source:tagname:CNBC US Source
Cameron Diaz calls Hollywood retirement ‘the best 10 years of my life,’ but says she would have been ‘a fool’ to not come back
For 20 straight years, Cameron Diaz was a Hollywood staple. From her debut in 1994’s “The Mask” until her final appearance in 2014’s “Annie,” Diaz appeared in at least one film per year. But despite the success of her multi-decade run, the 52-year-old said recently that the best years of her life came after she […]
Read More
Couple relocated from America to Switzerland and pay $2,883 a month for their 3-bedroom apartment: ‘The safety level is so different here’
When Mary Braun met her husband Sébastien, they were both living in Chicago. But on their second date, Sébastien, a France native, told Braun he wasn’t planning on staying in the United States for much longer — he had been in America for 15 years and wanted to move back to Europe soon. “He actually […]
Read More
Family’s abandoned train car turned Airbnb brings in up to $110,000 a year: ‘Our dreams were surpassed’
In 2020, Isaac French, 27, and his family purchased a train car that had been sitting abandoned on a neighbor’s farm in Deary, Idaho. They paid just $3,000. Train car number 306 was built in the 1900s and originally ran on the Washington Idaho & Montana Railway from 1909 until the 1950s. When the family got […]
Read More
If you want to start a successful side hustle in 2025, ‘make sure that you are organized,’ says expert
Side hustlers put a considerable amount of extra cash into their wallets in 2024. They made $891 per month on average, according to a June 2024 Bankrate survey of 2,332 U.S. adults. Some brought in as much as $1,000 to $2,000 per month. If you’re one of the many people looking to add another income […]
Read More
How to find career success in 2025, according to an expert: Get ‘comfortable talking about your wins’
More than half, 56% of workers are looking for a new job or plan to in 2025, according to an October 2024 Resume Templates survey of 1,258 full-time U.S. workers. One in three of them plan to quit their current job even if they don’t have another lined up. Whatever your career plans are for […]
Read More
50 years later, Dungeons & Dragons still brings in millions of dollars—including nearly $110,000 in 2024 for one small Brooklyn business
Dungeons and Dragons has come a long way since making its debut 50 years ago. After decades spent as the pinnacle of nerd culture, the popular tabletop game has broken into the mainstream thanks in part to the success of Netflix’s mega-hit show “Stranger Things” and the best-selling videogame “Baldur’s Gate 3.” Indeed, D&D publisher […]
Read More
This cruise line is offering an unlimited pass for $120,000 — and you can pay in bitcoin: Here’s what to know
The demand for cruises continues to rise, and Virgin Voyages has found a unique way to get travelers to choose them. In December, the adults-only cruise line launched an unlimited cruise pass for 2025 sailings with a base fare of $120,000. With this pass, travelers can hop onto any ship, at anytime, from anywhere — […]
Read More
3 ways to lower stress this holiday season: ‘Sometimes less celebration means more joy,’ happiness expert says
The holidays are typically a time for celebration and mirth, but for many people, they’re also incredibly stressful. And if your level of anxiety is rising this December, you’re not alone. Nearly half, 41% of U.S. adults say their stress increases this time of year, according to the American Psychological Association. “I think there’s solace […]
Read More
Nicole Kidman says this is the No. 1 reason she works so hard: ‘I can create jobs for people’
Nicole Kidman is everywhere these days. In 2024 alone, the Academy Award-winning actress will appear in three films and three TV series. The 57-year-old hasn’t gone a year without a film or series releasing since 2000, a span over which she has accumulated nearly 60 IMDb credits. For Kidman, working steadily is about much more […]
Read More
You only need one thing to ace an interactive AI interview, says CEO who makes them
Whether you like it or not, if you’re looking for a new job, you may be interviewed by AI soon. Interviews conducted by AI will a new norm by early next year, Brent Orsuga, a headhunter and recruitment expert told CNBC Make It last month. Founded just last year, California-based AI recruitment platform Apriora conducts […]
Read More