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Meet Timothy Mellon, the reclusive Wyoming billionaire revealed as the $130 million donor funding military pay during the federal shutdown

The great-great-grandson of Mellon Bank’s founder inherited around $23 million from the family business, before making his own fortune in the...

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These are the U.S. cities where Americans can actually afford to live on a single person’s income—and the ones out-of-budget for singletons

To measure affordability, analysts used the rule that rent shouldn’t exceed 30% of income. In New York, that means nearly $4,000 a month for a...

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As Gen Z faces the white collar freeze in hiring, law and business school applications are soaring

Gen Z is rushing back to the classroom to dodge AI disruption as law-school applications have jumped 33% compared to this time last year.

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Parents offering $240K to tutor their one-year-old—the job ad calls for someone ‘from a socially appropriate background’ to prepare their toddler for top schools

The CEO of Tutors International says the salary is not shocking for wealthy families.

26.10.2025 8

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Meet the billionaire couple who not only signed The Giving Pledge but actually delivered—donating nearly half their fortune while still alive

Since signing in 2010, John and Laura Arnold have given away $2 billion to date.

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Bank boss says Gen Z did ‘what society told them’—they got degrees and debt—but still no jobs: ‘This generation wasn’t built to withstand that level of rejection

“Too many young people were steered into debt-funded degrees with promises that no longer hold true,” banking boss Quentin Nason slammed higher...

23.10.2025 2

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Top defense CEO says non-linear paths can take you to the top: ‘Leapfrogging is one of my core values’

Toni Townes-Whitley’s career zigzags led to her running a $4.4 billion defense tech giant.

21.10.2025 10

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Marketing leaders say AI is rewriting how brands reach Gen Z and millennials: ‘Forget what you know; learn this’ 

Top executives say AI is helping their users lean into being more personable.

21.10.2025 10

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As workers fear for AI job cuts, Open AI co-founder says AI agents will take a decade before they even work: ‘They don’t have enough intelligence’

For employees worried that AI agents could take their jobs, Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI says the technology is still far from perfect.

21.10.2025 2

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John Summit went from working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in a $65,000 job to a multimillionaire DJ—‘I make more in one show than I would in my entire accounting career’

Swapping cubicles for full-time party life, Summit is now a multi-millionaire DJ, producer and owner of his own label “Experts Only.”

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Hailey Bieber has shared what she will do with the $1 billion she made from her Rhode sale to e.l.f. Beauty earlier this year

“I just want to be smart with it, I would like to invest it wisely,” Bieber said.

17.10.2025 3

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MacKenzie Scott has sold nearly half of her stake in Amazon, as the billionaire philanthropist casually donates over $110 million to DEI causes

After the billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott ended up with about 4% of Amazon, she’s given away $19 billion over the past five years, with...

16.10.2025 10

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Mark Cuban called for workers to get a slice of their employers’ $33 trillion success—now, Samsung is awarding shares to staff for the first time

Paychecks aren’t enough anymore, employees want ownership in stocks. Now at Samsung, employees are getting a piece of the company's soaring $448...

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As billionaire wealth soars $33 trillion, Mark Cuban says it’s time for workers to receive a cut of their employers’ success in the form of stocks

Billionaire wealth has increased by $33 trillion since 2015—and Mark Cuban says employees deserve a piece of that pie too.

14.10.2025 5

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Peter Thiel says he warned Elon Musk to ditch donating to The Giving Pledge because Bill Gates will give his wealth away ‘to left-wing nonprofits’

"What am I supposed to do—give it to my children?" Musk responded, as Thiel recounted. "You know, it would be much worse to give it to Bill Gates."

13.10.2025 2

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Gen Z coder rejected by the Ivy League despite founding a $30 million app says college is ‘not worth it for most people’

Although he started his first business at just ten years old, earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, and achieved a 34 on the ACT, he was still rejected by the Ivy...

12.10.2025 20

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‘Psychology of Money’ author Morgan Housel follows the same morbid success measure as Warren Buffett—a “reverse obituary”

The behavioral finance known for his bestseller The Psychology of Money, unveils the psychology behind spending.

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Before ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Janelle James did it all—waitressing, personal chef, party planner, sewing teacher. Now she’s making over $4 million a season

Before landing a $200,000-per-episode salary on Abbott Elementary, Janelle James did ‘every hustle in the book’ to stay afloat.

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Watch out, new hires: Employers are sneaking in a ‘hybrid creep’ after your offer letter

Even in the age of flexible work, landing your dream hybrid job might not be enough to keep you safe from creeping in-office policies.

09.10.2025 3

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Meet Larry Ellison: the 81-year-old tech billionaire-turned-media mogul whose family could soon own CBS, Paramount, CNN, and TikTok

The Ellison name is taking shape to be the future of movies, streaming, TV shows and more. As Larry Ellison, Oracle cofounder and his son, take their...

08.10.2025 3

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Gen Z billionaire Alexandr Wang tells 13-year olds they should be more like Bill Gates, who snuck out of the house to code at night

“When personal computers first came about, the people who spent the most time with it and grew up with it had this immense advantage in the future...

03.10.2025 2

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White House layoff threats and the greatest resignation in American history highlight paycheck uncertainty—here’s how to prepare if it happens to you

From government shutdowns to AI disruption, sudden income loss can strike at any time—experts reveal the five financial steps to take the moment...

02.10.2025 2

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Martha Stewart wakes up at 4 a.m., packs in brain games and pilates—all before staff arrive at 7 a.m—in her quest to be a ‘super ager’

Martha Stewart doesn’t allow herself to sleep in—and the first self-made female billionaire in America expects her staff to bring their a-game by...

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Walmart CEO says he can’t think of a single job that won’t be changed by AI—here’s how today’s workforce can prepare

The CEO of one of the world’s largest employers says AI is going to impact your job—ready or not.

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Mark Cuban says his best investment of all time was still living like a student after college—including sleeping on the floor and driving a $200 broken car 

Before selling his first $30 million company Microsolutions, Mark Cuban lived with five roommates in a 3-bedroom apartment and shopped for groceries...

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This Ivy League reject taught himself to code at 7, built a $30m app by 18 and is treating college like a $100k vacation: ‘not necessarily things that are directly related to my company’

Zach Yadegari drives a Lamborghini, lives in a house with fellow Gen Z millionaires and is having fun at the University of Miami even though he...

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Harry Potter star Emma Watson says she paused her career at 29, after 16-hour work days turned her into ‘an insane person’ who couldn’t hold a conversation

Emma Watson’s taken a break from acting since 2019—now she’s revealing the grueling schedules and emotional toll that forced her to step back.

26.09.2025 4

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Expats are running away to Panama—they’re enjoying a better quality of life for 40% less than back home

With just $800 a month needed to live comfortably, Panama holds its crown as the top expat haven. Meanwhile, the U.S. sinks all the way down to 36th...

26.09.2025 4

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Employers are dishing out quiet promotions: fancy new job roles without the title or pay—and experts say it ‘practically guarantees burnout’

Employers are getting more done at the office, by having you do more for less. But experts warn it’s “normalizing unpaid advancement.”

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The 10 best countries to retire in right now—and America didn’t make the cut

As retiring in America becomes increasingly unaffordable, retirees are booking a one-way trip to Portugal instead.

18.09.2025 5

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Female Gen Z workers say the best kind of bosses have one thing in common—they’re ‘girl dads’

'Girl dad’ managers are being described as more empathetic and fair by Gen Z women on TikTok because they have ‘built-in sensitivity training.’

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Professors think students are prepared for the workforce—nearly half of students disagree and feel unready even for entry-level roles in their field

Professors say soft skills and problem-solving are the keys to landing a job in an AI-burdened market. Gen Z isn’t buying it.

15.09.2025 3

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This millennial paid off $80,000 in student debt by going ultra frugal—even unplugging his fridge—and working 10 side hustles

Despite now earning over $18,000 a month, he continues to live in "survival mode."

13.09.2025 10

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‘If you’re on time, you’re already late,’ Selena Gomez says—and it’s a lesson for unpunctual Gen Z

Selena Gomez says she arrives 30 minutes early to every appointment: “I like to be prepared."

12.09.2025 4

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Bosses admit they’re using return-to-office mandates to trim down teams—without needing to announce layoffs

Companies are leaning on RTO mandates to shrink headcount without calling it a layoff. But workers jumping ship might not find safer ground.

10.09.2025 20

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The housing market has gotten so bleak that even millionaires are renting right now

Millionaire renters in the U.S. have tripled from 4,500 to nearly 13,700, new research reveals—with millennials, remote work and the stock market...

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YC co-founder who backed Airbnb, Dropbox, and Reddit says high school isn’t the time to launch a startup

One of the leaders behind Silicon Valley’s biggest start-ups is advising high school students to embrace learning in class before jumping into their...

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Be careful boomers, your Gen Z coworker may be recording you — 9-to-5s aren’t just about climbing the ladder, they’re about content

Long gone are the days of younger workers walking their bosses to their car to banter for a promotion. Instead, they’re turning to TikTok for...

06.09.2025 3

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As AI makes it harder to land a job, OpenAI is building a platform to help you get one

OpenAI exec Fidji Simo admits AI will disrupt some jobs; the company is partnering with Walmart to help workers pivot.

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America’s billionaires are older than ever, with one in five already in their 80s or 90s—as millennials await the Great Wealth Transfer

There’s a record 36 billionaires over 90. Some are still showing up at the office. Meanwhile, “young” billionaires (under 50) make up just 10%...

04.09.2025 4

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America’s richest generation is only getting richer. Their wealth has soared over the past four decades, leaving millennials and Gen Z in the dust

America’s richest generation is only getting more wealthy. Boomers have accumulated a collective net worth of $82 trillion— more than double that...

03.09.2025 5

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Gen Z are dipping into their retirements, skipping meals and selling their belongings just to get by, new reports find

Despite being known as irresponsible spenders, Gen Z are choosing between breakfast or their next doctor's appointment just to make rent

29.08.2025 5

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A tax company in Kansas City gave thousands of workers the afternoon off to celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement didn’t just break the internet—it paused the workday for thousands at H&R Block’s Kansas City headquarters.

28.08.2025 10

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Americans think you should land your dream job by 29, buy your first home at 30, and earn six figures by 35—they’re in for a reality check

Sky-high housing costs and stagnant wages mean the American Dream’s timeline doesn’t match economic reality.

27.08.2025 4

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he still runs the $79 billion giant like a startup—personally hiring, firing, and managing 50 staffers

Despite having a massive org chart, the Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky runs his company like he’s just got started.

26.08.2025 4

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New Zealand has the best work-life balance in the world—here’s what works

Searching for better work-life balance in the U.S.? You likely won’t find it.

25.08.2025 10

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AI recruiters could be the unlikely solution to career catfishing, with job seekers admitting they’d rather interview with a bot

Bosses are at the mercy of catfishing: But new research suggests that respite may be on the way, thanks to AI,

22.08.2025 5

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The white-collar job market is frozen—now bartenders and baristas are seeing bigger wage growth than desk workers

Gen Zers who are lucky enough to get an office job: Don’t expect a raise.

22.08.2025 7

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Target’s incoming CEO started as a summer intern 20 years ago—he tells Gen Zers to embrace feedback if they want to climb the ladder like he did

What started as a summer placement in Target’s finance department two decades ago has turned into the top job for Michael Fiddelke. His advice for...

21.08.2025 10

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A quarter of Gen Zers have followed ChatGPT’s career advice—and just 3% have regrets

Step aside career and guidance counselors, new graduates are asking ChatGPT what their next moves should be.

19.08.2025 7

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