Why your rich friend Venmo requests you for $4
Scrolling through my Venmo transactions, it’s evident that requests for comically small amounts of money are almost always made by friends who were either born with or earn more money …
Friendships
The No. 1 way to manage your anger
After a frustrating day at work or fight with your significant other, calling a friend to complain might seem like a good idea. Venting won’t help you manage your anger, …
Here’s 1 thing you can do today to be happier
It’s no secret that social interaction is one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, positive relationships keep us content, healthy, and can even help us live longer, according to …
The best way to deal with 6 awkward life situations
Even the most socially agile person can find themselves dumfounded by some of life’s more awkward situations. There is no obvious way to deal with a friend negging you or …
How to confront a friend who never pays you back
We’ve all had that one friend whose tab is perpetually growing. Venmo requests for a split group tab always seem to get overlooked or perhaps they do a symbolic reach …
Billionaire Charlie Munger wanted his kids to hold onto 3 parenting lessons ‘until their 100th birthdays’
Charlie Munger died on Nov. 28 at age 99. These reflections on his life and career, which he wrote for CNBC Make It, are among his final writings. My children and …
I tried Peoplehood to make new friends—here’s how it went
Now more than ever, we’re learning just how important building strong connections with others is for our happiness, longevity and overall wellness. An 85-year Harvard study discovered that the No. …
3 types of friendships and why you need them
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Tools for Happiness series, which details what we learned from taking a free happiness course offered by Harvard University. An 85-year Harvard study discovered that the …