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Reese Witherspoon has some career advice you might not want to hear: 'Don't chase your dreams'—do this instead "Legally Blonde" and "Big Little lies" actress Reese Witherspoon recently shared some unconventional career advice: "Don't chase your dreams."

"Legally Blonde" and "Big Little lies" actress Reese Witherspoon recently shared some unconventional career advice: "Don't chase your dreams."

34-year-old spent $16K to start a side hustle, built it 20 minutes at a time—now her business brings in up to $90K a month Julia Holden was in "survival mode" as a new mom when she started her business Sleepy Hat, a baby hat with an eye covering. Now, it brings in $90,000 a month.

Julia Holden was in "survival mode" as a new mom when she started her business Sleepy Hat, a baby hat with an eye covering. Now, it brings in $90,000 a month.

'Not slowing down': One week on, U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continue The U.S. says it has hit more than 3,000 Iranian targets in the first week of the war, as the Gulf remains on high alert for retaliatory strikes.

'Not slowing down': One week on, U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran continue

Stop rambling, deflecting and hedging—how to sound confident when you're put on the spot "Few things are more nerve-racking than speaking off the cuff," says executive coach Melody Wilding. Here's how to handle unexpected questions with poise.

"Few things are more nerve-racking than speaking off the cuff," says executive coach Melody Wilding. Here's how to handle unexpected questions with poise.

Highly confident people do 10 things to earn respect and influence—without being 'overbearing': Communication experts You often hear about the specific words and phrases you can use to influence others. But nonverbal cues can be just as powerful, says psychology and communication experts Kathy and Ross Petras. Here are 10 tricks that make people want to listen to you.

You often hear about the specific words and phrases you can use to influence others. But nonverbal cues can be just as powerful, says psychology and communication experts Kathy and Ross Petras. Here are 10 tricks that make people want to listen to you.

Mortgages in 47 seconds: Better’s new ChatGPT app targets lenders Rocket and UWM Creating a mortgage has been one of the most time-consuming corners of American finance, with lenders relying on dozens of steps that can take weeks.

Creating a mortgage has been one of the most time-consuming corners of American finance, with lenders relying on dozens of steps that can take weeks.

Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.

The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.

41-year-old American makes $46,000 a year tending bar in the Arctic Circle: 'I feel so welcome' Robert E. Yarber earns roughly $47,000 in Norway. He says its more than enough for a comfortable life.

Shortly after he got out of prison for good in 2014, Robert E. Yarber embarked on a European adventure, one that’s seen him travel to 44 countries and establish a new home for himself at the top of the world.

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.

Education majors start out earning less right after college and often remain among the lowest-paid fields throughout their careers.

Jim Cramer's main takeaway from the market this week — and what to watch ahead CNBC's Jim Cramer said he's impressed by the fact the stock market didn't crater despite a historic spike in oil prices.

Jim Cramer's main takeaway from the market this week — and what to watch ahead

'E-shaped' economy is replacing a K-shaped one in 2026, economist says: The middle class is 'spending in a nervous way' now Economist Heather Long says the U.S. economy is diverging into three tiers of consumer behavior instead of two, amid an ongoing affordability crisis.

Economist Heather Long says the U.S. economy is diverging into three tiers of consumer behavior instead of two, amid an ongoing affordability crisis.

Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern Palantir's stock had its best week since August and outperformed all of its large-cap tech peers after the U.S. attacked Iran.

Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern

Trump urges Congress to 'fix' college football money mess Critics of the name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation system in college sports say it undercuts the finances of schools and their educational mandate.

Trump urges Congress to 'fix' college football money mess

Trump says defense CEOs agree to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry President Trump said he met with CEOs of BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX Corp., Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and L3Harris Missile Solutions.

Trump says defense CEOs agree to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry

Investors brace for what's next as U.S.-Iran war stretches into second week Only one question is on peoples' minds: Will there be a quick resolution to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, or will it be a protracted conflict?

Investors brace for what's next as U.S.-Iran war stretches into second week

Find safety and income in these tax-exempt bonds as the Iran war stirs up the market Rates on municipal bonds moved higher this week, which many see as an opportunity to lock in yields and stabilize portfolios.

Find safety and income in these tax-exempt bonds as the Iran war stirs up the market

The gender wage gap doubles over a 30-year career, according to Glassdoor report: 'There's a cap on how high women can go' A new report from Glassdoor tracked the gender pay gap over the course of a 30-year career.

A new report from Glassdoor tracked the gender pay gap over the course of a 30-year career.

Average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, early filing data shows The average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, based on early filing data. Here's what you can expect.

Average IRS tax refund is up 10.6%, early filing data shows

Robinhood's venture fund, which gives investors access to private companies, tanks 11% on first day Robinhood's Venture Fund I plunged 11% in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, casting doubt on investors' appetite for riskier investment.

Robinhood's venture fund, which gives investors access to private companies, tanks 11% on first day

U.S. crude oil on Friday posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, after President Donald Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran, raising fears of a prolonged war that will cause a cascading disruption to global oil supplies. cnb.cx/4reLOCY

Amazon says customers can keep using Anthropic's Claude on its cloud for non-defense workloads Amazon joined Microsoft and Google in continue to offer Anthropic's Claude AI technology to customers after the Pentagon deemed it a "supply chain risk."

Amazon says customers can keep using Anthropic's Claude on its cloud for non-defense workloads

Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war

Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who raise mentally strong children never do 7 things It's our job to give kids the tools they need to be mentally strong in life. Child psychologist Reem Raouda has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships. Based on her research, she's identified the seven things to avoid if you want your kids to be resilient and confident.

Child psychologist Reem Raouda identified the seven things to avoid if you want your kids to be resilient and confident.

AI's got a gender gap: Women are more skeptical Men are more enthusiastic about AI, while women are more skeptical, according to CNBC's 5th annual SurveyMonkey Women at Work survey.

AI's got a gender gap: Women are more skeptical

Vast wraps $500 million funding round as company vies for NASA space station contract Vast Space is betting on a "leapfrog strategy" to land a phase two NASA award for the International Space Station.

Vast wraps $500 million funding round as company vies for NASA space station contract

Google joins Microsoft in telling users Anthropic is still available outside defense projects Cloud vendors are letting customers know that Anthropic's popular AI tools can still be accessed after the Department of Defense blacklisted the company.

Google says it will keep working with Anthropic on non-defense projects after the Department of Defense blacklisted the company from federal contracts. cnb.cx/3OPYmDm

Google joins Microsoft in telling users Anthropic is still available outside defense projects Cloud vendors are letting customers know that Anthropic's popular AI tools can still be accessed after the Department of Defense blacklisted the company.

Google joins Microsoft in telling users Anthropic is still available outside defense projects

GOP 'big beautiful bill' poised to deliver 'shock' to ACA marketplace, health policy experts say The GOP's "big beautiful bill" made administrative tweaks expected to reduce enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace by millions of people.

GOP 'big beautiful bill' poised to deliver 'shock' to ACA marketplace, health policy experts say

Fed Governor Miran says job losses in February add to the case for more interest rate cuts Miran said in a CNBC interview that the Fed should be focusing more on supporting the labor market than worrying about inflation.

Fed Governor Miran says job losses in February add to the case for more interest rate cuts

Greg Abel makes his first big moves as Berkshire Hathaway CEO. Is it time to buy back in? While the steps were viewed as positive signals, analysts said they are unlikely to materially alter their outlook for the shares.

Greg Abel makes his first big moves as Berkshire Hathaway CEO. Is it time to buy back in?