Op-ed: This isn't your grandparents' retirement plan

The idea of "slowing down" in retirement is quickly becoming an antiquated concept. To today's retirees, retirement is no longer simply defined as the end of work, but the beginning of a whole new chapter of life

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In the UK, some workers will now be paid to isolate in areas with high coronavirus rates

Some workers in the U.K. will be paid £130 ($172) if they are required to self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic, the British government announced Thursday.

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Costa Rica is allowing U.S. travelers again — but only if they come from the right states

Rather than permitting or banning American travelers as a whole, Costa Rica is taking a piecemeal approach by allowing residents of six U.S. states to enter this September.

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Major companies leading the way in Singapore's economic recovery

The coronavirus has hamstrung global economies, but some big businesses are trying to step up, from leading crisis relief efforts to increasing digitization. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist looks at multinational corporations in Singapore.

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How big businesses in Singapore are managing the challenges of coronavirus

From leading crisis relief efforts to supporting other companies, CNBC Make It looks at how multinationals from three of Singapore's leading industries are trying to spark economic recovery for businesses — and to bring the community along with them.

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Want to travel overseas? This website shows where you're allowed to go during the pandemic

A new website helps travelers plan for trips by collating Covid-19 information related to tourist restrictions, entrance requirements, lockdown limitations, and outbreak details for countries all over the world.

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She got plastic bags banned on Bali by 18. Now she wants to mobilize other young activists

Youth activist Melati Wijsen found her voice among politicians and world leaders — and she's helping others do the same.

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This 19-year-old is mobilizing the world's youth activists

Melati Wijsen co-founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags, aged 12, to eliminate single-use plastic bags on the island of Bali. Now she's helping other young activists find their voice.

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How to travel plan during the pandemic in a matter of seconds

A new website, CovidControls.co, is designed to give travelers detailed Covid-19-related information to help with their travel planning.

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How to manage any credit card debt you may have racked up the last few months

No matter how you choose to pay down credit card balances, here are the hard truths. Paying the minimum on a card will keep you in the red — and from using it again — for years.

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Big cities see spike in crime over the summer

The decades-long decline in urban crime rates may be about to turn, leading some to question what the economic ripple effect could be if a spike in crime sends people fleeing to the suburbs. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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Here's what happened when the world's most popular islands let tourists back in

The U.S. Virgin Islands is closing its doors to tourists again, and plans to reopen Bali, Hawaii and the Cayman Islands hang in limbo. From the Caribbean to French Polynesia, island destinations are changing tourism plans to cope with rising Covid-19 infections from within and around the globe.

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What a touch-free airplane bathroom is going to look like

From the door to the sink to the toilet itself, airplane bathrooms are a touch point catastrophe. That's going to change, say companies that are producing "touchless tech" to revamp the entire experience.

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Coronavirus pushes classic car collectors online

The Monterey Auction for classic cars will be virtual this year, raising some questions about the classic car economy in the age of coronavirus. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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Three restaurants in Istanbul that are redefining a cuisine as old as the city itself

Traditional Turkish food is known around the world, but three restaurants in Istanbul are redefining a cuisine that is as old as the city itself.

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How the coronavirus work-from-home trend is complicating income taxes

The shift to working from home is leading to a heated debate between states over how to tax workers, and, in one instance, pitting New Hampshire against Massachusetts. CNBC's Robert Frank reports.

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The luxury sector has been hit hard by the virus. And what consumers value has changed

With fewer places to see and be seen, shoppers are slowing their spending, with an estimate from consultancy firm McKinsey forecasting the global luxury goods market will contract by 35% to 39% in 2020.

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Are there medical reasons to not wear a mask? Yes, but not many

A slew of viral videos show people claiming medical exemptions to avoid wearing masks on airplanes and in grocery stories. Doctors say there are legitimate health reasons to do so, but that the list is quite short.

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Manhattan apartment deals plunge 57%, suburban real estate surges

Apartment contracts in Manhattan fell by more than half in July, while deals in many New York suburbs more than doubled, showing a continued flight from the city over the summer.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for tax on billionaires' gains during the pandemic

Senator Bernie Sanders (I—Vt.) tweeted Wednesday he will introduce legislation that will tax the wealth gains billionaires have made during the coronavirus pandemic. CNBC's "Squawk Box" crew discusses what the move could mean for the markets as well as the upcoming election.

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