I used an $80,000 inheritance from my uncle to start a business. Years later, we're approaching $1 million in revenue.

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Steph Mahon started her business with her inheritance.

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I let my 8-year-old walk to school alone and taught her to cook at 7. I want her to be independent, like I was growing up.

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The author lets his daughter walk to school on her own.

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I didn't think I was the type of person who would fall for a scam. A $15,000 charge on my credit card proves otherwise.

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The author (not pictured) thought she was donating $20 to a worthy cause while walking her dog in a park. Later, she saw that the charges totaled $15,000 instead.

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A facial injury changed my appearance — and my life. I'm strong and confident now, and I want others to feel the same.

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As time passed, Sarah Hayles became more confident in her appearance.

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'Little business people': How Pokémon turned kids into dealmakers

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New York City's Bleecker Trading is a hot spot for Pokémon collectors of all ages looking to build portfolios. With card values on the rise, Pokémon cards have become an alternative asset class.

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We moved my family from the US to Colombia because we feared for our kids' safety. We have no plans to leave.

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Alyssa Bolaños says her lifestyle is affordable, but with a caveat.

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US Olympic gold medalist and world champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: 'I hope to inspire my unborn child.'

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Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is expecting her first baby in July.

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Emma Grede was criticized for saying she's a 'three-hour' mom. We asked 4 ambitious working moms what they think.

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Emme Grede was criticized for saying she's a "max three-hour mum" on the weekends in a recent profile.

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My dad is a sneaker collector. His basement is filled with 500 pairs of sneakers.

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Brittany Antoinette Wilson's dad has over 500 sneakers in his basement.

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Rebecca Minkoff shares the parenting advice she had to learn the hard way

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Rebecca Minkoff has four children.

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