After writing about resellers making 6 figures on eBay and Poshmark, I tried selling closet items. Here's why I stopped after earning about $100.

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The author tried her hand at reselling clothing items. The side project did not last long.

Kathleen Elkins

If I write about a particular side hustle, money-saving hack, or wealth-building strategy long enough, it's only a matter of time before I want to attempt it myself.

The rise and fall of Victoria's Secret as it makes a comeback bid ahead of its 2025 fashion show

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The Victoria's Secret fashion show is set to return on Wednesday for the third time, with Angel Reese hitting the runway.

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I went to Primark and saw why the fast-fashion retailer keeps opening stores in the US

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The reporter outside Primark

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Warren Buffett's company is so big it's like a mini US economy. Here's what it signals about the state of consumers.

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Warren Buffett.

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It might be harder to buy your favorite pair of classic Nikes this year

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Air Force 1 during the San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers game on November 14, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Nike Air Force 1s

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The rise and fall of Macy's, the beloved American retailer that just received a $6.6 billion buyout bid

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Macy's is continuing to try to rebound from recent setbacks.

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Target launches a new dollar-store-style budget brand

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Products from Target's Dealworthy range, including paper plates, paper towels, baby shampoo, charging cables, toothbrushes, dental floss, boxers, and cotton balls
Target says that the Dealworthy brand will include nearly 400 items.

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Here's why women's sweaters are more expensive than men's sweaters

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Women's sweaters can often be more expensive than men's sweaters.

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Shein has filed to go public and is reportedly seeking up to $90 billion valuation. Here's how the fast-fashion brand chartered a meteoric rise.

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TV personality Sofia Suescun attends a Shein event in Ibiza, Spain. Influencers have helped boost the fast-fashion brand's popularity.

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The Birkenstock brothers are worth $3.4 billion, even after the shoemaker's shares tanked at its IPO

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Customers shop at a Birkenstock store on October 10, 2023 in Venice, California.
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