CNBC Make It
@cnbcmakeit.cnbc.com
Helping you be smarter and more successful with your money, work & life.
32-year-old former Google employee: I saved $400,000 living at home with my parents—why I don’t regret it
32-year-old former Google employee: I saved $400,000 living at home with my parents—why I don’t regret it
Former Google employee turned entrepreneur Claudia Chee shares why living at home for for 12 years after college was one of the best decisions she ever made.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
32-year-old former Google employee: I saved $400,000 living at home with my parents—why I don’t regret it
“I said to her: ‘I’m going to go in and ask for this much. Are you cool with that?’ [Rhimes] was like, ‘Yeah, no one’s going to give it to you. You have to ask for it.’”
'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo says $20 million salary brings 'true independence': 'I don't have to do anything I don't want to do'
Pompeo secured her lucrative contract in 2017.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“I said to her: ‘I’m going to go in and ask for this much. Are you cool with that?’ [Rhimes] was like, ‘Yeah, no one’s going to give it to you. You have to ask for it.’”
Warren Buffett 'feels better about the second half' of his life than the first—his best advice for living well
Warren Buffett 'feels better about the second half' of his life than the first—his best advice for living well
The Berkshire Hathaway chairman will continue to share his trademark wit and wisdom with shareholders via annual Thanksgiving letters.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Warren Buffett 'feels better about the second half' of his life than the first—his best advice for living well
The unusual promise Margot Robbie made Ryan Gosling to get him to play Ken in 'Barbie'
The unusual promise Margot Robbie made Ryan Gosling to get him to play Ken in 'Barbie'
Gosling initially turned down the role before Robbie and director Greta Gerwig convinced him to sign on.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The unusual promise Margot Robbie made Ryan Gosling to get him to play Ken in 'Barbie'
39-year-old millionaire who rents: Why I'm 'so much happier' not being a homeowner
39-year-old millionaire who rents: Why I'm 'so much happier' not being a homeowner
Self-made millionaire and entrepreneur Bernadette Joy decided to rent again after a decade of homeownership. She shares why she has never been happier.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
39-year-old millionaire who rents: Why I'm 'so much happier' not being a homeowner
He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
Rachel and Brian are married lawyers earning six-figure salaries. When Brian says he wants to retire early, they learn they have very different views on money.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
He wants to retire early, but his wife isn't so sure—how two lawyers worth $2.3 million tackled their biggest money fight
“AI can solve a lot of problems, but not necessarily on the fly when you’re dealing with a lot of moving parts, complex variables or different human elements.” https://cnb.cx/4oAkJK4
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“AI can solve a lot of problems, but not necessarily on the fly when you’re dealing with a lot of moving parts, complex variables or different human elements.” https://cnb.cx/4oAkJK4
Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates.
Bill Gates: Within 10 years, AI will replace many doctors and teachers—humans won't be needed 'for most things'
A new era of "free intelligence" powered by AI will change the way humans work, says billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates.
Couples who 'truly trust' each other never use these 8 phrases, says Harvard-trained psychologist—it causes 'long-term damage'
Couples who 'truly trust' each other never use these 8 phrases, says Harvard-trained psychologist—it causes 'long-term damage'
In the happiest and most successful relationships, each partner believes that the other will follow through on their commitments. Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren shares the phrases that couples who truly trust each other never say.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Couples who 'truly trust' each other never use these 8 phrases, says Harvard-trained psychologist—it causes 'long-term damage'
30-year-old founder reached out to 100 strangers in 100 days—networking this way 'totally changed my life,' she says
30-year-old founder reached out to 100 strangers in 100 days—networking this way 'totally changed my life,' she says
Carly Valancy kick-started her career with an ambitious networking strategy. Five years later, she's trying it again.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
30-year-old founder reached out to 100 strangers in 100 days—networking this way 'totally changed my life,' she says
Mark Cuban: AI-skilled kids are more likely to become successful adults—they'll 'be best equipped to lead'
Mark Cuban: AI-skilled kids are more likely to become successful adults—they'll 'be best equipped to lead'
Mark Cuban and fellow entrepreneur Emma Grede are ambassadors for a Samsung initiative providing free AI training resources to public schools across the U.S.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Mark Cuban: AI-skilled kids are more likely to become successful adults—they'll 'be best equipped to lead'
Beau Vallis started his career engineering for icons like Kelly Rowland. Now he works full time on Fiverr, and he's made more than $1 million on the site.
32-year-old brings in an average $13,000 a month as a music engineer—without a college degree: Here’s how
Beau Vallis started his career engineering for icons like Kelly Rowland. Now he works full time on Fiverr. He's made more than $1 million on the site.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Beau Vallis started his career engineering for icons like Kelly Rowland. Now he works full time on Fiverr, and he's made more than $1 million on the site.
Theo Wolf has spent a decade coaching kids and helping them get into Ivy Leagues, including Harvard, Stanford and Princeton.
He says parents of highly successful children do four things early on.
He says parents of highly successful children do four things early on.
I've coached kids who got into Harvard, Stanford and Princeton—4 things their parents did early on
Theo Wolf has spent a decade coaching kids and helping them get into Ivy Leagues, including Harvard, Stanford and Princeton. He says parents of highly successful children do four things early on.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Theo Wolf has spent a decade coaching kids and helping them get into Ivy Leagues, including Harvard, Stanford and Princeton.
He says parents of highly successful children do four things early on.
He says parents of highly successful children do four things early on.
This is the No. 1 myth holding most people back from happiness and success, says psychologist
This is the No. 1 myth holding most people back from happiness and success, says psychologist
Stop telling yourself that you'll be happy after you do something like get a promotion or find a spouse. You can be happy now, says a licensed psychologist.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This is the No. 1 myth holding most people back from happiness and success, says psychologist
Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod credits his productivity at least partially, to his easy-going wellness routine.
Hinge CEO: The tactic I use the most to sharpen my mental resilience—it ‘instantly’ makes me think positively
Gratitude journaling is a key part of Hinge CEO Justin McLeod's routine, he says. The exercise can keep you focused and mentally balanced, according to experts.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod credits his productivity at least partially, to his easy-going wellness routine.
"Unless it’s context in a question we’re deliberately asking — which we typically wouldn’t — that’s a red flag to me.”
The red flag this founder looks out for in a new hire: It ‘shows lack of dignity and grace'
Joan Nguyen founded her first company MeriEducation, a global test prep and educational consulting company, when she was 19 years old.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
"Unless it’s context in a question we’re deliberately asking — which we typically wouldn’t — that’s a red flag to me.”
The No. 1 trait employers are looking for right now—and how to show you have it, according to a 19-year hiring pro
The No. 1 trait employers are looking for right now—and how to show you have it, according to a 19-year hiring pro
Interviewers might gauge your grittiness by asking questions about your professional goals or challenges you’ve faced, says Insight Global CEO Bert Bean.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The No. 1 trait employers are looking for right now—and how to show you have it, according to a 19-year hiring pro
There are 3 crucial facts you should know before entering a marriage contract, says celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser
There are 3 crucial facts you should know before entering a marriage contract, says celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser
Most people don't understand marriage is a legal contract. And, like with any legal contract, you'll want to know what getting out of it looks like.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
There are 3 crucial facts you should know before entering a marriage contract, says celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser
Founder of $1 billion startup shares her No. 1 piece of advice—you already 'have everything you need' to follow it
Founder of $1 billion startup shares her No. 1 piece of advice—you already 'have everything you need' to follow it
Gregg Renfrew, the founder and CEO of clean beauty startup Beautycounter, says self-doubt prevents people from pursuing 'bold and courageous plans and ideas.'
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Founder of $1 billion startup shares her No. 1 piece of advice—you already 'have everything you need' to follow it
Christopher Nolan's actors love this quality about him: 'He won't ask anyone to do anything that he's not 1,000% willing to do himself'
Christopher Nolan's actors love this quality about him: 'He won't ask anyone to do anything that he's not 1,000% willing to do himself'
Nolan impressed Cillian Murphy on the set of 'Dunkirk' by testing out a potentially dangerous shot before asking him to do it.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Christopher Nolan's actors love this quality about him: 'He won't ask anyone to do anything that he's not 1,000% willing to do himself'
40-year-old millionaire who retired early only lasted 5 months—here's what made her go back to work
40-year-old millionaire who retired early only lasted 5 months—here's what made her go back to work
Juniper CEO and founder Allison Esposito Medina shares the valuable lesson she learned from retiring as a millionaire, and then un-retiring after five months.
cnb.cx
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
40-year-old millionaire who retired early only lasted 5 months—here's what made her go back to work
This early retirement strategy is 'delusional thinking,' says multimillionaire who retired at 34
This early retirement strategy is 'delusional thinking,' says multimillionaire who retired at 34
Financial Samurai founder Sam Dogen says 'Coast FIRE' isn't really a state of financial independence.
cnb.cx
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This early retirement strategy is 'delusional thinking,' says multimillionaire who retired at 34
Using this 1 word more often can make you 50% more influential, says Harvard study
Using this 1 word more often can make you 50% more influential, says Harvard study
A nearly 50-year-old Harvard University study found that the word "because" helps people make more persuasive requests. Here's why, says a Wharton professor.
cnb.cx
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Using this 1 word more often can make you 50% more influential, says Harvard study
This one relationship helped set Barbara Corcoran up for success: 'I never had a traditional mentor'
This one relationship helped set Barbara Corcoran up for success: 'I never had a traditional mentor'
Barbara Corcoran has been a successful entrepreneur and investor for years. The relationship that's helped her the most: the one with her mom.
cnb.cx
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This one relationship helped set Barbara Corcoran up for success: 'I never had a traditional mentor'
A shopping trip taught Barbara Corcoran a valuable career lesson: '7 simple words made me a much nicer person'
A shopping trip taught Barbara Corcoran a valuable career lesson: '7 simple words made me a much nicer person'
Barbara Corcoran learned a lesson in empathy from her brother while out shopping — and it changed the way she approaches business as a CEO and investor.
cnb.cx
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A shopping trip taught Barbara Corcoran a valuable career lesson: '7 simple words made me a much nicer person'