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How the bonus season now unfolds on Wall Street

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How to Download Your TikTok Videos

Want to download a backup of your TikTok videos before the US ban? Try following these simple steps.
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How to Download Your Videos From TikTok

With a TikTok ban looming in the United States and the app’s future unknown, now might be a good time to save your work while you can.
The New York Times - 2d
How to ‘Trump-proof’ your 401(k)

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Badenoch’s ‘small state’ vision does not stack up

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Journalist disrupts Blinken press conference: 'How does it feel for your legacy to be genocide?'

Two journalists disrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s last press briefing Thursday with criticism over his handling of the war in Gaza. "Your father-in-law was an Israel lobbyist. Your ...
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How to Automate Your Marketing to Achieve a Better ROI

Triggered direct mail can quickly turn your sales funnel from stagnant to stellar.
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Review: ‘Severance’ Season 2 Will Blow Your Mind(s)

It’s time to return to the office, as the loopy sci-fi marvel makes its world bigger and stranger.
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Wake-up call: six ways to change your attitude to insomnia

Waking up at night is natural and even beneficial, so we should embrace insomnia and learn to enjoy it. Sleep: we know it feels good, we know it’s necessary. But the deluge of guidance, whether ...
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How to Master Execution in Your Business

Turn plans into progress by focusing on how to make and meet your goals.
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How much of your net worth should be tied up in your house, as wildfires and other disasters make owning a home riskier?

The majority of American homeowners’ net worth is in their houses, but financial planners say a house should represent a much smaller share of a household’s wealth.
MarketWatch - 3d
How to Pay Your Taxes Online

Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.
Wired - 3d
How to prepare your family for an emergency

As wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, the disaster has people thinking about their own emergency preparedness, whether it's a fire, hurricane or tornado. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi ...
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How does a criminal conviction affect Trump, if at all?

President-elect Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have a criminal record when he takes office in 10 days. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down what this means ...
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How much does it cost to insure 1-ounce gold bars in 2025?

Planning to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio? here's what you could pay to insure them this year.
CBS News - Jan. 10
What does the gilt sell-off mean for your money?

Mortgages, pensions and investments likely to feel the effects of rising bond yields
Financial Times - Jan. 10
From oatzempic to mouth taping: does science back up TikTok health tips?

Here are some of the more curious health hacks circulating on the social media platform – and what the evidence says. The deluge of improbable health hacks on TikTok can only mean it’s the start of ...
The Guardian - Jan. 10
Your new year pension tidy up could drag on until spring

Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?
Financial Times - Jan. 10
Power Rankings: How far does Tennessee fall after historic loss?

How do Florida's and Tennessee's fortunes change after the Gators' dominant showing?
ESPN - Jan. 9
How to Get Your Company Ready to Borrow in 2025

Here are some tips to make your loan applications go smoothly and quickly in the new year.
Inc. - Jan. 9
How to clean your jewelry, according to jewelers

Professional jewelers share their top tips for cleaning gold, silver and diamond jewelry at home — including advice on the best jewelry cleaners to use.
NBC News - Jan. 7
'I can't give it up' - Care to stay with Harlequins for 20th season

Scrum-half Danny Care says he will stay with Harlequins through 2025-26, for what will be his 20th campaign with the club.
BBC News - Jan. 7
How to achieve your financial goals in 2025

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares tips for saving, paying down debt and more in 2025 to help you achieve your financial goals.
CBS News - Jan. 7
How does Mike Leigh make a movie? It's complicated, but his actors wouldn't have it any other way

Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunited with her 'Secrets & Lies' director to make the harrowing 'Hard Truths.' We spoke to them both about Leigh's famous prep process.
Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7
How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.

Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get started
MarketWatch - Jan. 7
Suns will reportedly bring Bradley Beal off the bench -- can starting five shakeup save their season?

Mike Budenholzer is reportedly putting Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee into the starting lineup
CBS Sports - Jan. 6
Bengals fire defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as part of staff shakeup

The Bengals missed the playoffs after a slow start to the season.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6
Pope wraps up Christmas season by calling for welcoming culture in communities

Pope Francis is wrapping up a busy Christmas season
ABC News - Jan. 6
NFL Week 18 contract incentives: Mike Evans earns $3 million bonus on final play of season

Mike Evans, Von Miller, Geno Smith and and Baker Mayfield padded their wallets in Week 18.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5
How to Add Red to Your Wardrobe

Red is often thought of as a statement color, but it can be incorporated into your wardrobe in lots of different ways.
The New York Times - Jan. 5
How to maximize your 401(k) plan in 2025 with higher limits, bigger catch-up contributions

If you're eager to save more for retirement, you could be overlooking ways to maximize your 401(k) plan, including key changes for 2025. Here's what to know.
CNBC - Jan. 5
Paw things: how to help your anxious dog

The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability

Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.
Inc. - Jan. 4
How New Orleans' security measures failed to prevent a vehicle attack, experts say

New Orleans has 700-pound steel barriers but did not put them on Bourbon Street until a day after the attack, which the lieutenant governor called “a complete failure of responsibility.”
NBC News - Jan. 4
How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?

The surgeon general cautioned the public on Friday that even light or moderate drinking is harmful.
The New York Times - Jan. 3
Players who made (or broke) your 2024 fantasy football season

After a season of analyzing players who made or broke our lineups, Tera Roberts looks at the full picture.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2
How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

Don’t panic, doomscrollers: It’s possible to reframe your habits and make screen time more positive and curated.
Wired - Jan. 1

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