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| Behind The Anchor Desk With Jenna Bush Hager |
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| “I’m constantly telling people thank you for the work that they do, because much of the time, the producers are what make the show hum at all.” |
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Jenna recently joined host Karen Finerman to talk about the emotional and very public journey of stepping into the anchor seat of Jenna & Friends, all while launching her own production company and publishing imprint, Thousand Voices.
Hoda Kotb clearly tried to prep Jenna for her exit from TODAY’s fourth hour without actually revealing what was happening (this is a backstory you’ve gotta hear). But when she actually exited, Jenna suddenly found herself navigating a revolving door of co-hosts, a change that she said was a major growth moment for her, both personally and professionally.
The shakeup also reinforced her belief that gratitude is essential to leading well. “I’m constantly telling people thank you for the work that they do, because much of the time, the producers are what make the show hum at all. Right now, the way I feel is wildly grateful for this team of people who have supported me through this.”
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| Tonight’s The Night! |
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| This Week In Your Wallet |
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Working under a Miranda Priestley? That might be just one reason you’re miserable at the office. But don’t fret, you’re not powerless. This week on HerMoney.com, we’re diving into 8 common reasons you’re unhappy at work and what you can do about them. One big one? You’re bored. The fix? Ask for feedback and speak up. “A lot of times, a supervisor is not aware that someone is looking to move up the ladder,” says human resources expert Tiffani Murray. “If you don’t say anything, and you appear to be doing your job well, the thought usually is, ‘Let’s keep that person in that job.’ You have to take the initiative and let your boss know, ‘I want more opportunities to learn more things.’”
If you spot a surprise charge on your next rental car bill, blame AI. As The New York Times reports, Hertz and other rental companies are using high-tech scanners and AI to flag even the tiniest blemishes – and charging you for them. “The scanning system works by capturing thousands of high-resolution images from all angles as a vehicle passes through a rental lot’s gates at pickup and return,” reports the NYT. “AI then compares those images and flags any discrepancies. The system automatically creates and sends damage reports.” Hertz says fewer than 3% of their rentals scanned result in billable damages, but when they do, it can sting. One family featured in the story got hit with a $195 bill: $80 for the damage, $115 in fees.
🚗 P.S., want to save big on your next rental ride? Check out our top tips, like skipping the airport counter to save serious cash.
Buying a home might be getting a little easier, thanks to a new credit scoring option for mortgages. As Yahoo Finance reports, lenders can now use VantageScore 4.0 – a credit scoring alternative to FICO that captures rent and utility payments in credit history – for conventional mortgages. “The move is designed to end FICO’s near-monopoly on credit scoring in mortgage underwriting, lower closing costs, and expand credit to borrowers whose payment histories aren’t well captured by FICO,” reports Yahoo. According to VantageScore, about 5 million Americans stand to benefit from the changes. |
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| Things That Save You Time |
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| Ask Jean |
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I need a new roof, which will cost about $13,000. I’m considering a HELOC. How do they work, and does it take time before the funds are available? |
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A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a good way to pay for renovations (new roof included), by tapping into the equity you’ve built in your home.
A HELOC provides a source of money — a credit line — that you can draw from during what’s known as the “draw period” (usually 5-10 years). You pay interest only on the amount you use. Unlike a fixed-rate home equity loan, the interest rate on a HELOC is variable, which can make budgeting for payments a bit tricky.
Keep in mind that your home is used as collateral, so there’s risk involved if you can’t repay. Also, HELOCs come with pretty strict qualification requirements, including strong credit and sufficient equity in your home.
As for timing, it depends on the lender and your specific situation. If an appraisal is required or documents take time to gather, it could take anywhere from several days to a few weeks. Once you are approved, funds are usually accessible immediately via online transfer, check or linked debit card. |
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