From OK vacations to so-so jobs, it's time to embrace being average

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What business can learn from Biden's resignation

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The older a CEO becomes, the worse they are at their job, a recent study of executives' performance found.

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Two or three years ago, it's hard to pinpoint exactly when, employees at an investment firm started to notice something was wrong with their aging CEO.

A Gen Xer who 'retired' at 45 shares how the FIRE movement and side hustles helped him grow his savings to over $6 million

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Jordan Grumet credits the FIRE movement for helping him retire at age 45. He says he now has the freedom to pursue side hustles he enjoys.

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A former teacher who spent at least $4,000 on her students details what she bought and why educators 'feel a lot of pressure to spend their own money'

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Amelie Krikorian spent at least $4,000 in 2022 buying supplies and treats for students and making her classroom cozier.

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Tesla, Charles Schwab — and now Chevron. Texas is having a moment as companies leave California.

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Forget Uber and Airbnb: Some people are going back to doing things the old-fashioned way to save money

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The so-called millennial lifestyle subsidy offered low prices and convenience, but its relative rewards have faded, and some people are switching to alternatives.

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A child-free boomer doesn't regret her choice despite the social pressure. She has financial freedom and can spend the rest of her life giving back.

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Ann Snyder, 70, said she knew she never wanted children. Snyder said the decision gave her financial freedom and more time with her husband.

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The economy's soft landing is suddenly in question

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Amazon sounds pretty worried about the economy for the rest of the year. And it's a bad sign for the rest of us.

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Big companies are concerned about consumers, and maybe we should be too.

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Unemployment unexpectedly rose in July as pressure ramps up for the Fed to cut interest rates

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