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☆ My mom had me at 22. Having a young mother has helped us become close friends in adulthood.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Jamie Valentino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

She spent her early 20s raising quadruplet sons. AdvertisementAs a kid, I believed my mom's sole purpose was to raise meThough my mother was young, becoming a parent surely matured her personality. was probably the most common question Mom asked me throughout my early 20s. AdvertisementWorking alongside my mother helped us bond as close friendsDuring the pandemic, I faced the loss of a major consulting gig. Perhaps we could reach our golden years together because — unlike Mom — I have no qualms about retiring early.

Persons: —, I'm, who'd, there's, we'd, Mom, she's Organizations: Service, Business, MCC Locations: New York, Midwest

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch a free Zheng vs. Vekic live stream from anywhere. Watch Zheng vs. Vekic live stream for free online. How to watch Zheng vs. Vekic in the USAThe cheapest option to watch Olympic tennis locally in the USA is Peacock. Where to watch Zheng vs. Vekic in the UKFor the most comprehensive tennis coverage, you'll need to head over to Eurosport, which is only £3.99 a month during the Olympics. If you want free coverage, 9Now in Australia (see above) is your best bet, as we see plenty of events on their schedule.

Persons: You'll, They're, ExpressVPN, Zheng, Peacock Organizations: Business, Paris Olympics, Olympic, NBC, Eurosport Locations: Paris, Australian, USA, Vekic, Australia

☆ Warren Buffett raises Berkshire cash level to record $277 billion after slashing stock holdings
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Warren Buffett walks the floor and meets with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of their annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024. Berkshire Hathaway 's cash pile swelled to a record $276.9 billion last quarter as Warren Buffett sold big chunks in stock holdings including Apple . The Omaha-based conglomerate's cash hoard jumped significantly higher from the previous record of $189 billion, set in the first quarter of 2024. For the second quarter, Berkshire's operating earnings, which encompass profits from the conglomerate's fully-owned businesses, enjoyed a jump thanks to the strength in auto insurer Geico. Operating earnings totaled $11.6 billion in the second quarter, up about 15% from $10 billion a year prior.

Persons: Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Tim Cook, Buffett, I've Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire, Apple, Oracle, Buffett, Bank of America, Federal Reserve, Dow, Industrial Locations: Omaha , Nebraska, Omaha, Berkshire

We decided on a destination wedding, and my credit card helped make it affordable. We earned lots of points and miles, and it offered useful perks on our flight to Oahu. We decided to get married in OahuWhen our vision for the wedding started to crystallize, we decided on a destination wedding in Oahu. After looking at a few options, we decided to use our Alaska Airlines credit card. We also earned thousands of miles on wedding purchases like the hotel and transportation.

Persons: —, we're, we'd, Read Organizations: Service, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airlines cardholders Locations: Oahu, Seattle, Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Austin, Chicago, Manhattan

☆ I sacrificed my honeymoon and almost cut my maternity leave short for work. I've learned to prioritize my family and set boundaries.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Working hard didn't protect me from getting laid offAfter college, I worked as an editor in 2008. After a year, I landed a job working for a small school. This time, I took the approach that work is work and didn't want to give so much time to it. While in the office, my boss asked me for updates on the project I'd been working on before taking leave. I love my work and work hard, but it's just a part of who I am — not my entire identity.

Persons: —, Kari Shafenberg, Levi Shafenberg, I've, It's, we'd, I'd, they'd, wasn't, That's, Shafenberg Organizations: Service, Army, Business, Management Locations: Colorado

☆ 6 underappreciated stocks to buy now: Top-3% fund manager in the last decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( James Faris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLeading fund manager David Vaughn would have every reason to be confident — cocky, even. Playing it safe can pay offSince Vaughn doesn't pretend that he can predict the future, he hedges his bets accordingly. ClariVest's international fund, which Vaughn has run since its inception in early 2013, holds a whopping 120 to 150 stocks at a time — far higher than many of its peers. The top fund manager and his colleagues don't develop an in-depth thesis for each stock or get cozy with sweet-talking management teams. Advertisement6 international stocks to buy nowAlthough Vaughn avoids getting attached to stocks in his heavily diversified fund, that doesn't mean he doesn't have favorite ideas in international markets.

Persons: —, David Vaughn, Vaughn, You've, Vaughn doesn't, We'd, that's, Charlie Brown, Lucy Organizations: Service, Carillon, Stock Fund, Business Locations: ClariVest

Jim Cramer said Friday the Fed should have cut at this week's meeting. Those were in place with AMD because Jim Cramer mentioned the stock on CNBC TV over the past 72 hours. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Dow Jones, here's, Eli Lilly, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Fed, Bond, chipmaker Broadcom, AMD, Palo Alto, Nvidia, Wynn Resorts, Disney, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: U.S, DuPont, Dover, Wells

☆ Berkshire's mounting cash pile could top $200 billion as Buffett continues selling stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

David A. GroganBerkshire Hathaway 's highly scrutinized cash pile could top $200 billion — more than the entire annual gross domestic product of Hungary — amid CEO Warren Buffett's rare sale of some of his favorite stocks. The Omaha-based conglomerate is likely to say its cash hoard topped the previous record of $189 billion, set in the first quarter, when it reports second-quarter earnings Saturday morning. The selling could have resumed in the second quarter as shares of the iPhone maker jumped 23% in the period. "It's just a question of how long they are going to sit on it," Andrew Kligerman, TD Cowen's Berkshire analyst, said in an interview, referring to Berkshire's enormous cash pile. Stock Chart Icon Stock chart icon Berkshire Hathaway

Persons: Warren Buffett, David A, Grogan Berkshire Hathaway, Warren, Buffett, Bill Stone, Andrew Kligerman, I've, Berkshire Hathaway Organizations: Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, Bank of America, Oracle, Glenview Trust Company, America, Federal, Berkshire Locations: Omaha , Nebraska, Hungary, Omaha, Glenview, Berkshire, Charlotte

☆ I moved to Spain single and started dating locals. Most were still living with their parents and expected to split the dinner bill.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jennifer Fernández Solano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We'd "met" a few nights before on a dating app, and I was doing my best to keep the conversation flowing. I've had friends move back home to save for a house deposit and have also met men in their 40s living with their parents following a divorce. At the time, I found that everyone in Spain used Tinder — there was hardly anyone to match with on the other apps. I also noticed that most men didn't fill out their profiles, which made it hard to see if we had common interests. I came up with strict parameters and finally met the oneSix months into living in Spain, I was getting frustrated with the dating scene.

Persons: —, he's, it's, I've, it'd, haven't Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Spanish, Spain Before Spain, Australia, American, Mexico City, Valencia, Spain, Mexico, Europe, Portugal, Valencian

☆ After visiting over 40 countries, there are 5 things I'll never do while traveling
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We ended up in the medieval town of Loches due to a recommendation from a local. One of my favorite examples of this approach was when my husband and I took a road trip from Paris to Andorra with our son. In Paris, someone from the car hire company recommended we visit Loches, a medieval town in the Loire Valley. The next day, we asked a server where she'd recommend staying within three or four hours south of where we were. We absolutely loved walking through the cobblestone streets, exploring its religious sites, and listening to the church bells in the morning.

Persons: Rocamadour Locations: Loches, Paris, Andorra, Loire

☆ P&G's rally signals economic worries are back — plus, we're downgrading a consumer stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

That's why some classic slowdown stocks in the health care and consumer staples sectors are outperforming versus cyclicals. But with Wynn earnings coming up Tuesday, we'd rather be cautious and downgrade our rating. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Wells, Stanley Black, Wynn, we've, — Wynn, we'd, We'll, Coterra, FactSet, Jim Cramer's, Jim Organizations: CNBC, Treasury, Federal Reserve, Procter, Gamble, Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, MGM, Revenue, Vegas, Coterra Energy, Apple, Intel, Club, Linde, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Jim Cramer's Charitable Locations: Wells Fargo, Las Vegas, Macau, Vegas, China

☆ I fell in love with a charming town in Northern California. Once I finally moved there, I couldn't get away fast enough.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Jaime Stathis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Grass Valley, California, was one of those places for me. AdvertisementWhile Martin debated pros and cons, I quickly mapped Sacramento to Grass Valley — it was 56 miles. On a scouting trip, he agreed that Grass Valley seemed like a great place. But once we finally lived in the Northern California town, we realized we may have been better off just visiting. I lived in Grass Valley for two and a half years, and three years after moving away, I'm only in touch with a few people.

Persons: —, I've, Martin, he'd, Patty Thomas, we'd, Califonia Organizations: Service, Business, San, California . San Francisco Chronicle, Hearst Newspapers, Getty, Gold Rush Locations: , California, San Francisco, Missoula , Montana, Sacramento, Grass, Northern California, San Bernardino, Lake Arrowhead, Missoula, Berkley, Lake Tahoe, it's, Grass Valley, California, Nevada, Southern California, New England

☆ Comcast President Cavanagh: There's no piece of our business that we'd say we're a laggard in
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailComcast President Cavanagh: There's no piece of our business that we'd say we're a laggard inBrian Roberts, Comcast chairman and CEO, and Michael Cavanagh, Comcast president, join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's broadcasting rights to the Olympic Games, state of the media landscape, company revenue strategies and growth outlook, NBA rights deal, M&A outlook, state of the consumer, and more.

Persons: Cavanagh, Brian Roberts, Michael Cavanagh Organizations: Comcast, Olympic Games

☆ I grew up poor and now make 5 times what my parents did. I help pay their bills without sacrificing my own money goals.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Viviana Vazquez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Seeing my parents struggle took a toll on meI remember my dad borrowing money from loved ones or banks to cover the rent. AdvertisementI had already been helping my family with money for groceries and small bills, but now I wanted to contribute more financially. Establishing boundaries was a big part of my financial journeyMy parents and I haven't always been on the same page regarding money. I didn't do so either time because it didn't align with my financial goals, and my parents weren't very happy with me. For now, I'm focused on sharing my wealth with the people who deserve to enjoy it most: my loving parents.

Persons: —, Viviana, Viviana Vazquez, it's, Xavi, babysat, we'd, didn't, Viviana Vazquez I'm, I've, she'd, there's, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Scholastic, CUNY City College Locations: Mexico, New York, Brooklyn, Baruch

☆ Starbucks' turnaround takes an encouraging step forward. Here's what we what to see next
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Starbucks Why we own it : Starbucks has one of the most recognizable brands of any restaurant. Like Starbucks, McDonald's has had a challenging 2024 and the company reported uninspiring results — missing on revenues, same-store sales, and earnings per share. Quarterly commentary Comparable store sales in North America — a key restaurant industry metric — fell 2%, slightly beating estimates of a 2.2% drop forecasted by Wall Street analysts, according to FactSet. In Starbucks' international segment, comparable store sales fell 7%, missing estimates of a 5.1% decline. A Starbucks store stands in Manhattan on January 30, 2024 in New York City.

Persons: Elliott, Elliott Management's, Dunkin, McDonald's, We'd, Laxman Narasimhan, We're, Narasimhan, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim, Spencer Platt Organizations: Starbucks, Revenue, Elliott Management, Bros, McDonalds, Citi, Wall Street, CNBC, Getty Locations: China, North America, U.S, East, Southeast Asia, Europe, Manhattan, New York City

Hopscotching around the East Coast on credit card rewardsMy oldest daughter shares my passion for all things related to aviation and space, and she would love to have a career in the aerospace industry. We easily earn these points from personal cards like our Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and business cards like the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card. Also, I hold a Southwest Airlines Companion Pass, which I earned from signing up for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card and the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card. I use the World Of Hyatt credit card and the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card to earn points, but it's also a transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. Continuing to the northeastWe arrived late at night and stayed at Hyatt Place by the Washington DC National Mall, again with World of Hyatt points.

Persons: —, It's, it's, Chase, Riddle, Johns Organizations: Service, Business, Embry, Riddle Aeronautical University, Southwest, Chase, Chase Sapphire, Southwest Airlines, Hyatt House, Orlando Airport, Hyatt, Hyatt Business, Card, Reagan National Airport, Washington DC National, U.S . Naval Academy, Naval Academy, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics, University of Delaware, Hyatt Place Locations: Denver, East, Daytona Beach , Florida, Daytona, Orlando, Florida, Washington, Annapolis , Maryland, Baltimore, Newark , Delaware, New York City, La Guardia

☆ We cuddle our kids to sleep. Our oldest is 9, and we don't plan to change our bedtime routine anytime soon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Melissa Noble | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When my son was 4 years old in March 2020, we started lying with him to help him get to sleep. We'd curl up together in his crimson-red fire truck bed and talk about anything and everything. "Mommy, when you're an old granny, I'll tell my kids you were a wonderful mommy," he whispered to me one night. Melissa Noble and her husband cuddle with their kids before bed each night. We tried a few techniques half-heartedly, like having a consistent bedtime routine and weaning our support, but it never really worked.

Persons: We'd, Melissa Noble, cuddle, it's, Alicia Silverstone, he's, He's Organizations: Service Locations: lockdowns, Melbourne

☆ I take my wife and 5 kids with me to war zones as a crisis volunteer. People think I'm crazy, but we work as a family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I sent them an email about the possibility of work, and we left within a week and a half. Most of these people still had family members that were just captured by ISIS, and who were very traumatized. Home life in warMy wife is very connected to the work and its mission. And we'd come back to a big house where we take showers, there's a functioning family and hot food. The kids do miss out on having a steady community, but their community is always there when they get back.

Persons: —, Daniel Beiler, Rodi Said, Jessica Melanson, we've, We've, — we've, it's, There's, we're, I'd, I've, I'm, STRINGER, Beiler, Ted Shaffrey, They've Organizations: Service, Business, Islamic, ISIS, Emergency Service, Reuters Locations: Pennsylvania, Iraq, Dnipro, Ukraine, Bolivia, Syria, Ukrainian, Dnipropetrovsk, Baghdad, Mosul, STRINGER Iraq, Lancaster County , Pennsylvania, Idaho

☆ My wife and I collected 24 years' worth of clutter. Now, our hobby is throwing away a bag of trash every night, and it's changed our marriage.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Noah Berlatsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

"But do we really need eight reserve bottles of dish soap?" "It's dish soap," she pointed out. "You always need dish soap." After 24 years of marriage, we have found a hobby to renew our bond and a new journey to embark on together. But for now, we are united in our mission, and by the bittersweet realization that we never need to buy dish soap again.

Persons: Overstuffed, it's, David Byrne, It's, decluttering Organizations: Service Locations: There's

☆ I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alexandra Saville | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We wanted to be cautious and avoid any potential heartache and confusion for all parties. I quickly formed a bond with my partner's sonHis son and I fell into a surprisingly easy groove. Related storiesI never wanted one and still don't, but what I do want is exactly what we have. It's a similar relationship with my partner's son; I'm as important to him as he feels I am. AdvertisementIt's been a surprise as someone who never wanted kids of my own to get to enjoy a version of the experience.

Persons: —, it's, I've, he's, I'm, It's Organizations: Service

☆ We rented our house on Airbnb for 15 years. It was so much work that we had to stop.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Dana Mcmahan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Renting your home to strangers for money wasn't even on the horizon when my husband and I bought our first house almost 20 years ago. I thought renting our house to race-goers would be an easy way to make a quick paycheck. We were early Airbnb adoptersIt didn't go well at first, though, with our first guests writing us a bad check. Courtesy of the auhorAlthough it's commonplace now, in those early days, friends thought we'd lost it when we let strangers stay in our house. A beautiful house that just needed some work, with a third floor guest suite and a carriage house, it had tons of potential as a short-term rental rental.

Persons: wasn't, Airbnb, we'd, Vertigo, COVID didn't, we're, aren't, it's, Diane Deaton, who's, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Kentucky Derby, Business, Realtors, House Locations: Louisville , Kentucky, Vertigo Louisville, Detroit, Louisville

☆ My husband and I are in our 50s and child-free. We've never regretted our decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Shawna Kenney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Her eyes turned to me across the table, then to her mom's, perhaps wondering if she had asked the wrong question. But a lot are," Rich answered, just about when Annabelle's little sister, 6-year-old Lily, started to melt down from the heat and the long wait. Staying child-free has allowed Shawna Kenney and her husband more time for creative pursuits. Courtesy Shawna KenneyWe've never regretted not having kidsMany said we would change our minds, yet here we are in our 50s, content with our decision.

Persons: Annabelle, Rich —, Shawna, Rich, Lily, Shawna Kenney, —, Shawna Kenney We've Organizations: Service, Business, Star Wars Locations: , CA

☆ I tried using Ikea's $99 interior-designer service. It was an incredible value with just one downside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Jordi Lippe-Mcgraw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That's when we discovered Ikea's $99 interior-designer service. AdvertisementFirst, we booked an appointment and filled out a questionnaireWe used Ikea's interior-design service to get inspiration for our living room. Jordi Lippe-McGrawIt was easy to book Ikea's design service but it can be a bit tricky to find on the retailer's website. We purchased some Ikea pieces and used other suggestions as inspirationWe bought bed frames and nightstands from Ikea. Overall, Ikea's service offers incredible valueWe used our designer's plans to inspire our home's design.

Persons: —, Jordi Lippe, McGraw Organizations: Service, Business, Ikea Locations: McGraw, Airbnb

☆ I got my master's degree and have 5 freelance gigs, but I still can't make ends meet. I rely on my parents for financial support.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Averee Nelson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But I was shocked when I was met with judgment for still being on my dad's phone plan. Each sales associate jokingly asked if I was on my family's phone plan, and I sheepishly admitted I was. So, they're happy to help me by letting me stay on the family phone plan and sharing their streaming services with me. Related storiesMany of my friends moved back in with their parents after college to save money, and I've debated doing the same thing. I'm grateful that my family is so supportive, and just knowing that makes me work harder to meet my goals.

Persons: I've, sheepishly, we'd, It's, I'm, it's Organizations: Service, Columbia Journalism School, Pew Research Locations: New York, Manhattan

That's why we've put together everything you need to know about where to watch free Olympics tennis live streams. If you want a piece of the action gratis, too, we can help you bypass geo-blocks that would usually stop overseas viewers from accessing the free Olympics tennis live streams. Watch Olympics tennis online. How to watch Olympics tennis in the USAThe best, and by far the cheapest, option to watch Olympic tennis in the USA is Peacock. Where to watch Olympics tennis in the UKThe UK's BBC will show select Olympics tennis events for free via the BBC iPlayer.

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