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LAS VEGAS — Max Verstappen is hoping that what happens in Vegas won't just stay in Vegas — it will go down in the history books. Verstappen, 27, of the Netherlands, can secure the trophy by finishing the 50-lap race ahead of his sole championship rival, Lando Norris. Norris needs to outscore Verstappen by at least 3 points to keep his title hopes alive, although they would be slim regardless. No other driver is mathematically in contention for the championship with three races left in the season. McLaren hopes to secure its first constructors championship since 1998, when Finnish driver Mika Häkkinen won the drivers championship with the now papaya-colored team.

Persons: Max Verstappen, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Alain Prost, Juan Manuel Fangio, Verstappen, Lando Norris, McLaren’s Norris, Norris, ” Verstappen, Mark Thompson, Red Bull, McLaren, Mika Häkkinen, Oscar Piastri, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, “, ” Norris, ” Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Jack Doohan, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Haas, Liam Lawson, Daniel Ricciardo, ” Lawson, I’ve, ” Liam Lawson, Rudy Carezzevoli, Lawson Organizations: VEGAS, McLaren, Ferrari, Hamilton, Silver Arrows, Sauber, Audi, RB, NBC Locations: Vegas, Netherlands, Las Vegas, Finnish, Woking, Brazil, São Paulo

☆ 73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Most Americans are concerned about what may happen to Social Security when its retirement trust fund crosses a projected 2033 depletion date, according to a new Bankrate survey. Nearly three-quarters, 73%, of non-retired adults and 71% retired adults say they worry they won’t receive their benefits if the trust fund runs out. Social Security’s actuaries project the fund the program relies on to pay retirement benefits will be depleted in 2033. Retirees can claim Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, though they take a permanent lifetime reduction. Social Security is “inflation indexed longevity insurance,” said CFP David Haas, owner of Cereus Financial Advisors in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

Persons: Gen Xers, someone’s, ”, Mark Hamrick, Zers, it’s, —, they’ve, George Gagliardi, ” Gagliardi, David Haas, ” Haas, Xers, Haas Organizations: Security, Bankrate, Social, actuaries, Social Security, Cereus Financial Locations: millennials, Lexington , Massachusetts, Franklin Lakes , New Jersey

☆ Some voters retain optimism for a woman president following Trump's win: 'Americans are ready, it just wasn't meant to be Harris'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

But the idea of electing the first female president didn't strongly motivate people to turn out. They don't expect that America will have to wait much longer for a female president. "I voted for Vice President Harris, but there was so much pause in that decision — I debated it for weeks," she says. Harris' loss has not diminished Amiwala's optimism that the U.S. could elect its first female president soon. "I think Americans are ready for a woman president, it just wasn't meant to be Harris," Amiwala says.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton's, didn't, Harris, Ali Vitali, —, Joe Biden, Vitali, Amiwala, she's, that's, Chip Somodevilla, Chabaka, Biden, Natasha Bowman, Bowman, Trump, Alejandra Toro, Toro, — wasn't, Laura Kray, Kray, Taylor Swift Organizations: AP VoteCast, NBC News, CNBC, NBC, Capitol Hill, AP, Carolina Girls, Horizon, Getty, Republican, Center for Equity, UC Berkley's Haas School of Business Locations: Fairfax , Virginia, America, U.S, Chicago, Israel, Palestine, Greensboro , North Carolina, Sioux Falls , South Dakota, New York, Charlotte , North Carolina

☆ I'm a female breadwinner who moved to Switzerland for my Google job. Our family dynamic is not easy in a conservative culture.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Annalisa Pawlosky, an AI scientist, moved her family to Switzerland in 2020 for a new role at Google. Pawlosky is the primary breadwinner for her family and handles the mental load of her household. Family dynamics are also more traditional in Switzerland, which took some getting used to. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Annalisa Pawlosky, a 40-year-old AI research scientist at Google in Zurich. While I was at Stanford, Google asked me to start the Google Accelerated Science biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory.

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☆ Here's what a new Trump administration could mean for your money, financial advisors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Leah Millis | ReutersNow that Donald Trump has been elected president, many individual investors are wondering what that means for their money. Yet, when it comes to long-term performance of the markets and policies that Trump proposed on the campaign trail, financial advisors say it's best to take a wait-and-see approach before making any big money decisions. Lee Baker, a CFP and owner of Claris Financial Advisors in Atlanta, said he's also told clients not to make wholesale financial changes now. Many investors expect Trump to lead with faster economic growth and more market-friendly policies, said Francis during a Friday webcast on what Trump's presidency could mean for investors' money. While those policies would put more money in Americans' pockets, Francis noted, other experts say it's too soon to count on those changes.

Persons: Donald Trump, Leah Millis, Trump, Jude Boudreaux, Boudreaux, Lee Baker, he's, Baker, I've, Stacy Francis, Francis Financial, Francis, it's, Marguerita Cheng, Cheng, Trump's, David Haas, CNBC.com Organizations: Trump, U.S . Capitol, Reuters, Dow Jones, CNBC FA, Claris Financial, Francis, Blue, Global Wealth, Social Security, Cereus Financial, Security Locations: U.S, Washington , U.S, New Orleans, Atlanta, New York City, Gaithersburg , Maryland, Franklin Lakes , New Jersey

CNN —Since September 1, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been spared from Russian drone attacks on just one night – October 14. On Saturday night, Ukrainian air defenses detected a record 145 incoming Shahed drones. “We have been doing this for over two years,” he said, but the intensity of drone attacks had peaked over the past two to three months. The drone attacks seem calculated to instil fear rather than cause mass casualties, but several people have been killed in recent weeks. Russian forces already occupy almost all of Luhansk and substantial parts of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson – altogether some 20% of Ukraine.

Persons: Viktoria Kovalchuk, Teo, ” Kovalchuk, Victoria Kovalchuk, Kovalchuk, Maksym, ”, Bridges, Konstantin Usov, don’t, Usov, Yuriy Chumak, Chumak, “, Mariya Troyanivska, Oleksander Syrskyi, Genya Savilov, Konrad Muzyka, Muzyka, Syrskyi, ” Muzyka, Lloyd Austin, Stringer, Reuters Rym, Montaz, Richard Haass, ” Haas, Andrii Sybiha, Donald Trump’s, Trump, JD Vance, Volodymyr Zelensky, hasn’t Organizations: CNN, Ukraine’s, Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, 43 Artillery Brigade, Getty, Rochan Consulting, US, Reuters, Carnegie Endowment, International, Kyiv, Russian, Foreign Affairs, Kherson –, NATO Locations: Ukrainian, Kyiv, Ukraine, Europe, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Russian, Donetsk, Dnipro, Pokrovsk, AFP, Kursk, Russia, Toretsk, Washington, Luhansk, Kherson, “, Moscow

☆ My 6-figure consulting job wasn't fulfilling. I quit to start my own business when I realized dream company doesn't necessarily mean dream life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AJ Eckstein left a stable consulting job to launch Creator Match, seeking more control of his career. After long days, I'd return to my apartment and dedicate myself to case prep to pursue a consulting career. I was doing my own Creator brand deals on LinkedIn and starting to help Creator friends monetize their brands, which is how the idea for my company, Creator Match, was born. Leaving felt like getting divorced from someone I admired and respected. AdvertisementI reminded myself that I wasn't leaving him — I was leaving the company to pursue a dream.

Persons: AJ Eckstein, Eckstein, —, It's, I'd, haven't, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Austin, Walt Disney Company, LinkedIn, lhaas

☆ Arm CEO on Q2 earnings, forward guidance and strength in China
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailArm CEO on Q2 earnings, forward guidance and strength in ChinaRene Haas, Arm Holdings CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, Arm Holding's forward guidance, and more.

Persons: China Rene Haas Organizations: Arm Holdings Locations: China

☆ My wife and I inherited $250,000 and bought a camper to travel the country. I have no regrets about how we spent the money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Chris Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Chris Mott and his wife used their $250,000 inheritance to buy a truck and trailer for travel. She died the way she lived, surrounded by family, in the house where she had spent nearly 60 years. After selling costs and legal fees, my wife and I received $250,000 in December 2022. AdvertisementThough Nana had never specified how we spent the money, we felt a need to be thoughtful. When Nana received her inheritance, she used it wisely.

Persons: Chris Mott, —, Nana, we've, haven't, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Disney, lhaas Locations: Washington, Southern California, Vancouver , Washington, Anaheim, , Texas, West , Florida

☆ I take quiet vacations as often as I can. My employers have no idea where I am thanks to VPN tricks and my meticulous calendar.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Benjamin Fields, a 26-year-old teacher, student, and business owner. I got the job as a public school teacher in 2022. I used the majority of my leave from public school to go. I see my perfume business supporting me, and if I'm still teaching, I'll use that money to pay for travel and investments.

Persons: Benjamin Fields, he's, —, I'm, Fields, Jila, I've, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Cornell University, Dubai, Ivory Coast, Google, USPS, Subway, lhaas Locations: Oklahoma, U.C . Berkeley, Dubai, Colombia, Portugal, London, Barcelona, Sydney, Ibiza, Berkeley, Antarctica, Vienna, Seville, Paris, Corfu, Cameroon, San Francisco, Monaco, Singapore, Macau

☆ Fired Disney employee allegedly hacked menu system to falsely claim certain foods did not contain peanuts, complaint says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A disgruntled former Disney employee is being accused of hacking into menu-creating software used by the company's restaurants to falsely indicate that certain food items did not contain peanuts. Scheuer was fired in June for alleged misconduct, the complaint says, adding that the termination was contentious and not amicable. The criminal complaint was first reported by Court Watch. On Sept. 23, federal agents searched Scheuer's home and seized four personal computers, according to the criminal complaint. "Disney failed to respond to his inquiries about being fired and he then filed an EEOC complaint in response," Haas said

Persons: Michael Scheuer, Scheuer, Disney, David Haas, Haas Organizations: Disney, Court, Middle, Middle District of, Walt Disney, Court Watch Locations: Middle District, Middle District of Florida

☆ Fired Disney employee allegedly hacked into company system to change allergy info on menus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A fired Disney employee allegedly hacked into the company’s servers to alter its restaurant menus, including falsifying allergen information and printing profane language, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in Florida. Disney identified and removed all altered menus before they were shipped to restaurants, according to the complaint. Michael Scheuer, who worked as a menu production manager for Disney, was fired in June for misconduct, according to the complaint. Scheuer allegedly hacked into Disney’s menu creation servers multiple times to manipulate and disrupt the menus, such as changing prices and adding profane language. Disney printed the altered QR codes but identified and removed them before shipping to any restaurants, according to the complaint.

Persons: David Haas, Michael Scheuer, Scheuer, Disney, Haas, ” Scheuer, “ Disney, ” Haas Organizations: CNN, Disney, Court, Middle, Middle District of, 404 Media, US, Office Locations: Florida, Middle District, Middle District of Florida, Israel

☆ I'm a 27-year-old who supports my parents and siblings. I worried what my partner might think, but I'm grateful to be a female breadwinner.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Kimanzi Constable | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I got a hefty scholarship, which covered my living expenses, so I didn't work while I was in law school. I graduated from law school in May 2022I studied for and took the Washington, DC Bar exam that summer. Related storiesI now help individuals get into law school, perform well, and get jobs after law school. I wish I had had law school mentorship in my life — there is so much I just didn't know about the process. The business grew as my TikTok grew.

Persons: Sephora Grey, —, I'm, they've, they're, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, LSU, University of Florida, Georgetown Law School, Washington , DC, Court, District of, Appeals, Federal Circuit, Boston University, lhaas Locations: Mississippi, Baton Rouge, Washington, District of Maryland, Ohio, Boston, Georgetown, Florida, Miami

☆ Arm CEO says AI growth is being limited by finding enough talent: 'I need more engineers'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Arm CEO Rene Haas said in a recent interview that he needs more engineers to drive AI growth. Companies are aggressively recruiting top AI talent, with some offering lucrative compensation. AdvertisementThe AI train is running at full steam, but Arm CEO Rene Haas believes there's one thing they need to keep it moving — more engineers. The comments from Arm and its CEO highlight how the generative artificial intelligence boom following ChatGPT's launch nearly two years ago has led to a talent war for top AI engineers and researchers. Related storiesA limited pool of researchers and candidates with experience in areas like machine learning and data engineering has allowed AI talent to become more selective when evaluating job offers.

Persons: Rene Haas, —, Haas, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Ram Srinivasan, JLL Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, SEC, Competition Locations: British, PwC

☆ I'm a doctor, CEO, and mother of 3. I set aside time to be fully present with my family every day, but I wish I had more to give.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I began a private practice, providing personalized psychiatric care and psychotherapy, focusing on women's mental health and perinatal mental health. I also now have a digital mental health platform. Now, as the cofounder and CEO, I'm caring for patients and working to raise awareness of relevant mental health issues. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.:Dinner time is family time — I block my work calendar to be fully present during these hours. The evening usually involves playing with the toddlers and caring for the baby, but by this point, I'm pretty exhausted.

Persons: Sarah Oreck, Oreck, —, Emma Sugerman, he's, doesn't, I'm, We've, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Mavida, Service, Mavida Health, Health, lhaas Locations: Los Angeles, East Coast, LA

☆ How Liberty Media became one of the world's most valuable sports empires
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Chris Hawes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark Thompson | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesWhen Liberty Media Chairman John Malone finalized the $4.4 billion acquisition of Formula One in 2017, he knew he was onto something. Mark Thompson | Getty Images Sport | Getty ImagesEvening out the field created more exciting story lines, which Netflix seized on. But to crack America, F1 needed a spectacle, and the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix would provide it. Mark Thompson | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images

Persons: Charles Leclerc of Monaco, Ferrari, Mark Thompson, John Malone, Fred Vasseur, — Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes AMG, Zak Brown, CNBC's, Max Verstappen, Stuart Pringle, Malone, Brown, Stefano Domenicali, Alexander Albon, Williams FW45 Mercedes, Kevin Magnussen, Haas, Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Organizations: Las Vegas, Circuit, Getty, Liberty Media, Formula, Liberty, Ferrari HP, Constructors, Honda, McLaren Racing, Oracle Red Bull, Prix, Qatar, Lusail, Netflix, Silverstone, CNBC, Dells, Miami, Austin, Vegas, Autodromo Jose Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, Netherlands, parc ferme, Lusail City, Qatar, U.S, Vegas, Thailand, Denmark, Brazil, Sao Paulo

☆ Charles Leclerc wins F1 U.S. Grand Prix, Lando Norris loses podium to late penalty
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Madeline Coleman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Lando Norris used his tire delta to navigate to third place late past Max Verstappen, who complained about his tires multiple times during the race. The stewards are investigating 👀#F1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/oDmpRvOYDM — Formula 1 (@F1) October 20, 2024Leclerc, Sainz, and Verstappen rounded out the podium, widening Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ championship. Lando Norris started on pole but didn’t hold the lead after passing the massive American flag at Turn 1. Norris’ penalty was costly in the bigger picture of the drivers’ championship fight. Ferrari is now just eight points back of Red Bull for second place, while McLaren leads the championship by 40 points.

Persons: Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Norris, Verstappen, Red Bull, McLaren, he's, hasn't, 👀#, egan, ando, ince, rix, ravel, hough Organizations: Tire, Lone Star State, United States, Prix, McLaren, “, ust, eads Locations: AUSTIN , Texas

☆ The 7 biggest storylines of this Formula 1 season — and their impact on the sport's future
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Gregory Leporati | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Red Bull is no longer dominantMax Verstappen and Red Bull Racing haven't been as dominant this season. Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesIn a surprising midseason driver swap, Daniel Ricciardo was cut from RB F1, Red Bull Racing's sister team. Audi / Getty ImagesLast week, Toyota announced it would return to Formula 1, joining forces with the Haas F1 team. Audi is poised to join Formula 1 in 2026, taking over the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber. The American manufacturer Ford also plans to partner with Red Bull in 2026 to provide the team with power units.

Persons: It's, Lewis Hamilton, Bryn Lennon, Mercedes, —, Red Bull, Max Verstappen, haven't, Mark Thompson, McLaren's Lando Norris, Verstappen, Verstappen hasn't, Red, Christian Horner, Adrian Newey, McLaren, Andrea Stella, Lando Norris, Song, Oscar Piastri, Bull, Aston Martin, Adrian Newey Adrian Newey, Bradley Collyer, he'd, Lawrence, Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo, Daniel Ricciardo's, Dan Istitene, Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Joe Portlock, Liam Lawson, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, Jack Doohan, they're, Ford Organizations: Ferrari, Mercedes, Red, Miami Grand Prix, Miami Grand, McLaren, Aston, Red Bull, RB F1, Netflix, NASCAR, Alpine, Audi, Getty, Toyota, Haas F1, Haas, Formula, Stake Locations: British, Hamilton, Red, New Zealand

☆ I became the breadwinner when my family moved to France. I feel like I've done my husband the biggest favor ever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Karen Kissane left her job, started a coaching business, and moved her family to France. Had this not happened, my family wouldn't be in France now. I feel like I've done my husband the biggest favor everOur roles swapped when we moved to France. It's great we could make this swap, effectively taking turns, as I did this before when he was a partner in a business working long hours. AdvertisementMoving to France helped my coaching business take offI didn't need a special business visa for France because we moved before Brexit.

Persons: Karen Kissane, Kissane, —, wouldn't, It's, we'd, they'd, they're, I've, we've, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Space, lhaas Locations: France, Northamptonshire, Cognac, French, British

☆ I'm on track to retire at 45. I started my career earning only $26,000 and followed this 4-phase plan.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Perri Ormont Blumberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Cole transitioned from a $26,000 salary to planning to retire at 45 through four phases. In 2012, I got my first job out of college as a social worker, earning $26,000. I moved into a part-time consulting role for my old company and went all-in on building out my financial coaching business, Money Essentials for Women. I've set myself up to retire at age 45 in 10 years, but transitioning from a $26,000 salary to an early retirement plan came in phases. I'm setting up additional income sources to make money when I'm not actively working on them.

Persons: Annie Cole, Cole, —, I've, isn't, it's, I'm, doesn't, you'll, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Women, IRA, FIRE, Independence, lhaas Locations: Vancouver , Washington, asynchronously

☆ I'm the Kardashians' private chef of nearly a decade. I like to stay out of the spotlight.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, a 42-year-old private chef for celebrities based in Los Angeles. I was introduced to working as a private chef through someone I met at work. Related storiesIn 2003, I did a one-year unpaid internship with a seasoned private chef to advance my career. Being a private chef is different because there's no egoYou have to get curious about what your clients want and ask them how you can improve. There's so much on the horizon, I'm working on a cookbook and some docuseries — maybe even my own reality show.

Persons: Khristianne, K, Kardashian, —, Khristianne Uy, It's, I'd, Simon Fuller, James Cameron's, Susan Cameron, There's, I've, Charlie Sheen, Jonas Brothers, Ryan Seacrest, there's, Ryan, Kris Jenner, it's, I'm, James Charles, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, lhaas Locations: Philippines, LA, Los Angeles, New York, California, Hulu, Japan

☆ I supercommute over 7 hours to get to work. I won't move out of NYC and the journey is productive and relaxing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

His weekly commute costs $110, but he values the productivity and low stress of train travel. AdvertisementI leave my apartment at 7:30 a.m. and walk to the subway station. AdvertisementThe one-way taxi ride in the morning from the New London train station to campus plus tip costs $10. AdvertisementPlus, I don't have to worry about road rage, construction, traffic jams, or dangerous drivers on the way to work. The freedom you'll have if you don't have to get behind the wheel can make the entire experience relaxing and productive.

Persons: Jeff Strabone, Strabone, —, I've, I'm, they're, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Connecticut College, Service, Penn Station, Penn, Amtrak, Amtrak doesn't, lhaas Locations: Brooklyn, Brooklyn , New York, New London , Connecticut, New York City, Cobble Hill, New London

☆ My homeowner nightmare
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Vishal Persaud | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The moment I saw I had an email from my solar company, I knew my nightmare was about to take another unsettling turn. But he didn't know any more than I did about how much longer my solar panels would remain useless. Meanwhile, my solar panels have been sitting on my roof for four months, entirely unused, taunting me from above. AdvertisementI also reached out to California's Contractors State License Board, which regulates solar companies, asking what recourse SunPower's customers had. But it seems ludicrous to buy a solar system that I had no intention of buying in the first place.

Persons: I'd, SunPower, it's, —, Severin Borenstein, Ernst & Young, Gordon Johnson, Johnson, Forbes, David F, Larcker, Brian Tayan, Pavel Molchanov, Raymond James, There's, haven't, I'm, Vishal Persaud Organizations: Pacific Gas and, Berkeley's Haas School of Business, Nasdaq, GLJ Research, Stock, Industry, Sun Solar, California's Contractors, Board, Business Locations: Fresno , California, New York City, California, America, Fresno, —

☆ Inheritance can destroy a family or be a life-changing gift. Here's how I advise my clients as an estate-planning attorney.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Dana Blue is an estate-planning attorney who helps families navigate assets after a loved one dies. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dana Blue, a 44-year-old estate planning, probate, and real estate attorney in Philadelphia. AdvertisementAfter almost a decade of being an attorney, I've witnessed the variety of ways inheritance has changed people, both positively and destructively. It can isolate you from family membersInheritances can impact family members in different ways and even tear them apart. A brother who moved away 20 years ago and cut himself off from the family will still receive his 50% inheritance.

Persons: Dana Blue, —, I've, client's, there's, didn't, you'll, it's, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Service, Rover, lhaas Locations: Philadelphia

☆ I took Harvard's $12,500 celebrity-filled 4-day media course. It was worth every penny.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Pires applied strategies from the course to enhance content creators' business models in Brazil. She designed The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports course in 2013 and is a rock star in the entertainment industry. AdvertisementIt's a four-day course for professionals not enrolled at Harvard Business SchoolThe course costs $12,500, which includes all accommodation and meals, and it's worth every cent. This was relevant to my work with gamers and content creators. Have you taken a business course that changed the trajectory of your career?

Persons: Manuelle Pires, Anita Elberse, Pires, —, Nobru, I've, There's, Anita, He's, he's, Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Karim R, Lakhani, Kristin W, I'm, Lauryn Haas Organizations: Harvard, Service, YouTube, UCLA, Entertainment, Media, Harvard Business School, Google, UFC, lhaas Locations: Brazil, São Paulo, YouTube Brazil, Harvard, Boston

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