I spent years dismissing my 81-year-old dad's advice about living in the now. I finally get what he was saying.

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The author's father always said he'd die young.

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Billionaire investor Jim Mellon says US stocks are 'way overpriced,' food needs a rethink, and Gen Z has to hustle

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Billionaire investor Jim Mellon
Jim Mellon is a billionaire investor and author.

Jim Mellon

My 99-year-old grandma taught me important lessons about the power of silence, change, and living a good life

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My grandma lived until she was 99. She taught me several important lessons that make my life better.

Kiersten Brown

Cybersecurity firm Astelia just raised $35 million. Its founder says AI has changed the game — and young people need to befriend it.

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Alon Noy is the CEO and cofounder of Astelia.
Alon Noy is the CEO and cofounder of Astelia.

Astelia

Billionaire investor Thomas Kaplan shares 3 tips for a rich and happy life

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Thomas Kaplan
Thomas Kaplan is a billionaire investor and "big cat" conservationist.

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Warren Buffett warned debt can ruin your life — and praised his dad's parenting when he was 'behaving like a jerk'

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Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett built his fortune through long-term investing at his firm, Berkshire Hathaway.

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My mom has built an incredible life for herself in her 60s. I still learn valuable life lessons during our weekly visits.

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Author Alexa Mellardo smiling with her mom
My mom gives great advice and always reminds me to cherish the small moments in life.

Alexa Mellardo

Veteran investor Tom Russo says resilience is key to success, and credit-card debt and gambling can hold people back

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Investor Tom Russo
Investor Tom Russo said he's more concerned about US debt and a weaker dollar than a crash in AI stocks.

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'A promise to go on giving': What 9 of Warren Buffett's closest followers told us about his final letter as CEO

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Warren Buffett published his last letter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this week.

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Warren Buffett's life advice: 'Decide what you would like your obituary to say and live the life to deserve it.'

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Warren Buffett attends the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City.
Warren Buffett attends the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City.

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