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This Couple Used Their Savings to Start a Small Business. A Smart Strategy Helped Make It a Multimillion-Dollar Success.

Haley and Adam Weidenbaum launched Everhem to address an overlooked issue in the interior design space.

05.05.2025 4

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These Roommates Started a Side Hustle in Their Denver Apartment. Now It's an 8-Figure Business With $1 Million Months: 'Go Be Unreasonable.'

These Roommates Started a Side Hustle in Their Denver Apartment. Now It's an 8-Figure Business With $1 Million Months: 'Go Be Unreasonable.'

Boone Whiteside and Ben Medalie didn't want to work 9-5 "on someone else's dream."

26.04.2025 10

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She Started a Sustainable Business After a 'Near-Death Experience.' It Led to 8-Figure Sales and Replaced Over 656 Million Pieces of Plastic.

Lauren Gropper, founder and CEO of Repurpose, didn't always want to be an entrepreneur — then circumstances changed.

22.04.2025 3

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This 17-Year-Old High School Student Has a $20,000-a-Month Side Hustle — and It All Started With a Skill He Learned in Class

Michael Satterlee is a full-time student and the founder of Solefully.

21.04.2025 2

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This Couple Started a Side Hustle to Improve a 'Terribly Made' Bathroom Essential. Now the Business Earns More Than $3 Million a Year.

Michael Fine and Lisa Schulner-Fine launched lifestyle brand Quiet Town in 2016 and have been growing it ever since.

18.04.2025 10

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After Losing $5 Million Overnight at Age 25, He Started a Business on Track for $50 Million. Here's the 'Lightbulb Moment' That Made It Happen.

At 17, Matt Orlic had a job that would help launch him into entrepreneurship.

15.04.2025 6

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The Shopping Strategy I Used to Pay Off $22,000 Debt and Save $36,000 Might Sound Extreme — But It Worked. Here's How.

Ashlee Piper, a former political strategist, set an ambitious goal to challenge herself.

14.04.2025 4

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'Instant Success': Her Beach-Inspired Side Hustle Did Over $100,000 in Sales in Month 1 — Now It's Surpassed $2 Million

Kelly Bozigian, 32, and her husband Colt have built a lucrative online business.

10.04.2025 5

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She Spent $1,000 to Start a Business in Her Apartment. Now Revenue Spikes Each Spring — On Track for Over $50 Million This Year.

Courtney Claghorn was a recent college grad when she noticed a gap she wanted to fill.

09.04.2025 3

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'Baby or Your Money Back': People Thought This Stanford Grad's Idea Was 'Crazy,' But She Built Her IVF Product Anyway — And Just Snagged $400 Million.

Claire Tomkins, founder and CEO of Future Family, worked in consumer finance before she took to the leap into entrepreneurship.

07.04.2025 8

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What's the Top Side Hustle in Your City? The Fastest-Growing Gig in the U.S. Might Surprise You.

Join millions of Americans in earning extra cash.

04.04.2025 20

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This 54-Year-Old's Juicy Side Hustle — Which She Calls a 'Literal ATM' — Pulls Up to $50,000 a Month and Was Profitable Within 1 Week

In 2013, Shannon Houchin wanted to start a real business — "something that mattered."

02.04.2025 10

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She Saved a Sweet Company and Grew It to $20 Million a Year. But She Never Liked Its Name — Decades Later, It's Getting a Makeover.

A conversation between Jean Thompson and her Gen Z daughter led to a total rebrand.

27.03.2025 20

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These Married Doctors Used ChatGPT to Start a Side Hustle That Has Nothing to Do With Healthcare — and It's on Track to Hit $75,000

Lee Kojanis, 37, and Daniele Orellana, 34, wanted to address a frustrating issue related to a long-time passion.

26.03.2025 60

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The Average Tax Refund Is $4,381. Here's Where People Get the Most Money Back — and What They Spend It On.

Like many Americans, you might want to know what to expect from your tax refund this year.

26.03.2025 4

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She's a Former 911 Dispatcher Who Started a Side Hustle Dominated By Men — and It Makes Her About $4,500 a Month: 'Hustle Paid Off'

Marisa Risden, 32, wanted to take control of her schedule and leverage her existing skill set.

22.03.2025 5

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People Have a 'Very Big Misconception' About How to Save Money on Taxes. Skipping This Step Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars.

You might have heard about a limit that doesn't exist — and it could be hurting your bank account.

21.03.2025 5

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A Teen With Cerebral Palsy Pitched a Creative Product in School. He Got a B- — Then Grew the Business to $5 Million a Year Anyway.

Drew Davis, founder of Crippling Hot Sauce, uses humor and business to make a major impact.

19.03.2025 20

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You've Probably Seen Her Name at Nordstrom or Sephora. These Are the Negotiation and Leadership Secrets That Helped Her Make Millions.

She's learned a lot during her decades in business and says, "the second time around can be more interesting and passionate."

18.03.2025 4

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Most People With Side Hustles Are Confused About Taxes — and Some Make a Very Expensive Mistake. Are You One of Them?

Figure out exactly what you're responsible for to avoid an expensive headache down the line.

17.03.2025 4

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How Can You Use AI to Start a Side Hustle? These Are the 10 Best-Paying Ones Right Now.

With the right tools, it's easier than ever to make extra money outside of your 9-5.

14.03.2025 10

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Are You Making This Common Career Mistake Right Now? Most People Will Say 'Yes' — and the Consequences Can Be Major.

It's a tough job market these days: February's 151,000 added jobs fell short of the 170,000 expected by economists, and half of job-seekers say...

13.03.2025 4

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These Women Grew Disney Weddings to $100 Million — Then Built a Multimillion-Dollar Sold-Out Business the Industry Had Never Seen Before: 'Like Lightning in a Bottle'

Wedding industry veterans Rebecca Grinnals and Kathryn Arce wanted to fill a significant gap.

13.03.2025 4

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This Husband and Wife's 'Happy Accident' Side Hustle Hit $467,000 Revenue Fast — Now It Makes Over $1 Million a Year: 'We're Scrappy'

Charlene and Vince Li couldn't find the snack they wanted to see on the shelves, so they created it themselves.

11.03.2025 4

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The Startup World Glamorizes Young Founders, But These 4 Women Started Businesses After Age 40 — Leading to Hundreds of Millions of Dollars. Here's How.

These women entrepreneurs, now in their 50s, share why growing their businesses at this stage in life is better than ever.

08.03.2025 7

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This Self-Made Millionaire Who Lived in a Trailer Park Before Starting a Business at 19 Reveals Her 'Superpower' — and 1 Quality That Sets Successful People Apart

Candy Valentino, a serial founder and investor, shares how she got her start — and advice for other women in business.

06.03.2025 40

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These Are the 10 Highest-Paying 'Little-to-No-Experience-Required' Side Hustles Right Now

Want to start a side hustle? It pays to be strategic.

04.03.2025 10

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I've Made Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars With a Fun Side Hustle — And You Might Have Seen Me Doing It on TV

Phil Schraeder, CEO at GumGum Advertising, turned a childhood passion into a lucrative side gig.

28.02.2025 8

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I've Interviewed Over 100 Entrepreneurs Who Started Businesses Worth $1 Million to $1 Billion or More. Here's Some of Their Best Advice.

From Richard Branson to Martha Stewart and beyond, these founders reveal what it takes to build and lead successful companies.

27.02.2025 10

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House Hunting? $300,000 Buys Over 2,000 Square Feet in Just 1 State — Here's What $500,000 Gets You Across the U.S.

Here's exactly how much home you can afford depending on your location and budget.

25.02.2025 6

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Dog-Lovers' Side Hustle 'Took Off Right Away' and Made More Than $30,000 a Month — Now It's About to Hit $2.3 Million

This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Teddy Tawil, 32, of New York City and Irving Fallas, 33, of New Jersey, co-founders of Tribeca-based dog...

21.02.2025 10

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He's Helping College Athletes Navigate a Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry — But His Top Money Tip Can Help Anybody Grow Substantial Wealth

Michael Haddix Jr. saw his father, a former NFL player, struggle with money management after retirement. Now, he wants student-athletes to secure...

21.02.2025 3

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What Is 'Task Masking'? Young Workers Retaliate Against Return-to-Office Mandates With a Viral Strategy.

Many professionals value the flexibility of remote work — and they're not reacting well to forced in-office returns.

19.02.2025 5

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'I Was Called Crazy': This 27-Year-Old's Side Hustle Hit $30,000 a Month in Under a Year — Now It's Worth Millions

Changing regulations forced Angel Rodriguez's jet ski rental company to shut down, and the young entrepreneur had to figure out his next move — fast.

15.02.2025 4

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These Married Co-Founders Reveal How '30-Minute' and '$10,000' Rules Helped Set Their Business on Track for $1 Billion

Ankur and Aditi Daga both had family ties to the jewelry business — and their own vision for shaking up the industry in the U.S.

13.02.2025 3

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This 31-Year-Old Spends 2 Hours Per Week On His $2,000-a-Month Passive Income Side Hustle: 'Trust Your Vision'

Hansel Moore's home office "wasn't cutting it" — so he found another place to be creative.

12.02.2025 7

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Richard Branson and Jason Felts — Virgin Group's Second-Youngest CEO — Share Secrets for Success in Business and Leadership: 'Get Into the Thick of It'

Branson's 'osmosis'-like mentorship helped Felts become the leader he is today.

11.02.2025 6

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I'm a Former Google Executive Who Chased My Future Husband Off the Subway. The Powerful Mindset I Used Can Help You Get Anything You Want.

Jenny Wood wanted to meet The One — and online dating wasn't working.

10.02.2025 10

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'My Brain Thrives on Variety': His Side Hustle Inspired By 'The 4-Hour Workweek' Led to $600,000 in 16 Months

Mark Hellweg, 42, knows what it takes to start a business "with a fraction of the capital."

08.02.2025 30

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This Stat About Gen Alpha's Side Hustles Might Be Hard to Believe — But It Means Major Purchasing Power. Here's What the Kids Want to Buy.

These young entrepreneurs are already planning for their financial futures.

06.02.2025 4

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Young U.S. Workers Expect $200,000 Salaries By Age 30. Here's What They Actually Earn — How Do Your Stats Compare?

A six-figure salary doesn't go as far as it once did — especially in certain areas of the country.

05.02.2025 3

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His 6-Figure Side Hustle Fills a 'Glaring' Gap for Coffee Drinkers — Now It's 'Taken On a Life of Its Own'

Ryan Schneider already had one coffee-related business. Then the lightbulb went off for another.

04.02.2025 10

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'Over $100,000 a Month': His Spicy Side Hustle Became a Full-Time Business and Hit 7-Figure Revenue — Here's How He Did It

Brock Giles, 36, started a business inspired by his childhood filled with "food, cooking and entertaining."

31.01.2025 10

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Her Business Is Solving the $12 Billion 'Porch Pirate' Problem — Here's How a $300 Product Can Keep Your Packages Safe

Melissa Kieling and her son Brennan Naylor co-founded hyve Security to save customers headaches and retailers money.

30.01.2025 3

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He Quit Working in 'Toxic' Restaurants and Started a Business That's on Track to Surpass $150 Million in Revenue: 'Unstoppable Demand'

When Chris Kirby noticed a gap at his local farmer's market, he "sprang into action pretty quickly."

29.01.2025 4

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'A Paradigm Shift': This Centuries-Old Industry Is Embracing Flexible Work — and It Could Be the Chance to Start Your New Side Hustle

It's an opportunity to have more control over your time and income.

27.01.2025 3

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'$220,000 in 3 Months': These Friends — One a Former Apple Engineer — Started a Side Hustle By Revamping an 'Unruly, Ugly' Product in Their Garage

Cristina Ashbaugh and Kelly McGee launched Yardsale to solve a common but often overlooked problem.

24.01.2025 4

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He Immigrated to the U.S. and Started a Business. It's 'Not the Sexiest' But Sells Over 6,000 Units Daily — Up to $25,000 Apiece — Anyway.

When 16-year-old Amir Loloi emigrated from Iran, he didn't intend to stay in the U.S. forever. Then those plans changed.

24.01.2025 4

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Don't Expect to Get a New Job in 2025 If You Lack These 2 Skill Sets, New Report Reveals

It takes more than a polished resume to stand out from the competition.

22.01.2025 4

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These Are the Best and Worst States to Start a Business in 2025, According to New Research

Location can mean the difference between failure and success.

21.01.2025 5

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