Why a millennial stopped saving 70% of her income and started spending over $25,000 a month

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Julie Berninger and her husband said they spend over $25,000 a month to focus on their businesses and spend time with their kids.

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I made $600,000 last year from my online business. Skipping college paid off — I'm the first in my family to own a home.

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Oliur Rahman is a YouTuber and he sells products online.

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The meteoric rise — and spectacular fall — of the Queen of Airbnb

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Amid Tulsa's booming Airbnb market, Dani Widell claimed to have more listings than anyone.

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On a mild Tuesday evening in early 2022, some 150 people packed into the VFW hall in Tulsa to hear the Queen of Airbnb make her pitch.

I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here's how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential.

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Grace Ryu has eight income streams that make up her six-figure income.

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A millennial is using side hustles to help meet financial goals and partially retire at 45. Here are a few of the gigs he's had success with.

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Scott talked to Business Insider about YouTube, UserTesting, and other side hustles.

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A Gen Zer set out to make $100 a day for 100 days through side hustles. Here are the gigs and passive income streams she recommends.

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Jackie Mitchell said side hustle work could be helpful given the economy.

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The next lucrative side hustle: selling electricity to your neighbors

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Instead of relying on monolithic utilities to keep the lights on, the rising popularity of solar panels and battery storage could allow average Americans to sell electricity to their neighbors.

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5 ways to start earning passive income with $500, according to financial pros

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Insider Today: Financial freedom's reality

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4 ways to turn $10,000 into $100,000 in 10 years, according to financial experts

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