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☆ 36-year-old mom: I built a thriving living room Etsy side hustle, quit my job, and now earn $10,000 a month in passive income
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Rachel Jimenez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I decided to start an Etsy store, selling digital products like business templates and party games. Today, at 36, I have a thriving living room side hustle that regularly brings in $10,000 a month or more in passive income. I took consistent action every dayI took a course about selling digital products on Etsy back in 2019 that jump-started everything. I would try to work six to eight hours a day developing and listing products. After my digital product class ended, I stayed active in our Facebook group.

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Some of the very best menswear deals include sitewide sales at Bonobos, Todd Snyder, and Everlane. You'll also find iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Timberland, and The North Face with deep discounts on a wide range of items. The best Black Friday deals on shirts, sweaters, hoodies, and blazersThis Black Friday, we're seeing amazing deals on all sorts of tops. Additionally, you'll find many deals on the best men's jeans from brands like Todd Snyder, Abercrombie, and Levi's. View at BonobosBonobos Gramercy Premium Jeans $104.30 $149.00 Save 30% Yes, Bonobos does jeans as well as they do chinos.

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☆ Why Trump’s proposed tariffs may be bad news for China and Asia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Rosa Deacostanoya | Rosa De Acosta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

In 2023, the US was South Korea’s second-largest export market after China, with $116 billion of goods traded. But Trump’s planned tariffs on Chinese goods could also benefit some countries in Southeast Asia as factories may relocate from China to other places in the region. Shoe seller Steve Madden announced earlier this month that it will halve its Chinese production to avoid Trump’s tariffs, and it will be sourcing from Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil, among other countries. In 2023, the US was the number one recipient of exports from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Japan. In the first nine months of 2024, the United States’ largest trade deficit was with China.

Persons: Donald Trump, Steve Madden, Trump, ”, Philip Daniele, — CNN’s Rachel Wilson Organizations: Hong Kong CNN —, Malaysia, US Locations: Hong Kong, Mexico, Canada, China, United States, Asia, South, Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brazil, Thailand, India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore

☆ Kamala Harris' team wanted her to go on 'Hot Ones'. The show said no.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementKamala Harris' campaign sought an appearance on "Hot Ones," but the show declined. Harris campaign officials said "Hot Ones" didn't want to delve into politics. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign wanted her to appear on the popular internet show "Hot Ones," but the show declined, campaign officials said. He asked why that may not have happened, citing "Hot Ones" as an ideal fit for the vice president. Advertisement"Never in time has there been a candidate better suited for a podcast than Kamala Harris on 'Hot Ones,'" he said.

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☆ ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Mitchell Mccluskey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader for crimes committed against the persecuted Rohingya minority group. As a result of the violence, the ICC estimated that more than one million Rohingya were forcibly displaced from Myanmar — many fleeing to neighboring Bangladesh. Min Aung Hlaing is the leader of Myanmar’s powerful military, known as the Tatmadaw, which seized power in 2021. But even If the warrant is approved, the ICC could be limited in its jurisdiction as Myanmar is not among the 123 member states of the court. However, member countries could be obligated to transfer Min Aung Hlaing into ICC custody if he enters their territory after the warrant is issued.

Persons: Karim Khan, Min Aung, “, ” Khan, Khan, Ra’ad Al Hussein Organizations: CNN, Criminal Court, ICC, police, Rights Watch, United Nations, Human Rights, International Court of Justice Locations: Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bazar

☆ 48-year-old CEO of a $1 billion startup: My secret to success is, 'I hire the best and I get out of their way'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

That growth didn't come from micromanaging, Weaver told LinkedIn's "This Is Working" video series last week. So if it is not my highest and best use of time, it usually will not bubble up to me. "Micromanaging does not work," Weaver said. If you're micromanaging, something's wrong, he added. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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☆ Early retirement comes as a surprise for many workers, study finds. Here's how to manage that financial shock
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

If those new retirees take Social Security benefits before their full retirement age — which is 66 to 67, depending on date of birth — they take permanently reduced benefits. The median age for claiming Social Security benefits is 64, according to EBRI. They may lose five years of income, assuming they intended to retire at their full retirement age of 67, Collinson said. They may also lose potential employer-sponsored retirement benefits and additional credits towards their Social Security work history. Reset financial goals after an early retirementPeople who are forced into early retirement may not have a lot of financial flexibility.

Persons: Catherine Collinson, Collinson, They're, Ted Jenkin, Jenkin Organizations: Transamerica Institute, Transamerica Center, Retirement Studies, Social, Social Security, CNBC FA Council Locations: Atlanta

☆ US to sanction Maduro-aligned officials, to put pressure on Venezuela’s president to accept election results
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Samantha Waldenberg | Stefano Pozzebon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The United States announced new individual sanctions Wednesday on more than 20 officials aligned with Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, to put pressure on Maduro to accept the results of Venezuela’s July presidential election, senior administration officials said in a briefing with reporters. Thursday marks exactly four months from the July election, and senior officials believe the new sanctions will put pressure on Venezuelan officials to break ranks from the Maduro government and facilitate a democratic transition in that country. The new round of sanctions target military officials in the Bolivarian National Guard, Bolivarian National Police and other branches of the security apparatus, the US officials said. Among the officials sanctioned Wednesday are Maduro’s newly-installed chief of staff, Anibal Coronado, Communication Minister Freddy Ñañez, and the director of intelligence services Alexis Rodriguez. Asked if there has been any communication with President-elect Donald Trump’s national security team about Venezuela, one of the officials sidestepped.

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☆ What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Editor’s Note: Get a street-side view of the biggest Thanksgiving Day parades around the country. Watch ‘Thanksgiving in America’ on CNN and CNN Max on Thursday, November 28 at 8 a.m. New York CNN —Many Americans spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones over a home-cooked meal. Postal servicesDon’t expect any packages on Thanksgiving Day. Limited UPS stores will be open.

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☆ A way to get long Nvidia on the dip with less risk using options
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Following its latest earnings report, which exceeded expectations across all key segments, NVDA is trading at a compelling valuation relative to its peers. From a technical perspective, the recent pullback after the earnings report provides an attractive entry point for bullish exposure with strong risk/reward potential. Its 56% net margin significantly surpassing competitors which highlight why NVDA deserves its premium valuation while still offering substantial upside potential. The trade offers a 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio, providing a favorable way to participate in NVIDIA's expected upside while limiting downside exposure. BEFORE MAKING ANY FINANCIAL DECISIONS, YOU SHOULD STRONGLY CONSIDER SEEKING ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVISOR.

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And, thankfully, you can get steep discounts on a ton of the brand's gear with the Black Friday deals Nike is offering. The best Black Friday Nike sneakers dealsSneakers are the primary category on sale during Nike's Black Friday sale. You'll find popular models like the Nike Air Max 90, Nike Dunk, and Air Jordan 1 marked down with deep discounts. Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid $81.97 $125.00 Save 34% It’s hard to think of a more legendary sneaker than Air Jordans. View at NikeThe best Black Friday Nike clothing dealsNike Sportswear is arguably just as popular as its sneakers.

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☆ I moved to the US and send money back home every month. Since becoming a parent, I've had to set more boundaries around payments.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAissatou Guisse, who moved to the US as a child, sends $250 to relatives in Senegal each month. After I had a child of my own, I decided to set boundaries around how much money I send to relatives back home. I have several friends in the US from Senegal who send money home monthly. I know people in other cultures send money back home, but Senegalese culture is particularly focused on not getting other people's hopes down. I still send the monthly money to my grandma's household, but for other things, I do a critical case-by-case analysis of whether the payment is necessary.

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☆ I craved touch after my divorce. I learned to accept casual intimacy from friends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Sassafras Patterdale | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. Humans need physical touch, and the sudden loss of it can be jarring, as I have recently experienced. But this year has been especially difficult for me, and now I'm craving physical touch. AdvertisementSince my divorce, I've remembered how healing a platonic touch between friends can be. Sometimes, that attraction manifests in physical touch, and sometimes, it's just the warm glow of connection with long-distance friends.

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☆ Dentist charged with murdering wife also wanted investigating officer killed, authorities say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Andi Babineau | Andy Rose | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

James Craig previously entered not guilty pleas to first-degree murder and other charges in the death of his wife, Angela Craig. Angela Craig went to the hospital with dizziness two days after a package of arsenic was delivered to the couple’s home, investigators said. Investigators say Angela Craig texted her husband, “I feel drugged,” after having a protein shake. James Craig texted back, “Just for the record, I didn’t drug you,” according to a court document. After his wife’s death, James Craig told the victim’s sister he did not want an autopsy performed, according to the affidavit.

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☆ How to ask to be paid fairly: Here's exactly what to say—it’s 'not confrontational,' it's 'calm and confident'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But for some employees, it might be a matter of getting paid fairly. If you suspect you're being compensated less than your peers, it's important to advocate for yourself. "Asking for parity is about asking for more money because you've been offered less by the company compared to other people at the same level." Today, women are paid 84 cents to a man's dollar, according to a National Women's Law Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. If you think that you're making less than your peers, here's how to go about making the case for equal pay.

Persons: you've, Gorick Ng Organizations: Harvard University, Women's Law, Census

☆ Supreme Court’s transgender care fight creates conservative ‘reckoning’ over parental rights
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( John Fritze | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But the Supreme Court’s upcoming and potentially explosive transgender care case is dividing conservatives, with many of those same groups backing Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments, which critics say injects the state into family medical decisions and overrides parental rights. Tennessee, and many conservatives who support the state’s position, argues parental rights aren’t a factor in the case. Conservative groups have lined up in federal courts to make nearly identical parental rights arguments in other cases. That separate lawsuit specifically asked whether the state law violates the “fundamental right of parents” to make decisions about the medical care of their children. In allowing the Tennessee ban to take effect last year, a divided 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals brushed aside the parental rights arguments.

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☆ Financials are the best-performing stocks of 2024. Here's one corner that could do especially well
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Financial stocks are the best-performing group in 2024 and, even though they're widely thought to have more room to run as a sector, a subset of them are even more favorably positioned. The S & P 500 financial sector has surged 36% so far this year, outpacing both the communication services and information technology sectors that contain all the high-flying megacap technology stocks. XLF YTD mountain Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) in 2024. "If this bull market persists, the upside in those fintech names could be 3-4x what we see in the overall XLF," Ginsberg said. Financial stocks may be punished first in the event of a correction in the broader market, Ginsberg said.

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☆ This charitable giving strategy 'almost always' provides the biggest tax break, advisor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The strategy "almost always has the highest tax advantage," compared to other giving options, said certified financial planner Sandi Weaver, owner of Weaver Financial in Mission, Kansas. QCD tax break is 'better than a deduction'When filing taxes, you must claim the standard deduction or your total itemized deductions, including charitable gifts, whichever is greater. That means most filers don't claim the charitable deduction. Higher AGI can trigger income-related monthly adjustment amounts, or IRMAA, for Medicare Part B and Part D premiums, Weaver explained. There's a two-year lookback, meaning 2024 premiums are based on MAGI from your 2022 tax return.

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☆ 56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them. How experts recommend getting the conversation started
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, money is one topic that likely won't be discussed. Yet experts say it's a perfect time to start the conversation, particularly with aging parents. More than half of Americans — 56% — say their parents never discussed money with them, according to a recent Fidelity survey of 1,900 adults ages 18 and up. For the wealth they do have, most Americans say they accumulated it on their own, with 80% identifying as self-made and only 5% saying they inherited it, Fidelity found. 1 sign of successYet experts say that not having a plan in place can leave individuals and their families vulnerable when unexpected events happen.

Persons: —, David Peterson, Peterson, Warren Buffett, MaryAnne Gucciardi, Gucciardi, there's Organizations: Fidelity, Finance Locations: Cambridge , Massachusetts

☆ 2 things we always learn about a company before we decide whether to buy its stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

— Thanks, Marek We do two things right off the bat after identifying a stock that we might want to buy. Remember, as an investor, you want to know every little aspect of every company whose stock you buy or think about buying. Financial statements In addition to understanding a company from a high level, we can't take a position before analyzing the financial statements and getting a sense of the health of the company in question. All three are incredibly important, however, of the three, the balance sheet is going to be the one to look at first. Knowing what shape the balance sheet is in gives you a better sense of the company's outlook.

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☆ A dietitian explains the power of a 5-minute walk after a big meal
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementGoing for a quick walk after eating really can help improve digestion and energy, a dietitian says. Walking helps to control blood sugar levels and circulates nutrients. Keeping to a healthy routine can make you more likely to maintain other healthy habits, too. Taking a short stroll after a meal can help you avoid the post-feast slump and set you up for a healthy habits during the holidays, according to a dietitian. Walking after you eat can help increase energy, improve digestion, and control blood sugar levels, said Nicholas Fischer, registered dietitian for MedStar Health.

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☆ I've gone on over 30 safaris in South Africa. Here are 6 things I wish I knew before my first one.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Sophie Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementThere are several things I wish I'd known before I went on my first safari in South Africa. I didn't expect to experience a wide range of weather conditions in the winter months. If possible, I'd recommend booking a guided drive to get the most out of the safari. Related Video 'Lost' golden mole rediscovered after 86 yearsBut now that I've been on over 30 safaris in South Africa, I've realized just how little I knew back then. Here are six things I wish someone had told me before I embarked on a safari for the first time.

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☆ What Is Russia’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lara Jakes | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The dust has settled in Dnipro, Ukraine, where investigators are analyzing the wreckage at a weapons factory struck by a new Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile last week. But the debate continues over the strategic impact of the missile, known as the Oreshnik, both on the battlefield in Ukraine and what it means for NATO states in Europe. President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia touted the missile as an example of Russian technological prowess, built by a domestic military industry unimpeded by Western economic sanctions. The Oreshnik is also capable of carrying nuclear weapons, at a time when Moscow has increased threats of nuclear war. It is still not clear what explosives, if any, the missile delivered in the strike on Dnipro.

Persons: Vladimir V, Putin Organizations: NATO Locations: Dnipro, Ukraine, Russian, Europe, Russia, Moscow

☆ The world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In today's big story, the world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans , which could be a massive negotiation tactic . Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe man who dubbed himself a master negotiator is upending the global trade market with his latest tactic. AdvertisementThe world is reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's new trade proposals targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. There's a lot to unpack, so let's break it down:So, Trump finally gave us an update on his tariff plans. He's telegraphed his plans for hammering Chinese imports, but a 25% tax on Canadian and Mexican goods was a shock.

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☆ Russia appears to be stepping up its use of decoy drones to outwit Ukrainian air defenses
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

It's using decoy drones to outwit Ukrainian defenses, according to the ISW. Around half the drones used to attack Ukraine are decoy drones, a report said. Russia is stepping up its use of decoy drones to distract Ukrainian air defenses in mass aerial attacks, according to The Institute for the Study of War (ISW). This, said the ISW's analysts, suggests that "Russian forces likely used a large number of decoy drones to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses." The Associated Press in November found that Russia was using swarms of fake drones to surround deadly thermobaric drones, which are highly destructive.

Organizations: The Institute, Ukraine, Associated Press, AP Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Washington, DC, Russian

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