Bernie Sanders unveiled a plan Friday to expand broadband internet access as part of a push to boost the economy and reduce corporate power over Americans. In his sprawling “High-Speed Internet for All” proposal, the Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate calls to treat internet like a public utility. The proposal would also break up what the campaign calls “internet service provider and cable monopolies,” stop service providers from offering content and end what it calls “anticom

Joe Biden: Look, remember, everything landed on the presidents plate but locusts. John Harwood: President Trump has been very strong in ripping Fed Chair Powell. Joe Biden: I don’t think the president of the United States today has any notion of geopolitical concerns. Joe Biden: I don’t know. I sometimes sit back and wonder, “Whoa, I don’t know whether …” – well, I shouldn’t speculate because I don’t know, to be honest.

Energy ministers from some of the world’s largest oil producers will attempt to ratify a deeper round of output cuts on Friday. OPEC and non-OPEC partners, sometimes referred to as OPEC+, have gathered in Vienna, Austria to decide the next phase of their oil production policy. OPEC will now request the approval of non-OPEC allies, including Russia, in a bid to prop up oil prices. Ahead of a meeting with non-OPEC allies, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh struck an upbeat tone. Oil prices have r

Historically speaking, there’s been a small lift to stock-market portfolios at the end of the year — a phenomena that many in the financial industry call “the Santa Claus rally.” “The Santa Claus rally is when the market tends to do well over the last two weeks of the year,” he says. It does happen — not 100% of the time, but around 60% of the time,” Lambert says. Some years, investors get coal: Last year, for example, the S&P 500 dropped almost 20% by late December. But historically, Lambert sa

While both secured credit cards and unsecured credit cards have a lot in common, there are a handful of key differences, such as a security deposit. Below, CNBC Select breaks down the key differences and similarities between secured credit cards and unsecured credit cards. How secured credit cards workAfter you make the minimum security deposit, you can start using your secured card just like any other credit card. Secured credit cards vs. unsecured credit cardsTrying to decide between a secured

Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts, or gearing up to take a trip in the new year, it can be difficult to factor all your year-end expenses into your regular monthly budget. From housesitting to personal shopping, certain gigs are easier to start up or have the potential to earn more during the winter. Airbnb hosts, for example, earn an average of $924 per month, according to Travel + Leisure. Most housesitters charge $25-$45 per day, according to Housesitter.com. TutoringLast year, Care.c

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US weekly jobless claims total 203,000, vs 215,000 expectedFirst-time claims for state unemployment benefits were expected to total 215,000 in the most recent week, up slightly from the 213,000 claims reported for the previous week. CNBC’s Rick Santelli reports.

Guzman Y Gomez’s co-founder and CEO Steven Marks. Guzman Y GomezSYDNEY — When Steven Marks landed a job at a top Wall Street hedge fund, he thought he had it made. Guzman Y Gomez’s signature burrito bowl. Guzman Y Gomez”I had these plans to build a hotel by the beach,” recalled Marks. Steven Marks Co-founder and CEO, Guzman y Gomez”I poached the best staff from Latin American restaurants and brought in chefs from Mexico,” he said.

France is experiencing one of its biggest strikes in decades as public sector workers protest against changes to the pension system. According to the French newspaper, Le Monde, more than 180 000 people are taking to the streets in 30 different parts of France. Prior to his election in 2017, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to reform France’s pension system. Previous attempts to change the pension system have also been met with strong opposition from public sector workers. However, transport work

Expect more flows into European stocks: Hermes Investment ManagementEoin Murray of Hermes Investment Management says there’s a “reasonably strong” feeling that the worst is probably behind Europe for the time being.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon isn’t your average C-suite executive. Solomon also rides the New York City subway to work and prefers to fetch his own coffee at the office. You know, the mayor of New York [City, Bill de Blasio] can take the subway. Why can’t the CEO of Goldman Sachs?” According to Fortune, certain Goldman Sachs’ board members are unhappy with the idea Solomon on the subway.

SoulCycle co-founder Ruth Zukerman on Peloton’s holiday ad controversyRuth Zukerman, SoulCycle co-founder, joins “Squawk Alley” to discuss controversy surrounding a Peloton ad in which a woman receives a Peloton bike for Christmas.

Treasury Department sanctions Russian cybercriminal group, Evil Corp.CNBC’s Eamon Javers reports on new sanctions from the Treasury Department against a cybercriminal group out of Russia.

How a 26-year-old making $45,000 a year in DC spends his moneyVictor Yang, 26, lives in Washington, D.C., and earns $45,000 a year as a congressional staffer. This is an installment of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which profiles people around the world and details how they earn, spend and save their money.

Before Jennifer Aniston landed her breakout role as Rachel Green on NBC’s “Friends” at the age of 25, she had to deal with a lot of naysayers, including her own family. Well, let’s just see,” Aniston told People. In September, Aniston credited setting goals during “goddess circles” as key to her success. “I’m entering into what I feel is one of the most creatively fulfilling periods of my life,” Aniston told the Times. Despite 25 years of success, Aniston told People this past year taught her ho

I’ve seen people leave hundreds — often thousands — of dollars on the table because they missed out on tax savings, credit card bonuses and several other opportunities. Here are the eight biggest money mistakes I see people making at the end of every year:1. Not contributing enough to your 401(k)If you have a 401(k) plan through your employer, it’s important to make sure it’s on track with your retirement goals every year. What to do: If you haven’t done it already, consider shuttling your cash

In early 2019, Bill Gates participated in a Reddit “Ask Me Anything.” Redditors asked Gates everything from “when was the last time you wrote code” to “what’s your favorite prime number.” “Some[one] recently said that when your children are doing well it really is very special and as a parent I completely agree,” Gates wrote on Reddit. Along with parenting, Gates said in the Reddit AMA that “following through on commitments to yourself like doing more exercise also improves your happiness.” Gate

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., recently introduced a new bill that would allow students and parents to withdraw retirement funds to pay for college or repay their student loans. That means if two parents each have retirement accounts, they could withdraw over $10,000 cumulatively each year to pay for their child or dependent’s education. Americans owe more than $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, and the price of college continues to increase each year. “I don’t think it provides any meaningful relief t

Victor Yang walks around his neighborhood in Washington, D.C. CNBC Make ItFor Yang, that philosophy plays a large part in how he handles the money he earns working as a congressional aide in Washington D.C. “You spend when you need to spend money on something. Instead of shelling out for a gym membership, Yang takes advantage of the free fitness facilities available to D.C. residents. Savings: $638Each month, Yang aims to save between $400 and $500, but the exact amount varies depending on his e