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He Spent $36 to Start a Side Hustle. Now the Business Earns 6 Figures a Year — With Just 1-2 Hours of Work a Day: 'Freedom.'

Dennis Tinerino, 39, was working in online sales when he discovered an intriguing earning opportunity.

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She Entered a $6.3 Billion Industry Dominated By Men — Then Started a Business to Help Other Women Do the Same: 'You Have to Prove Yourself'

She Entered a $6.3 Billion Industry Dominated By Men — Then Started a Business to Help Other Women Do the Same: 'You Have to Prove Yourself'

Moniqueca Sims seized a lucrative opportunity in the appliance repair space.

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These 31-Year-Old Best Friends Started a Side Hustle to Solve a Workout Struggle — And It's On Track to Hit $10 Million Annual Revenue This Year

These 31-Year-Old Best Friends Started a Side Hustle to Solve a Workout Struggle — And It's On Track to Hit $10 Million Annual Revenue This Year

Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein encountered a frustrating fitness issue during the pandemic and wondered if other people felt the same.

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After Experiencing the 'Lack of Diversity' in Tech, This Software Engineer Started a Business That's Changing Lives: 'People Are Waking Up'

After Experiencing the 'Lack of Diversity' in Tech, This Software Engineer Started a Business That's Changing Lives: 'People Are Waking Up'

Brandon Bailey's partnership with a Bronzeville middle school helped inspire a business that makes education accessible.

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I Interviewed 5 Entrepreneurs Generating Up to $20 Million in Revenue a Year — And They All Have the Same Regret About Starting Their Business

I Interviewed 5 Entrepreneurs Generating Up to $20 Million in Revenue a Year — And They All Have the Same Regret About Starting Their Business

Entrepreneurship often comes with a steep learning curve.

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Are You on Track for Your Age? Here's When You Should Save for Retirement, Make 6 Figures and Buy a Home, According to a New Survey.

Are You on Track for Your Age? Here's When You Should Save for Retirement, Make 6 Figures and Buy a Home, According to a New Survey.

Many people have a timeline in mind when it comes to hitting life's biggest financial milestones.

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This Couple's 'Scrappy' Side Hustle Sold Out in 1 Weekend — It Hit $1 Million in 3 Years and Now Makes Millions Annually: 'Lean But Powerful'

This Couple's 'Scrappy' Side Hustle Sold Out in 1 Weekend — It Hit $1 Million in 3 Years and Now Makes Millions Annually: 'Lean But Powerful'

Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato and Andrea Meggiato turned a beloved family recipe into a business.

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Meet the 76-Year-Old 'C-Suite Whisperer' Who Transforms Top Companies Like SpaceX and Chick-fil-A. Here's Her Best Advice From More Than 50 Years in Business.

Meet the 76-Year-Old 'C-Suite Whisperer' Who Transforms Top Companies Like SpaceX and Chick-fil-A. Here's Her Best Advice From More Than 50 Years in Business.

Rose Fass has a knack for translating "complex strategies into something simple and executable."

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Retirees Will Likely Outlive Their Savings in 5 States, Falling Short By Up to $448,000. Here's Where They Have Better Odds.

Retirees Will Likely Outlive Their Savings in 5 States, Falling Short By Up to $448,000. Here's Where They Have Better Odds.

Seniors in states with high projected incomes and moderate expenses may enjoy more security in retirement.

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This 28-Year-Old's Summer Sleepaway Camp for Adults Sold Out in 24 Hours. Here's What the 'Iconic' Weekend Looks Like — And How Much It Costs.

This 28-Year-Old's Summer Sleepaway Camp for Adults Sold Out in 24 Hours. Here's What the 'Iconic' Weekend Looks Like — And How Much It Costs.

Liv Schreiber is in the business of connection — and says social media should be a tool for IRL socialization.

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These Friends Started a Side Hustle in Their Kitchens. Sales Spiked to $130,000 in 3 Days — Then 7 Figures: 'Revenue Has Grown Consistently.'

These Friends Started a Side Hustle in Their Kitchens. Sales Spiked to $130,000 in 3 Days — Then 7 Figures: 'Revenue Has Grown Consistently.'

Scott Hattis and Kenneth Luna found inspiration for their business in their own homes — confident the offering would resonate with millions.

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This Happiness Expert at Harvard Business School Reveals the 'Big Mistake' You're Making — Plus the Money and Career Secrets That Lead to Real Satisfaction

This Happiness Expert at Harvard Business School Reveals the 'Big Mistake' You're Making — Plus the Money and Career Secrets That Lead to Real Satisfaction

Want to be happier? Arthur Brooks' book 'The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life' unpacks that goal.

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At 24, She Immigrated to the U.S. and Worked at Walmart. Then She Turned Savings Into a 'Magic' Side Hustle Surpassing $1 Million This Year.

At 24, She Immigrated to the U.S. and Worked at Walmart. Then She Turned Savings Into a 'Magic' Side Hustle Surpassing $1 Million This Year.

Mehek Khera was burnt out and grappling with health issues when inspiration struck.

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Her Multimillion-Dollar Business on a Give-Back Mission Sells Out of 'Cult' Products During Back-to-School Season — Here's Why People Set Their Alarms to Buy

Her Multimillion-Dollar Business on a Give-Back Mission Sells Out of 'Cult' Products During Back-to-School Season — Here's Why People Set Their Alarms to Buy

Jacqueline and Scot Tatelman's nonprofit summer camp inspired them to start a purpose-driven business that's still going strong over a decade later.

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The No. 1 Place to Retire in the World Might Not Be On Your Radar — Plus, 9 Other Top Retirement Destinations

The No. 1 Place to Retire in the World Might Not Be On Your Radar — Plus, 9 Other Top Retirement Destinations

With cost of living, safety and more to consider, a retirement relocation requires careful thought.

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What Is 'Gray Work?' It's Killing Productivity — and Jobs in These 2 Industries Are Most at Risk, New Research Reveals.

New research indicates that the rise in workplace tools isn't always for the best.

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75-Year-Old Billionaire Ray Dalio Just Sold His Last Shares in the Hedge-Fund Firm He Founded. Here's Why He's 'Thrilled About It.'

Dalio served in a variety of positions at Bridgewater Associates, including CEO, CIO and chairman, over decades.

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These Are the Expected Retirement Ages By Generation, From Gen Z to Boomers — and the Average Savings Anticipated. How Do Yours Compare?

Many Americans say inflation prevents them from saving enough and fear they won't reach their financial goals.

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This 26-Year-Old's Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Led to $100,000 in 2.5 Months and Is On Track for $2.5 Million in 2025

Ross Friedman's successful venture started with a "Teen Night" in Boston, Massachusetts.

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These Brothers Started a Business to Improve an Everyday Task. They Made Their First Products in the Garage — Now They've Raised Over $100 Million.

Coulter and Trent Lewis had an early research breakthrough that helped them solve for the right problem.

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Her Self-Funded Brand Hit $25 Million Revenue Last Year — And 3 Secrets Keep It Growing Alongside Her 'Mischievous' Second Venture: 'Entrepreneurship Is a Mind Game'

Raised in a "very entrepreneurial" family, Tanya Taylor always dreamed of starting a business of her own.

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His Teenage Side Hustle Made $200 on a Good Night — Now the Business Earns $20 Million a Year: 'Like Having X-Ray Vision'

Charles Eide got his start in the wedding industry before following his entrepreneurial drive into a lucrative business.

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People Earning at Least $100,000 Claim It's Not Enough for Financial Comfort — Here's the Magic Number They Say Would Make Them Feel 'Well-Off'

Many Americans find that six-figure salaries don't afford the same lifestyles they once did.

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This Couple 'Sold Everything' and Bought a $1,500 Work Van to Turn Their Weekend Hobby Into a Business That Sees Over $4 Million Annual Revenue

Husband and wife Mickey and Vicky Popat went all in on PlantOGram in 2007.

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'Thousands of Dollars in Minutes': The Side Hustle She Started in High School Should Sell Over 30,000 Products This Year — and Hit 7 Figures in 2026

Leila Quraishi, 27, bought the domain name for her business as soon as she turned 18 — and has been growing it ever since.

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I Took My Side Hustle Full-Time and Made $222,000 Last Year. Here's How — and Why Sometimes I Work Just 10 Hours a Week.

Carter Osborne launched his side business in 2017 to help with his tuition payments for graduate school.

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'We Got So Many DMs': This 27-Year-Old Revamped Her Parents' Decades-Old Business and Grew Direct-to-Consumer Sales From From $60,000 to Over $500,000

Ruth Sack seized an opportunity to expand the brand's customer base.

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Do You Have More or Less Disposable Income Than the Average Person in Your State? Use This Calculator to Find Out.

Where you live can make or break the bank when it comes to monthly spending money.

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This 29-Year-Old's Side Hustle Brought People 'to the Dark Green Side.' It Made $10,000 Within 2 Days and Sees 6 Figures a Month.

Nikki Seaman began work on her business when the pandemic led to grocery store shutdowns.

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'Beyond Our Wildest Dreams': This Founder's Scrappy Startup Has Raised More Than $39 Million — and Counting — for Small Businesses 'Facing an Extinction Event'

Andy Hunter, founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, set out to support independent bookstores across the U.S.

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People Hate These 10 Phrases Common in Job Posts — And Each Generation Has Its Own Lexical Dealbreaker

Many applicants don't want to be a company's next "rockstar."

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They Started a Side Hustle Producing an 'Obvious' Food Item. It Hit $300,000 Monthly Revenue Fast — On Track for Over $20 Million in 2025.

When Jason Rosenbaum and Hailey Swartz couldn't find the product they wanted to see on grocery store shelves, they took matters into their own hands.

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Young People Are Achieving 5-Figure Incomes Without a 9-5 Job. Here's How — Plus the Critical Skills They Say School Doesn't Teach Them.

Generations Alpha and Z have a different perspective on professional success.

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'Revenue Within Days': A Teenager's Side Hustle Grew Out of a Video Game Virus — and Into a Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Business

Now 35, Marcin Kleczynski is a Bay Area-based founder who's continuing to scale.

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'Absolute Freedom': Siblings Behind a Self-Funded 8-Figure Brand Reveal 3 Secrets Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Know About Growth and Success

Rae and David Liu leveraged their complementary skill sets to start a business that's been profitable every year since launch.

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She and Her Sister Started a Side Hustle to Help People Elevate Their Homes — Now Their Brand Pulls In Hundreds of Millions: 'Get to Work'

When Lee Mayer moved from New York City to Denver, Colorado, she wanted to find an affordable, fun way to decorate her home.

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These 'AI-Resistant' Jobs Don't Require a College Degree — and Starting Salaries Can Surpass $70,000 a Year

Some young adults want to join the workforce right after high school.

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An Accident at Age 18 Inspired Her to Start a Business — Then Build a Brand With $35 Million in Sales: 'Everyone Wants a Slice'

Victoria Lynch found her passion early in life, then used it to become a successful entrepreneur.

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Tired of 'Culturally Obtuse' Products, This 27-Year-Old Took His Side Hustle From $1,000 a Month to 7-Figure Revenue: 'Pick the Right Opportunity to Pursue'

Victor Guardiola of Austin, Texas used skills he'd learned working at a startup to launch his own consumer packaged goods business.

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'Immediately Profitable': Former Lululemon Executives Turned Their 'Side Project' Into an 8-Figure Brand Worn By Olympians — and You'll Probably See It This Summer

Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage couldn't find the product they needed to fit their active lifestyles, so they created it.

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If You Ask This Question During a Job Interview, You Might Get Ghosted

"Any questions for me?" Your answer could make or break an offer.

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The Average Cost of a College Education Is $153,080. These Are the Majors and Careers That Provide the Highest Return on Investment.

As the price of an undergraduate degree continues to climb, many college students want to know which paths will bring financial security.

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After This LGBTQ Couple Lost Their Jobs Within 30 Days of Each Other, They Started a Business — With Goats. It Led to More Than $150 Million.

Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge bought a farm in upstate New York as a weekend getaway — but a series of unexpected events led to a global brand.

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At Age 23, He Started a Side Hustle While on Welfare. It Led to a 7-Figure Business and a Stay on Richard Branson's Private Island.

Josh Turner launched a side project after he was fired — and it led to a lucrative business that gives back.

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This Founder Noticed a Stark Change at a Local Pride Parade — and Says It Creates a 'Real Opportunity' for Small Businesses

Tanner Graham, co-founder and CEO of General Idea, reveals how business leaders can step up this month and beyond.

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What Is 'Doom Spending'? The Trend Takes a Toll on Personal Finances — and Members of This Generation Are Most at Risk.

U.S. consumers owe more than $1 trillion on their credit cards.

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Want a Job That Pays Enough for a Comfortable Lifestyle? You'll Have the Best Shot in This U.S. City — and the Worst in 4 Others.

How far will your wages go? It all comes down to location.

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After a 12-Year-Old's Side Hustle Made Over $4,000 in 1 Day, He and His Dad Grew the Business to Nearly $50,000 a Month: 'It Takes Commitment'

Madden Forrest and his father, Steven, turned their passion for football into a lucrative business.

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Raised By an Immigrant Single Mom, She Experienced 'Culture Shock' Working at Goldman Sachs. Here's What She Wants You to Know About 'Black Capitalism.'

Dr. Rachel Laryea shares what it means to be a Black capitalist — and how anyone can use capitalism as a force for social good.

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This College Student Wanted to Help People During the LA Wildfires. She Built a Practical App in Just 1 Month — and Won Apple's Annual Competition.

Marina Lee, 21, received an urgent call from her grandmother that would inspire an ambitious coding project.

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