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business
My wife’s small business has been struggling for 4 years and it’s wrecking our finances — she loves her job but I only make $ 70K a year and we have 2 kids. Is it time to call it quits?
Some time s, owning a small business can force you and your family into a difficult conversation. Let’s say, for example, that your wife...
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- 9 days ago
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apps
Here’s how to erase your info from the internet for free — and stop ‘nefarious actors’ from stealing your identity, savings
It's easy to think of identity theft as something that won't happen to you. Unfortunately, it's all too common — with a case reported every 22...
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- 19 days ago
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business
Ray Dalio unveils an ETF based on his ‘All Weather’ strategy — typically just 30% stocks — as recession talk grows louder. Is now the time to follow in the legendary investor's footsteps?
Just as recession whispers grow louder and market uncertainty sends investors scrambling, legendary investor Ray Dalio has dropped a potential...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
'Our hands are tied': SF couple wants city to pay back $ 300K they sunk into restaurant in building slated for a shelter. What businesses can do when local policy impacts livelihood
Kay and Ryan Zin spent a year and more than $ 300,000 on permits and renovations before opening Bay of Burma restaurant in San Francisco’s South...
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- 30+ days ago
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education
‘Just ghosted’: Boston homeowners say they’re left with unfinished ADU projects after contractor took tens of thousands of dollars and abruptly halted work — 5 home renovation rules to follow
When Jeff Klein and his wife, Rachel Shuler, envisioned their new basement accessory dwelling unit (ADU), they pictured a pace that could generate...
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- 30+ days ago
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education
New cars cost nearly $ 50K on average — $ 10K more than 5 years ago. Here are the financial realities of buying a new car and how to manage auto financing wisely
Like just about everything else in the world, new cars have become quite expensive in recent years, and that cost doesn’t seem to be...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as US tariffs drive up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers
The heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is under siege — not by bulldozers or policy bans, but by something just as destructive: rising tariffs. The...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
I’ve officially handed in notice to my boss that I’m retiring this year, which has made retirement feel a lot more real. How do I prepare for the rest of my life financially?
If you’ve handed in notice to your boss that you’ll be officially retiring in a few months, you’re likely both nervous and...
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- 30+ days ago
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relationships
'It’s turned my life upside down': This single mom in Portland, OR gambled on love and fell for a Tinder con artist, losing her heart and $ 40,000 to his online romance scam
Katie Powell was a single mom looking for love, so she turned to Tinder to try to find it. What she found, instead, was a...
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- 30+ days ago
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how-to
My mom passed away and I was shocked to learn she left me 10 time s as much money as I expected in her will. It’s a nice problem to have, but I’m a little lost on how to handle all this cash
In the next 20 years, Americans will inherit an estimated $ 72 trillion as boomers pass down their accumulated wealth to younger generations in a...
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- 30+ days ago
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how-to
This Long Island family is fighting to get back $ 6,000 they spent on a dream holiday in the Poconos that turned into a nightmare. What happened and how to avoid it
A trip to the Pocono Mountains was supposed to be a holiday high for the Schumacks and four other families who booked a VRBO vacation...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
NFL legend Steve Young still drives a broken down 2011 Toyota Sienna with 132,000 miles — made over $ 49M in football but Dad told him to ‘get the most’ out of cars. Here’s what you can learn
Legendary 49ers quarterback Steve Young earned nearly $ 49 million playing football, according to Spotrac, but you’d never guess it from the beaten-up...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
This Salt Lake Veterans Affairs worker was fired for 'performance' — after receiving outstanding review. Says he felt shock and calls it a ‘betrayal.’ 5 steps to take if you get laid off
Gregory House was six weeks shy of completing his job probation at Veterans Affairs in Salt Lake City when he got unexpected news — he’d...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
This Oklahoma man waited 2 years, been charged more than $ 115,000 to restore vintage truck for his kid — and the work still isn’t finished
Many classic car enthusiasts dream of restoring a vintage vehicle. Some do it themselves, often putting in years of work, while others hire...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto
Charles Barley says he was an ‘idiot’ when he first got rich, owned 3 or 4 luxury cars — then Dr. J gave him a reality check. Here's how America's car obsession is driving us broke
It’s not easy to resist temptations when you’re young and rich. Former NBA star Charles Barkley attested to that in a recent interview...
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- 30+ days ago
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innovation / learning
Mark Zuckerberg told OpenAI’s Sam Altman this 1 strategy is the only one ‘guaranteed to fail’ in fast-changing America — 3 ways to avoid this deadly mistake with your money in 2025
Things are moving at a blistering pace in the American economy, with the rate of change accelerating with no sign of slowing down. McKinsey believes...
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- 30+ days ago
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how-to
‘No one has figured out how to hack the system’: This Texas engineer spent 5 years trying to get an 850 credit score. But does improving your score really impact your financial health?
Most American consumers associate their credit score with financial health, believing that a higher score reflects a stronger financial position for...
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
Dave Ramsey once revealed to Theo Von the 5 jobs in America that 'create the most millionaires' — and doctor isn’t on the list. Is it time to make a career move in 2025?
It’s easy to assume that the most common careers for millionaires are doctors, music stars or startup founders. But Dave Ramsey’s comprehensive study...
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- 30+ days ago
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innovation / learning
Mark Zuckerberg told OpenAI’s Sam Altman this 1 strategy is the only one ‘guaranteed to fail’ in fast-changing America — 3 ways to avoid this deadly mistake with your money in 2025
Things are moving at a blistering pace in the American economy, with the rate of change accelerating with no sign of slowing down. McKinsey believes...
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- 30+ days ago
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health
‘Wrong answer’: Kevin O’Leary blasts health insurance execs for hiring security guards, putting fences around HQ — instead of listening to Americans’ ‘frustration.’ Here’s what he wants
The fatal shooting of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has raised alarm bells across corporate America. Executive security firms have seen a...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
This Baltimore job hunter avoided employment scam, saved thousands by remembering this 1 unwritten rule — here’s what it is and how it can protect your money in 2025
Since the pandemic, a lot of companies have made a shift to remote work. Many employees have found that working from home offers a lot...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
Vicious generational cycle: Young people say they can’t work because of mental health problems — and being jobless is worsening their mental health. Here’s what’s going on
Young people are caught in a vicious cycle whereby they can’t work because of their poor mental health and their mental health is deteriorating...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘I’m not sure I’m buying it as a boss’: Barbara Corcoran has no time for the remote work hype — why working from home could be holding back your career and your paycheck
Barbara Corcoran, the seasoned businesswoman and star of “Shark Tank,” remains unconvinced about the effectiveness of remote work. With 51 years of...
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- 30+ days ago
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fitness / health / nutrition
Dave Ramsey issues dire warning to Americans about 1 costly Medicare mistake — says you could pay penalties for ‘rest of your life’ if you get it wrong. Here’s how to get it right in 2025
Medicare is notoriously complicated. In fact, even those who are eligible and enrolled in the program don’t fully understand it. About 30% of...
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- 30+ days ago
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education / learning / teaching
I’m 62 years old and regret not teaching my two kids about money. They both have good jobs but still struggle to make ends meet — how can they catch up and how can I help?
Janice wants to teach her kids about money — but they are no longer tweens or teens. They’re adults, who have jobs and homes of...
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- 30+ days ago
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how-to
‘Throning’ is the new Gen Z trend in the dating pool. What it means, and how to protect yourself financially
Let’s face it, dating has changed a lot over the years. Instead of meeting people through friends or chatting at parties, we now swipe...
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- 30+ days ago
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health
South Florida patients are increasingly angry with coverage denial by UnitedHealthcare — and the insurer covers 3.1 million people in the Sunshine State. 3 things to do if you’re denied
South Florida residents are voicing their frustration and outrage over denied medical claims following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO...
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- 30+ days ago
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health
The cost of long-term care in America has grown — here's how you can prepare
Nursing homes aren’t popular in America. In fact, 70% of respondents to a West Health and Gallup poll in 2023 said they’d be uncomfortable ever...
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- 30+ days ago
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crafting / how-to
How to invest in gold
How to invest in gold — 5 ways to buy gold bars and invest in it Fact checked Investing in gold can increase your net worth and...
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / learning
Scott Galloway reveals 4 big keys to making more money in America — says anyone who tells you to ‘follow your passion’ is already rich
“Follow your passion!” is, perhaps, the most common career advice most young people get. However, professor, author and entrepreneur Scott Galloway...
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- 30+ days ago
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work-life balance
A YouTuber asked 70-somethings what their biggest regrets are — how many apply to you?
The nice thing about getting older is getting wiser. By the time you reach your 70s, you may be in a place where you're able...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘I’m just seen as American’: This 33-year-old mom moved her family from Texas to Greece for safety, lower costs — says life is ‘much more fulfilling’ now. Should you move overseas in 2025?
For Cara West, becoming a parent didn’t just change her — it transformed her perspective on what it meant to raise a family in America....
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- 30+ days ago
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apps / entrepreneurship
‘They’re saying the money doesn't exist’: 85K Americans are locked out of their savings accounts — more than $ 100M frozen. Here’s how to protect your money when banks encounter tech issues
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- 30+ days ago
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work-life balance
‘Americans just work harder,' Norway’s trillion-dollar man claims. But does working longer hours make Americans more productive?
American companies are now outpacing their European counterparts in growth and innovation and it’s got Norway’s trillion-dollar man worried. Nicolai...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
There’s a new ‘magic number’ Americans say they’ll need to retire comfortably — and it’s a shocking change since 2024. Here’s how to reach it ASAP without turning to sorcery
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘It’s like playing the lottery’: A 55-year-old man has applied for 1,000 jobs in the last year with zero success — blames ageism, intense competition in the US job market. Do you agree?
Sean Tetpon has had a long and distinguished career, earning six figures as a corporate communications manager for major companies including IBM,...
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- 30+ days ago
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diy
My neighbor’s sump pump drains directly onto my property — now my backyard is becoming a swampy mess. Do I have legal recourse?
When you buy a home, there's always the risk of living next door to neighbors you don’t like. It’s fairly common, too: nearly 75%...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
Here are the 5 top-paying jobs in America with the lowest stress levels — and they all pay a healthy 6-figures. Do you have what it takes to get one?
The U.S. job market is a mixed bag. Some workers are thriving, while others are overwhelmed by stress and uncertainty. Despite a cooling labor...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘No you didn’t’: Ben Shapiro just slammed US politicians who claim they ‘created jobs’ — tells Dave Ramsey what drives him ‘up the wall.’ Do you agree?
It’s fairly common for politicians — on both sides of the aisle — to take credit for creating jobs. However, political commentator and podcaster Ben...
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- 30+ days ago
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how-to
'They know what they're doing': Video captures suspects sneakily installing credit card skimmers in Detroit-area Save A Lot stores. Here’s how to protect your cards from fraud
Criminals are getting increasingly good at stealing consumers' personal information, and that includes their credit card numbers. A 2023 FICO report...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘It’s like a utopia’: Young people in China are escaping the rat race by fleeing to ‘youth retirement villages’ — mirroring quiet quitting in America. Are young adults being pushed too hard?
American millennials aren’t the only ones trying to escape the rat race. In China, young people are heading to “youth retirement villages,” whether...
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- 30+ days ago
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work-life balance
Kevin O’Leary once said that ‘9-to-5 only’ people that want ‘balance in life’ don’t work for him — and hopes his competitors hire them instead. Is work-life balance really that important?
If you believe in work-life balance, Kevin O’Leary doesn’t want you on his payroll. “Nine-to-five only [people], they don’t work for me,...
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- 30+ days ago
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apps
Bumble’s stumble: Dating app CEO steps down after just 1 year — was moving away from its ‘women message first’ feature behind the company’s 54% stock plunge?
Lidiane Jones stepped into the role of CEO at Bumble, the popular online dating platform, in January 2024. However, just one year later on Jan. 17,...
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- 30+ days ago
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architecture
This LA couple's home with fire-resistant features is standing tall amid the Pacific Palisades rubble — here are 5 key things they installed to protect their property
Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua Blvd. home still...
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / money
'They're just protecting themselves': Houston couple fights — and wins — battle with Wells Fargo over $ 40,000 in fraudulent transactions. Here's how you can shield your online accounts
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
‘That is the death’: Mark Cuban says ultra-rich and famous Americans get lured into money pits like music labels, clothing companies — here’s his investment advice for steady gains
Celebrities and athletes who make it big usually want to convert their fame into fortune. However, billionaire investor Mark Cuban believes successful...
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
This 54-year-old mom gambled her children’s $ 60K college fund to get her side hustle off the ground — and lost it all. Here’s why she stands by the risky move
New Jerseyan Kim Vaccarella knew she had a winner. In a CNBC Make It interview, she said the first two production runs of her improved...
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- 30+ days ago
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business
‘I’ve gotten beat’: Mark Cuban admits that after pumping $ 20,000,000 into 85 startups on Shark Tank, he’s down across all those deals combined — 3 simple lessons to take into 2025
Mark Cuban became a billionaire by starting and selling multiple businesses. However, he gained fame by appearing on the hit TV show "Shark Tank" on...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘She needed me’: This Michigan mom says she was fired from bank after taking leave to care for dying daughter with cancer — now she’s suing. Here’s her case and how the bank responded
A Detroit mom is fighting back after alleging she was fired from her bank job where she worked for 30 years because she took legal medical...
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- 30+ days ago
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how-to
I just discovered my dad owes $ 200,000 to the IRS, hasn’t filed taxes in years, and has a lien on the house my mom paid for. How can I protect her and should I even help him fix this mess?
The IRS requires most Americans to file a tax return every year to ensure they're up to date on the amount of tax they owe....
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship / job & work
A South Florida woman is being sentenced to 20 years for leading a $ 190.7M Ponzi scheme — victims were ‘blindsided’ and ‘devastated.’ Here’s how it worked and how to spot similar scams
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
This Hasbro employee was just laid off after 25 years of designing toys for brands like Transformers, G.I. Joe and Pokémon — here’s how to bounce back after a job loss in your 50s
John Warden grew up playing with Hasbro toys, dreaming of a day when he might get to design them himself. And that dream did come...
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- 30+ days ago
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entrepreneurship
Kevin O’Leary reveals the fastest way to make $ 1 million — and it's something every American can do. Is wealth building really this simple?
Nearly 22 million Americans — roughly one in 15 people — have a net worth exceeding $ 1 million, according to the UBS Global Wealth Report 2024. For...
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- 30+ days ago
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job & work
‘My plan failed spectacularly’: This 28-year-old from New Jersey gambled her $ 30K in savings on an idea and managed to turn it into a $ 9-million business — plus how to secure your own bag
Jenny Lei was inspired to start her own line of handbags after a frustrating time trying to find the right accessory to bring along with...
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- 30+ days ago
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auto / business
'This is not Biblical': Oklahoma man turns to Dave Ramsey after saying he was instructed to invest in the church over saving for retirement — and Ramsey's answer may surprise you
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- 30+ days ago
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