The Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly of live entertainment

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing this week titled, “That’s the Ticket: Promoting Competition and Protecting Consumers in Live Entertainment,” which focused on the state ...

Why salaries in the United States don’t keep up with inflation

Inflation in the United States hit a record high in June 2022. Consumer prices soared by 9.1% compared with a year prior — the largest annual increase since 1981. While wages are rising, they’re...

This 28-year-old’s side hustle brings in up to $267K per year

When Domonique Brown was growing up, she was the only Black kid in her class. “It was definitely tough for me to find things that represented me,” she said. She remembers how her father wo...

How this family of four partners manages finances in a nontraditional relationship

Rachel, Kyle, Ashley and Yair are two married couples in a nonmonogamous relationship. They share a house, car, dog, cat, partners and finances. They also have plans to have children together. They ha...

How to save $1 million for retirement on an annual salary of $70,000

Consistently saving a small percentage of your salary is a simple way to ensure you’re prepared for retirement. As a rule of thumb, most financial advisors suggest you save 10% to 15% of your ea...

Here are both sides of the argument on why a recession is debatable

If you’re unsure if the U.S. economy is in a recession, you’re not alone. Gross domestic product has declined in back-to-back quarters this year, which is a common signal to market watcher...

27-year-old earns $650,000 a year in LA, is on her way to $1 million

This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money. When Lauren Simmons introduces herself to new people, sh...