KATHLEEN ELKINS
Journalist
Latest Stories from KATHLEEN ELKINS
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Self-made millionaires and 'West Texas Investor's Club' stars say their most valuable possession is something anyone can afford
Rich people take the time to build relationships with other success-minded people, and they realize…
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Here's what it was like to be George Washington, the richest president in US history
He also had a lot of money, and is thought to have been the richest US president, with an estimated…
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Why a professional baseball player who scored a $2 million signing bonus lives in a van during the off-season
His childhood hints at the answer. He was raised in Johnson City, Tennessee and taught to embrace t…
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8 people who have gotten creative to eliminate every cent of debt
If you're looking for an alternative to the more conventional path to get out of debt - or are tryi…
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22-year-old self-made millionaire: 'I know what I am wearing to work and eating for breakfast each day next week'
Zuckerberg said something similar during a public Q&A session, when asked about wearing the sam…
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9 things to do in your 20s to retire by 40
Take "Mr. Money Mustache," who averaged a $67,000 annual salary working as an engineer for 10 years…
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A self-made millionaire explains why he's 'broke' twice a year
Next, consider contributing money toward a Roth IRA or traditional IRA, individual retirement accou…
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A self-made millionaire confesses the biggest financial mistake he's made
"To think that you can't get your share is ridiculous when you consider that there is approximately…
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Meet the pro baseball player who scored a $2 million signing bonus and lives in a van he bought for $10,000
The 23-year-old lefty was baptized in his baseball uniform; he's never tasted alcohol or tried drug…
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A money lesson Benjamin Franklin preached 250 years ago is just as relevant today
The good news is that anyone can start saving. You don't need to be rich to invest and take advanta…
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I spent 2 nights sleeping in a converted taxi and the hardest part had nothing to do with the lack of space
In addition to planning for these little things that are typically a given, you have to plan ways t…
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PHOTOS: What it's like to vacation in America's most expensive summer destinations
We've given you a glimpse into the fabulous lives of the super rich, noted some of the outrageous t…
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11 things to do in your 20s to become a millionaire by 30
To help you reach the seven-figure mark by 30, we rounded up 11 pieces of advice from people who be…
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The highest-earning US metro is a town in Texas you've probably never heard of
The city actually benefited from the shrinking middle class, Pew explains: "The share of adults in …
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I've read 12 books about money over the past year - and 3 key pieces of advice appear nearly everywhere
Over the past year, I've read one money-related book a month, from Benjamin Franklin's 1758 classic…
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The 10 highest-earning cities in the US
Incomes are adjusted for household size (to reflect a house of three) and for the cost of living in…
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An entrepreneur who earns up to $170,000 a month shares the first step to take before starting any type of business
Specifically, you have to get comfortable with failing, he explains: "Failure is part of the proces…
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Here's what a $39-a-night Airbnb in New York City looks like
If you're visiting just for the night, expect to drop over $260 on a hotel room. You might find a b…
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8 signs you're headed straight for debt
While debt is mathematical, it's also highly personal. Some people might feel that a mortgage is go…
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The 10 best US states for retiring rich
In a recent report, GOBankingRates found that the 10 best states to "retire rich" lie east of the M…
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The best part about spending the night in a converted NYC taxi, in one picture
I only spent two nights 'living tiny' before I happily moved back into my overpriced Manhattan apar…
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I've been going to one of the most expensive summer resorts in the US for 23 years - and my favorite thing to do is free
It's one of 11 summer leagues sanctioned by the NCAA, and highly competitive. One in every seven ma…
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This dad quit his job and paid off $50,000 of debt, thanks to a side job that earns up to $23,000 a month
Besides the consistent revenue, a major perk of freelancing is being able to set his own schedule a…
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After sleeping in a converted NYC taxi I have a new respect for the young professionals living in vans to save money
A handful of professionals seem to have figured out a creative solution to this real estate conundr…
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The 10 US cities with the largest share of upper-class residents
Pew defined upper-income households as those with an income that is more than double the US median …