Running a business is complicated—particularly in times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The first few months of 2026 have seen several unexpected events, including an escalating war in the Middle East that has caused gas prices to spike and led to increased concern of cyber attacks. Political risk insurance briefly …
A giant inflatable Labubu toy floats on the water at Victoria Harbour on October 25, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images 28-year-old Rebecca Zhou, born in China’s Sichuan province, owns an assortment of Moomin merchandise — bags, mugs, and figurines featuring the white …
Americans don’t feel great about the economy right now — mortgage rates are on the rise again, as is the cost of gas and there were more job cuts in January than there had been since January 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession. The prospect of buying a home amid …
Chicago-based Alliant Credit Union started in the 1930s exclusively for United Airlines employees. Since then, it has expanded its membership to anyone who makes a $5 donation to the Alliant Credit Union Foundation, which works to provide equal access to digital technology. Here at CNBC Select, we love that Alliant offers …
When it comes to finding ways to eek out a little more cash from your monthly budget, the first line of defense is usually to find expenses you can cut back on. But what happens if you’ve already cut out all that you can and you’re still tight on cash? …
Gold prices have been on a roller coaster this year. On March 6, the precious metal’s spot price sat at $5,093 per ounce in the morning, six days after the U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. Earlier in the year, it peaked at a record high of $5,400 per ounce …
FourLeaf Credit Union — known as Bethpage Federal Credit Union until 2025 — is a Long Island, New York-based credit union that provides a wide range of mortgages nationwide. If you’re looking for a no-fuss, affordable mortgage, FourLeaf should be on your list. The lender offers mortgages at below-average rates, …
Investing can feel like a big, intimidating commitment. You might think you need a pile of cash or a Wall Street background just to get started. But what if you could start growing your money with just a few dollars? When micro-investing, you invest small amounts, even spare change, so …
Travel hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing this year. Major world events, conflicts and storms have led to numerous travel delays and flight cancellations. In early January, tens of thousands of travelers were stranded in the Caribbean when the Federal Aviation Administration closed the region’s airspace to American commercial flights after …
Coming up with a good idea for a business is just one step toward becoming an entrepreneur. Another part of the journey is making sure you have a solid plan to back up your business. A business plan is like a roadmap or blueprint for managing your business every step …