51 year old earns over $70,000 in one of the most in demand jobs in the U.S.—and it doesn't require a degree

51-year-old earns over $70,000 in one of the most in-demand jobs in the U.S.—and it doesn't require a degree

Bridgette Tena launched her own roofing business, B. Barela Construction, in February 2021. She says she hopes to scale the business into a full-time career.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

33-year-old mortician doesn't fear death and is 'wildly happy' earning $87,000 a year: I haven't 'gone home sad a single day'

Victor M. Sweeney, an undertaker in a small town, says his obituary gets '"shorter and shorter" each year: "There are fewer and fewer things that truly matter."

Business - CNBC - October 26

‘I’m 38 and completely broke’: I earn $50,000 a year. What professional degree will guarantee me six figures?

“I am willing to put in an extra 1 to 4 years of schooling and use student loans to pay for it.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

39-year-old makes about $18,000 a month in passive income without a college degree: 'I work only 4 hours a day'

After dropping out of college in 2007, Amy Landino started a side hustle creating videos and doing social media. Ultimately she was able to quit her day job.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Job openings in the U.S. fall to the lowest level in 3½ years

U.S. job openings fell in September to a three-and-a-half year low as as the demand for labor ebbed and businesses waited for the economy to speed up.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

McDonald’s earnings: Weaker demand, E. coli outbreak in focus — but sales seen at highest in years

As McDonald’s readies its third-quarter earnings report Tuesday, Wall Street is focused on demand from lower-income diners, as well as a recent E. coli outbreak.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Apple Just Quietly Updated the 2-Year-Old M2 MacBook Air. It’s the Most Brilliant Thing I’ve Seen Yet

Apple Intelligence is important enough that the company is even updating older models.

Business - Inc. - October 30

5 in-demand low-stress jobs — they all pay over $100,000 and help the environment

Many low-stress, high-paying jobs are found in the sustainability sector.

Business - CNBC - November 10

United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status

United Airlines customers will have to spend and fly more to earn elite benefits next year.

Business - CNBC - October 30

United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status

United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to the increasingly crowded ...

Cryptocurrencies rise as investors brace for election results, bitcoin briefly tops $70,000

Cryptocurrencies were higher as investors looked forward to results from the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 5

The Online Safety Act is one year old. Has it made children any safer?

Correspondent Angus Crawford has been following the progress of this much-heralded safety law for the last 12 months and explains whether it lives up to the hype

Crime up 10% over past year in England and Wales, ONS says

The latest figures show offences including robbery and violence returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Seattle Has Been Without an N.B.A. Team for 16 Years. Could the League Return?

Ever since the Sonics left in 2008, Seattle has been waiting for another franchise. There’s an overriding sentiment that now is the time.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

4 remote jobs that can pay 6 figures—one can pay as much as $195,000 per year

For those looking for high-paying remote jobs, consider roles like sales engineer and project manager.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because ...

World - ABC News - November 12

36-year-old in Denmark quit his job and built himself a tiny home in the woods for under $13,000—take a look inside

It took Anders Boisen on and off eight months to build the 6.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide tiny home in the outskirts of Aarhus.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception

A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...

Advocacy group sues Tennessee over racial requirements for medical boards

A nonprofit dedicated to opposing diversity initiatives in medicine has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirements surrounding the racial makeup of key medical boards in Tennessee

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Family of 31-year-old American tourist killed in Hungary's capital mourns loss, suspect in custody

Hungarian police say a 31-year-old American tourist has been killed while on vacation in the capital

World - ABC News - November 9

Lily Yohannes picks USWNT: Teenage midfielder chooses to represent USA Soccer over the Netherlands

The teenager had the option of becoming a dual-national had she pursued a Dutch passport

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Oregon officials search for 5-year-old who went missing over the weekend

Authorities in Coos County, Oregon, are searching for a 5-year-old boy whose mother said he vanished over the weekend while she was taking a nap.

33-year-old voiceover artist bringing in over $200,000 a year: I started with ‘really low prices and really long hours’

Victoria Carroll brings in six figures per year doing voiceovers. Her advice: Start with "really low prices and really long hours."

Business - CNBC - October 27

Panthers' Andy Dalton and his family involved in car accident, but no one required emergency medical transport

Dalton is being evaluated by the team's medical staff

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

24-year-old was laid off from her 6-figure tech job—now she shucks oysters for parties: 'I do feel very happy'

Hannah Chea started a part-time job shucking oysters for parties to break up the routine of her day job in tech.

Business - CNBC - November 3

'I love being my own boss': 30-year-old quit her job and halved her salary to run her side hustle full-time

While her income is lower than it was in her previous job, Anna-Marie Ortiz is happier as a small business owner.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks

Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Royals re-sign Michael Wacha: Kansas City agrees to three-year deal worth reported $51 million

Wacha signed a one-year deal with the Royals last offseason and then won 13 games

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season

Sports - ABC News - November 4

Royals re-sign P Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million contract

Michael Wacha passed on free agency, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Royals.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

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