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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 26m
Couple earns $28,000 a month but constantly fights about money: 'Everything for me is a fire'
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Couple earns $28,000 a month but constantly fights about money: 'Everything for me is a fire'
Edward and Ellen are quite well-off, earning $336,000 a year. But they struggle to see eye-to-eye on everyday financial decisions.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 1h
The growing problem of 'permanent car loans': Why the math of car buying is breaking down
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The growing problem of 'permanent car loans': Why the math of car buying is breaking down
Longer auto loans and repeated trade-ins can leave borrowers rolling negative equity from one vehicle to the next.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 1h
Despite a prolific career composing soundtracks for hit movies and TV shows, one of Mark Mothersbaugh’s most lucrative pieces of music is a song he wrote nearly 50 years ago.
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74-year-old musician wrote a song 50 years ago—now it makes him $1 million a year: It's 'easily the most played song on MTV'
The popular MTV clip show has more than 1,500 episodes.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 2h
Stop being modest: How successful people talk about their wins without sounding like narcissists
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Stop being modest: How successful people talk about their wins without sounding like narcissists
"You don't need to choose between humility and visibility," says executive coach Melody Wilding. How to take credit without annoying your coworkers.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 2h
Most people pursue a toxic type of purpose in life—but if you do this instead, ‘there is no way to fail’
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Most people pursue a toxic type of purpose in life—but if you do this instead, ‘there is no way to fail’
"We can't always choose the outcome, but we can choose what activities to fill our lives with," says hospice doctor Jordan Grumet, author of "The Purpose Code."
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 2h
Parents who want to help their kids in a tough job market should avoid this 1 move, says career expert
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Parents who want to help their kids in a tough job market should avoid this 1 move, says career expert
Some well-meaning career advice from parents is "totally useless" for new grads today, according to journalist Jodi Kantor.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 3h
This 24-year-old sent a cold email calling out a company's lack of female staff: 'It was a gut punch in the best way,' says the boss who hired her
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This 24-year-old sent a cold email calling out a company's lack of female staff: 'It was a gut punch in the best way,' says the boss who hired her
Luciana Diaz Albadan applied for her job on the employer's job portal. But the cold email she sent afterward sealed the deal on her candidacy.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 4h
The modern tools available to Gen Z have reshaped what in-person connection looks like. cnb.cx/4dapd6l
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 5h
Married Americans tend to be wealthier and happier. Gen Z is forgoing the institution anyway
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Married Americans tend to be wealthier and happier. Gen Z is forgoing the institution anyway
Gen Z defines the American Dream as having financial stability and being happy. Marriage could help them reach both of those goals, but many aren't sold on it.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 7h
8 million borrowers facing financial hardship could have their student debt forgiven under new Biden proposal
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8 million borrowers facing financial hardship could have their student debt forgiven under new Biden proposal
The proposed rule outlines both automatic and application-based pathways to debt relief for borrowers experiencing financial hardship.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 8h
Monica Cepak has a go-to interview question that tells her a lot about a job candidate: What’s the hardest problem you’ve ever solved at work, and how did you reach a solution? The question itself is common. But Cepak, the CEO of Wisp, looks for something specific in each person’s answer, she says.
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I always ask this one question during job interviews, says CEO: It's a 'red flag' if they answer wrong
Wisp CEO Monica Cepak's go-to job interview question is fairly common — but she looks for a specific green or red flag in each candidate's answer.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 9h
Don't make this AI mistake in salary negotiations, says HR expert: 'You still have to do your homework'
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Don't make this AI mistake in salary negotiations, says HR expert: 'You still have to do your homework'
AI can provide a helpful "starting point" for salary research, but don't take that information at face value, expert says.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 10h
Why mortgage rates remain so high—and what to expect in 2025
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Why mortgage rates remain so high—and what to expect in 2025
Mortgage rates will likely remain above 6% through 2025, according to industry forecasts.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 11h
You're not imagining it—companies are changing their hiring plans ahead of the election
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You're not imagining it—companies are changing their hiring plans ahead of the election
Businesses are slowing their hiring initiatives as they brace for uncertainty around the results of the November presidential elections.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 12h
How investing pros decide when to sell a winning stock: 'If you have an opportunity to change your life,' take it
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How investing pros decide when to sell a winning stock: 'If you have an opportunity to change your life,' take it
If a bet you made on a stock or cryptocurrency has paid off, it's important to have a process in place to manage your portfolio, experts say.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 13h
76% of workers say they do more than is expected of them—but are unhappy with their pay and lack of remote work
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76% of workers say they do more than is expected of them—but are unhappy with their pay and lack of remote work
A new report from Pew finds fewer workers are happy with their jobs compared to a year ago, and a few pain points stick out.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 15h
Why this CEO wants to give motherhood better PR: 'We want more options on the table'
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Why this CEO wants to give motherhood better PR: 'We want more options on the table'
Neha Ruch is the CEO and founder of Mother Untitled and author of "The Power Pause," which covers how moms can plan a career break and return to the workforce.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 17h
When sussing out who to hire, “I look for three things,” says billionaire Jay Chaudhry. These could be for “a very top-level job,” he says, and they could be for “an entry level job.”
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3 traits this billionaire looks for when hiring people: They work for 'a very top level job' or 'an entry level job'
Billionaire Jay Chaudhry explains why he looks for passion, a willingness to learn and adaptability in his employees.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 19h
Ex-Google exec always starts an interview by asking about candidates’ ‘life before their resume': Here's why
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Ex-Google exec always starts an interview by asking about candidates’ ‘life before their resume': Here's why
Ex-Meta and Google exec Jennifer Dulski likes to ask about people's lives before their resume in a job interview. Here's why.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 20h
Running with Peak and Pace is always free, and its larger parties typically require a $15 to $25 ticket, says founder Owen Akhibi Herrera. Almost entirely through those parties, the company brought in over $640,000 in 2025 revenue, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. cnb.cx/4hwZTZo
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 21h
CEO rejected an 'earth-shattering' $500,000 windfall to build his business instead—now it's worth $633 million
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CEO rejected an 'earth-shattering' $500,000 windfall to build his business instead—now it's worth $633 million
Gecko Robotics co-founder and CEO Jake Loosararian was nearly broke when he got a "transformative" acquisition offer for his startup. Here's why he rejected it.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 22h
3 habits shared by happy retirees—and why you should start doing them now
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3 habits shared by happy retirees—and why you should start doing them now
A financial planner who studies retirement happiness says money, meaningful pursuits and close friendships can all shape life after work.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 22h
This hugely common negotiating mistake can 'sabotage' you, says coach with 20 years experience: How to avoid it
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This hugely common negotiating mistake can 'sabotage' you, says coach with 20 years experience: How to avoid it
Negotiations aren't just about salary—they're about our identity, worth, and impact, says law professor and negotiations coach Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 23h
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably faced the challenge of if, when, and how to deliver difficult news to your child — about an upcoming move, perhaps, an illness or death in the family, or a local tragedy.
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How to talk to children about hard things: 5 phrases emotionally intelligent parents use, from a therapist and mom of 2
"Lean into difficult conversations" with your kids, says therapist Kelsey Mora. "Having them can actually build trust, reduce fear, improve coping, and promote connection."
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
"I felt a sense of relief from having so little to do."
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I tried a brain expert's 3-item to-do list strategy for a month—here's what I learned
Brain expert David Rock suggested I limit my daily to-do list to just three items. I tried, and at times it did make me feel better.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
24-year-old paid his way through college with a side hustle—then sold most of it for $300,000: How he's using the money now
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24-year-old paid his way through college with a side hustle—then sold most of it for $300,000: How he's using the money now
Jared Ebersole made his first electric skateboard as a teenage passion project. It turned into multiple businesses, one of which he used to pay for college.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
You have to know when to trust your gut if you want to be successful, according to billionaire investor Mark Cuban. The lesson is especially important for anyone launching a small business.
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Mark Cuban: You need this personality trait to be successful—or you risk 'drowning an opportunity'
Billionaire Mark Cuban says this single trait is necessary for small business owners to succeed.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
To become successful, you might have to learn to take yourself less seriously and be willing to keep doing the work, even when times get tough. That’s according to Jake Loosararian, the co-founder and CEO of Gecko Robotics.
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Founder of $633 million startup: True innovators share this crucial trait that most people don't have
Jake Loosararian, the 33-year-old co-founder of Gecko Robotics, says he wouldn't have succeeded if he weren't willing to "go into the unknown and the dirty and unexplored."
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Some wealthy Americans are spending up to $250,000 a year on longevity care. Here's what doctors say about the practice
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Some wealthy Americans are spending up to $250,000 a year on longevity care. Here's what doctors say about the practice
The wealthy and ultra-wealthy are spending more on longevity care than ever before. Should you invest your money into similar therapeutics? Experts weigh in.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Harvard-trained psychologist: 5 'red flag' phrases that signal your relationship is over
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Harvard-trained psychologist: 5 'red flag' phrases that signal your relationship is over
Dr. Sabrina Romanoff shares five red flag phrases that signal that a relationships has run its course.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Use 5 phrases to gracefully decline an invitation you can't afford, says financial therapist
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Use 5 phrases to gracefully decline an invitation you can't afford, says financial therapist
Financial therapist Jasmine Johnson shares the scripts she recommends to her clients to help them RSVP no to invitations they can't afford.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Take a look inside some of the most unique homes we’ve toured and learn how they came to be.
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Look inside an abandoned high school turned $3.3 million apartment complex—and 4 more multimillion-dollar dream homes
These ambitious homeowners thought outside the box when searching for their dream homes.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Miami, New York, San Jose: The top 10 big U.S. cities where residents spend the most on monthly bills
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Miami, New York, San Jose: The top 10 big U.S. cities where residents spend the most on monthly bills
A new doxo report finds San Jose is the most expensive big U.S. city, taking into account costs such as rent and utilities. Miami, D.C., and Portland all make the top 10.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
The 3 biggest red flags I’ve seen interviewing for jobs: 'It does not get better once you work there,' says expert
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The 3 biggest red flags I’ve seen interviewing for jobs: 'It does not get better once you work there,' says expert
I've seen some questionable behavior in my job interviews, like being ghosted after I shared my salary requirements.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
2 biggest resume red flags, from a recruiter who has interviewed 'thousands': 'I've seen somebody spell their own name wrong'
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2 biggest resume red flags, from a recruiter who has interviewed 'thousands': 'I've seen somebody spell their own name wrong'
Recruiter of 15 years Emily Levine has seen all sorts of resumes. In her experience, making one of these mistakes may "discourage a company" from going forward.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Avoid these 2 red flags on your resume, says former Microsoft HR exec: ‘The goal is to differentiate yourself’
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Avoid these 2 red flags on your resume, says former Microsoft HR exec: ‘The goal is to differentiate yourself’
Avoid making general statements like "I facilitated lots of things" on your resume, says Sabina Nawaz.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
52% of Gen Z investors have redirected investing money to sports bets
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52% of Gen Z investors have redirected investing money to sports bets
Some Gen Z investors are choosing gambling on sports over investing for their future.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Here’s what people in the happiest relationship do during the weekdays — that most neglect.
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I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 5 things during weekdays—that most neglect
What do the happiest couples know that most don't? Just look at how they spend their weekdays. Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares what people in successful relationships do during the busy workweek.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
Warren Buffett believes he's one of the world's 10 luckiest people—and it's inspired his philanthropic philosophy
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Warren Buffett believes he's one of the world's 10 luckiest people—and it's inspired his philanthropic philosophy
Warren Buffett believes he owes much of his success and fortune to extreme luck, a perspective that has shaped his philanthropic goals, he says.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
The 14 worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation
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The 14 worst-paying college majors, 5 years after graduation
Education majors start out earning less right after college and often remain among the lowest-paid fields throughout their careers.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 29/09/2026
I'm a personal finance reporter living in New York City. 3 tools I use to keep my spending in check
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I'm a personal finance reporter living in New York City. 3 tools I use to keep my spending in check
Reporting on financial news and money advice doesn't mean my own spending and saving is flawless. But these 3 tools help me stress less about my cash.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
If your tax return contains any of these 3 red flags, you're more likely to be audited by the IRS, CPAs say
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If your tax return contains any of these 3 red flags, you're more likely to be audited by the IRS, CPAs say
Experts say these 3 easy to make mistakes could raise red flags with the IRS.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
Lisa Su, the head of chipmaker AMD, has grown her company’s stock price by nearly 50-fold since assuming her CEO role in 2014. She’s built AMD into a $210 billion industry giant. She’s done that, at least partially, by setting extremely high expectations for the people around her.
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How the CEO of $210 billion chipmaker gets the best out of her employees: 'People are really motivated by ambitious goals'
Hard work and extremely high expectations can breed success and create good leaders, says AMD CEO Lisa Su.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
“Entry-level to these companies is somebody who’s coming from three years of experience in the workforce.” cnb.cx/4xTXOgy
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
If your tax return contains any of these 3 red flags, you're more likely to be audited by the IRS, CPAs say
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If your tax return contains any of these 3 red flags, you're more likely to be audited by the IRS, CPAs say
Experts say these 3 easy to make mistakes could raise red flags with the IRS.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
Don't accept a job offer before taking this crucial step: It can help set you 'up to thrive,' says expert
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Don't accept a job offer before taking this crucial step: It can help set you 'up to thrive,' says expert
Every job offer comes with a salary and benefits package. Before you decide to take it, build "your own personal list of your must-haves,” says expert.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
Lisa Su, the head of chipmaker AMD, has grown her company’s stock price by nearly 50-fold since assuming her CEO role in 2014. She’s built AMD into a $210 billion industry giant. She’s done that, at least partially, by setting extremely high expectations for the people around her.
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How the CEO of $210 billion chipmaker gets the best out of her employees: 'People are really motivated by ambitious goals'
Hard work and extremely high expectations can breed success and create good leaders, says AMD CEO Lisa Su.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
Starface World president Kara Brothers has learned a counterintuitive trick to being a good boss: embrace your flaws.
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39-year-old executive says embracing this 'flaw' has made her a better boss
Kara Brothers joined Starface World as a senior vice president in 2021, becoming the company's seventh hire. In 2022, she was promoted to president.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
Parents who make this simple mistake raise ‘mentally weak children,’ says psychiatrist: 'You are increasing your self-esteem by stealing theirs'
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Parents who make this simple mistake raise ‘mentally weak children,’ says psychiatrist: 'You are increasing your self-esteem by stealing theirs'
Parents who do too much for their kids are setting them up to lack crucial mental resilience, says psychiatrist and bestselling author Daniel Amen. Here's why.
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CNBC Make It @cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com · 28/09/2026
72-year-old hotel tycoon cautions against a major character flaw in successful people: 'Never get caught by hubris'
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72-year-old hotel tycoon cautions against a major character flaw in successful people: 'Never get caught by hubris'
"Create your own fantastic PR, but don't ever believe a word of it," says hotelier Ho Kwon Ping, the founder and executive chairman of Banyan Group.
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