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I send money back home to my relatives abroad. I've lacked disposable income and struggled to save — saying no can be tough.

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 05:13

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Photo collage featuring Aissatou Guisse, a hand holding an empty wallet, and a close up shot of clasped hands — Guisse once turned down a request for a $2,500 loan from a relative.
Photo courtesy of Aissatou Guisse; Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI

Financial Planning, contributor-2024, as-told-to, bi-illustration, alyssa-powell, Remittances, personal-finances

I've worked in San Francisco, Chicago, and Silicon Valley. Only one has the best mix for career, family, and socializing.

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 04:36

Tech Insider : Business

Mike Manalac takes a selfie with his wife and son at Google's Chicago office with the Chicago skyline in the background — Manalan with his wife and son on the rooftop of Google's Chicago office in June 2024.
Mike Manalac

Real Estate, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, contributor-2024, jane-zhang, thought-leadership, Chicago

I started a business where I got paid to play 'Dungeons & Dragons' with people. 3 years later, we run 180 games a month at our main studio, and I'm living the nerdworld dream.

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 19:08

Tech Insider : Business, Style

An image of professional dungeon master Farez Najid. — Farez Najid is a professional "D&D" dungeon master who first entered the business after being inspired by Critical Role.
Cheryl Teh

Careers, as-told-to, d-and-d, gaming, Careers

I'm a mom of 5 and a CEO. My financial success means I can be more present with my kids and support other creatives.

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 10:59

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Sports

Maya Smith with her products — Maya Smith founded the brand The Doux with her husband.
Courtesy of Maya Smith

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer

I had a baby a month before turning 50. I'll be nearly 70 when he graduates high school, but we live in the moment.

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:52

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

A mom in hospital with her newborn — Amy Speace gave birth to her son at the age of 50
Jamey Wood

Parenting, as-told-to, ivf, Parenting, health, Babies, Motherhood

I bought a vintage Chanel handbag for $2,050 in 2015 and sold it for $2,000 in 2024. The girl math speaks for itself.

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 19:08

Koyaana Redstar, the head of luxury buying at Luxe Du Jour, an online luxury boutique for vintage designer handbags. — Koyaana Redstar is the head of luxury buying at Luxe Du Jour, an online luxury boutique for vintage designer handbags.
Koyaana Redstar

Retail, Chanel, luxury-bag, as-told-to

I run a group for individuals worth at least $100 million. Our members want their kids to have purpose — and prenups.

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 05:41

A young girl uses a digital tablet in a luxury aeroplane — Barbara Goodstein (not pictured) is a managing partner at R360 working with multi millionaires.
Justin Paget/Getty Images

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer

A career coach shares 4 things to immediately stop sharing online if you're looking for a job

Mon, 11/25/2024 - 05:07

Diana Feil.

Careers, as-told-to, job-searching, Tips, what-not-to-do, Online, linkedin

I bought a $3.25 million home as a single woman. Homeownership is an investment in my future.

Sun, 11/24/2024 - 04:41

Jessica Chestler in a side by side photo of her Williamsburg condo. — In 2022, NYC real estate agent Jessica Chestler purchased this $3.25 million condo in Williamsburg.
Courtesy of Jessica Chestler

Real Estate, homebuying, Homebuyer, single-woman-homebuyer, as-told-to, first-time-homebuyer, real-estate-agent

I'm an engineer who left Silicon Valley for Philadelphia. I was worried about leaving the tech hub, but I love Philly's lower cost of living.

Sat, 11/23/2024 - 09:07

a side by side photo of adam fletcher and the Philly skyline — Adam Fletcher left Silicon Valley for Philadelphia.
Courtesy of Adam Fletcher

Real Estate, Philadelphia, silicon-valley, as-told-to

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