I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

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Martin Odum and his wife have raised their grandson, Noah.

Martin Odum

My friend lent me $150,000 from his kids' college fund so I could start my business. We are now both millionaires.

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I'm a dad who took paternity leave 3 times and learned how to do it better each time. Here's what Scott Galloway got wrong.

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Paul Sullivan took paternity leaves from his job as a New York Times columnist when his daughters were born.

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We bought a family business for $40,000 and moved to Boise. We are raising our daughter to know it's OK to take risks.

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Heather Schoonover and her husband bought a family business for $40,000.

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I can't drink alcohol, but my husband can. It sparked a business idea.

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Natalie Chiu and her husband, Charlie started a sparkling tea business.

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I'm an OnlyFans model and Twitch streamer on an extraordinary artist visa. The US gives me the freedom to do work I love.

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Natalia Mogollon, 38, is a Twitch streamer and OnlyFans model on an extraordinary artist visa.
Natalia Mogollon, 38, is a Colombian-Canadian Twitch streamer and OnlyFans model on an extraordinary artist visa.

Natalia Mogollon

I spent my life savings on a NYC deli that was infested with rodents. Now, I bring in up to $4,000 a day thanks to 1 viral sandwich.

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The AI tech my dad helped pioneer is now the foundation for the tools I build at AT&T

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Natalie Gilbert is a 30-year-old data scientist at AT&T.

AT&T

I'm a neurologist, and I don't think AI will make people dumber. Here's how to keep your brain sharp.

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Dr. Majid Fotuhi tries to memorize names and numbers as much as possible.

Majid Fotuhi

I'm the oldest US Olympian ever to compete. I had to keep my full-time job, and worked over 40 hours while on the road.

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Rich Ruohonen curling
Rich Ruohonen became the oldest Team USA Olympian at 54.

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