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I work from a cruise ship for 3 months a year. Here's how I stay productive at sea.
Walter Biscardi works remotely from a cruise ship as often as he can. He pays for...
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I was put on a PIP at a top tech company. I saw the warning signs but it was still traumatic — here's how I bounced back.
A former program manager who was placed on a PIP at a top tech company says...
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I test-drive dozens of cars every year for work and I won't buy an EV yet — I'm happy with my hybrid
John Vincent is an automotive editor who test-drives dozens of vehicles every year, and he loves...
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I make more than $5,500 a month using an app to pick up restaurant shifts. Here's how I use it to make the most money.
A waitress in Atlanta uses the app FrontHouz to pick up shifts at bars and restaurants...
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I went from making $15K to nearly $700K over my career at Oracle, Apple, and Meta. Here's how I increased my total compensation.
A 32-year-old software engineer shares how he went from making $15,000 as a fresh grad to...
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I drove the 2024 Tesla Model 3. It's a big improvement from older versions, but the Model Y is still the better buy.
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has improvements from the outgoing model, but it's no longer eligible...
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I commute every week from New York City to Ann Arbor for work. I have to pay my own way and thought it was a crazy idea at first — now I love it.
A professor flies between NYC and Michigan for work weekly and says supercommuting can be tiring...
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I profited $1.4 million last year as an Airbnb Superhost. Here's how I'm using real estate to achieve financial freedom.
Syed Lateef left his finance job and opened a short-term rental company in 2017. Last year,...
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I built a tiny house in my parents' backyard and lived rent-free for 5 years. It helped me save money to see the world — and taught me how to live simply.
A Texas woman built a tiny house in her parents' backyard and lived rent-free. She said...
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I moved to Puerto Rico from New Jersey with my partner. Rent is cheaper, the weather is warmer, and we plan to stay.
Jarrell Chalmers moved to Puerto Rico with his partner. They're saving money, started a coffee brand,...
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My children and I inherited $741,000 from my aunt. I made one mistake with the money that I wish I could take back.
Sarah Adams and her children each inherited about $250,000 when her aunt died. She spent some...
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6 of the biggest mistakes to avoid during job interviews, from a hiring manager
Some job-interview mistakes to avoid include being unprepared, not mentioning metrics, and not asking the right...
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I interned at JPMorgan and then moved up the ranks. Here's how I nailed the interview and landed my full-time offer.
A former JPMorgan employee says it's important to demonstrate in your interview that you researched the...
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I achieved my dream of buying a home in London. I know I'm lucky, but I was miserable as soon as I moved in.
Daniela Vilu bought her first home in London in 2023. She wasn't prepared for the feelings...
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I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here's how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential.
Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue her multiple side hustles. Now she earns over...
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I turned down a dream job because it required me to be in the office. Losing my work-from-home flexibility wasn't worth it.
I rejected my dream job offer, a full-time, in-office position with better pay and benefits. Losing...
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I bought a used Tesla Model 3 for $26,000. Despite its high mileage, I'm happy with my car.
Andrew Lambrecht's Tesla Model 3 has 94,000 miles on it, but he says it's still an...
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3 pieces of information you should never share in a job interview and what to say instead, from a recruiting manager.
A recruiter shares her tips for what job seekers should avoid discussing in interviews, in order...
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13 signs your Hermès bag is a fake, from a luxury reseller who's trained to spot counterfeits
After buying and selling Hermès bags for a decade, Alexis Clarbour knows how to tell a...
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How long is too long at one job? How short is too short? Microsoft's ex-VP of HR explains.
Should you be job-hopping or loyal to a company? An ex-Microsoft HR VP explains how recruiters...
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A couple who converted a $7,000 school bus into their dream home breaks down the cost of living a nomadic life
Josh and Emily Scherrer live in and work remotely from their 'Skoolie,' a converted school bus....
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I pay down my $8K credit card debt through my Instacart side hustle. The job is worth it if you know which orders to accept.
This Instacart driver pays $100 toward her credit card debt each week and says it's a...
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My name is Taylor Swift. Sharing a name with the pop superstar has been helpful, especially at work.
Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's...
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I've been moving back and forth between Japan and the US for years. The quality of life in Japan is much better.
Emery Bowles moved to Japan to teach English in 2008. His family of three now moves...