A millennial woman who made nearly $250k secretly working 2 jobs says it helped her enter a relationship for the 'right reasons' — not financial security

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A millennial woman said that secretly working two jobs helped her pay off her student debt, but that homeownership is still out of reach for her in California. The source of the story isn't pictured.

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Meet the millennials who got student-loan forgiveness and now have the freedom to save for retirement, grow their families, and consider going back to school

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Millennials who received student-loan forgiveness have been able to invest in their futures.

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A Gen Xer shares why going back to college after dropping out was the best decision he ever made

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David Houde said going back to college after dropping out was the "best thing" he ever did.

David Houde

After various degrees and a brain injury, I owe $150,000 in student loans. The lawsuits and election only make it worse.

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The ongoing litigation has only made it harder for Shanna Hayes to pay off her $150,000 in student loans.

Shanna Hayes

A millennial who's been looking for a job for over 4 years says his degrees have offered little value: 'I can't get anything even at minimum wage'

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Roland Hesmondhalgh has been struggling to find a job since 2020.

Roland Hesmondhalgh

Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

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Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

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The 10 highest-paying blue-collar construction jobs in the US

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Trade jobs like electric power-line installers can earn over $80,000 annually in the US.

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I left the US for Australia. Here are the differences I've spotted in the culture and job market.

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Left: Aolin Xu. Right: Sydney skyline
Xu is a dual citizen of the US and Australia.

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Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market

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Recent college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs, and this could have a lasting impact on some of their earnings and careers.

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Earning $100,000 a year isn't enough to feel 'rich' in the US anymore

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Christopher Stroup (left), Madelyn Driver (center), and Abid Salahi (right), are six-figure earners who feel far from "rich."

Christopher Stroup (left), Madelyn Driver (center), and Abid Salahi (right)

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