I grew my investment portfolio to over $1 million in 10 years. Even during a recession, these 3 tactics worked for me.

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Financial educator Bola Sokunbi said it's really important, even if you're working full time, to have other sources of income.

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How to get hired at top hedge funds like Citadel, D.E. Shaw, and Point72

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D.E. Shaw interns.

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I'm a millionaire and single mom. I'm teaching my daughter the value of money — but she's also taught me I work too much.

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Sheri Atwood prioritized her daughter Janicya's education.

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Budgeting isn't for everyone, but 'intuitive spending' has its problems too

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Finance pros often recommend budgeting, but some think it could use a "rebrand."

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I was proud to have an amicable $500 divorce. I didn't realize managing the finances of co-parenting would be much harder.

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Sheri Atwood had an amicable divorce with her ex until managing finances while co-parenting got in the way.

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I taught my kids how to be entrepreneurs from a young age. As teens, they've made about $10,000 so far.

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Amanda Miller Littlejohn with her sons and daughter at the beach, they are smiling in the sun and standing on the sand.
The author has been teaching her kids about money from a young age.

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I left my 6-figure corporate banking job, and now, I'm a food influencer. I support my family by doing what I love.

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After leaving corporate banking, I now work as a food influencer.

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For Gen Zers tired of dating, applications for lavender marriages are open

Tech Insider : Economy
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For Gen Zers, a platonic marriage might be a good option for financial stability and comfort.

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My husband and I waited to get married so that we could focus on finances and our careers. Waiting made us stronger.

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The author, left, waited until her 30s to get married.

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I'm a college student who lived alone in a studio apartment. I became more independent, but the financial burden was too much.

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The author, not pictured, lived alone as a college student.

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