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A couple who moved from Hawaii to Colorado for a lower cost of living are struggling to afford a home on a six-figure income
A millennial couple who earn $110,000 say homeownership feels out of reach in Colorado. They're try…
Jacob Zinkula
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I started my higher education at a community college and now have a six-figure job at a tech company. You don't need to have it all figured out in the beginning.
A business operations director at LinkedIn started her career journey at a community college and no…
Kaila Yu
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A Gen Xer went from a six-figure salary to considering bankruptcy after 1,000 unsuccessful job applications — 'It's like playing the lottery'
Sean Tetpon, 55, has applied for over 1,000 jobs in the past year without success, despite making s…
Noah Sheidlower
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A millennial DINK couple gave up a combined six-figure income to take an adult gap year. They loved it.
A millennial couple quit jobs they loved in Canada to embark on a six-month break from work that th…
Maria Noyen
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I walked away from a dream six-figure UX job where I felt disrespected. Now I freelance and have no regrets.
Eleni Trapp quit a six-figure job after feeling constant disregard for her opinion. Now she's a fre…
Tess Martinelli
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I quit my 6-figure job to be a stay-at-home dad. After leaving California, we could afford to be a single-income family.
Michael Johnston quit his six-figure engineering job to be a stay-at-home dad after he and his wife…
Alexandra Frost
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I'm a recent grad who gave up a six-figure job at JPMorgan without another offer. It all came down to career satisfaction.
Nick Rutherford turned down a $100,000 offer from JP Morgan for what he hopes will be a more fulfil…
Shubhangi Goel
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My 6-figure consulting job wasn't fulfilling. I quit to start my own business when I realized dream company doesn't necessarily mean dream life.
AJ Eckstein spent three years as a management consultant before realizing he wasn't fulfilled and w…
Robin Madell
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Meet the typical LGBTQ+ American: A homeowner making six figures who most likely lives in DC or Vermont
Around 3% of Americans identify as gay or lesbian, and 5% identify as bisexual. Their ranks are gro…
Juliana Kaplan,Noah Sheidlower
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I quit my stable 6-figure job to travel the world. It was lonely, and I worried I'd made a mistake, but I learned to forge my own path.
Nabila Ismail quit the six-figure job she loved to travel for a year. It was challenging and she st…
Tess Martinelli
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A millennial freelancer making 6 figures a year explains how she's preparing for the inevitable shift in side hustles
A successful freelancer coach, says workers need a side hustle and agrees with Reid Hoffman's predi…
Robin Madell
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Billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs are spending six figures a year maintaining their superyachts. Here's why.
The cost of a superyacht isn't just the purchase price. Billionaires spend tens of millions a year …
Madeline Berg
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More Americans are feeling a six-figure salary can't afford them a middle-class lifestyle
In today's big story, we're looking at people who feel like a middle-class salary doesn't equal a m…
Dan DeFrancesco
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New Yorkers who make six figures won't save as much moving to Texas and Florida anymore
High earners moving from NY to Florida or Texas should know that the lack of income tax helps, but …
Jordan Pandy
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Apple is still trying to figure out how to disrupt finance
The iPhone maker shut down its buy-now, pay-later service just months after launch, but plans to of…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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A California millennial who makes six figures says it feels like he has to choose between buying a home, starting a family, and advancing his career: 'I feel behind financially'
A California-based millennial who makes six figures shares why the costs of homeownership and start…
Jacob Zinkula
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I landed a 6-figure government job after leaving the military. It's high-stress and comes with many challenges — here's how I manage it.
Ebony Grey earns six figures working for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Here's…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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I built up a 6-figure business but didn't spend enough time with my kids. Now, I work 30% less and feel much happier.
I started my own business after my first kid was born and eventually made six figures. It was hard …
Melissa Noble
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Remote work has been a mixed bag for women when it comes to pay. But it's helped some men be 'overemployed' and make six figures.
Remote work has helped women's progress toward equal pay, but it's had a mixed impact on women's ca…
Jacob Zinkula
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I graduated from Georgetown Law, but I ditched the legal world to tutor. I made 6 figures while traveling the world.
Matthew Boutte gave up a career in law to travel the world while tutoring.