 42% Annual Max subscriptions can seem expensive, but they're more affordable than paying month-to-month. Also for a limited time only, all Max plans have access to the new free B/R Sports Add-on, which will eventually cost about $10 a month.

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We'll show you where to watch Game of Thrones online from anywhere. Where to watch Game of Thrones in the US"Game of Thrones" is available to stream in its entirety on Max. Shop at MaxWhere to watch Game of Thrones in the UKThe UK streaming home for Game of Thrones, and pretty much all top-tier content found on Max in the US, is Now TV. Where to watch Game of Thrones in AustraliaGame of Thrones is streaming on Binge in Australia. Where to watch Game of Thrones in CanadaGame of Thrones streams on Crave in Canada.

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Learn moreFor a limited time only, you can get major savings on Max subscriptions, which are usually among the most expensive in the world of streaming. Until April 9, you can get up to 42% off the service's three annual plans: With Ads, Ad-Free, or Ultimate Ad-Free. Annual plans typically cost $99.99 with ads, $149.99 Ad-Free, and $199.99 for Ultimate Ad-Free. Max Ad-Free Annual Plan $110.99 $191.88 Save 42% Annual Max subscriptions can seem expensive, but they're more affordable than paying month-to-month. Plan Monthly Rate Usual Annual Rate Discount Annual Rate With Ads $9.99 $99.99 $69.99 Ad-Free $15.99 $149.99 $110.99 Ultimate Ad-Free $19.99 $199.99 $139.99Formerly HBO Max, Max is the go-to streaming service for HBO, Max originals, and an impressive on-demand catalog of beloved TV shows and movies.

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☆ Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. Gossett became the third Black Oscar nominee in the supporting actor category in 1983. "More than anything, it was a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor," he wrote in his 2010 memoir, "An Actor and a Gentleman." "I knew too little to be nervous," Gossett wrote. Gossett went to Hollywood for the first time in 1961 to make the film version of "A Raisin in the Sun."

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☆ 3 smart money moves to make in your 20s to be more successful
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

If you're questioning how to put your money to use in your 20s, here are three smart money moves to set yourself up for success later in life, according to two certified financial planners. The most common forms of debt for twentysomethings include credit cards, auto loans, student loans and personal loans. High interest rates have made paying off debt even harder, and in 2023 people under 29 carried an average of nearly $3,000 in credit card debt. To tackle credit card debt, Rossman recommends either signing up for a 0% balance transfer card or consolidating your credit card debt if you have several balances on different cards. Student loans are another common burden for many young people, with nearly 35% of adults ages 18 to 29 carrying student loan debt, according to the Education Data Initiative.

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