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His boss said his talents were 'wasted' at work—so he co-founded a company that sold for $29 billion
His boss said his talents were 'wasted' at work—so he co-founded a company that sold for $29 billion
Nick Molnar wasn't sold on being an entrepreneur after he went to college. But his then-boss gave him the confidence to go build a multibillion-dollar company.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
His boss said his talents were 'wasted' at work—so he co-founded a company that sold for $29 billion
If you always do these 8 things, you’re mentally stronger than most
If you always do these 8 things, you’re mentally stronger than most
Scott Mautz, who's spent decades studying mental strength and interviewed and surveyed thousands, says mentally strong people "share certain habits we can learn from."
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December 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
If you always do these 8 things, you’re mentally stronger than most
After 30 years in business, Amazon is a $2 trillion behemoth.
But back in 2001, its survival was in doubt after the dot-com bubble burst and Amazon’s stock dipped by 90 percent. Founder Jeff Bezos turned things around — with some helpful advice from Jim Sinegal, founder of rival retailer Costco.
But back in 2001, its survival was in doubt after the dot-com bubble burst and Amazon’s stock dipped by 90 percent. Founder Jeff Bezos turned things around — with some helpful advice from Jim Sinegal, founder of rival retailer Costco.
Costco's founder met Jeff Bezos for coffee—his advice helped turn a near-death Amazon into a $2 trillion business
In 2001, tech stocks went bust and Amazon struggled. A coffee meeting with Costco founder Jim Sinegal helped convince Jeff Bezos to rethink his prices.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
After 30 years in business, Amazon is a $2 trillion behemoth.
But back in 2001, its survival was in doubt after the dot-com bubble burst and Amazon’s stock dipped by 90 percent. Founder Jeff Bezos turned things around — with some helpful advice from Jim Sinegal, founder of rival retailer Costco.
But back in 2001, its survival was in doubt after the dot-com bubble burst and Amazon’s stock dipped by 90 percent. Founder Jeff Bezos turned things around — with some helpful advice from Jim Sinegal, founder of rival retailer Costco.
CEO shares her No. 1 simple tactic for getting people to listen to her: 'Forget about trying to be confident'
CEO shares her No. 1 simple tactic for getting people to listen to her: 'Forget about trying to be confident'
If you want to get people to listen to you, be clear, concise and structured, says CEO Talia Fox. Here's the hack she uses to consistently get her point across.
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December 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
CEO shares her No. 1 simple tactic for getting people to listen to her: 'Forget about trying to be confident'
We spent $1 on an abandoned baseball stadium, and $14 million to convert it into luxury apartments—take a look inside
We spent $1 on an abandoned baseball stadium, and $14 million to convert it into luxury apartments—take a look inside
The Bush Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, is now 138 apartments. Rent in the building ranges from $900 to $1,700 a month.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
We spent $1 on an abandoned baseball stadium, and $14 million to convert it into luxury apartments—take a look inside
This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Kim Kardashian's high-powered divorce lawyer
This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Kim Kardashian's high-powered divorce lawyer
Celebrity divorce or not, the root of the problem is always the same, celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser says.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This is the No. 1 reason people get divorced, says Kim Kardashian's high-powered divorce lawyer
The No. 1 habit to teach kids to give them a 'significant advantage,' from psychology expert with 40 years experience
The No. 1 habit to teach kids to give them a 'significant advantage,' from psychology expert with 40 years experience
The ability to identify emotion in voices is key to a kid's long-term social success, writes psychologist Stephen Nowicki. Here's what that means and why it matters.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The No. 1 habit to teach kids to give them a 'significant advantage,' from psychology expert with 40 years experience
"Our kids don’t see money as a mystery box, but as a tool that they feel confident about using." cnb.cx/3YkWeor
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Our kids don’t see money as a mystery box, but as a tool that they feel confident about using." cnb.cx/3YkWeor
What new grads get wrong about the job search, says Harvard-trained career expert
What new grads get wrong about the job search, says Harvard-trained career expert
As a professor at NYU Stern, Suzy Welch sees a lot of graduates enter the job market. Here's where she thinks they're going wrong – and what to do instead.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What new grads get wrong about the job search, says Harvard-trained career expert
“I think it’s safe to say that it’s pretty hard for a ceramic artist or someone who studied clay to build a business that’s bringing in over $6 million per year. I feel like I’m living the dream of a ceramic artist.”
48-year-old turned his side hustle into a business that brings in over $6.6 million a year: 'I feel like I’m living the dream’
Jono Pandolfi started a pottery side hustle in 2004. After years of growing the company, it brought in an estimated $6.6 million in 2024.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“I think it’s safe to say that it’s pretty hard for a ceramic artist or someone who studied clay to build a business that’s bringing in over $6 million per year. I feel like I’m living the dream of a ceramic artist.”
“Is the management growing the size of the moat? Or is the moat shrinking?”
Warren Buffett says a good business is like a 'castle'—how he spots the best ones to invest in
Warren Buffett announced his impending retirement from Berkshire Hathaway. Here's how the longtime billionaire investor judges the health of a business.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Is the management growing the size of the moat? Or is the moat shrinking?”
Charlotte Trecartin built her water bottle accessory company CharCharms through TikTok, and took it to an episode of "Shark Tank."
25-year-old hired a TikTok coach for $400 a month—now her business brings in $6.5 million a year
Charlotte Trecartin built her water bottle accessory company CharCharms through TikTok, and took it to a recent episode of ABC's "Shark Tank."
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December 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Charlotte Trecartin built her water bottle accessory company CharCharms through TikTok, and took it to an episode of "Shark Tank."
When Avery Amstutz saw her neighbor selling a 1973 Airstream trailer on Facebook in November 2023, she knew she’d spotted her next business opportunity. cnb.cx/4acBeYe
December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When Avery Amstutz saw her neighbor selling a 1973 Airstream trailer on Facebook in November 2023, she knew she’d spotted her next business opportunity. cnb.cx/4acBeYe
"As the old saying goes, 'When the student is ready, the teacher appears,' and sometimes reading a single sentence can spark a transformative insight."
I study happiness for a living: 12 little rules for a happier life I wish I learned sooner
Gretchen Rubin has spent 12 years researching the science of happiness and confidence. Here are 12 useful reminders that have helped her live a more meaningful, regret-free life. The best part? They're short and easy to remember.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"As the old saying goes, 'When the student is ready, the teacher appears,' and sometimes reading a single sentence can spark a transformative insight."
MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she's now given away $26.3 billion since 2019
MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she's now given away $26.3 billion since 2019
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's 2025 donations went to a wide range of nonprofits, including several historically Black colleges and universities.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she's now given away $26.3 billion since 2019
Hoda Kotb: The No. 1 question to ask yourself before making a career change—it's about 'what you think you deserve'
Hoda Kotb: The No. 1 question to ask yourself before making a career change—it's about 'what you think you deserve'
If you want to overhaul your career, whether you're in your 20s or your 60s, you can do so by asking yourself one simple question first, says Hoda Kotb.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hoda Kotb: The No. 1 question to ask yourself before making a career change—it's about 'what you think you deserve'
A millionaire early retiree earning $380,000 a year in passive income went back to work—but only lasted 4 months
A millionaire early retiree earning $380,000 a year in passive income went back to work—but only lasted 4 months
Financial Samurai founder Sam Dogen says the micromanagement and endless meetings at a seed-stage startup made his first post-retirement gig a bad fit.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A millionaire early retiree earning $380,000 a year in passive income went back to work—but only lasted 4 months
Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'
Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'
Dick Van Dyke is officially a centenarian! Here are three research-backed staples in his routine that he credits for his 100 years of life.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'
“My advice to people would be critical thinking ... learn EQ [emotional quotient, also known as emotional intelligence], learn how to be good in a meeting, how to communicate, how to write. You’ll have plenty of jobs.” cnb.cx/48yT0Us
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“My advice to people would be critical thinking ... learn EQ [emotional quotient, also known as emotional intelligence], learn how to be good in a meeting, how to communicate, how to write. You’ll have plenty of jobs.” cnb.cx/48yT0Us
These are the 3 patterns of the ‘chronically single,’ says breakup expert
These are the 3 patterns of the ‘chronically single,’ says breakup expert
Amy Chan, 42, is the author of "Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart." She brought in over $200,000 in 2023 with her business.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
These are the 3 patterns of the ‘chronically single,’ says breakup expert
YouTube’s CEO limits his kids’ social media use — other tech bosses do the same
YouTube’s CEO limits his kids’ social media use — other tech bosses do the same
YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan joins other tech bosses from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban who restrict their children's social media and smartphone use.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
YouTube’s CEO limits his kids’ social media use — other tech bosses do the same
44-year-old’s garage side hustle brings in $148,600 a year: ‘You don’t have to have business experience’
44-year-old’s garage side hustle brings in $148,600 a year: ‘You don’t have to have business experience’
IT analyst Leena Pettigrew brought in six figures of revenue in one year selling houseplants online. The side hustle takes about 20 hours per week, she says.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
44-year-old’s garage side hustle brings in $148,600 a year: ‘You don’t have to have business experience’
After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch.
The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.
The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.
These retirees spent $835,457 on a 'hurricane-proof' home in Florida—take a look inside: 'We feel very safe here'
Dave and Maria Blancett moved to Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered, "hurricane-proof" community near Fort Myers, Florida.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
After visiting in 2023, Dave and Maria Blancett decided to buy an $835K house in the planned community of Babcock Ranch.
The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.
The town, built by developer Syd Kitson and designed to withstand hurricanes, has already been tested by Hurricanes Ian and Milton and came out with minimal damage.
46-year-old sold a business for $3.7 billion—and immediately regretted it: That was my 'saddest day'
46-year-old sold a business for $3.7 billion—and immediately regretted it: That was my 'saddest day'
Selling a business for billions sounds like a dream — but Jyoti Bansal says he had instant regrets after selling AppDynamics to Cisco in 2017.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
46-year-old sold a business for $3.7 billion—and immediately regretted it: That was my 'saddest day'
Cami sold her home and bought a working laundromat in Arizona for $300,000. Less than three years later, she quit her nursing job to run the laundromat full-time. It brought in roughly $475,000 in revenue in 2024, including about $119,000 in profits.
Here’s how she did it: cnb.cx/4puFlnb
Here’s how she did it: cnb.cx/4puFlnb
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Cami sold her home and bought a working laundromat in Arizona for $300,000. Less than three years later, she quit her nursing job to run the laundromat full-time. It brought in roughly $475,000 in revenue in 2024, including about $119,000 in profits.
Here’s how she did it: cnb.cx/4puFlnb
Here’s how she did it: cnb.cx/4puFlnb