I live rent-free in NYC. Moving into a van has allowed me to save, avoid taking out loans, and live a life of adventure.

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Gerardo Rios Garcia and his van.

Gerardo Rios Garcia

I quit bartending at Twin Peaks to start my marketing career. Within 3 years, I was a CMO earning double my former income.

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Brittany Betts is a marketing professional in Nashville.

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I wear bold outfits and my natural Afro to the office. People who say Gen Z can't dress for the workplace are wrong — we just do things differently.

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Maya Penn.

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I was promoted to VP at Amazon despite doing a poor job managing my career. I wish I had used these 7 strategies sooner.

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I was lucky to make VP at Amazon despite doing a poor job managing my career.
Ethan Evans is a former Amazon VP.

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I'm a military spouse and childcare drained my savings. My husband and I lived paycheck to paycheck for a year.

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Kayla Corbitt not pictured.

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I'm a female breadwinner who retired my husband. I was worried I'd resent him, but I'm a better leader and wife because of it.

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Amy Porterfield and her husband, Hobie.

Kat Harris

I'm horrible at job interviews, so I asked an expert for advice before a big opportunity. Her tips helped me land the job.

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Melissa Petro.

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I doubled my income at Microsoft after starting my career in a factory. I only had enough money for 1 semester of school, but I was determined.

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Nandita Gupta.

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Have what it takes to become a data engineer? Here's what to consider, according to a Google engineering director.

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Daniel Rizea

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4 things to do as soon as layoff rumors hit the office, according to an HR professional with 20 years' worth of experience

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Leigh Henderson says she recommends that workers have a company exit strategy whether layoffs come to fruition or not.

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