Laid off? Here’s how to find new work faster

Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images New government data shows a surprisingly strong job market for the month of January. But there are signs of weakness in the labor market, based on tens of thousands of workers who have been laid off since 2024 started. U.S. employers announced 82,307 job cuts in January, up from […]

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Here’s how to get a faster tax refund, expert says

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Tax season has kicked off and the IRS has started to process 2023 returns. If you’re expecting a refund, there are a few ways to get the money faster, experts say. Often, “self-inflicted mistakes” cause refund delays, according to Mark Steber, chief tax information officer at Jackson Hewitt. The […]

How to use AI as a career tool to find a better job faster

Siphotography | Istock | Getty Images As artificial intelligence alters the educational landscape, the way workers earn credentials and qualifications could change as well. Accessible generative AI has the potential to help people see new possibilities for themselves and upskill their professional expertise at a faster rate, experts predict, potentially making career transitions more achievable […]

Here’s how to squeeze a little more juice out of these tax-advantaged yields

With the Federal Reserve expected to trim rates three times in 2024, fixed income investors are looking to the municipal bond space as they prepare to eventually reach for yield. The 10-year Treasury yield is trading at about 4.14%, which is higher than where the benchmark yield ended 2023, but still far off from the […]

How to find a hidden camera? We tested five ways. Only one worked

Hidden cameras are more advanced – but so are the devices used to detect them. CNBC teamed up with a spycam company to find the best way to detect hidden cameras in hotel rooms and house rentals. Have you ever wondered if you’re being watched? It’s a feeling that’s creeping in for more travelers, as […]

How to find a hidden camera in a hotel room or house? We tested 5 ways

Hidden cameras are being found in hotel rooms, house rentals, cruise ships, and even airplane bathrooms, leaving many travelers to wonder: “Could a hidden camera be watching me?” Spycams, as they’re called, are getting smaller, harder to find and easier to buy. From alarm clocks to air fresheners, water bottles and toothbrush holders, cameras come […]

How to make the most of it

Just months ago, we were coveting Loro Piana cashmere baseball hats and $300 Smythson notebooks in the name of “quiet luxury” and justifying such expensive purchases using “girl math.” But in 2024, there’s a new idea taking hold that overtly rejects the urge to overspend and promotes speaking up about saving money — welcome to […]

How to protect yourself from tax identity theft this season

5M3photos | Moment | Getty Images As the start of tax season approaches, experts are warning filers about tax-related identity theft, an issue that often halts returns and delays refunds. Tax identity theft happens when criminals use your personal information to file a return in your name and claim your refund — and “it continues […]