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☆ Mark Zuckerberg calls off Elon Musk cage match: 'If Elon ever gets serious ... he knows how to reach me'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Zuckerberg is tired of waiting around for his cage match with Elon Musk. "I offered a real date. [UFC president] Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity," Zuckerberg posted on Threads, the Twitter rival whose creation started the beef in the first place. "If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me." Musk doesn't want Zuckerberg to have the upper hand in the when, where and how this fight happens."

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Zuckerberg, Dana White, Elon, Musk, Walt Mossberg, Musk texted Zuckerberg, Dan Ives, that's, Warren Buffett Organizations: Elon, Facebook, UFC, Twitter, Meta, CNBC, Wedbush Securities Locations: Italy, Rome

☆ Bruno Mars credits his success to this one skill—and it's not musical talent: 'It's become the most important thing for me'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Bruno Mars has built his career on infectious pop melodies and perfecting one key skill: honesty. "Whatever you're doing just has to be honest — that's really become the most important thing for me in my career," Mars explains. "There's something beautiful about being young, naive and uneducated ... you're just free to fly," Mars says. As Mars has learned, success feels "a lot better" when it's something you genuinely want, and worked hard for. Check out:3 things you're getting wrong about success, according to a millennial CEO: It's not just about 'money, control and power'

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☆ Mark Cuban: 'Success isn’t necessarily how much money you have'—here's how he defines it
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-13 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Cuban says his net worth isn't what makes him successful — it's his ability to to stay focused on doing fulfilling work every day. "Success isn't necessarily how much money you have," Cuban, 65, recently told LinkedIn's "The Path" podcast. "Success is just setting a goal and being able to wake up every morning feeling really good about what you've accomplished." Cuban, a serial entrepreneur and star of ABC's "Shark Tank," has a net worth of $5.1 billion, according to Forbes. "If I'm 25 and I'm doing this again, I'm probably [thinking], 'OK, what can I do to get acquired?'"

Persons: Mark Cuban, —, LinkedIn's, Forbes, CBS's, That's, Wharton, Adam Grant's, I'm, It's, Warren Buffett Organizations: CompuServe, Yahoo, Cuban, LinkedIn, CNBC

In fact, New York continues to be the most expensive city in North America, ranking sixth in the world. The most expensive city in the world for expats: Hong Kong, which topped the list for the second consecutive year. Here are the 10 most expensive cities for expats, outside the U.S.:Hong Kong Singapore Zurich, Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland Basel, Switzerland Bern, Switzerland Tel Aviv, Israel Copenhagen, Denmark Nassau, Bahamas ShanghaiAs for the U.S., the data finds that the cost of living has increased in all American cities analyzed. While Hong Kong is the most expensive city on the list, that doesn't necessarily translate to a better quality of life. On the other hand, some global cities may offer expats a lower cost of living and, perhaps, a higher quality of life.

Persons: Warren Buffett Organizations: Bahamas Shanghai, Los Angeles Locations: U.S, New York City, San Francisco, New York, North America, Hong Kong, expats, Hong Kong Singapore Zurich, Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland Basel, Switzerland Bern, Switzerland Tel Aviv, Israel Copenhagen, Denmark Nassau, Bahamas, Honolulu, Detroit, Houston, Cleveland, Barcelona, Spain

☆ 40% of millennials and Gen Zers think marriage is outdated—but 'it's important to be realistic' about the financial benefits, says CFP
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

After all, 85% of respondents in the same survey say you don't need marriage to have a fulfilled and committed relationship. "Marriage brings about 1,200 rules, tweaks and changes to how people are treated compared to unmarried people," he says. Getting married comes with tax benefits that unmarried couples don't enjoy. In the case of death or incapacitation, unmarried couples (especially those in the LGBTQ community) could have the legitimacy of their relationship questioned by family members. CHECK OUT: The ‘most successful’ relationships follow these 8 rules, say psychology experts who studied couples for 50 years

Persons: Frank Summers, Gen Zers, Summers, you'll, Couples, Kendall Meade, haven't, you've, you'd, Warren Buffett Organizations: Cetera Advisors, Psychology, SoFi, Social Security

☆ 81% of workers say a 4-day week would make them more productive—especially in these fields
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Jennifer Liu | In Jljenniferliu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A majority, 81%, of workers say they'd be more productive if they were given the chance to work a four-day workweek, and it could be an even bigger boost for those facing high rates of burnout, according to new research. Workers in fields with notoriously high rates of burnout were the most likely to say they'd get more done if they were able to shift to a four-day schedule: health-care workers, teachers, and retail and hospitality professionals. Participants in global four-day workweek experiments say the new arrangement led to reduced burnout, as well as benefits for their health, finances and relationships. Meanwhile, those in legal, accounting and finance roles say a shortened week would not boost their productivity. By gender, women (88%) were more likely than men (75%) to say they'd get more done from a shorter workweek.

Persons: Aaron Terrazas, Terrazas, Warren Buffett Organizations: Glassdoor, Workers, CNBC

☆ McDonald's is teaming up with streetwear brand PALACE for movie-inspired combo meal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The fast food giant is releasing a line of limited edition branded clothing in collaboration with British skate brand PALACE as part of its new "As Featured In" meal. Customers who order the meal will be able to choose between a 10-piece McNuggets, Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese, as well as a medium fries and drink. The meal will come with a packet of McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour sauce which features the "Loki" logo. Last year, the home of the Big Mac teamed up with Cactus Plant Flea Market to offer an adult-oriented Happy Meal. A 2020 combo inspired by rapper Travis Scott was so popular that some restaurants ran out of Quarter Pounder burgers.

Persons: McDonald's, Big, It's, Big Mac, Travis Scott, Warren Buffett Organizations: British, Disney, Big Mac, Plant, eBay Locations: Dover , Calif

☆ Mark Cuban nearly went broke at age 27—and became a millionaire 5 years later
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Cuban vividly remembers the moment he realized he was nearly broke. The secretary took about $82,000, effectively wiping out MicroSolutions' account balance, Cuban confirmed to CNBC Make It. Cuban then helped co-found AudioNet, which became Broadcast.com and was acquired by Yahoo for $5.7 billion in 1999, making Cuban a billionaire at age 40. "Once you learn how to sell, you can always start a business, [because] you're an entrepreneur at heart," Cuban told The School of Hard Knocks last year. Disclosure: CNBC owns the exclusive off-network cable rights to "Shark Tank," which features Mark Cuban as a panelist.

Persons: Mark Cuban, TikToker Bobbi Althoff's, Cuban, Barstool, wasn't, Forbes, multimillionaire, NPR's, Rainer Zitelmann, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNBC, New York Times, Cisco, CompuServe, Yahoo, Cuban, Fortune, Hard Locations: Cuban

☆ Yale and Oxford-trained neuroscientist: These 3 questions can help you get better at embracing change
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Change is scary," Shankar said in a recent TED Talk. And when we experience a change that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves, it's easy to feel that our lives are contracting, that we're more limited than before." If you struggle with rigidity when faced with uncertain circumstances, ask yourself these three questions, Shankar suggested:How might this change improve what you're capable of? Focusing on the opportunities you might gain — rather than what you could lose — can help you better adapt to unexpected challenges. But adapting to change can be a crucial life and professional skill — and practicing self-reflection can help you become more open to uncertainty, said Shankar.

Persons: Maya Shankar, Shankar, Carla Marie Manly, Manly, Warren Buffett Organizations: Yale University, University of Oxford

☆ The No. 1 thing successful people never do, from an investor who sold her startup for $375 million
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

It takes confidence to launch your own business, but overconfidence can be a recipe for failure. That's why Alexa von Tobel warns not to get too caught up in your own success. People were clearly excited about the business, and von Tobel knew she'd "hit [on] something" with the idea. As a first-time entrepreneur, von Tobel didn't get carried away with her company's early success. Making sure you retain some "healthy paranoia" doesn't mean you have to live in constant fear of failure, von Tobel notes, or be afraid of celebrating wins, in order to be successful.

Persons: Alexa von Tobel, LearnVest, von Tobel, she'd, didn't, von Tobel didn't, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNBC, Northwestern Mutual Locations: Harvard

☆ Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion–here are the 10 biggest lottery prizes of all time
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's been the summer of billion-dollar jackpots, first with Powerball in July and now Mega Millions, which has risen to an estimated $1.35 billion ahead of Friday's draw at 11 p.m. If a ticket holder matches all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball, they'll win the fourth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot of all time. Here's a look at the all-time highest jackpots, as well as the state where winning tickets were purchased, according to Powerball and Mega Millions data:$2.04 billion Powerball jackpot — Nov. 7, 2022 (California) $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot — Jan. 13, 2016 (California, Florida, Tennessee) $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot — Oct. 23, 2018 (South Carolina) $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot — Aug. 4, 2023 (no winner yet) $1.348 billion Mega Millions jackpot — Jan. 13, 2023 (Maine) $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot — July 29, 2022 (Illinois) $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot — July 19, 2023 (California) $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot — Jan. 22, 2021 (Michigan) $768.4 million Powerball jackpot — March 27, 2019 (Wisconsin) $758.7 million Powerball jackpot — Aug. 23, 2017 (Massachusetts)Billion-dollar jackpots are rare: There have only been eight since both lotteries were established in the 1990s. To watch the draw live, check out the Mega Millions YouTube channel. Winners are announced on Mega Millions' website on Wednesday and Saturday mornings after winning tickets have been verified.

Persons: It's, they'll, Jan, ticketholders, Warren Buffett Organizations: Powerball, U.S, Mega Locations: California, Florida , Tennessee, South Carolina, Maine, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Massachusetts

☆ Why Mark Cuban doesn't own yachts or hire house cleaners: 'I try to be the same person I was when I was poor'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

When it comes to luxury spending, billionaire Mark Cuban draws the line at yachts, butlers and house cleaning services. "I just try to be the same person, I mean, as I was when I was poor, middle and rich," Cuban, 65, told "The Really Good Podcast" on Thursday. Cuban, a serial entrepreneur and startup investor, has a net worth of $5.1 billion, according to Forbes. Rather, Cuban's decision to not pay for certain services is less about frugality and more about his desire for a private life. Still, Cuban wants to remain the same person he was when he was "broke," he said on the podcast.

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☆ Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg on the advice she'd give her 20-year-old self: 'Speak up earlier'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

There are a lot of things Sheryl Sandberg wishes she could tell her 20-year-old self. But she'd start with this: Don't be afraid to speak up at work. Sandberg left Meta in August 2022 after 14 years at the company. Sandberg's tech career didn't take off until 2001 when she joined Google as general manager of its business unit. 1 best piece of advice for regular investors, do's and don'ts, and three key investing principles into a clear and simple guidebook.

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☆ Bill Gates used to think this habit was lazy and 'unnecessary'—now it's his No. 1 key for a healthy brain
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"One of the strongest things to emerge in [the Alzheimer's] area is the importance of good sleep," Gates said. "It's one of the most predictive factors of any dementia, including Alzheimer's, whether you're getting good sleep." On the podcast, Seth Rogen agreed with Gates, saying his mother-in-law's Alzheimer's diagnosis encouraged him to take sleep more seriously. You don't need sleep,'" Rogen said. It's "super important," Gates said.

Persons: Bill Gates didn't, Bill Gates, Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller Rogen, Gates, —, Rogen, Warren Buffett Organizations: Microsoft, Harvard Medical School, National Health, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Centers for Disease Control, Apple

☆ The top 10 U.S. cities for retirees — No. 1 isn’t in Florida
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-23 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Many cities in Florida remain popular retirement destinations, but a Pennsylvania city ranks as the best place to spend your post-work years. A second Pennsylvania city, state capital Harrisburg, is No. It's clear Pennsylvania and Florida dominate the top spots on the list of best places to retire. Florida doesn't tax income and Pennsylvania doesn't tax retirement pensions and distributions from 401(k)s, IRAs or Social Security, according to Kiplinger. Here are the top 10 U.S. cities for retirees, according to U.S. News & World Report:Lancaster, Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Pensacola, Florida Tampa, Florida York, Pennsylvania Naples, Florida Daytona Beach, Florida Ann Arbor, Michigan Allentown, Pennsylvania Reading, PennsylvaniaWhile lists like these can be helpful while researching potential retirement locations, remember that everyone's ideal retirement is unique and shaped by different priorities.

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☆ Former Google recruiter’s No. 1 resume red flag: ‘There's zero chance you're going to move forward’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-19 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Writing a powerful resume can seem like an art form in and of itself. And when doing so, there are various don'ts to keep in mind: Don't misspell words. For Nolan Church, who's worked in talent acquisition at companies like Google and who's currently the CEO of talent marketplace Continuum, there's one major red flag. When he sees one of those, "there's zero chance you're going to move forward," he says. Here's his advice on making sure your resume is clean of endless text.

Persons: Nolan, who's, Here's Organizations: Google, Continuum

☆ 'Shark Tank' CEO who started with $500: This tip helped me top $4.9 million in revenue
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Today, she's made over $4.9 million in lifetime revenue — and a lesson from guest shark, Emma Grede, helped her do it. Philomina Kane was 26 years old when the clothing business she started with $500 landed her a six-figure deal on ABC's "Shark Tank." Grede's advice ended up proving immediately useful while Kane deliberated her "Shark Tank" deal. "Shark Tank was one of the best moments of my life," she says. Disclosure: CNBC owns the exclusive off-network cable rights to "Shark Tank."

Persons: Kane, she's, Emma Grede, Philomina Kane, Lori Greiner, Emma, it's, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNBC, Kin Apparel, Apparel, Kin

☆ National Ice Cream Day 2023: From Dairy Queen to Baskin Robbins—here's where to find free and discounted ice cream this weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 16, and retailers across the country are joining in on the holiday to share their sweet treats with consumers. And it's not just ice cream brands getting in on the holiday. Here are a few notable offers for National Ice Cream Day. Insomnia Cookies is offering a free ice cream scoop with any purchase. is offering a free ice cream scoop with any purchase.

Persons: Fry, Baskin Robbins, Warren Buffett Organizations: Cream, Amazon, Cold Locations: Italian

☆ Just 65% of Americans always tip at restaurants—etiquette experts on what we get wrong about tipping
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Sure, there are some people — barbers, cab drivers — who etiquette experts say should always get a tip, and others — doctors, lawyers — who they say should never get one . He and other etiquette experts are here to help. With that in mind, here's what etiquette pros recommend you tip, in order of who Americans tip most often to the least. BaristasEtiquette experts say tipping at coffee shops is discretionary. 5 times it’s OK not to tip, according to etiquette experts

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☆ Parents who raise successful kids use these 4 'positive' phrases, says parenting expert
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Still, what you say — and how you say it — matters, according to parenting expert and author Erika Katz. Positive parenting can strengthen a child's mental health, lead to academic improvement and promote well-being throughout teenage and adult years, according to findings from The University of California, Davis. When kids are shamed by their parents, meanwhile, research shows it can stunt their confidence and motivation. Here are four scenarios where you may get frustrated with your kid, and what to say, according to Katz. Using "we" instead of "you" while parenting comes off less accusatory: Opt for phrases like, "We don't hit, we don't steal.

Persons: Erika Katz, Katz, Davis, they're, That's, It's, Warren Buffett Organizations: CNBC, University of California

☆ Simon Sinek: ‘The skill of having an uncomfortable conversation is essential’—this hack can make it easier
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Uncomfortable conversations are inevitable — and that's why learning to navigate them is necessary for building healthy relationships and a successful career. "As human beings, we actually have to work very hard to be human, and one of those human skills that we need to practice is how to have uncomfortable conversations," Sinek said in the video. But, that's not the best option, because avoiding an uncomfortable situation "just perpetuates the discomfort or breaks relationships," according to Sinek. "I just had [a difficult conversation] recently with a friend and it went like this: 'I need to have an uncomfortable conversation with you.' "The skill of having an uncomfortable conversation is essential," Sinek said.

Persons: Simon Sinek, Sinek, that's, what's, Michelle Gibbings, Gibbings, Warren Buffett Organizations: YouTube, CEOWorld Magazine

☆ The 'Barbie' movie's latest marketing collab is a hot pink Burger King combo meal
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The BK Barbie Combo features a cheeseburger topped with bacon bits and dressed with a bright pink sauce that Burger King says has a "smoky" flavor. Once the straw is put into the dessert, Burger King tops it off with a pink frosted donut. It's not the first time that Burger King has offered a movie-themed meal. But unlike the Spider-Man burger, it doesn't appear that the BK Barbie Combo will be making its way stateside. A representative for Burger King did not immediately respond to CNBC Make It's request for comment.

Persons: Barbie, Burger King, Ken, verbiage, Burger, It's, Sony's, São Paulo, Warren Buffett Organizations: BK, Burger, CNBC Locations: Burger King Brazil

☆ Billionaire Mark Cuban swears by this ‘powerful’ negotiation hack: It’s ‘money in the bank’
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Cuban often sits quietly while his "Shark Tank" co-hosts are in a bidding war — and it isn't a coincidence. There will be times when someone walks in on 'Shark Tank' and I'm thinking to myself: 'There's no way I'm interested. "When I listen to the other sharks, they're going to tell me if I have any competition financially to do a deal. "Silence is money … money in the bank." Disclosure: CNBC owns the exclusive off-network cable rights to "Shark Tank," which features Mark Cuban as a panelist.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Chris Voss, It's, Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, I'm, they've, Warren Buffett Organizations: Fireside, MIT Sloan School of Management, CNBC Locations: Cuban

☆ Midyear outlook: Why market history says to expect 'outsize' performance in the second half of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"Really good first halves like the one we just had tends to lead to outsize performance for the second half of the year," says Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at the Carson Group. No one knows for certain what the second half of the year will bring, but market history suggests that the party may just be getting started. In the first six months of this year, the S&P 500 logged a total return of more than 16%. In fact, I doubt we do that over the second half of this year," he says. Opinions vary widely among market soothsayers, but in aggregate they expect the S&P 500 to shed 6% from July through December.

Persons: Ryan Detrick, Detrick, we've, Sam Stovall, Stovall, wouldn't, Warren Buffett Organizations: Carson, Bloomberg, Wall Street

☆ McDonald's and Wendy's are giving out free fries for National French Fry Day: How to claim yours
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The burger chain is giving customers a complimentary order of fries on Thursday, July 13 in honor of National French Fry Day. To get the world famous spuds, customers will need to make a free account on the McDonald's smartphone app. You can download the McDonald's app here. But McDonald's isn't the only fast food joint offering free fries this week. Fatburger, meanwhile, is offering free fries with any in-store purchase or online order made using the code "FrenchFryDay22" from July 13 to July 19.

Persons: McDonald's, Fry, Fatburger, Warren Buffett Organizations: National

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