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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

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.

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.'

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.

01.08.2025 3

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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?

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.

01.08.2025 3

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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

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.

31.07.2025 3

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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.

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.

30.07.2025 3

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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'

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'

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.

25.07.2025 6

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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'

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

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.

23.07.2025 3

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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

'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.

18.07.2025 6

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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.

17.07.2025 4

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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.

16.07.2025 3

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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.

15.07.2025 4

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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.

14.07.2025 5

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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.

08.07.2025 8

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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.

07.07.2025 6

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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.

01.07.2025 3

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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.

30.06.2025 6

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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.

24.06.2025 10

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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.

17.06.2025 10

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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.

16.06.2025 5

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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.

10.06.2025 6

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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.

10.06.2025 10

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This Nashville Mom Started a Flexible Side Hustle on Facebook — Then Grew It From $1,000 to $275,000 a Month: 'Like a Scavenger Hunt'

For Katy Allen, 38, inspiration struck at her daughter's baby shower in 2016.

06.06.2025 20

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This Buzzy Retirement Strategy Is Helping Young People Escape the 9-5 Before Becoming Millionaires — Here's How to Pull It Off

The trend is popular on social media among Gen Z and millennial workers who need a break.

06.06.2025 6

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The 'Hustle' He Started Out of His Station Wagon Became a Nationwide Business That's About to Hit $300 Million: 'Everything We Do Is Pretty Simple'

Mike Adair, founder and CEO of Red's All Natural, quit finance to give entrepreneurship a shot.

02.06.2025 3

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Americans in These 5 U.S. States Might Fare the Worst in Retirement. How Do Your Numbers Compare?

One in five Americans aged 50 and over has no retirement savings, and more than half worry that they won't have enough money to last once they leave...

31.05.2025 10

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This Former Firefighter's 'Hidden' Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Helps Keep Homes Safe — and Saw 'Explosive Growth' to $22 Million Revenue

Jeremy Barker started the business in 2012 and hit $5 million revenue by 2016.

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His Grandma's Recipe Started a Business With Over $2 Billion Annual Revenue — and Might Be on Your Plate This Summer: 'Don't Forget Who Pays the Bills'

Mark Reser, CEO of Reser's Fine Foods, reveals how the family business that began in 1950 continues to innovate for growth and success.

29.05.2025 6

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I Had 'Too Much Experience' to Find a Job. So I Used Facebook to Start a Small Business That's Making About $500,000 a Year.

After Amber Starling moved to Manhattan, Kansas, a frustrating job search led to a life-changing business opportunity.

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She Started a Creative Side Hustle While Working 'Dead-End' Jobs — Then Grew It From $10,000 to Over $50,000 a Month: '[It] Became Magnetic'

Alyssa O'Toole, 35, juggled "mismatched uniforms and odd hours" to turn her passion into a business.

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The Business He Started in Response to a Frustrating Grocery Store Experience Surpassed $1 Billion in Sales and Counts Ray Dalio Among Its Investors

Steve Magami, co-founder with Thomas Snyder of Fruitist, was tired of playing "berry roulette."

21.05.2025 5

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Want to Start a Side Hustle Helping a Small Business? Here Are the Gigs That Pay the Most.

It's National Small Business Month — and a great time to start a side hustle.

19.05.2025 3

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How Much Money Do You Need to Retire Comfortably in Your State? Here's the Breakdown.

Regardless of where you spend your golden years, it pays to be realistic about the cost of living.

15.05.2025 5

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A Cambodian Refugee Paralyzed By Polio Says 'Not Much' Was Expected of Him. He and His Wife Built a Multimillion-Dollar Business That Beat All Odds.

Steve and Brittany Yeng were discouraged from pursuing their unique idea, but they didn't listen to the naysayers.

14.05.2025 6

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She Quit Her Job at Trader Joe's After Starting a Side Hustle With $800 — Then She and Her Brother Grew the Business to $20 Million

Jaime Holm and Matt Hannula teamed up to build a business in an industry that "didn't exist" yet.

14.05.2025 10

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We Don't 'Need More Masculine Energy' in Business, Says the CEO of a Growing Femtech Company. Here's How the Mother of 2 Leads for Success.

Willow CEO Sarah O'Leary reveals what it takes to maintain an innovative team.

11.05.2025 6

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