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☆ 26-year-old made $11,000 in 100 days from more than a dozen side hustles—her No. 1 piece of advice
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Annie Probert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

To make that number less daunting, she broke it down into a daily goal — $100 per day. Mitchell challenged herself to make an extra $100 a day for 100 days, and documented her journey on TikTok . "And if I can help one person earn an extra $100 a month, why would I not post that?" In many of her videos, Mitchell does data annotation as a side gig before or after her day job. Be realistic with your timeMaking nearly $11,000 in 100 days might sound amazing, but the challenge didn't come without sacrifices.

Persons: Mitchell, It's, Jackie Mitchell's, you've, it's, hustles Mitchell, they're Organizations: CNBC Locations: Columbus , Ohio, Paris

☆ Marriage is hard, but these 3 couples share what makes their decades-long relationships so successful
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewIf one wanted to be cynical about the length of today’s romantic relationships, it wouldn’t be hard. At first glance, they’re all quite different: Rita Smith and Theodore Smith, Sr. are devout Christians in New Orleans, Louisiana who speak openly about their sex life on TikTok . Yet for all their differences, the couples all share some core commonalities that make their relationships so successful. “It gets you stimulated, and when you do go home, the next thing you know you want to take your bath and be sexual again,” Rita Smith, 62, said. “I like to have this pink piece around my neck, it just makes me feel more sexy,” Rita Smith said.

Persons: —, centenarians, ”, Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz, who’ve, Rita Smith, Theodore Smith, Beverly Palmer, Dr, Richard C, Palmer, Bert Morton, Lee Korty, Bryan Tarnowski, Rita, “, ” Rita Smith, Richard, ” Bert Morton, ” Morton, Peyton Fulford, Morton, Korty, ” Korty, Beverly, ” Beverly Palmer, Jess T, Dugan, ” Theodore Smith Organizations: Service, Business, ” Harvard, BI, Palmers, Smiths Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, California, Springfield , Illinois

☆ Temu is trying to win over America. Good luck.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

During the game’s commercial breaks, Temu managed to grab several 30-second ad slots estimated to cost $7 million each . Temu is spreading across AmericaSigns so far suggest US consumers are buying the Temu hype. AdvertisementResults published this month from a survey of around 600 consumers, carried out by investment bank Jefferies, found that almost one in three, or 31%, had used Temu. Temu lacks US-based apparel brands, the bank said, making online window shopping on the site less appealing to Americans, for now. That said, Temu looks ready to put its all into America.

Persons: —, Taylor, Travis Kelce, didn’t, Temu, Shein, Jefferies, TikTok Organizations: Service, Super, Business, Bernstein Research, Bowl, Jefferies, Amazon, Bloomberg Locations: Tokyo, China, America, Europe, Beijing

☆ Gen Z is turning to influencers for financial advice. A new report dives into 4 main reasons creators are impacting investment decisions.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Financial influencers are also benefiting from the rising consumer demand for longer-form online content . Distrust in traditional financial institutions is driving Gen Z to more 'relatable' advisorsMost participants reported being skeptical of traditional banks and personal finance advisors. Preece said the rebound of long-form content suits the needs of financial influencers because they can take 10 minutes to explain a concept instead of 30 seconds. "There's more time for an audience to really digest the information and reflect on it, because most financial topics are complex," he said. Gen Zers also said they loved that the financial tips on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram were free.

Persons: —, Gen Zers, Rhodri Preece, Zers, there's, Preece, Reece Organizations: Service, CFA Institute's Research, Policy, CFA Institute, YouTube, Business Locations: France, Germany, Netherlands

☆ My Kia got stolen thanks to a TikTok trend. Here's what I wish I had known before buying this car.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Morgan Goldwich | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Morgan Goldwich had her 2015 Kia Optima stolen at the end of 2023. Not your average car theftA viral TikTok dubbed the " Kia Challenge " surfaced in 2021, showing how to hijack vulnerable cars with just a USB cord. Kia and Hyundai models manufactured within a specific period — between 2011 to 2021 for Kias and 2015 to 2021 for Hyundais — lack electronic immobilizers. Insurance companies have taken noteDespite my good fortune in finding my car (if you consider having to pay a $1,000 deductible for damages lucky), I'm now faced with the hurdle of dealing with car insurance . When I was first searching for insurance, before my car got stolen, Progressive denied me on this same basis.

Persons: Morgan Goldwich, Kia Optima, —, I'd, it's, TikTok's, Kias, I'm Organizations: Service, TikTok, Kia Boys, Kia, Hyundai, Insurance, State Locations: Kias, Colorado, Hyundais, Colorado Springs

☆ If millennials want to dress more like Gen Z, they need to stop being stuck in the 2010s
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMillennials, take note — it's actually pretty easy to dress like a trendy member of Gen Z. In an interview with Business Insider, Lavrusik said that while Gen Z often finds inspiration in '90s styles, millennials "are stuck" between 2010 and 2016. AdvertisementLavrusik describes herself as a millennial mom with Gen Z style. While Gen Z embraces baggy, low-rise pants in fun prints, millennials cling to their high-waisted, skinny-fit denim . "A great alternative to try for mom jeans since they're not as trendy right now would be high-waisted, wide-leg jeans," she said.

Persons: —, Krista Lavrusik, Lavrusik, Gen, Edward Berthelot, it's, I'm Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Instagram

☆ 2 millennials explain their rules to avoid temptation and save money during 'no-spend January'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

For this challenge that involves reducing spending, White suggested sticking to realistic rules. Advertisement"I think that's a perfect example of some instance where convenience totally could have taken over in a regular month where I might not be so attentive to these rules," Brooks said. The rules should not be unreasonableThe rules White made for January were realistic for her life, she said. Her rules include eating out once a week, one beverage from Sonic a week, and "absolutely no spending money on any clothes because that's my biggest overconsumption area." "I think it's going to completely change the way I spend money."

Persons: Libby Brooks, Ashlee White, White, Brooks, —, she's, I've, didn't, it's, It's Organizations: Service Locations: TikTok, Brooks

☆ A bride said she almost missed her big day after United canceled the flight to her wedding on a Boeing 737 Max 9
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-11 | by ( Monica Humphries | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Emma Degerstedt took to TikTok to share her wedding flight got axed last minute. She was slated to fly on a Boeing 737 Max 9, the plane model that lost its door mid-air last week. But a day before Degerstedt and her fiancé were scheduled to fly from Newark, New Jersey, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for their wedding, Degerstedt discovered their United flight was canceled. "We were emotionally prepared for this moment, but we just thought it might be a delayed flight due to weather," Degerstedt told BI. He booked the pair on the last two seats of an American Airlines flight heading to Florida at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

Persons: Emma Degerstedt, TikTok, —, Degerstedt, Max, jetliner, Degerstedt's fiancé, @officialemmadegs, ault, ike, ain Organizations: Boeing, Service, Max, FAA, Alaska Airlines, @United, Reuters, United, . United Airlines, National Transportation Safety Board, Portland International Airport, National Transportation, American Airlines, eads Locations: Newark , New Jersey, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Alaska, Portland , Ore, Portland, Florida, Newark, nabbing, We'll, ideos

☆ TikTok offers Gen Z advice on how to survive a 9-to-5 job
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Young people are growing tired of their 9-to-5 jobs calling it "soul-crushing" and "depressing." Several TikTokers have acknowledged the pains of the 9-to-5 routine and are posting their own corporate survival guides. AdvertisementOther advice included setting boundaries by working the contracted hours only to ensure you have free time after work. Advertisement"All corporate jobs are not bad but you need to make sure you're a good fit in a corporate environment. Take screen breaks every hourJessica Ollerenshaw provided her "top tips to stay sane" in a 9-to-5 job earlier this year on TikTok .

Persons: —, Slack, Tim Whitehead, Jessica Ollerenshaw, Ollerenshaw, Suzy Welch, they're, Welch Organizations: Service, Microsoft Locations: TikTok

☆ Execs of color at TikTok and Snapchat open up about the influencer pay gap and how they're trying to level the playing field for creators from diverse backgrounds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Today, Girma is TikTok's Black creator community development manager, leading # BlackTikTok , a virtual space on the social-media platform that amplifies the voices and content of Black creators. To address this, platforms from Meta to TikTok have introduced various programs over the years that intentionally center nonwhite communities. BI spoke with executives at TikTok and Snapchat who lead the initiatives short-form content creators say have been the most helpful to them. These programs offer tailored knowledge, connections, and funding for diverse creators like Gabrielle Cerberville, who has 1.1 million followers on TikTok . "Discrimination is baked into TikTok's algorithm because it centers on whiteness, so programs like CasaTikTok help normalize content by creators of color," Cerberville said.

Persons: Alexzi Girma, Girma, she's, execs, they've, Jessica Ufuoma, who's, Janice Gassam Asare, Snapchat, Gabrielle Cerberville, Kayla Zapata Fory, Fory, Varshini Shah, Francis Roberts, Roberts, Shah, that's, I've, AJ, Brooke Berry, Cerberville, Colin Rocker, Gen Z, BlackTikTok, He's, you'll Organizations: Business, Influencer Locations: Meta, CasaTikTok

☆ 'Girl math' is toxic and it could be holding women back from growing wealth, says a financial specialist
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Zoe Burt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

To Burt, the viral TikTok trend #girlmath reiterates the stereotype that women are bad at math. But often it's more overt, as with TikTok's most recent viral trend: "girl math." AdvertisementAdvertisementWhy girl math is a negative trendSeemingly lighthearted, the hashtag plays into a damaging stereotype that women are bad at math. Girl math doubles down on gendering lavish spendingThe #girlmath trend focuses on "feminine" spending habits as lavish — another common stereotype of women and money management. Women's financial literacy is an important issueThe girl-math trend brings women's financial literacy and investing into the limelight.

Persons: Zoe Burt, Burt, —, Caroline Criado Perez, Tamina, Shakuntala Devi, Elon Organizations: Service, Evening, New Zealand, Fiscal Studies, Guardian, Behavior, Organization, Fidelity, Twitter, Invest, deVere Italia

☆ I moved to a Colorado ski town to live my dream life, but am leaving because it's too expensive and crowded
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Callie Kuchan is returning to Illinois after finding a small ski town in Colorado too expensive. To hike, bike, ski, cross-country ski — pretty much all of the outdoor sports that I could get myself into. You're living your mundane life while being surrounded by that environment, which can be challenging mentally. Callie Kuchan moved to Breckenridge, Colorado, for the active lifestyle, but couldn't afford to live how she wanted to. Breckenridge, Colorado.

Persons: Callie Kuchan, Kuchan, —, There's, Breckenridge, Covid, it's, — it's Organizations: Service Locations: Illinois, Colorado, Breckenridge, Breckenridge , Colorado, Denver, Chicago , Illinois, Chicago, Chamonix

☆ 'If it gets hit, we'll buy more,' Jim Cramer says of this cybersecurity firm
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Christopher Alessi | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. Stick with Palo Alto Networks Shares of Club holding Palo Alto Networks (PANW) came under pressure Thursday, as investors fled the cybersecurity name over growing recession fears. Morgan Stanley maintained an overweight, or buy, rating on Palo Alto stock, with a price target of $255 per share. Watch Meta Platforms Shares of Meta Platforms (META) initially edged up Thursday on news Montana will become the first U.S. state to ban competitor TikTok . As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ A 26-year-old influencer tried working from Mallorca for a month. She realized she can explore during the day and still keep East Coast hours.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Olivia Marcus is over the lack of work-life balance in the US, so she tried working from Spain. Her 9-to-5 on the East Coast is a 3-to-11 gig in Mallorca, giving her all day to explore. While in Mallorca, Marcus continued to work her 9-to-5 job, but on a 3-to-11 schedule. (Mallorca is five hours ahead of the east coast of the United States.) She said working East Coast hours while in Spain was more than doable.

☆ JPMorgan turns cautious on Amazon, TikTok faces ban — our Club takes on the news
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Club holdings Meta Platforms (META) and Amazon (AMZN) are in the news Tuesday. TikTok has seen robust growth since it launched in 2016, competing with Reels at Meta Platforms (META) and Alphabet 's (GOOGL) YouTube Shorts. JPMorgan cautious on Amazon AMZN 1Y mountain Amazon's performance over the last 12 months. The news: JPMorgan said investor sentiment on Amazon (AMZN) stock is near multi-year lows, in a research note Thursday. JPMorgan kept an overweight rating on AMZN stock, but lowered its price target to $135 from $142.

☆ A volunteer medic in Ukraine posted a 'skincare routine' video from the front lines after TikTok kept deleting his war posts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A frontline medic in Ukraine posted a "skincare" video to TikTok after his other posts were taken down. Brandon Mitchell made the skincare post in part to ridicule TikTok's moderation. But after TikTok took much of that material down, Mitchell made a post on Monday simply labeled: "Skincare routine." The hashtag #fakewar is often added to Ukraine content, while sexually suggestive content might be posted with the hashtag #fakebody. As for Mitchell, he says he's not planning to continue to take on the social media giant over his Ukraine war posts.

☆ Meta is a 'top recession stock' for 2023, analysts say, after shares tanked 65% this year
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-22 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Wall Street analysts are bullish on Meta Platforms for 2023 after shares in the company nosedived by more than 65% this year. The decline is the largest among mega-cap stocks, with many analysts saying shares in the company have fallen too far. As a result, while the stock has since risen by about 16%, it remains down by more than 65% this year. Bank of America Bank of America analysts have also become bullish on Meta's shares after the company announced its cost-cutting measures. The analysts have called Meta a "top recession stock" and expect shares to rise by 19% to $136 next year if Facebook's parent can keep costs to a minimum through the recession.

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