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The shock of the coronavirus pandemic has made planning ahead difficult, particularly when it comes to major decisions like a career move. That doesn’t mean you should put your aspirations on hold, however, according to London Business School professor and author of “Act like a leader, think like a leader,” Herminia Ibarra. In fact, for

While self-quarantining amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Baltimore Ravens’ star quarterback Lamar Jackson has been passing the time playing video games, working out and posting funny video clips on his social media accounts. (A video he Jackson retweeted on April 18 of his former University of Louisville teammate Jaire Alexander reacting to Jackson’s 2018 NFL draft

Most people know Sean “Diddy” Combs by his music, but the hip-hop mogul recently released a different kind of track: a guided meditation. The 25-minute recorded meditation, which is available to download for free on Audible, is designed to help listeners relax before bed. It includes a mix of deep breathing exercises, gratitude prompts and

The coronavirus pandemic has overturned most aspects of daily life, not least the way we work. For many, that has brought with it a period of great uncertainty and possible job insecurity. But for aspiring entrepreneurs, it has also created a window of opportunity, according to the author of bestselling business book The Lean Startup.

Stay at home orders caused by the coronavirus have left a huge portion of the American public stuck inside, and streaming has surged as a result, with platforms like Netflix and Disney+ seeing millions of subscriber gains in a matter of a few months. The economic shock caused by Covid-19 highlights the issue of financial

For weeks, Americans have been coping with the uncertainty surrounding the widespread coronavirus pandemic by stockpiling necessities, creating shortages of everything from toilet paper to hand sanitizers.  At the same time, shoppers have also taken solace in the comforting thought of having an easily-prepared, adequately satisfying meal tucked away in their freezer: the frozen pizza.

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 25 of 30. Just a few months ago, millions

Gargiulo Produce opened in 1929 as a fruit and vegetable cart selling door-to-door. Over 90 years later, the company now wholesales food to businesses across the East Coast. In 2020, the coronavirus shut down many of Gargiulo’s commercial accounts and left it looking for ways to get produce into the hands of hungry, isolated customers.

More than 30 million Americans lost their jobs over the last six weeks. And with the economy on hold, securing another steady paycheck may take some time. That’s where unemployment insurance benefits come in. The average U.S. unemployment check was $378 at the end of 2019. In most states, those benefits would keep coming for up to 26

Comprehending the enormity of climate change is about as mind-bending as understanding the ultimate effect novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) will have on America and the world. But a free, interactive tool made by artificial intelligence start-up HyperGiant helps put both global crises and their relationship to each other in perspective. The “ACES:

Empty streets in downtown Portland, Oregon, on April 22, 2020. Moriah Ratner/Bloomberg via Getty Images This is not going away anytime soon. From grocery shopping to working remotely to homeschooling kids, nearly everything in life is different. Almost all Americans are anxious about money, according to a survey from National Endowment for Financial Education. “We

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 23 of 30. Even in the best of times,

The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt by millions of workers, including a record-breaking 30.3 million Americans who have filed for unemployment over the past six weeks.  Young people are feeling some of the harshest impacts when it comes to job prospects. According to data from job site Glassdoor, the number of

Investing missteps can cost you. Say you leave a job and cash out your 401(k). If you are younger than 59½, the IRS will want you to pay income taxes on it right away, and they’ll smack you with a 10% penalty. And it’s not just a matter of getting a smaller amount. You are also

Balancing the demands of office life and home life can be overwhelming for any working parent.   But with women spending a disproportionate amount of time handling housework and childcare responsibilities, data from Pew Research Center shows that women are more likely than men to adjust their careers for family.  As the coronavirus pandemic continues to

In only a few months, the coronavirus pandemic has upended the daily lives of people around the world. For Americans, the economic impact of the virus has led to new categorizations of “essential” workers, a large-scale move to remote work and skyrocketing unemployment that is expected to continue increasing.  With more than 26 million people filing

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 21 of 30. With more than 26 million Americans

In the time since nonessential businesses began to close their doors in March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. labor market has wiped out all the job gains it made in the decade since the Great Recession. With roughly 26.5 million Americans now out of work who have filed for unemployment, many

Laura Jayne Massaro has dreamed of running her own business ever since she discovered her passion for dog grooming. After countless trainings and apprenticeships, she was finally able to open Hair of the Dog mobile grooming spa in 2015. Her unique dog-spa-on-wheels allows her to serve a multitude of neighborhoods while also making it easier

Many people now have extra time on their hands as they stay home and comply with social distancing measures. To pass the time, some of people are baking, while others are taking advantage of free virtual tours.  If you feel motivated to learn a new skill, you can use this time to try out the plethora