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I shop at Aldi to host big parties on a budget. Here are 14 of my favorite cheap things to buy.
From dips and chips to graze on to prepackaged pastry dough for easy desserts, here's what I snag f…
Sabah Hussain
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I make $20 an hour at a burger chain in Seattle. The healthcare perks, paid vacation, and 401(k) matches are just a few reasons why I love my job.
Dick's Drive-In gave 22-year-old Jasmine Ritter a theater scholarship while she was in school, and …
Claire Turrell
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I'm a former Goldman Sachs analyst who raised over $8.5 million for my fashion startup. Here's how I realized finance wasn't for me.
"When I looked at my fellow analysts, I could tell they enjoyed the job more - I had an inner ecomm…
Claire Turrell
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I've won $3 million in my 7 years as a pro poker player, but it's not a life that I would ever recommend — it's a hard way to make easy money
Xuan Liu started playing poker in college and her grades suffered. She lost her scholarship, but sh…
By Xuan Liu, as told to Jenny…
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10 Things in Politics: Money diaries of broke Hill staffers
And the secretive advisor the Biden administration won't name in public.
Grace Panetta,Jordan Parker E…
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I repossess airplanes from delinquent owners for a living. I've been held at gunpoint, thrown in a Haitian prison, and have tracked down $40 billion worth of aircraft.
"It's like the ultimate death knell for a business when you take their plane away," says Nick Popov…
By Nick Popovich, as told to …
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I made nearly $10,000 last month doing freelance voice-over work. I get 90% of my work through Fiverr and work just 5 hours a day - here's how I do it.
Alice Everdeen quit her job just before the pandemic and has now surpassed her old full-time income…
By Alice Everdeen, as told to…
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Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum on her daily routine and how she balances her personal life with being on TV every day
"I'm home for dinner on time for the first time in several years, which is great," says MacCallum, …
By Martha MacCallum, as told …
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I'm the first woman master blender for Mount Gay Rum, the world's oldest rum distillery. Here's how I turned my love of science and spirits into a career.
Trudiann Branker studied chemistry and biology and became a distilling expert before getting promot…
By Trudiann Branker, as told …
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I was a stockbroker at UBS who went to prison for fraud. Now I'm a white-collar prison consultant who helps high-profile clients get through their time in lockup - here's what my job is like.
After serving time in California for conspiracy to commit mail, wire, and securities fraud, Justin …
Jenny Powers
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I'm a 36-year-old cannabis trimmer in Pennsylvania who gets strange looks when people find out what I do. I wish more people knew how much quality control goes into production.
Megan Gottschall listens to Florence and the Machine on headphones while she works and says the sec…
Alex Katsomitros
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I'm an esports soccer player who won $10,000 in an online FIFA 21 tournament. Anyone can become an expert at gaming - here's how I did it.
Ryan Pessoa's advice for those trying to get into esports: You're going to lose a lot. He's made th…
Mark Williams
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Job diary: High-level execs hire me to overhaul their daily schedules so they're less stressed and can get more done. Here are my top 5 tips that can help anyone.
"It's surprising how many executives don't know their employees are floundering," says Jan Lehman, …
Gia Miller
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I'm a foot fetish model who made over $115,000 last year. It takes a lot more than just pretty feet to make it in my industry - here's how I've built a steady income and client base.
"I own my own home and have zero debt ... What can I say? My feet took me on a journey I never expe…
Jenny Powers
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I'm a former pharmacist who makes artwork out of pills that sells for up to $700 a piece. My Instagram account has been crucial to my success — here's how I use it to sell effectively.
Instead of keeping her website fully stocked, Stephanie Roberts releases a collection of pieces eve…
Judy Brumley
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Job diary: I'm an LA doctor who runs a ketamine-infusion therapy program to help people overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma
Anesthesiologist David Mahjoubi says most clients express newfound energy with the treatments — thi…
Suzannah Weiss
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I'm a 29-year-old Instagram influencer who made $17,000 in one month. Here's how I turned my love of fruit into a lucrative business.
Marley Mauvais works 12-hour days trying out new recipes, filming content for social media, and pro…
Nasha Smith
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I'm a flight instructor in Las Vegas, where clients rent private planes for up to $1,000 an hour. Business is booming as people are coming out of the woodwork wanting to learn to fly.
Carl May has been a pilot for 17 years and says he's seen a noticeable uptick in aspiring pilots ag…
Amber Gibson
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I'm a Walmart delivery driver who's made over $100,000 in the last year. I love my job, even though I work 80 hours a week and have only taken one day off.
Brenda Brown, 57, is a delivery driver for Walmart and a graduate student studying healthcare admin…
Meira Gebel
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I'm a dominatrix who makes over $6,000 a month online. During the day, I'm just another mom in yoga pants. Here's what my job is like.
One of Olivia Rose's clients has a debt contract where he must regularly send her money. In April, …