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☆ The Panama Canal Redrew the World’s Map. A Novel Explores the Lives It Changed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Celia Mcgee | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

As far back as Cristina Henríquez can remember, there has always been the Panama Canal. She visited it every summer on family trips. The questions, however, didn’t occur to her until she was older: Whose lives, and deaths, lay behind a project so massive it redefined countries and redrew the world’s map? “I grew up going to the canal, but I didn’t know what I was seeing,” Henríquez said. And, “Free lodging and medical care.” “Work in paradise!”

Persons: Cristina Henríquez, Teddy Roosevelt’s, ” Henríquez, “, ” Locations: Panama

☆ 7 budget-friendly places to retire abroad and live comfortably on as little as $1,000/month
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The cost of retirement in the U.S. varies from state to state, but can cost as much as $73,140 a year in a place like New York. It's one of the reasons many Americans consider retiring abroad where they can live on a lower income without sacrificing their quality of life. In November 2023, the average monthly Social Security check was $1,710.78, according to the Social Security Administration. With that kind of budget, retiring aboard could allow your money to go further, according to U.S. News and World Report. The analysis also factored in travel costs like flights, taxes, and visas.

Organizations: Social Security, Social Security Administration, U.S . News Locations: U.S, New York

☆ 10 best places in the U.S. to buy a winter vacation home based on rental performance, cap rate and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Buying a vacation home, whether it's a beach house or a spot on a lake, can prove to be a smart investment. You, your family or friends can use the home whenever you want and you can rent out the space if you need some extra income. In February, vacation rental management platform Vacasa released a report on the best places to buy a winter vacation home in the U.S. based on the highest cap rates. To determine its ranking of the top vacation rental markets, Vacasa did the following:Analyzed home sales and vacation rental performance data and projections from the last 12 monthsUsed actual performance data for the market as a whole, where available, to determine average gross rental incomeConsidered the averages of the following in each market: property taxes, utilities, HOA fees, insurance, and property management fees to calculate the average cap rateVacasa suggests prospective buyers check current local regulations before buying a winter vacation house because different areas have their own set of rules about renting out a property.

Persons: Vacasa Locations: U.S

☆ Delta to offer travelers a unique solar eclipse experience—here's what to know about the airline's 'path of totality' flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Delta Air Lines is offering customers the ability to experience April's total solar eclipse from a different perspective... 30,000 feet in the air. The Delta Air Lines flight 1218 will depart from the Austin airport at 12:15 pm CT and land in Detroit at 4:20 pm ET. It will allow passengers a chance to view the solar eclipse at its peak from the A220-300 aircraft's extra-large windows, according to a press release. On April 8, Delta Air Lines flight 1010 will depart from the Dallas-Forth Worth airport at 12:30 pm CT and arrive in Detroit alongside Delta flight 1218 at 4:20 pm ET. Representatives for Delta Air Lines did not immediately respond to CNBC Make It's request for comment.

Persons: Delta, Guy Organizations: Delta Air Lines, NASA, Delta, LAX, SLC, CNBC Locations: Austin, Detroit, North America, Dallas, Forth Worth, Delta, DFW

☆ 2 of the top 10 must-see travel experiences in the world are in the U.S., Google data says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Luxury travel company Kuoni recently released its list of the world's top must-see travel experiences. In the top 10 must-see travel experiences based on Google searches, only two are in the U.S., with two more U.S. experiences being a part of the top 20. No.1 must-see travel experience: ManhattanhengeNew York City's Manhattanhenge is the most searched-for travel experience — the NYC event had over 1.3 million annual Google searches. The Manhattanhenge ranked as the top must-see travel experience, according to Google data collected by Kuoni. 2 must-see travel experience in the world is the Venice Carnival in Italy, with over 1.2 million annual searches.

Persons: Kuoni, Manhattanhenge, Andrey Denisyuk, Ash, Silvia Bianchini Organizations: Google, American Museum of, Venice, Italy Rio Carnival, Mexico Chelsea Flower, Golden, Venice Carnival, Istock, Getty Locations: U.S, York, , New York, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Albuquerque, USA, Lapland, Finland, Munich, Germany, Japan, Venice

☆ These are the 10 U.S. cities with the best quality of life—none are in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

U.S. News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of U.S. cities with the best quality of life. Cities were ranked based on the following factors:Crime RatesQuality of EducationWell-beingCommuter IndexQuality and availability of healthcareAir quality indexFederal Emergency Management AgencyData from a March 2023 public survey was used to rank the cities, the report notes. While Florida is synonymous with retirement, not a single city in the Sunshine State ranked in the top 10, according to the U.S. News and World Report.

Organizations: . News, Emergency Management Agency, Sunshine State, U.S . News Locations: Florida

☆ 23-year-old artist paid $500/month to live in a 'dry' cabin in Alaska—it had no running water: Take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

When Young got back to Alaska she lived in her van for a few months before moving into the dry cabin. The cabin Young was being offered was a dry one — a residential structure without running water. The dry cabin is about 10 feet by 20 feet and has one room with a kitchen area and a bedroom nook. The dry cabin didn't have running water, so Young would shower in the neighbor's house a few times a week. AnnMarie Young

Persons: AnnMarie Young, Young, AnnMarie Young Young, Mollie Sipe, It's, Sipe, —, she's Organizations: University of Texas, CNBC, Sipe Locations: Austin, Fairbanks , Alaska, Alaska, Texas, Pacific Northwest, Fairbanks, jumpstart, Anchorage, AnnMarie

☆ 28-year-old has lived in an old NYC laundromat for 5 years, pays $1900 in rent—take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When Sampson Dahl, 28, found a former laundromat in Maspeth, Queens on an online forum back in 2019, he had no idea how much the space would become his life. Early last year, CNBC Make It met Dahl after his former laundromat-turned-apartment went viral on TikTok. At the time, he was paying $1,850 a month — his rent has since increased to $1,900. "I've gotten to focus on the space a lot, so I've been throwing shows, events, and intimate gatherings almost weekly at this point," Dahl tells CNBC Make It. "It's been a great opportunity to kind of dive into the space more."

Persons: Sampson Dahl, Dahl, I've, It's Organizations: CNBC, Writers Guild of America Locations: Maspeth, Queens

☆ These are the best—and worst—U.S. metro areas for first-time homebuyers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Creditnews ranked the10 best and 10 worst U.S. metro areas for first-time homebuyers in 2024. Creditnews Research analyzed America's 50 largest metro areas to find the best and worst housing markets for first-time buyers. The best metro area for first-time buyers: PittsburghPittsburgh is the No. 2 best metro area for first-time buyers, according to Creditnews. 10 worst metro areas for first-time homebuyers: San JoseThe San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area was ranked the worst for first-time buyers in 2024.

Persons: Creditnews, Motley, Sir Francis Canker, Austin, Martin Vargas, Jose Organizations: Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Hoover, AL Jacksonville, FL New, Fort, West Palm Beach , FL Dallas, Austin, U.S . Austin, , Texas, Fortune, Jose, eBay, PayPal, Jose , CA San, San Bernardino -, CA San, Hillsboro , WA Salt Lake, UT, San Diego Locations: U.S, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Austin, , TX, Antonio, New Braunfels , TX Birmingham, AL, FL, FL New Orleans, Metairie , LA Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach ,, Fort Worth - Arlington , TX Cleveland, Elyria ,, Raleigh, NC, The Texas, ,, Texas, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Jose , CA, Jose , CA San Diego, Carlsbad, CA Los Angeles, Long, Anaheim , CA Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Bernardino - Ontario, CA, CA San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward , CA, Warwick , RI Sacramento, Roseville, Arden, CA Portland, Vancouver, Hillsboro , WA Salt, Hillsboro , WA Salt Lake City, San Diego, Carlsbad , California, Los Angeles, San Diego , California

☆ This airline announced a special flight with a mystery destination—over 1,000 people signed up
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-18 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Have you ever considered just packing a bag and catching a flight without knowing the destination? Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, recently announced the opportunity for members of its EuroBonus loyalty program to book a flight experience they call "Destination Unknown." In a press release, the airline says that "within minutes" of the announcement on February 12, over 1,000 members signed up for the surprise flight. Registration closed 24 hours later and those selected for the trip had an additional 24 hours to confirm their seat on the plane and make a payment. The trip will fly from Copenhagen, Denmark, on April 5 and return to the same city on April 8.

Organizations: Airlines Locations: Sweden, Copenhagen, Denmark

☆ Washington D.C. is the 'loneliest city' in America for the second year in a row, says new Chamber of Commerce data
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

More than 37 million Americans live alone or about 29% of all U.S. households, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. The covid-19 pandemic helped accelerate the rise of solo living, with 2.4 million more people living alone today than in 2019. The report looked at the number of one-person households in each city as well as the number of males and females living in one-person households. Data from the American Community Survey was not available for 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. Data for the following cities was not available for 2022, so they were omitted from the analysis: Macon, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky; Columbus, Georgia; Spokane Valley, Washington and Rancho, California.

Organizations: U.S . Census, American Community Survey, Commerce, American, Survey Locations: U.S, America —, Macon , Georgia, Louisville , Kentucky, Columbus , Georgia, Spokane Valley , Washington, Rancho , California

☆ 10 best U.S. cities for single young professionals—New York and LA didn't make the list
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

New York is still the go-to city for recent college grads, but according to a new report single young professionals are looking elsewhere. This month, Renthop released its ranking of the best U.S. cities for single young professionals. 81, while New York City was named the worst city for single young professionals with a score of 34.73. The Renthop report states that since New York City is one of the most expensive rental markets in the world, it is a less-than-ideal place for young professionals. The average rent in New York City is $3,400, according to Zillow.

Persons: Renthop Organizations: Los Angeles, New Locations: York, New York City, Los Angeles, New York

☆ Barbara Corcoran says 'forget about Florida' and look elsewhere in the U.S. to buy a home
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

While previous generations looked forward to moving and retiring to Florida, the younger population is setting their sights on other places. Gen Zers and millennials are relocating to different cities and states across the U.S. and it's a decision that real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran supports. In a 2023 "Elvis Duran Show" interview, Corcoran was asked if she thought Florida was still a good place to move and buy a house. But not Florida, forget about Florida," she added. The Southern state has become a growing base for different industries, including tech and aerospace.

Persons: Gen Zers, Barbara Corcoran, Elvis Duran, Corcoran, There's Organizations: Sunshine State, Fortune Locations: Florida, Texas, Southern

☆ Istanbul was the most-visited city in the world with over 20 million international travelers in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-11 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In December, Euromonitor International released its annual list of the Top 100 City Destinations in the world for 2023. The report compared cities using 55 metrics across six categories, including tourism infrastructure, health and safety, sustainability, tourism performance, and more. Euromonitor International's analysis also included a top 10 ranking of global cities based on the number of international arrivals. New York City was the only destination in the United States to make Euromonitor International's top 10 list. This, in turn, will drive consumer demand for intraregional travel, especially as travel purchases are frequently discretionary," Nadejda Popova, Senior Manager at Euromonitor International says of the report's findings.

Organizations: Euromonitor, Apple Locations: New York City, United States

☆ Single women who live alone are more likely to own a home than single men in 47 of 50 states, new study shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

A January LendingTree report found that single women who live by themselves are more likely than single men who live by themselves to own a home in 47 of 50 U.S. states. The study also found that single women own 2.71 million more homes than single men, or an average of 12.93% of homes across the 50 states versus 10.22%. 15.34% of owner-occupied households in the state are owned by single women, while the share of households owned by single men is 9.45%. Delaware has the largest share of single women homeowners, according to a recent LendingTree report. Households owned and occupied by single men is 12.74% while its 10.66% for single women.

Persons: LendingTree, Brandon Rosenblum, Zillow Organizations: U.S . Census, U.S ., Survey, Delaware Delaware, Istock, Getty, Chemical, U.S . News, Delaware, Delaware Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida New Mexico South Carolina West Virginia Maryland Illinois Louisiana, Images, New Mexico New, New, Los Alamos National Laboratories and Trinity, New Mexico North Dakota Alaska South Dakota Wyoming, New Mexico North Dakota Alaska South Dakota Wyoming West Virginia Montana Michigan Iowa Ohio, Halbergman Locations: U.S, Delaware, LendingTree, Zillow . Delaware, Delaware Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida New Mexico South Carolina West Virginia, Louisiana, Zillow . Louisiana, Images Louisiana, New Mexico, New Mexico New Mexico, Mexico, New Mexico North Dakota Alaska South Dakota, New Mexico North Dakota Alaska South Dakota Wyoming West Virginia Montana Michigan Iowa, New Mexico North Dakota Alaska South Dakota Wyoming West Virginia Montana Michigan Iowa Ohio North Dakota, North Dakota, Zillow . North Dakota

☆ Japan is launching a digital nomad visa—you'll need an annual income of at least $67,500 to qualify
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Japan plans to start offering a six-month digital nomad visa at the end of March, according to The Japan Times. The Immigration Services Agency announced that to take advantage of the visa, digital nomads must make an annual income of ¥10 million or $67,556.80 USD. In addition to the income requirement, Japan also requires digital nomads to have private health insurance. Japan will not provide residency cards to those holding a digital nomad visa and visas can't be renewed immediately. Visa holders can reapply but only six months after leaving the country, The Japan Times reports.

Organizations: Japan Times, Immigration Services Agency Locations: Japan, U.S, Australia, Singapore

☆ These are the 10 most sustainable travel destinations in the world—none of them are in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

With 74% of American travelers concerned about the impact of overtourism, environmentally safe travel is increasingly becoming a priority. To address overtourism and the effect it can have on the climate, countries around the world have started charging fees to visit some major destinations. In January, Tripadvisor, in partnership with the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, assessed 100 destinations with a four bubble rating or higher over 12 months (October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023). Tripadvisor also used traveler reviews containing terms referencing sustainability, like "environmentally friendly," "eco-tourism," and "waste reduction" to rank the world's top most sustainable cities. No American cities made Tripadvisor's inaugural list, while Montreal, Canada, is the only destination in the Americas to rank.

Persons: Tripadvisor Organizations: Sustainability Locations: Tripadvisor, Montreal, Canada, Americas

☆ 80% of the trending global travel destinations for 2024 are in Asia, according to new report—here's the full list
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Experts predict that in 2024 travelers will look away from popular destinations like London and Paris, and that interest in major cities in Asia will continue to rise. This month, Tripadvisor announced its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards, which ranks the world's top trending destinations for 2024. The ranking was determined based on the quality and quantity of reviews from global travelers for accommodations, restaurants and "things to do" that were posted to Tripadvisor from October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023.

Persons: Tripadvisor Organizations: Travelers Locations: London, Paris, Asia

☆ These are the 10 most welcoming cities for 2024—only 1 is in the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Booking.com released its 12th edition of the Traveler Review Awards which includes their list of the most welcoming places in the world for 2024. To determine what cities made the list, Booking.com used more than 309 million verified customer reviews from their site. The destinations on the list were chosen because they have an above-average number of properties with exceptional reviews for hospitality, according to a press release shared with CNBC Make It. Like in 2023, this year's most welcoming places span five continents.

Persons: Booking.com Organizations: CNBC

☆ Major east coast city holds first lottery for local homebuyers—houses are just $1
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Newark, New Jersey, is looking to attract homebuyers with $1 houses. City officials held their first lottery of the city-owned properties on Monday, and seven winners were selected to buy the $1 homes. The winners were chosen from a group who pre-qualified last year for Newark's Home Ownership Revitalization Program, a program that sells city-owned properties for $1. The available properties are deteriorated, in need of work, and were seized by the city for non-payment and public debts.

Locations: Newark , New Jersey

☆ This city has the worst traffic in the U.S.—and it's not Los Angeles
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Most agree that sitting in traffic is a massive waste of time, and often cite a frustrating commute to and from work as reason to resist returning to the office. In January, geolocation technology specialist TomTom released its annual Traffic Index for 2023. California is the only state that had two cities rank in the top 10: San Francisco and Los Angeles. The latter is notorious for its bad traffic but still came in way down at the No. 9 spot, while the Bay Area city landed in the top three.

Locations: California, Francisco, Los Angeles, Bay Area

☆ This North American country is the safest for travelers in 2024—and it's not the U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The post-pandemic era set off the rise of "travel experiences" with more and more people wanting unique adventures and to explore places off the beaten path. Travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection recently released its ninth-annual State of Travel Insurance report which ranks the safest countries in the world for travelers. BHTP surveyed 1,702 people and used data from the Global Peace Index and the State Department's travel safety ratings to evaluate safety concerns like health measures, terrorism, weather emergencies and the safety of underrepresented groups. It's important to note the report states that despite the ranking, it doesn't mean every part of the country is safe, nor does it account for potential natural disasters.

Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway Travel, of Travel Insurance, State

☆ U.S. cities with the highest—and lowest—barriers to homeownership, according to a new report
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Experts agree that buying a home can be a great way to build wealth, but achieving that goal can be challenging. In a January report, RealtyHop looked at the number of years it takes to save up for a down payment in the 100 most populated U.S. cities. RealtyHop collected the median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau, assumed that a household saves 20% of its annual gross income each year and then calculated the number of years it takes to save up for a down payment using 20% of the median asking price (the cost of a typical down payment) and the amount saved annually.

Persons: RealtyHop Organizations: U.S . Census Bureau Locations: U.S

☆ This scenic town in Croatia is selling houses for just 13 cents—but there’s a catch
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A town in Croatia is offering 13 cent homes in an effort to attract more people. Legrad, a town in northern Croatia, has been trying to get more people to settle in the area by offering houses for pennies. Legrad, Croatia has a population of around 2,000 people. Mussomeli, a town in Sicily, went viral for selling off deteriorating homes for 1 euro. Mussomeli, Sicily, went viral for selling homes for 1 euro.

Persons: Goran Safarek, Ivan Sabolić, Legrad, Mickey Todiwala Organizations: Austro, Istock, Local, Reuters, Croatia isn't, CNBC Locations: Croatia, Hungary, Legrad, Local Croatian, Sicily, Mussomeli

☆ They survived life in the murderous LeBaron cult. Figuring out how to move on was just as difficult.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Julie Gerstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Celia and Anna LeBaron are the children of murderous cult leader Ervil LeBaron. AdvertisementTo look at them, you would never know that Celia and Anna LeBaron grew up in a violent cult. AdvertisementCelia and Anna say they barely knew their father — Anna only recalls meeting him twice. They were just two of more than 50 children Ervil fathered with his 13 wives. A yearslong killing spreeAnna and Celia's father Ervil LeBaron.

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