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It remains to be seen if and when Anthropic or a Tesla/SpaceX combo would be added to the S&P 500. But if they eventually make it into an index fund you own, experts say there are a couple of key things to consider. cnb.cx/4snZUnz

47% of college students have seriously considered changing majors due to AI: Survey

The American Dream is missing one key ingredient, says Harvard happiness expert: Without it, 'life is pretty grim'

As holiday shopping approaches, seasonal hiring gives 'mixed signals,' experts say

To make yourself 'unforgettable' in an AI-driven world, do these 5 counterintuitive things, says leadership expert

American couple left New York City and bought a house in Italy for $13,000: 'We found a different way of life'

The 3% or 4% mortgage rates borrowers were used to in the years before 2022 are unlikely to return anytime soon. cnb.cx/4z8qmUP

8 signs you’re raising an emotionally mature child: You can set them up for a ‘lifetime of resilience,’ says psychologist

Fed up with AI interviews, some job seekers are dropping out as candidates and blacklisting companies from consideration

SpaceX, Tesla and Anthropic may reshape the S&P 500—but not right away

The founders of billion-dollar AI startups are getting younger — here’s why

How to answer this 'impossible' interview question, says career expert: It 'gets so many job seekers rejected'

This is ‘one of the worst’ credit card habits, experts say—41% of cardholders do it

Harvard-trained expert: I have anxiety—here's how I get rid of it in minutes

"You might be surprised by how a small change can affect how much you can invest toward your future financial independence."

Box CEO Aaron Levie still remembers the "rush" he felt when the billionaire’s response hit his email inbox in 2005.

When to tell a friend you don't like their significant other—and when to stay quiet, from a psychologist

Couple quit film and PR careers to take over their family’s cemetery business: 'It feels like communing more than grieving'

Loren Castle is founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, which sells vegan, gluten-free and allergen-free refrigerated cookie dough in an assortment of flavors as well as refrigerated puff pastries, pizza and pie crust. It is estimated to have brought in $97 million in gross sales in 2024.

People in the strongest relationships do 5 things every weekend—that most neglect, says couples therapist

“I finally climbed to the top of my mountain, but I didn’t find what I was looking for.”

Young, educated women are both highly connected and very lonely, study finds—here's why

“Parents and school systems, and maybe even legislators, are going to have to deal with this if we want a future where we have kids and adults who understand how to be social with one another.” cnb.cx/4kgmJYi

Nearly 60% of millennials and Gen Zers say their social life is hurting their financial goals

“I have really [learned that] what cannot kill you will make you stronger.”

From ballooning credit card debt to unexpected emergency expenses, any number of things can spark money worries. And the key to overcoming it starts with your mindset, says Aja Evans, a financial therapist and author of “Feel Good Finance.”

34-year-old early retiree spends less than $24,000 a year while traveling full time: 'I'm very happy'

Mortgage rates above 7% are the 'new normal'—here's why

Sometimes, bosses have to make difficult decisions, which is why Louie Bernstein once fired his best salesperson.

CEOs share the top red flags they see in employees: ‘You’re probably not going to stay here working that long’

1. "Don’t go over five bullets on any given role"

Rebecca Smiley quit her job in college admissions to become a travel agent. She earned $77,000 last year and is on track to reaching six figures in 2025.

Before your next date, try this simple ritual to 'be more open and more curious,' says dating expert

"I have the freedom and flexibility I once dreamed of, all while doing something I love."

2. "Their passion isn’t a distraction—it may have more impact than you think."

"It’s tough to identify red flags if you don’t have basic knowledge"

Barbara Corcoran has homes all over the country, but the self-made millionaire won’t shell out for first class plane tickets to travel between them.

"Likability is a skill, and anyone can learn it."

Harvard-trained psychologist: Couples who 'truly trust' each other talk about 10 things regularly

2. "I’m surprised you feel comfortable saying things like that."

Billionaire LinkedIn co-founder: 3 traits help you succeed as an entrepreneur—No. 1 is 'insanely great ambition'

At four months pregnant, Katerina Schneider quit her job to start Ritual with the goal to bring transparency and better ingredients to the industry.

“They may have it on [their resume], but I just don’t even look.”

“A parent’s job is never to make their kid happy or to smooth every bump in the road.”

“Growing up in Connecticut, I never would have imagined that I’d ever end up living in a place like Istanbul or traveling to all the places that I’ve been lucky enough to travel to.”

It can be awkward scolding your own parents. That’s why new parents should set some grandparenting ground rules as soon as possible to avoid nasty arguments and frayed relationships down the road, according to bestselling author and parenting expert Esther Wojcicki.

I paid off $11,000 of credit card debt in 18 months while still traveling, shopping and living my life

Richard Branson: The No. 1 most important skill you need to turn an idea into a successful business

Should you travel together? Ask these questions before booking: 'It'll save you time, money and disappointment'

He had everything he wanted by 30, but was still 'miserable'—until he learned what really matters in life