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☆ Only 15% of Gen Z regularly saves a portion of their paycheck—how to start saving more today
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Gen Z adults aren't saving their money. Only 15% of Gen Z regularly puts a portion of their paycheck into a savings account, according to a recent Bank of America survey. And just 1 in 5 Gen Zers are contributing to a retirement account. Gen Z is typically defined as those born between the years of 1997 and 2012. The good news: Gen Zers are still under 30, and have plenty of time to save money and develop smart financial habits.

Persons: Gen Z, Zers, Gen, it's, Douglas Boneparth, Winnie Sun, Sun, you've Organizations: of America, Sun Group Wealth Partners

☆ People making $200,000 or more are flocking to these 10 states: Florida is No. 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Florida had the biggest net gain of high-earning households, according to a recent SmartAsset study . Using $200,000 of adjusted gross income as a threshold, the study examined the number of high-income households moving into and out of each state to determine the net inflow. More high-income households have left California and New York than moved in, but some states saw the opposite. "I would say that's a little unique, that these smaller-population states are really pulling their weight in attracting or pulling above their weight in attracting high-earning households," DeJohn says. Here are the states that saw the biggest net inflow of high-earning households:

Persons: SmartAsset, Jaclyn DeJohn, SmartAsset's, DeJohn, David Tinsley, Charlie Dougherty, Dougherty, There's Organizations: New Hampshire —, Bank of America Institute, Wells, Wells Fargo Economics Group Locations: North, South Carolina, Arizona . Florida, California, New York, Florida , Texas , Tennessee , Nevada, New Hampshire, Southern, Wells Fargo, Texas, Florida, Area, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Austin, , Texas, United States, Tinsley

☆ How you can capture the joy of watching the Olympics in your daily life: 'There is celebration everywhere'
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

(Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)If you're watching the Paris Olympics and catch yourself smiling and cheering for athletes you don't know competing in events you've never heard of, you're definitely not alone. This interest in the Olympics — and the joy it brings — are felt globally, but especially in the country at the heart of the games, France. Here's why you might feel so happy watching the Olympics and how you can find that joy after the closing ceremony. The number of athlete backstories we learn are multiplied at the Olympics, which makes us that much more invested. That might look like watching the same show or reading a book together, or even more hands-on tasks like gardening, says Lyubomirsky.

Persons: Richard Heathcote, you've, Jason Kelce's Ilona Maher, Daniel Wann, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Wann, backstories, Guy, Yusuf Dikeç, Ilona Maher, Lyubomirsky, Jonathan Haidt Organizations: Olympic Games, Stade de France, Getty, Paris Olympics, Olympics, Murray State University, UC Riverside, Team U.S.A Locations: Paris, France, Tokyo

☆ 'Creativity and passion is something you can't teach': How to translate fandom skills to a full-time job
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Her fan content creation was just a hobby, until one Marvel TikTok edit landed her a job. "I was too scared to pursue film school or leave my job to try and get into editing," Graham tells CNBC Make It. Graham has secured other editing roles since then, but she's not the only person who's pivoted her fan-driven hobby into full-time work. Here are three pieces of advice for folks looking to transform their fan skills into professional assets. Highlight resultsDavonna Gilpin, 32, never thought the work she did as a fan could ever translate to a job.

Persons: Alexa Graham, Graham, Kendrick Lamar's, I'd, she's, Emily Levine, Levine, Cailey Merulla, Merulla, you've, Davonna Gilpin, Gilpin, . Gilpin, it's Organizations: Marvel, Westcliff University, Rockstars, YouTube, CNBC, Group, EnVi Media, B2B Ad Agency, Amazon Locations: Irvine , California, New York, Los Angeles, nannying

☆ Olympic medalist Ilona Maher won big in Paris: 3 key lessons from her loss in Tokyo set her up to succeed
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Rugby player Ilona Maher may now be an Olympic medalist and beloved social media star, but she's no stranger to heartbreak. Maher and the U.S. women's rugby sevens team won the bronze with a last-minute win against Australia on July 30. "If I could go back in time, I'd spend another year bonding with my teammates, becoming an even stronger player and team," Maher said. In 2021, Maher documented her Olympic journey on her TikTok account, a practice she's carried over to the games in Paris. In Paris, Maher seems to savor even little moments, like debating pickleball with fellow Olympian Coco Gauff before the Opening Ceremony.

Persons: Ilona Maher, Maher, It's, Maher's, I'd, Jason Kelce's, Coco Gauff Organizations: Team USA, Women's Rugby, Team Australia, Olympic Games, Stade de France, Rugby, U.S, rugby, Australia, Tokyo Games Locations: Paris, France, women's, U.S, Tokyo, Great Britain

☆ 'People want social support': A psychologist and a recruiter share 3 healthy alternatives to oversharing online
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

I, like many others, didn't spare any details, especially if I was upset or hurt in some way. Posting details about a person you were previously close to or a past employer "might be signaling that you're not trustworthy," Gabriel says. "Social media is such a double-edged sword, where it's an amazing thing, but it's again, how you use it," Goldstein says. Respect and kindness go a long way and are important to keep in mind when you draft that social media announcement, she says. Here are three healthy ways to self-disclose after a personal or professional split, according to Gabriel and Goldstein.

Persons: Shira Gabriel, it's, Gabriel, Eliana Goldstein, Goldstein Organizations: University at Buffalo Locations: It's

☆ 2 ways to deal with annoying emails and messages at work, according to psychology and etiquette experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If your day has ever been clouded by a coworker being annoying over email or Slack, you're not alone. In fact, 44% of employees participating in a recent Kickresume survey said that written communication, which includes messages or emails, is a common site of workplace annoyance. These small annoyances are related to the concept of incivility, which Bowling describes as "low-level aggression" that manifests as rudeness. I think if you think about what is most kind or considerate and respectful to your colleagues, then that's what you should do." Here are two ways to deal with annoying emails and messages, according to Bowling and Meier.

Persons: micromanaging, Nathan Bowling, Myka Meier, Meier Organizations: University of Central Locations: University of Central Florida, New York City

☆ The 10 most underrated U.S. cities to buy a home—the top 5 have median prices less than $300,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

If you want to experience city living but your house hunt has been less than fruitful, you might be overlooking some underrated cities to buy a home in the United States. The most underrated city for homebuyers doesn't fall on one of the coasts, but instead in northern Alabama, according to a recent LendingTree report. Huntsville, Alabama, topped the ranking of best overlooked metro areas for homeownership, which evaluated a range of factors, including median home value, homeownership rate and median annual property taxes. It has a high median home value compared with the other cities on the list, but it has the fourth-lowest property taxes. Here are the 10 most underrated cities to buy a home in the U.S., according to LendingTree.

Organizations: Huntsville Locations: United States, homebuyers, Alabama, Huntsville , Alabama, Huntsville, Indiana, West Virginia, U.S

☆ Friend’s birthday dinner too expensive? How to celebrate without going broke or looking cheap, from etiquette experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It can be fun watching a friend blow out the candles on their birthday cake, but depending on how they choose to celebrate, you might feel like you're blowing your last dollar, too. Over 80% of Americans say they tend to celebrate their birthday with a special meal, including 40% who say they do so every year, according to a 2023 survey from YouGov. When it comes to my friends, a special meal often means a fancy restaurant dinner. While I don't regret those experiences, expensive outings that feel mandatory can breed resentment between friends, says Elaine Swann, an etiquette expert and founder of Swann School of Protocol. Here are the two ways etiquette experts say you can celebrate your friends without compromising your budget.

Persons: Elaine Swann Organizations: Swann School of

☆ 55% of Gen Xers regret not saving more for retirement—3 ways to start planning now
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

More than half of Gen Xers say they regret not saving more for retirement. In fact, Gen Xers are at the perfect age to do just that, says Barry Glassman, a certified financial planner and founder and president of Glassman Wealth Services. Here are three things Gen Xers can start doing as soon as today to ease their retirement worries. Take care of expensive debtFor many Gen Xers, saving for retirement has been placed on the back burner as they juggle other expenses. Seventy-one percent of Gen Xers are homeowners, compared to a little over half of millennials at 52%, according to 2023 Redfin data.

Persons: Gen Xers, it's, Barry Glassman, Jason Stein, pare, Glassman, Xers, Stein, that's Organizations: Allianz, Wealth Services, Bluepoint Wealth Locations: California

☆ The 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the U.S.—the top 5 are in California
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Half of the 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the U.S. in 2024 are in California, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. The study, which analyzed Zillow's housing data of the 100 largest metro areas in 2019, 2023 and 2024 found that median home sale prices have increased this year in all of the most expensive metro areas. While the Golden State is home to some of the country's wealthiest zip codes, it is also currently experiencing a housing shortage. What's happening in California is a snapshot of a larger national trend, with home prices now 47% higher than they were at the beginning of 2020. Here are the top 10 most expensive places to buy a home in the United States.

Organizations: National Association of Realtors, Golden State Locations: U.S, California, San Jose, Silicon Valley, Golden, United States

☆ Buffalo Bills rookie Keon Coleman has a nearly $10 million contract, but still shops sales at Macy's—here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman recently inked a four-year, nearly $10 million contract — but he's still a savvy shopper. At an April press conference, the second round draft pick revealed that he didn't buy his coat at a designer retailer, but instead on sale at Macy's. Coleman paid $79.89 for his yellow Guess puffer coat, a purchase he said was "a nice little deal." "I shop like my mom, I get my coats in the summertime," Coleman said during the press conference. "I bought this jacket for my son because of Keon Coleman," reads one review from May.

Persons: Keon Coleman, didn't, Coleman, You've, Coleman isn't Organizations: Buffalo Bills, Nike, Sports

☆ 4 ways to earn extra cash this summer, from people whose side hustles bring in $100,000 or more a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Jade Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

To avoid breaking the bank, you may want to consider picking up a summer side hustle to bring in some extra cash. Here are four ways you can start earning this summer and maybe even have some fun while you're at it. Riegel started selling old clothing items in her childhood bedroom as a bored Duke freshman during the pandemic in 2020. "Technically, the thrifting takes the most time," Riegel told CNBC Make It. Ten years later, the pool "has paid for itself and more," Battan told Make it in 2022.

Persons: It's, I've, Sophie Riegel, Riegel, Jim Battan, Battan, Kelly Gordon, Gordon, she's, Gordon isn't Organizations: CNBC, eBay, Facebook Locations: West Linn , Oregon, It's

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