Personal finance
Will the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal go through? Using options to trade the uncertainty
Netflix (NFLX) has agreed to buy some pieces — the film and streaming businesses — of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for $72 billion. The leading streaming giant emerged as the top bidder for Warner Bros outbidding both rivals Comcast (CMCSA) and Paramount Skydance (PSKY) after what felt like a multi-round boxing match. However, this deal […]
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Fraud expert: This is the first sign you’re being targeted by a scammer (and most people overlook it)
How close of an eye do you keep on your checking account — would you notice if $1 went missing? Most people think of financial fraud showing up as a large, unusual charge on their bank account, but it’s the little transactions that can actually be the biggest red flags. Called “phantom payments,” these small […]
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Bessent believes there won’t be a recession in 2026 but says some sectors are challenged
Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, arrives to speak during a site expansion groundbreaking ceremony at the Boeing South Carolina (BSC) manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, US, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Sean Rayford | Bloomberg | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday the U.S. was not at risk of entering […]
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Google sues cybercriminal group behind E-ZPass, USPS text phishing scams
Signage at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US, on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Benjamin Fanjoy | Bloomberg | Getty Images Google filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against a foreign cybercriminal group behind a massive SMS phishing, or “smishing,” operation. Dubbed by some cyber researchers as the “Smishing Triad,” the organization, which Google said is […]
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Have tricky money talks with your partner, ‘Money Together’ authors say: ‘Your dreams need real roadmaps’
Douglas and Heather Boneparth Photo: Sylvie Rosokoff Love is complicated. Add in money and it gets even more so. But in their new book “Money Together,” Heather and Douglas Boneparth argue that having honest and proactive discussions about finances can make partners closer — and eventually, wealthier. They begin their book, published last month, with […]
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FAA announces flight reductions at 40 airports. Here’s what travelers need to know
A Republic Airways plane takes off near the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images Airlines rushed to provide travelers updates after the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it would reduce flights across 40 […]
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Why travel insurance doesn’t offer foolproof protection during the government shutdown
Andrew Bret Wallis | DigitalVision | Getty Images More consumers are buying travel insurance during the federal government shutdown — but these insurance policies may not offer the catch-all protection that buyers expect. Much depends on the fine print, experts said. Squaremouth, an online platform for comparing travel insurance policies, has seen the volume of […]
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Why top earners should make donations before 2026
Krisanapong Detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Lawyers to the wealthy are advising clients to ramp up their charitable giving this year to […]
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Wealth requires long-term effort, says ‘The Art of Spending Money’ author: Getting rich quickly won’t cut it
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images When it comes to how we approach money, “no one is crazy,” Morgan Housel wrote in his bestselling 2020 book on building wealth, “The Psychology of Money.” And when it comes to the way we spend money, the decisions we make are just as personal, Housel, a partner […]
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CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2025 ranked
Amid economic uncertainty, the best financial advisors can provide a steady hand to investors in any stage of life or with any level of wealth. Whether you’re early in your career or nearing your golden years, financial advisors can help you meet key milestones and address planning needs such as saving for retirement, investing a […]
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