I'm a childfree and a millionaire. I rent my home, have no plans for full retirement, and want to spend all my money before I die.

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Jay Zigmont says he likely won't ever retire.

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I've raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she's teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.

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Laura Burgoyne and her daughter, Elizabeth.

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I started a side hustle while working at Yelp — then went all in on my business. I've made over $112,000 in revenue and feel so fulfilled.

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Joey Coffin was working at Yelp and running his brand as a side hustle before turning his company into his full-time gig.

Joey Coffin

I'm raising my grandson alone in my 70s and can't afford to retire. With gas prices rising, I worry about finances every day.

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A grandmother and grandson.

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I was Facebook's youngest engineer at 17. I left Meta at a moment when AI's lead can change every few months.

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Michael Sayman
Michael Sayman

Michael Sayman

3 digital nomads in Bali share the career journeys that led them to the tropical paradise

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3 digital nomads in Bali share how they got to the island and what life looks like there.

BI, Friska Wirya, Jaro Cabla, Sydney Zuckerman

I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

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Dani Aravich
Dani Aravich represents Team USA in the Paralympics.

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Addiction nearly killed me. Once I got sober, I started my own company and shared my story to help others.

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A woman holding a candle in a jar.
Lisa Devine with one of the hand-poured candles she makes and sells.

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I spent $61,000 building a personal pub in my backyard. There are 3 mistakes I wish I hadn't made.

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Stephen Hutyra inside his backyard pub.
Stephen Hutyra.

Stephen Hutyra

My wife and I built a tiny home in our 60s. The downsides are worth it to live mortgage-free.

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Nico Bluigmars
Nico Bluigmars

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