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I spent $34,563.38 to travel the world for 18 months and tracked every cent: My budget breakdown
In 2022, I quit my job to fulfill my longtime dream of traveling the world full-time for a year and a half. My journey through 12 countries in Asia and six in South America cost exactly $34,563.38. I stayed meticulous about one thing from beginning to end: I tracked every penny I spent, from a […]
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Self-made billionaire: 3 holiday gifts I’m giving loved ones this year—2 of them cost only $13 each
What’s on Richard Branson’s shopping list this holiday season? The billionaire Virgin Group co-founder says there are a few items his friends and family can expect to receive from him — and that he recommends to CNBC Make It’s readers as well. Because Branson is a consummate salesman, it should come as little surprise that […]
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4 ways I treat myself during the holidays—they all cost $0
I’ll admit it: I buy $7 oat milk cappuccinos and chocolate croissants before I run errands on Saturdays. When my friends indulge themselves in yoga classes and an afternoon of shopping, they call it “a Meg Day.” December Meg is different. Like the vast majority of Americans, I can’t avoid feeling stressed around the holidays. […]
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Starbucks baristas strike in three U.S. cities during pre-Christmas rush
Starbucks Workers United union members and supporters on a picket line outside a Starbucks coffee shop in New York, US, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images Starbucks baristas in some locations are planning to strike through Christmas Eve, starting with cafes in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle on […]
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Malls are using new restaurants to draw consumers as shopping centers reinvent themselves
Editor’s note: This is the third story in a three-part CNBC series about the future of U.S. shopping malls, as developers transform the spaces to add new retailers, experiences and even apartments. Read the first and second parts. Malls used to be the destination for the buzziest stores. Now they’re home to the hottest restaurants. The […]
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Luxury safaris are changing — here’s what affluent travelers want now
Luxury safari-goers were once all about spotting lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos — albeit while staying in nicer tents and dining on gourmet food. But that’s changing. “Safaris are not just about the ‘Big Five’ anymore,” said Lori Cohen, a writer who covers luxury safaris. “People have got limited time off in their lives, […]
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4 money experts reveal how to reflect on your personal finances — and set goals for 2025
Wealth management, banking and finance concept. Smart banking with technology. D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The end of the year is a time of reflection for many, and while some will look back on their experiences and achievements, money experts say it’s just as important to take stock of your finances. Staying on top […]
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The world’s busiest flight routes in 2024
Hong Kong-Taipei is the busiest international flight route, according to a report released Tuesday by aviation intelligence company OAG. The route — which last held that position in 2019 — again tops the list despite seat capacity remaining 15% below pre-pandemic levels, according to OAG’s report. Seven of the 10 busiest international routes in the […]
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82-year-old billionaire CEO shares his advice for the younger generation: ‘Have a go, don’t stand around thinking about it’
Jack Cowin is the founder and chairman of Competitive Foods Australia, the company that operates Hungry Jack’s. Mark Evans | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images At 82, self-made billionaire Jack Cowin has a number of simple truths about life and business to share. “I didn’t come from [money] … I’m kind of self-made. I […]
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Why fast-food companies like KFC and Chick-fil-A are betting on chicken tenders again
Fast-food companies like Yum! Brands’ KFC and McDonald’s are getting back into chicken tenders as a way to attract consumers with a low-risk, high-reward bet on a familiar favorite. Nearly half of all fast-food restaurants served the chicken item as of the third quarter, up 5.7% from the same period in 2019, according to […]
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