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FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS a pair of round, gold glasses has shown me the world. But the lenses have grown so scratched and cloudy that it feels like I’m peering through a fog. Since glasses so prominently guard the windows to our souls, they arguably define our look and vibe more than any other item. Skimp on sweaters and sneakers if you must, but don’t settle for ho-hum frames. New specs “redefine who you are,” said Julie Ragolia, a fashion editor and stylist based between Paris and New York.

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Check back often for the latest and best Prime Day mattress deals. Also, check out our liveblog covering the best Prime Day live for the entire sale event. Top 5 mattress dealsThe best Prime Day hybrid mattress dealsLeesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress (Queen) $1,699.00 $1,999.00 Save 15% The Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress has great edge support and motion isolation. The best Prime Day memory foam mattress dealsThe best Prime Day adjustable mattress dealsThe best Prime Day latex mattress dealsThe best competing mattress salesAvocado : Get up to $800 on mattresses. The best mattress for pressure relief in our guide to the best memory foam mattresses, the Casper Original, is now $260 off at Amazon.

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☆ Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Oct. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +5 min

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter(HealthDay)MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows. The children in the study received a diagnosis between 12 months and 36 months of age, and received community-based interventions. They then had a research diagnosis assessment at age 5 to 7 years, between August 2018 and January 2022. Other researchers have suggested a turning point around [age] 6 where children no longer have the symptoms,” Harstad said. More informationThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on autism spectrum disorder.

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☆ What to expect when beer king Constellation Brands reports earnings Thursday morning
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Lots of Wall Street firms are getting out ahead of this week's earnings from Constellation Brands (STZ) with price target increases. At the time, we were optimistic and increased our price target on the Modelo and Corona maker to $270 per share from $260. When measuring beer growth, he assesses how much shelf space companies get every year and how quickly those products fly off the shelves. All these factors "drive solid beer growth even as the macro environment gets worse," Falorni said. Wedbush also thinks Constellation will be able to weather those macro consumer storms and continue to drive earnings and revenue growth.

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☆ Here's what to do if you could only afford a used vehicle and are saddled with high interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

I Love Images | Cultura | Getty ImagesRising interest rates are pushing auto loan rates upwards for both new and used cars across the U.S. "If you have good credit, you get lower interest rates," he said. "If you have poor credit, you're going to get higher interest rates." Interest rates on used cars currently are the highest in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia. The longevity risk associated with used cars is yet another factor driving up interest rates for car shoppers, Yoon said.

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☆ Want to start a side hustle selling on Amazon? An e-commerce expert shares his top advice for beginners, including how to select a product and where to spend your first $1,000.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

If you're looking to make extra money on the side, selling products on sites like Amazon is one way to go. "We are essentially the plumbing for e-commerce brands that help get their product manufactured in Asia and keep their businesses running," he told Insider. Insider spoke to Walter about what successful e-commerce companies are doing right — and how anyone can launch one and start making money selling online. Once you actually start profiting from your first product — in this example, the bluetooth headphones — then you can start getting more creative, he noted. "If you're thinking about starting a brand, don't even consider starting a brand that you're going to be fulfilling yourself.

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Amazon has the newest 3rd generation and the equally impressive 2nd generation at incredibly low prices. The AirPods 2nd generation ($89.99) are just $10 north of their all-time-low Black Friday prices, but the newer AirPods 3rd generation ($139.99) have never been cheaper. Apple AirPods Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Rare Deal Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) The AirPods 2nd generation are nearly four years old, but Apple's most affordable wireless earbuds still deliver excellent audio quality for the money. Read more: Apple AirPods 2 vs AirPods 3 vs AirPods ProDo you need to buy AirPods for the iPhone?

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The AirPods 2nd generation ($89.99) are just $10 north of their all-time-low Black Friday prices, but the newer AirPods 3rd generation ($139.99) have never been cheaper. Amazon only stipulates that you buy them on the first day of Prime Day, as all Apple deals expire thereafter. Apple AirPods Prime Day dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Rare Deal Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) The AirPods 2nd generation are nearly four years old, but Apple's most affordable wireless earbuds still deliver excellent audio quality for the money. Read more: Apple AirPods 2 vs AirPods 3 vs AirPods ProDo you need to buy AirPods for the iPhone?

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☆ How the Internet Made Flying, Flight Delays, Hidden Airline Fees Worse
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-03 | by ( Gad Allon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Comparing airline prices, fees, and schedules on your own has become standard procedure. And they've introduced a complex system of additional fees, often hidden, for services that used to be included in the ticket price. In order to give that flight the appearance of being on-time, the airline might list the flight duration as three hours. This practice allows airlines to improve their on-time performance and reduce the risk of delays while ultimately boosting cost efficiency. Since everyone became their own travel agent and airlines began fiercely competing over price and on-time performance, airlines have shifted their focus.

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☆ Millions of Americans are skipping doses because they can't afford their prescription drugs
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Zachary Tracer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

About 8.2% of adults in the US didn't take a prescription drug as prescribed because of the cost. The problem was worse for people who don't have insurance and for those in poor health. It shows how the high cost of US healthcare can make it difficult for people to get needed care. Millions of Americans are skimping on their prescription drugs to cut costs, a government report shows, revealing how the high cost of US healthcare can harm people's health. Similarly, 18% of people in fair or poor health sometimes skipped doses or delayed filling their scripts to cut costs.

Persons: Laryssa Mykyta, Robin A, Cohen Organizations: US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Medicaid

☆ 8 things you shouldn't cut back on during a recession
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-30 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Financial experts say there are eight things worth every penny that you shouldn't stop spending on. If you're starting to plan what items you should cut back on, take a look at what these financial experts say are worth every penny — even during a recession. If you're struggling to afford your internet or phone service during a recession, Lalonde recommends calling your current provider and asking for discounts or looking for lower-cost options with other providers out there. To prepare for a looming recession, Lalonde recommends making sure your coverage is up-to-date and researching if there are any government or community programs that can assist you with the cost of healthcare costs. If you're prioritizing what to cut back on, Nelson recommends cutting spending elsewhere to ensure debts are being paid off first.

☆ ‘Greedflation’ loosens its grip on food retailers
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-24 | by ( Aimee Donnellan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Big food manufacturers like Kraft Heinz (KHC.O) and Unilever (ULVR.L) are ratcheting down the price rises they have been inflicting onto supermarket chains. If food retailers can convince cash-strapped customers to skimp less and pay more, their profit margins will finally start growing. Last week, the country’s food retailers opened negotiations on prices with manufacturers like Coca-Cola (KO.N) and Unilever as food inflation surged to over 15% in March. Food manufacturers can certainly do more. Meanwhile, food inflation remained high at 19.1% in April versus 19.2% in March.

☆ Barbara Corcoran: ‘I’ve never saved a dime my whole life’—here’s why it made her richer
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-22 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Millionaires often stress the importance of saving money along your journey to financial freedom. "I'm just not a believer in saving money," Corcoran tells CNBC Make It. Now, whenever Corcoran obtains money, she thinks about the best potential ways to use it, she says. "I gave half of it away to family, friends, education funds, charities, because I really believe if you spend, money comes back to you." "And I don't believe in hoarding money, saving money, everything like that.

[1/4] A costumer counts money before buying tangerines in a green grocery store, as Argentines struggle amid rising inflation, in Buenos Aires, Argentina May 11, 2023. REUTERS/Agustin MarcarianBUENOS AIRES, May 12 (Reuters) - Argentina's annual inflation rate soared to 109% in April, the country's statistics agency said on Friday, smashing past analyst forecasts and stoking anger among hard-hit consumers who are increasingly having to skimp and save to get by. 2 economy, posted 8.4% monthly inflation in April, well above analyst forecasts of 7.5% and the highest in decades. The highest analyst estimate in a Reuters poll for April's monthly inflation rate had been 8.3%. Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsReporting by Miguel Lo Bianco; Writing by Nicolás Misculin; Editing by Adam JourdanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ I drove Nissan's electric Ariya SUV — it proves that 13 years after the Leaf, the automaker can compete with Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The basicsThe 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+ Tim Levin/InsiderThe Ariya landed in the US earlier this year with a starting retail price of $43,190. The 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+ Tim Levin/InsiderThere's no bulky tunnel running down the middle of the vehicle. The 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+ Tim Levin/InsiderThe quirks don't stop there. The 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+ Tim Levin/InsiderHands-free driving isn't available across the board, but Nissan doesn't skimp on standard safety features. The 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+ Tim Levin/InsiderNissan says the Ariya can charge from 20%-80% in 40 minutes using a sufficiently powerful fast charger.

☆ A 32-hour work week helped this company's employees juggle self-care, side hustles, pets, and parenting 'without feeling like they're going to be penalized'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Grace Mayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

4-day work week trials have found a shortened work week can improve employees' work-life balance. vChief says its 4-day work week helps employees juggle jobs as parents, self-care, and side hustles. Niebauer said that the 4-day work week has helped the company with employee retention, and they've also attracted over-qualified candidates for the company's roles. "Without feeling like they're going to be penalized for it, without feeling like they're going to look like they're distracted at work." "I really believe that people shouldn't live their lives for work," Niebauer said.

☆ Rich families skimp when it comes to cybersecurity, and it can cost them millions
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Paige Hagy | Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

More than one-third of North American family offices experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months in 2022, per Campden. It comes down to three problems, said Bobby Stover, who leads family office and enterprise services at Ernst & Young. When it comes to cybersecurity, family office principals are cheap, uneducated, and "don't want to deal with it," he told Insider. They cost anywhere from $25,000 to $65,000, and family offices often struggle to understand the benefit, according to Stover. One survey found an incident that cost a family office more than $10 million.

☆ 33-year-old who brought in $467,000 in 13 months renting out his boats: 3 skills you need to start a lucrative side hustle
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

He started a chartering business called SeaEO Nautical Ventures, initially intending to just cover the boat's payments. It's like an Airbnb business: If you start renting a house without the proper permits, you're going to get fined. It takes a lot of talking to people and working with my lawyer to really understand how to be legally compliant. I've actually gotten to the point where I'm really bored. When you really understand sales, you know there's only two reasons people buy things: to fix a problem, or because they love something.

Here's an update on technology-related holdings in Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust, the portfolio we use at the CNBC Investing Club. Jim ran through the 35 stocks during the Club's inaugural Annual Meeting, an in-person event Saturday in New York City. Big picture, we think AMD shares will continue to increase in value as its leadership over Intel is further cemented. But sentiment is improving, with AMD shares climbing around 21% year to date. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

☆ Meet a 24-year old living with her parents who splurges on weekend trips, a Chanel handbag, and a Balmain jacket with all the money she'd spend on rent
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Anastasia Ricci, 24, decided to stay with her parents during the pandemic and never left. With all the money she's saving on rent she's able to buy designer clothes and expensive trips. Anastasia Ricci in a $1,700 Balmain jacket. Anastasia Ricci bowling in Miami. Anastasia Ricci during a $1,200 weekend trip to Miami.

☆ Confessions of 20-somethings who live at home and splash out on cars, designer handbags, and nightclubs instead
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-04 | by ( Dan Latu | Kelsey Neubauer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

They're also spending the money they would have spent on rent on pricey goods and travel. Courtesy of Julia MachajProfession: EngineerIf she weren't living with her parents she'd live in: Stamford, Connecticut, where the rent starts at $1,875, according to Rent.com. Courtesy of Jonathan BranchProfession: AccountantIf he wasn't living with his parents he'd live in: Arlington, Virginia, where rent starts at $1,999, according to Rent.com. He's spent money on: $700 Sony camera and $800 lensesJonathan Branch recently turned 30, but spent his twenties living at home in Fairfax, Virginia. Courtesy of Gabby BeckfordProfession: Travel influencerIf she weren't living with her parents she'd live in: Seattle, Washington, where rent starts at $1,560, according to Rent.com.

☆ The 60/40 portfolio: Why one wealth manager thinks the strategy is coming back and her tips for using it
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Gina Bolvin thinks the 60/40 portfolio will make a comeback in 2023. But the Bolvin Wealth Management Group president has some specific tips for investors considering the strategy after a down year. That will help the 60/40 portfolio once again perform an effective investing strategy, she said. "I'm fascinated that after one horrible year, I've seen advisors are saying the 60/40 portfolio is dead. "The 60/40 portfolio has a good long term track record, so one year isn't a trend."

☆ 5 tips for using TikTok as a small business owner without it taking up all of your time
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Erin Greenawald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

TikTok can be a great platform for small business owners to market their products or services. This article is part of "Marketing for Small Business," a series exploring the basics of marketing strategy for SBOs to earn new customers and grow their business. "I thought TikTok was all dancing and for Gen Z," Kim, who launched her business in December 2020, told Insider. Be a regular TikTok userKim said using TikTok regularly is a great way to come up with ideas and spot patterns and trends that you can apply to your own content. "You have to know who your audience on each platform is and talk to that audience," Kim said.

☆ A financially independent couple that improved their credit score from 524 to over 800 share 3 strategies that helped them turn around their finances
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Natia and Jervais Seegars both opened their first credit cards when they were college students. Natia and Jervais Seegars both opened their first credit cards when they were college students in the early 2000s. Jervais' credit score was 524 at its lowest. As they learned first-hand, "if your finances aren't in order, it's going to be a very bumpy road," said Jervais. They tracked their spending and stuck to a budgetThe first change Natia and Jervais made was tracking their expenses.

☆ I've interviewed dozens of self-made millionaires, early retirees, and 'super savers' — here are 2 of their top strategies I plan to employ in 2023 to improve my finances
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-31 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One is to diversify my income and the other is to set specific money goals. Continue diversifying income and build at least one passive income streamOne of the most common strategies that comes up in interviews is to focus on increasing your income. How do I go about making passive income? Set specific money goalsWhen it comes to managing my own money, I like to be pretty hands off. Part of that is because of the out-of-sight-out-of-mind principle, but it's also because I don't have super specific money goals.

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