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It’s no surprise that wellness expert and author Deepak Chopra is spending his days in quarantine, meditating, doing yoga and getting lots of sleep. “I’m so happy,” Chopra tells CNBC Make It. In fact, Chopra’s quarantine routine is similar to the quiet life he lead before the Covid-19 pandemic. Chopra, 73 and founder of non-profit

In the months since the novel coronavirus started spreading across the world, Bill Gates has been one of the most outspoken public figures with regards to the global response to the pandemic. However, Gates says he wishes he had “done more” to warn the world about the potential dangers of a global pandemic before coronavirus

As states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, some of the first businesses to shut down in March to minimize the spread of coronavirus are now beginning to reopen their doors. Workers within the retail, restaurant, hospitality, service and meatpacking industries are getting calls from their employers that it’s time to get back to work. But

Those still waiting on a coronavirus stimulus relief check are facing a major deadline if they want to receive their payments as soon as possible.  If you haven’t received a direct deposit payment yet (or a paper check), and the IRS does not have your bank account information, you need to submit it via the

After being selected No. 3 overall by Chicago in the 1984 NBA draft, Michael Jordan made an immediate impact on the Bulls organization.  Just weeks into his professional career, “everybody on that Bull team … knew he was the best player we had,” said the team’s former general manager Rod Thorn on an episode of

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson must be doing something right. Last season, which was only his second year with the league, the 23-year-old was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. Jackson is the second player in NFL history to receive unanimous votes for the prestigious title (with fellow quarterback Tom Brady being the other in 2010).

A former home of Walt Disney is on the market for $1.1 million.  The mid-century modern ranch is known as Disney’s “technicolor dream house” because of the “vibrant” decor throughout, according to listing agent Micheal Erives. Located in Palm Springs, California, the property was built for Disney and his wife, Lillian, in 1962, according to the

More than 70% of married couples choose to completely combine their finances, according to Kasey Eickmeyer, a postdoctoral researcher at Rutgers University. That means they’ll also face a lifetime of financial logistics to work through together. It’s important for couples to understand that ”marriage is a legal merger between two people,” says Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick, a financial advisor of O’Keeffe

When Sunny Dreyer got a text from her boss in late March to jump into quick Zoom call, she had a sinking feeling she knew what was coming. The 32-year-old L.A. resident had just heard news that Bird, the e-scooter company, laid off hundreds of employees in an effort to save the business as the

If the Covid-19 quarantine has made eating comfort foods and baked goods seem even more appealing than usual, you’re not alone. Even actress and fitness fanatic Gabrielle Union has noticed a change in her nutrition habits. “To be fully transparent, I go in and out of you know being healthier on some days than others,” Union

The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to shut their doors and forced students to take their classes — and exams — online.  This year, some 3.4 million students are registered to take AP Exams, which are designed to test high school students’ understanding of college-level material, online between May 11 and May 22. With schools across

As the widespread economic fallout of the coronavirus continues to impact the financial health of everyday Americans, more homeowners are asking for help. By the start of May, close to 4 million borrowers were already in either government or bank forbearance programs, choosing to delay their mortgage payments for at least 90 days. This number

Chicago-based millennial Alex Sanchez earned more than $230,000 last year. The bulk of his income came from his day job: He works about 60 hours a week as an overhead lineman for an electrical utilities company. Between his $120,000 base salary, $10,000 annual bonus and overtime pay, he makes more than $200,000. The 25-year-old also brings

The coronavirus pandemic has upended countless jobs and even entire industries, leaving many wondering which will emerge out of the other side.  One industry likely to endure — or even thrive — under the virus, is artificial intelligence (AI), which could offer a glimpse into one of the rising careers of the future. “This outbreak is creating

MSNBC: Answering your questions about coronavirus Monthly retirement for a $50,000 salary factoring in Social Security and savings Here’s how to get into the habit of saving more and spending less How to pay less in taxes on your Social Security benefits How to earn $40,000 in interest every year in retirement Here’s how to

The shock of the coronavirus pandemic has made planning ahead difficult, particularly when it comes to major decisions like a career move. That doesn’t mean you should put your aspirations on hold, however, according to London Business School professor and author of “Act like a leader, think like a leader,” Herminia Ibarra. In fact, for

Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran has “the best people skills” of all the investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” according to her co-star on the show, Mark Cuban. “Her ability to recognize the good and bad in somebody, what they’ll be like as an entrepreneur, what they’ll be like as a person – Barbara picks up on

Volunteers prepare groceries to be given out at a drive-thru Three Square Food Bank emergency food distribution site at Boulder Station Hotel & Casino in response to an increase in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 29, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. DAVID BECKER There’s no question many Americans need help right now. More

Stay at home orders caused by the coronavirus have left a huge portion of the American public stuck inside, and streaming has surged as a result, with platforms like Netflix and Disney+ seeing millions of subscriber gains in a matter of a few months. The economic shock caused by Covid-19 highlights the issue of financial

Gargiulo Produce opened in 1929 as a fruit and vegetable cart selling door-to-door. Over 90 years later, the company now wholesales food to businesses across the East Coast. In 2020, the coronavirus shut down many of Gargiulo’s commercial accounts and left it looking for ways to get produce into the hands of hungry, isolated customers.

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 25 of 30. Just a few months ago, millions

Comprehending the enormity of climate change is about as mind-bending as understanding the ultimate effect novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) will have on America and the world. But a free, interactive tool made by artificial intelligence start-up HyperGiant helps put both global crises and their relationship to each other in perspective. The “ACES:

Anyone questioning their talents or abilities when embarking on a new career can take solace in this fact: even future Hall-of-Famers have doubts. That includes Terrell Davis, the former Denver Broncos star running back and NFL MVP, who won two Super Bowls in the 1990s. Davis, who was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame

Empty streets in downtown Portland, Oregon, on April 22, 2020. Moriah Ratner/Bloomberg via Getty Images This is not going away anytime soon. From grocery shopping to working remotely to homeschooling kids, nearly everything in life is different. Almost all Americans are anxious about money, according to a survey from National Endowment for Financial Education. “We

The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt by millions of workers, including a record-breaking 30.3 million Americans who have filed for unemployment over the past six weeks.  Young people are feeling some of the harshest impacts when it comes to job prospects. According to data from job site Glassdoor, the number of

Although it may seem as though every health care worker is on the front lines fighting Covid-19, many medical professionals are at home waiting to get back to work like millions of other Americans. That’s because many hospitals and health systems have suspended elective services and procedures during the shutdown. Over 200 facilities around the country

We each have our own different challenges to deal with, but if there’s one thing we can all agree with, it’s that there’s never been a more urgent need for laughter, inspiration and escapism. Luckily, we have podcasts to keep us informed — but not to an excessive degree — about the coronavirus pandemic, while also

In the time since nonessential businesses began to close their doors in March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. labor market has wiped out all the job gains it made in the decade since the Great Recession. With roughly 26.5 million Americans now out of work who have filed for unemployment, many

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 21 of 30. With more than 26 million Americans

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | Getty Images As the coronavirus pandemic continues to escalate, doctors around the U.S. are joining lawyers and financial advisors in urging Americans to create essential documents that can help medical providers better coordinate their care. One form is an advanced directive, or living will, which states your wishes for medical care.