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View at VerizonApple iPhone 16 series, iPad, and Apple Watch bundle (Verizon) $0.00 $2,000.00 Save 100% New and existing Verizon customers can trade-in any phone in any condition from Apple, Google, or Samsung to get the iPhone 16 Pro free. View at VerizonApple iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch, and iPad bundle (AT&T) $0.00 $1,930.00 Save 100% AT&T is offering up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max, and up to $700 off the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus bundled with the Apple Watch SE and 10th-generation iPad for $0.99 per month each for 36 months. Those who prioritize premium features, like Apple's 120Hz ProMotion display, the most powerful iPhone processor, and a 5x zoom lens, will appreciate the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max. For more details, check out our guide to the best iPhones, our iPhone 16 review, and our iPhone 16 Pro review. With carrier deals, you're effectively trading flexibility for a free (or almost free) iPhone.

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☆ I'm the youngest of 4 kids: Here are 4 key lessons about money and success I picked up from my older siblings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

But it's not because I got any special treatment from my parents or had fewer rules at home, as older siblings often lament. I have three older siblings: Kari, who's nine years older than me; Zack, who's seven years older; and Kassidy, who's two years older. Like many people, I learned my earliest money lessons at home, and I'm grateful to have witnessed my siblings go through various financial events, from taking out student loans to managing credit card debt. Here are four money lessons I learned from my older siblings. For some families, private loans are the only choice to pay for college, as they were for my siblings.

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Many picks from our expert-tested best mattress guide are significantly discounted for Black Friday, including our top-rated mattress, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid. View at Leesa What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Walmart What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at WinkBeds What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Sleep Number What we like Check mark icon A check mark.

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☆ Baby-boomer homeowners got rich from skyrocketing house prices. Now they can't find retirement housing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementBaby-boomer homeowners have benefited from skyrocketing housing prices amid a home shortage. Baby boomers have been the big winners in the US housing market, but as the generation retires, its members are facing a new challenge in finding accessible housing. Those who oppose building are disproportionately older homeowners. AdvertisementMany older homeowners — particularly the growing number who still have mortgages — are struggling with rising insurance premiums. Molinsky's report found older Black homeowners had less than half the home equity of older white homeowners.

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☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say Waymo's robotaxis are hurting their earnings in Phoenix and LA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementUber and Lyft drivers in Phoenix and LA have said driverless taxis are hurting their earnings. Some Uber and Lyft drivers have said the driverless taxis operating in their markets are driving down their earnings. Some drivers told BI this was already happening. AdvertisementRestrictions on robotaxis could help reduce competitionJohn, a 43-year-old Uber and Lyft driver in Phoenix, said he thought Waymo One's robotaxis had hurt his earnings. He sometimes asks his passengers about their experiences using driverless taxis to get a better understanding of his competition.

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☆ In new bitcoin bull market, it's time to beware of the same old crypto scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Cheryl Winokur Munk | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

The issue is compounded by the fact that legitimate strategies to make money with bitcoin are being discussed publicly by reputable sources. That, coupled with the technological advances of AI, makes scams seem more real, even for more sophisticated investors, industry professionals said. Coinbase is seeing several scams in which cyber thieves send a text claiming a crypto owner's account has been compromised. How families get defraudedThere's the adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," but when it comes to crypto scams, people still take the bait. Another red flag is if an organization asking for money claims crypto is the only payment option, Velasquez said.

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☆ 5 quick, simple ways to calm your mind—including 1 that 'puts a brake on the stress response,' doctor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Meditating is a proven way to reduce stress, improve sleep and keep you engaged in your work and relationships. While a regular meditation practice might sound intimidating, it can actually be quite simple and take up very little of your day, according to Dr. Esther Sternberg . "You do that a few times, and that will immediately put a brake on the stress response," Sternberg says. The goal of the practice is to "feel gratitude for everything you see, all the trees, all the houses, whatever you see, feel gratitude, and feel gratitude for your loved ones." "When you're in a compassion state, you're releasing dopamine, you're releasing endorphins, all these feel-good molecules," she says.

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All Apple iPad Black Friday deals are expected to last until midnight on November 29. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. It's compatible with Apple Intelligence AI features and supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB-C).

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The best air fryer in our tested buying guide, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook, is 41% off, the lowest we've seen it priced since Prime Day. The best Black Friday air fryer dealsInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook $99.95 $169.99 Save 41% The Instant Vortex Plus was the best air fryer in our tests and features a window into the basket to monitor your food. Higher than average temperature varianceNinja Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer (DZ550) $123.49 $249.99 Save 51% The 10-quart Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology is virtually identical to the best large-capacity air fryer we've tested. View at AmazonNinja Air Fryer XL $89.99 $159.99 Save 44% Make cooking easier with the Ninja Air Fryer XL (AF150AMZ) and its five different cooking settings. The best air fryer toaster ovens cost more than basket air fryers, but they're more versatile and can hold more food.

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One of the best deals we've seen is 20% off the Travelpro Platinum Elite, our top pick from our guide to the best carry-on bags. View at Travelpro What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Away What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at CalpakBest Black Friday deals on checked luggageWe've pulled deals from our favorite luggage brands in our guide to the best luggage. To learn more about the differences between soft-side, hard-side, and aluminum carry-ons, check out our guide to the best carry-on luggage.

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Learn moreRight now, Solo Stove is having its biggest sale of the year for Black Friday — up to 50% off all fire pits, pizza ovens, camping stoves, furniture, and other backyard and outdoor gear. The best Black Friday Solo Stove dealsStaff Pick Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Fire Pit $229.99 $249.99 Save 8% The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is the best fire pit we've tested because its design facilitates blazing fires with minimal smoke. View at Solo Stove What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Didn't live up to "smokeless" advertisingStaff Pick Solo Stove Mesa Tabletop Fire Pit $39.99 $79.99 Save 50% The Solo Stove Mesa is the best small fire pit we tested. View at Solo StoveBlack Friday Solo Stove FAQsHow does a Solo Stove fire pit work?

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☆ Simona Halep: Former tennis world No. 1 questions ‘big difference in treatment’ she received for doping violation compared to Iga Świątek
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

1 Simona Halep has criticized the “big difference in treatment” she received from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) compared to the body’s handling of Iga Świątek’s failed test. On Thursday, it was announced that Świątek had accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine. “I stand and ask myself, why is there such a big difference in treatment and judgment?” Halep said in a post on Instagram on Friday, per Reuters. There was agreement among independent scientific experts surrounding the facts and the player admitted the Anti-Doping Rule Violation.”Iga Świątek accepted a one-month ban for a doping violation. 1 avoiding suspension despite twice testing positive for a banned substance in March 2024.

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Best Black Friday standing desk dealsMany of our favorite tried-and-tested standing desks are on sale, including the Uplift and Flexispot desks. Staff Pick Uplift V2 Standing Desk $569.00 The Uplift V2 is a highly customizable standing desk that can meet almost any need. View at Flexispot What we like Check mark icon A check mark. Difficult assemblyFlexispot E2 Pro Standing Desk $119.99 $289.99 Save 59% The no-frills Flexispot Standing Desk moves quickly, smoothly, and quietly to reach your desired height. View at AmazonBlack Friday standing desk deal FAQsIs Black Friday a good time to buy a standing desk?

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Learn moreBlack Friday sales are here in full force, and the Peacock Black Friday deals are not to be missed. The Peacock deals get you 75% off, including one option that will cover you for an entire year. View at Peacock What we like Check mark icon A check mark. People already subscribed to Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus aren't eligible for Peacock's Black Friday deals. What is the difference between Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus?

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☆ FTX scammer Caroline Ellison has already had nearly 4 months shaved from her scheduled release from prison
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementCaroline Ellison appears to have had her scheduled prison release date moved up. And it appears that Ellison — the ex-girlfriend of Bankman-Fried, the FTX and Alameda Research founder — has already had her release date moved up. Federal Bureau of Prisons records viewed by Business Insider this week show Ellison's prison release date as scheduled for July 20, 2026 — which is more than three months short of two years. But you're not inviolable," Kaplan told Ellison at the time. "On some level, my brain doesn't even comprehend all the people I harmed," Ellison told the court.

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☆ NFL Thanksgiving review: Disastrous missed timeout costs Bears against Lions, Cowboys continue improbable playoff push, Packers blitz past Dolphins
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —While people tucked into their turkey, there was plenty of football for fans to also enjoy on Thanksgiving. Three Jake Bates field goals and a Sam LaPorta touchdown catch had it looking like Detroit would comfortably roll to an 10th-straight win. Carlos Osorio/APCowboys continue improbable playoff pushThe Dallas Cowboys continued their improbable late-season playoff push as they beat their NFC East division rivals, the New York Giants, 27-20 in Thanksgiving’s second game. “Well, where we are, I haven’t really had time to think past even the quarter, as far as can we get us a win,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters afterwards. The win improves the Packers to 9-3 and sets up a huge NFC North clash with the Lions next week at Ford Field.

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Learn moreMint Mobile's Black Friday deals offer exceptional discounts on the carrier's already affordable plans and are among the best Black Friday deals overall. If you purchase a new phone through Mint Mobile, you can get a year of the carrier's unlimited plan for $15/month, a 50% discount. For more sales, check out our guide to all of the best Black Friday deals. The best Mint Mobile Black Friday dealsMint Mobile (Any 3-Month Plan) $45.00 $90.00 Save 50% All of Mint Mobile's three-month plans are now discounted for new customers. View at Mint MobileMint Mobile Black Friday FAQsIs Mint Mobile good?

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☆ A nuclear fusion startup just reached a milestone in its bid to commercialize unlimited clean energy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Instead of having plasma inside magnets, it has a magnet inside the plasma. An illustration of the inside of Openstar Technologies' "levitated dipole" nuclear fusion reactor. The fusion reactor looks like a steel donut on legs and is housed in a warehouse in Wellington, New Zealand. The billion dollar question is still: when will fusion power be ready? Commonwealth Fusion says it can deliver fusion power to the grid in the early 2030s.

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☆ Workplace wellness expert: My top 3 tips to get ahead of holiday stress—'It's such a crazy time of year'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"It's such a crazy time of year," says Gloria Chan Packer, a workplace mental wellness expert and founder of Recalibrate. Here, she shares her best tips for what you can do now to get ahead of holiday stress. To rein it in, Packer recommends starting every week by reviewing your commitments, deadlines and deliverables for the next seven days. For those who have a hard time doing so, Packer recommends tying breaks into things you do every day. If something comes up, it's OK to move your protected time block, Packer says.

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For example, right now, you can take 10% off a $100 Uber gift card or 20% off a $50 Spafinder gift card. As Black Friday sales tend to come and go, check this page often as we continue to update with new gift card deals. The best Black Friday gift card dealsInstacart $100 Gift Card $100.00 Instacart is a handy way to get ahold of your groceries without ever leaving the house. View at AmazonGap Options Gift Card $9.00 $10.00 Save 10% Take 10% off any denomination between $10 and $500 gift card using promo code SHOPEARLY. View at Giftcard.comBlack Friday gift cards FAQWhat is the best gift card to give?

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☆ 10 affordable and thoughtful gifts under $50, recommended by Make It staff: 'I'd buy it again in a heartbeat'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Gifts under $50 can strike a balance between thoughtfulness and practicality, making them ideal for family, friends or even a secret Santa exchange during the holiday season. With that in mind, here are 10 unique, fun and practical gifts for everyone on your shopping list, curated by CNBC Make It staff members. But fortunately for my oral health and fragile ego, my people-pleasing tendencies won out — and the product changed my life. Packing cubesPrice: $21.59 I'm not going to lie — I was influenced by TikTok to buy these Bagsmart compressible packing cubes. I've used it to label everything from my the tabs in my recipe binder to different sizes of knitting needles.

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☆ I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 5 things I won't be buying at the parks in 2025.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

AdvertisementThere's a lot of temptation to spend money at Disney World, but some things aren't worth it. I'm also no longer buying ponchos at the parks since they are cheaper elsewhere. I've been going to Disney World for over 30 years and visit the Orlando theme parks multiple times a month. However, I've also narrowed down what's not worth the money at the parks and resorts. Here are some of the things I don't plan on buying at Disney World in 2025.

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