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  • NFL superstar didn’t spend a cent of his salary, until he saw this

    Rob Gronkowski hasn't touched his NFL salary since his career started in 2010, but he had to break the bank for this luxury.

  • Want a high-paying job? Don't pick these college majors

    More than 44 million Americans have taken out student loans to help pay their college tuition. Their debt totals more than 1.4 trillion. And the cost of college keeps rising .

  • What's Cooking at Fast-food Restaurants

    Fast-food restaurants are taking one of two routes into the fast-casual space.

  • McDonald's Alums Big Bet on Healthy Food

    No strangers to food in the fast lane, a handful of former McDonald's executives are trying to crack the code on providing food on the go that tastes good, and is good for you.

  • Be Your Own Brewmaster, One Drop at a Time

    What if you didn't have to spend extra to get what some consider a better-tasting brew?

  • 'Summer of Shandy' Coming to the US

    Feel too sleepy after drinking in the hot afternoon sun? Well, this may be the answer to your prayers as "shandy" - a beer and lemonade blend sometimes called "radler" - is set to take the U.S. by storm, according to new research.

  • Putting the 'Crazy' in Crazy Blind Date

    By Jane Wells, CNBC.com Online dating can be a funny business, but one new endeavor freely admits it's crazy.I have not dated in a loooooooooong time. Thank. Goodness. I admire the courage it takes to put yourself out there and meet someone new. Blind dates, in particular, take the sort of energy and fortitude I wish we could see more of in Washington. ...

  • Outrageously Expensive Liquor

    Wine aficionados have a reputation for being discriminating collectors, yet other types of liquor have their cultured devotees of their own.Few are likely to have as strong a following as some of these high-end brands, which command top dollar for the privilege of swilling them at bars, cocktail parties or on a private jet.Scott Abramson, vice president of the Park Avenue Liquor Shop in Manhattan, said in an interview that customers seeking out luxury liquors are just as inclined as wine drinkers to pay a high price for the right bottle. ...

  • The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner, 2012

    By Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC.comShoppers often fret about what they perceive is the ever-rising costs for the goods they need to buy each day. This year, however, they have at least one holiday blessing to be thankful for: the cost of a turkey dinner and all the trimmings has risen only slightly from last year.According to the American Farm Bureau Federation's survey, turkey dinner and all the fixings will cost about $49.48, or just 28 cents more than it did last year. ...

  • Sneak Peek: Victoria's Secret's Fashion Show 2012

    By Katie Little, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cnbc.com?__source=yahooshine|victoriassecret2012|&par=yahooshine" target="" title="">CNBC.com</a> <br> <br> Sporting diamonds, Swarovski crystals and barely there outfits, Victoria's Secret angels strutted down the runway in the company's annual runway event. Each year, the women's lingerie chain kicks off its holiday selling season with a star-studded show to generate excitement about its products. <br> <br> This year's show started with a circus theme, complete with acrobats and sword-swallowers. Other themes were: Dangerous Liaisons, Calendar Girls, PINK Is Us, Silver Screen Angels and Angels in Bloom. <br> <br> Singers Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars performed at the New York City event, which was held at the National Guard's 69th Infantry Regiment's headquarters. Just one week before the show, Hurricane Sandy wiped out the venue's electricity, and Victoria's Secret came to the rescue by lending generators to the National Guard. <br> <br> The show will air on CBS on Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. EST. Click ahead to see scenes from this year's event. <br> <br> <i>Photos by Adam Jeffrey | CNBC.com</i> <br> <br> <br> <span style="font-weight:bold;">More from CNBC: <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/49726964?__source=yahooshine|victoriassecret2012|&par=yahooshine" target="" title="">10 Gifts Gadget Lovers Will Love 2012</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/47508584?__source=yahooshine|victoriassecret2012|&par=yahooshine" target="" title="">Famous Outfits from TV and Films</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/49181621?__source=yahooshine|victoriassecret2012|&par=yahooshine" target="" title="">How to Be Cool Like James Bond</a></span> <br> <br>

  • For the Dog that Has Everything: Concierge Services

    By Natalie Erlich, CNBC.comDoormen, swimming pools, dry-cleaning - these are some of the perks one expects at pricey Manhattan apartments, but now you can add concierge services for dogs to the list."We're always seeking new things that would enhance our rental product," said Marina Higgins, vice president of ARGO Real Estate, which manages 9,000 co-ops, condos and rental units in New York City. She said having dog-friendly properties "has been a draw.""New Yorkers are into pets," Higgins continued. "They are very dog-centric. ...

  • Skin Cancer Thrives as Tanning Culture Survives

    By Dinah Wisenbreg Brin, CNBC.comOn sunny days, Dr. Brad Merritt has watched on the sidelines of his son's sporting events from the shade of his umbrella. The 37-year-old dermatologist, who already has had basal cell skin cancer on his face, is determined to protect himself from the sun. "Is there any such thing as a safe tan?" asked Merritt, assistant professor of dermatology at the University of North Carolina. "The answer is, `There is not. ...

  • Texas Postal Worker is Artist Behind Hermes Scarves

    By Robert Frank, CNBC.com We tend to think of Hermes scarves as being designed by European masters - the giants of Old World painting whose works have been resurrected from the 19th century and splashed onto three-foot slivers of silk. But many of those scarves, in turns out, are designed by a postal worker near Waco, Tex. According to a fascinating profile in Texas Monthly by Jason Sheeler, the only American designer of Hermes scarves is a man named Kermit Oliver. For the past 30 years he has sorted mail on the night shift of the Waco post office. ...

  • Where the Wealthy Wed: One Percent Wedding Venues

    By Jennifer Leigh-Parker, CNBC.comTop Extravagant Wedding VenuesOnce upon a time even celebrities were satisfied with a simple church wedding or with tying the knot at their family's home.But according to the everything-weddings website The Knot, one in four engaged couples now opt for a "destination" wedding: a venue in an exotic, increasingly distant locale that is a tipoff of social status as much as it is a romantic backdrop."If you're in that sort of circle, everyone has an amazing wedding. How you stand out is going to be your location," said Knot senior editor Kristin Koch. ...

  • Trendiest Halloween Costumes for Kids, 2012

    By Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC.comTrick or Treat Gone are the days when you could throw a sheet over your head and call it a Halloween costume. Halloween is serious business. Retailers expect Americans to spend about $8 billion on the day, according to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by BIGinsight.Of course, part of the fun of the holiday is coming up with a creative Halloween costume. About $1.1 billion will be spent on children's costumes this year.For kids, there will be plenty of the traditional costumes: princesses, super heroes, witches and pirates. ...

  • Trendiest Halloween Costumes for Adults 2012

    Trick or TreatWith nearly seven in 10 Americans planning to celebrate Halloween, Oct. 31 is one of the fastest growing holidays of the year. And for good reason, it is a chance to break away from day-to-day routines to let loose and have some fun.A National Retail Federation survey said Americans will spend $8 billion on Halloween this year, and a good chunk of that will be spent on costumes.Don't be fooled: Halloween isn't just for kids. In fact, more money is expected to be spent on adult costumes this year than on costumes for children. ...

  • Tips to Finding the Perfect Diamond Ring

    By Valerie Patriarca, CNBC.com There are over 2 million weddings a year with 93 percent beginning with a diamond engagement ring, but picking the perfect ring is no easy task. The average cost of a diamond engagement ring is $5,200, and most of the money spent on the ring goes toward the center stone. TheKnot.com tells CNBC that there are four important qualities an individual should be looking for when shopping for a diamond engagement ring: cut, color, clarity and carat. There are several different diamond cuts that vary in shape and size. ...

  • Does Your Kid Need a Coach to Get into College?

    By Stephanie Dhue, CNBC.comAs the kids head back to school, the stress of the college application process isn't far behind. The costs and complexities of college today have some parents turning to educational consultants for help. For a fee, these counselors help students select schools that fit their talents and navigate the admissions system. This typically involves face-to-face meetings to set goals and deadlines, understand the testing system and reviewing college essays. (Related: Why College May Not Be Worth It. ...

  • Home Improvements that Add the Most Value

    By Colleen Kane, CNBC.com Some home renovations pay off at a much better rate than others, according to a report from ISoldMyHouse.com, a for-sale-by-owner website."Projects geared toward the homeowner's particular tastes, like the addition of a home music studio, have the least positive effect on asking price," says Owen Gilman, President of ISoldMyHouse.com. "Projects that most anyone can appreciate, such as a revamped bathroom, tend to boost sales price the most. ...

  • Rent the Runway Buys into Social Media

    By Amanda Orley, CNBC.comHave you ever eyed a movie star on the cover of a magazine and thought, "I wish I could afford that outfit."Rent the Runway, a website started by two Harvard Business School classmates, makes that possible.Jennifer Fleiss, 28, and Jennifer Hyman, 31, created Rent the Runway in 2009. Their goal was to provide women with "aspirational products from top designers that a woman otherwise wouldn't be able to afford" says Fleiss. Today, Rent the Runway has over 2.5 million members and has raised over $30 million in funding.The concept is simple. ...