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Gen Zers are missing out on hundreds of thousands in free money by ignoring this company policy

Nearly a quarter of all Gen Z employees aren’t enrolled in their company’s 401(k), leaving thousands of dollars on the table. For one woman, it...

18.05.2025 9

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Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg started their own schools—but fixing the education system is harder than it looks

Some of the world’s richest are donating billions to reform Gen Z and Gen Alpha education, while others opt to build their own schools from scratch.

17.05.2025 10

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Multimillionaire music icon Usher tells Gen Z grads ‘how you choose to show up’ is more important to success than ritzy degrees

As Gen Z grads slam their degrees as a waste of time and money, music icon Usher says ‘a diploma still matters’—but ultimately, it’s just a...

16.05.2025 4

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Software engineer lost his $150K-a-year job to AI—he’s been rejected from 800 jobs and forced to DoorDash and live in a trailer to make ends meet

AI obsolescence is “coming for basically everyone in due time,” says one engineer who went from earning $150k to being locked out of the workforce...

14.05.2025 6

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AMD CEO Lisa Su tells Gen Z grads ‘don’t walk, run’ towards the hardest challenges at their workplace for a fast track to promotions

The billionaire tech executive reveals that the path up the corporate ladder is full of ups and downs, but every challenge holds a valuable lesson...

14.05.2025 5

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Trivago’s millennial CEO says he never had a career plan: ‘I just followed where the energy was’

Gen Z is often ridiculed for their focus on vibes—whether it’s for investing or taking a job. But the millennial CEO of Trivago has done exactly...

12.05.2025 20

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Gen Z’s not drowning in buy-now-pay-later debt—yet. But experts warn it’s a luxury lifestyle trap

Gen Z is using payment plans to flexibly finance their lavish spending habits, but experts warn it could “trap” some shoppers in a vicious cycle...

11.05.2025 8

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China’s six-year-olds are being offered AI classes in school—and now 250 CEOs want the lessons to come to America

The CEOs of Microsoft, Airbnb, and Uber are among over 250 business leaders who are demanding computer science and AI education for all students: "We...

08.05.2025 5

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Billionaire Ken Griffin reveals the ‘wake-up moment’ in his 20s that helped drive him to success

The hedge fund manager, now worth $42 billion, was inspired early in his career by a plaque on an office wall that read: “If we’re all going to...

07.05.2025 20

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Gen Z women are being sold a risky dream: the realities behind ‘investing’ in designer bags like the Hermès Birkin

Gen Z is obsessed with the Hermès Birkin thanks to viral TikTok posts promising higher returns from the luxury handbag than the stock market.

04.05.2025 20

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Billionaire David Rubenstein says his hiring red flag is people who try to cut ethical corners

Like Warren Buffett, Shake Shack’s founder, and Amazon’s CEO, billionaire David Rubenstein says the best new hires bring a good attitude.

30.04.2025 7

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Perplexity CEO shares the Elon Musk–inspired mantra that helped him build the $9 billion rival to OpenAI

Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, used the early days of Elon Musk and SpaceX—when the billionaire refused to give up even after rockets would...

30.04.2025 20

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Gen X retirees have regrets over how much they saved—they’re copying Gen Z and turning to side gigs

Feeling the burn of inflation and not saving enough, some retirees are embracing side gigs and breaking the stigma that the end of their careers has...

28.04.2025 10

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Growing number of stressed out Gen Z students are failing school, and forcing universities to act

Nearly 8 in 10 students say financial stress harms their mental health. Now, colleges are treating money literacy like a campus health crisis.

26.04.2025 10

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Ralph Lauren’s CEO says sometimes employees need to be ‘hit by a 2×4 across the forehead’ to get important feedback to sink in

Patrice Louvet doesn’t believe in sugar coating criticism: “If there's a big issue, then you’ve got to start with the issue, and go straight on.”

22.04.2025 4

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Vanguard’s chief advice expert says Gen X should make one simple move to boost retirement savings

Gen Xers can avoid retiring during economic turmoil by working just a few months longer, a technique Vanguard calls a “really powerful lever.”

20.04.2025 10

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Melinda French Gates shares the advice Warren Buffett gave her when she felt overwhelmed: I replay it in my head when I get tough on myself

French Gates admits she writes down advice she receives from billionaires like Buffett to guide her moves when times get tough.

17.04.2025 3

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Despite his $100 million TV contract, Guy Fieri has a strict rule for his Gen Z kids’ inheritance: They must get two degrees

The Food Network star has nine figures to his name, but he only plans to give his kids a share once they learn the “tools of life” in higher...

16.04.2025 7

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ESPN host Chris Fowler shares the interview mistake that makes Gen Z job seekers look ‘entitled’

The college football broadcaster says Gen Z can make recruiters “fall out of their chair” if they do this one thing in the interview.

15.04.2025 7

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Gen Z is reviving this boring job that millennials and boomers abandoned—and it’s helping them land six-figure careers straight out of college

About 75% of accountants are expected to retire in the next decade, and some Gen Zers are realizing that the field is not-so-boring after...

13.04.2025 20

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says after nearly 30 years at the company, one trait separates those who see their career thrive: a high ‘WhyQ’

The Amazon veteran says asking a lot of questions is the biggest differentiator between those who see their careers fly—and those who don’t—at...

11.04.2025 9

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Apple’s Steve Jobs dealt with the 2008 financial crisis not by layoffs or slimming spending but by investing his way through the downturn—and it paid off

Just two years after the 2008 financial crisis, Apple released the iPad.

10.04.2025 2

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Vimeo CEO says he wasn’t allowed to use adverbs when he was working at Amazon—here’s why he thinks it helps companies to not ‘lose their way’

Philip Moyer says his stint at Amazon was one of the most impactful of his career, in part due to the company’s emphasis on customers over...

06.04.2025 10

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Self-made millionaire Barbara Corcoran warns not to make the mistake of asking for a raise: Do these 2 things instead

Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran believes you can score a pay raise if you’re prepared to negotiate properly—but whatever you do, ‘don’t go in...

04.04.2025 8

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Vimeo’s CEO says he has one very strict rule for meetings—and it mirrors the Jeff Bezos playbook 

Vimeo’s CEO Philip Moyer spoke exclusively with Fortune about the company’s launch of Vimeo Streaming. His management strategy—especially around...

04.04.2025 4

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Warren Buffett calls himself ‘cheap’ for still living in the same house he purchased for $31,500—despite having $168 billion to his name

Billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, is worth more than most people can fathom. However, he remains a penny-pincher who’s found...

03.04.2025 4

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LinkedIn’s cofounder Reid Hoffman says seeking work-life balance is a red flag that you’re ‘not committed to winning’

Reid Hoffman, the visionary behind LinkedIn, is not a believer in work-life balance for serious startup entrepreneurs. With the exception of one...

02.04.2025 10

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Shake Shack founder shares the green flags he looks for in new hires: ‘I really don’t give a damn what your IQ is’

Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer has high standards for new hires: Even if they are highly capable, a lack of hospitality skills like integrity and...

02.04.2025 10

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Overnight multimillionaire and Beast Games winner says MrBeast taught him when it’s okay to lose millions on your passion project

Despite Beast Games loosing “tens of millions” of dollars, the game’s $10 million winner says MrBeast’s dedication is inspiring.

30.03.2025 20

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Silicon Valley CEO says ‘vibe coding’ lets 10 engineers do the work of 100—here’s how to use it

Silicon Valley’s latest buzzword promises a new era of coding where AI handles the heavy lifting and innovation grows exponentially.

27.03.2025 20

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Bill Gates says a 2-day work week is coming in just 10 years, thanks to AI replacing humans ‘for most things’

Say hello to a 5-day weekend: Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says artificial intelligence may soon automate almost everything—and with...

27.03.2025 20

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Now anyone can ask billionaire Mark Cuban for business advice using his $10/month AI chatbot—like how to make your first million dollars and his secret startup ideas

Billionaire Mark Cuban’s new AI chatbot can be called or texted at all hours of the day and answer your most pressing business questions like how to...

27.03.2025 5

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Over 4 million Gen Zers are jobless—and experts blame colleges for ‘worthless degrees’ and a system of broken promises for the rising number NEETs

One in 5 Gen Zers worldwide are deemed NEETs—not in education, employment, or training. The promises they received in school may be to blame.

25.03.2025 2

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Snap’s CEO says he purposefully sets new hires up to fail on their first day on the job

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel admits he purposely makes new hires have a nightmarish first day to emphasize failure is welcomed—and necessary—to build a...

25.03.2025 40

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I was laid off, but then I won $10 million in MrBeast’s game show—here’s what Jeff Allen plans to do with his new fortune and ‘daunting’ millionaire status

Ever wondered what it’d be like to win millions in a Mr Beast competition? Jeff Allen did exactly that. He reveals exclusively to Fortune what...

23.03.2025 8

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals his ‘obvious tactical’ career advice for Gen Z grads—as Apple, Amazon, and Meta hunt for workers with this skill

OpenAI’s Sam Altman reveals the one skill Gen Z students need to prioritize right now: Learning AI tools. LinkedIn’s new research echoes it’s...

22.03.2025 20

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The average American tax refund is higher. Here’s how you can use it to build long-term wealth

The average tax refund is over $3,300 this year, according to the IRS—but financial experts say that means you are giving the government a free...

21.03.2025 10

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Trump wants to kill tax on tips. That could save Americans over $100 billion over the next decade—but experts warn it’ll make tipping culture so much worse

Waiters, valets, and baristas: Think you'll be better off now that Trump wants to kill tax on tips? Think again.

20.03.2025 2

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Families are being paid $5,000 to move to small towns in states like Indiana and escape a cost of living crisis in big cities

Seeking more affordable living, Americans are flocking to small towns like Noblesville, Indiana.

16.03.2025 10

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Water bottle Owala is to Gen Z what Stanley Cup is to millennials: ’emotional support.’ Inside the rapidly growing family business’ success story

Owala water bottles are a sensation among Gen Zers thanks to social media and an emotional connection.

15.03.2025 8

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Nvidia surpasses Tesla as the No. 1 held stock on Robinhood, fueled by Gen Z interest

Is Nvidia still a worthwhile investment? Despite recent market headwinds, investors—especially young ones—are still bullish.

14.03.2025 7

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Tech leaders at Anthropic, IBM, and Meta warn that AI is coming for software developer jobs

While AI is set to transform the field of software development, executives disagree on the timing and scale.

14.03.2025 4

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Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am reveals his biggest investment mistake: turning down Airbnb founder Brian Chesky and losing out on millions

Will.i.am was nearly an early investor in Airbnb. Had he not passed on CEO Brian Chesky's offer, the rapper would have made millions.

13.03.2025 30

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BlackRock CEO sounds the alarm to Trump on the scarcity of this skilled trade profession—but Gen Z may be able to save the day

The U.S. may soon run out of electricians thanks to data center demand and nationalist immigration policies, warns BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

11.03.2025 4

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Former Twitch’s CEO words of warning to Gen Z interns: Prestigious jobs on paper are ‘mostly a trap’ and money is a ‘constraint’

Emmett Shear warns interns that starting a business will bring "economy-sized" pain, but joining the workforce is full of traps.

11.03.2025 20

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Gen Z students are rebelling against their parents’ Ivy League dream and choosing a different ideal university instead

MIT is students new No. 1 choice for college, but low acceptance rates and high tuition costs could kill that dream.

09.03.2025 10

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Americans have the ‘tax scaries’—but good news is waiting as the average refund goes up 7.5%

Tax season brings 1 in 3 Americans to tears, but with IRS data indicating above-average refunds, the stress might be worth it.

05.03.2025 5

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Need help managing your money? Here’s how to understand the difference between financial advisors and wealth managers

Wealth managers and financial advisors play similar roles, but the former tends to specialize in advising high-net-worth individuals.

27.02.2025 20

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Here’s why every member of Gen Z should open a Roth IRA right now

Investing just a few hundred dollars a year in a Roth IRA can generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax-free retirement savings over a...

26.02.2025 10

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Frugal February, a money challenge designed to give you a financial reset

By cutting frivolous spending in February, one American understood that she was better off without her daily Starbucks or trip to the mall.

25.02.2025 20

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