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The Stories Behind 44 Black Millionaires and Moguls

One started with a borrowed desk, another with a notebook full of ideas. The settings were different, but the drive was unmistakable. These Black Americans built what they needed and turned hustle into heritage.

April 28, 2025 Alex Summers

INVESTING

If You're In Your Forties, Is It Too Late To Be A First-Time Homebuyer ?

I’m in my mid-forties and still renting. I feel like house prices are overwhelming. At this age, does it still make sense to get into the housing market?

April 28, 2025 Jane O'Shea

INVESTING

The Hazards Of Being A Landlord, And What To Do When Things Go Wrong

Becoming a landlord was supposed to be my golden ticket, but no one ever talks about what to do when things go wrong. My tenants are farming chickens! What can I do?

April 28, 2025 Miles Brucker

INVESTING

The 7 Worst Investments You Can Make In 2025 (And What To Do Instead)

In 2025, just as in the past, the worst investments are driven by emotion, hype, or false promises of making a quick buck. We look at seven bad investments to avoid, and what to do instead.

April 25, 2025 Miles Brucker

INVESTING

If You're In Your Forties, Is It Too Late To Be A First-Time Homebuyer ?

I’m in my mid-forties and still renting. I feel like house prices are overwhelming. At this age, does it still make sense to get into the housing market?

April 28, 2025 Jane O'Shea

INVESTING

The Hazards Of Being A Landlord, And What To Do When Things Go Wrong

Becoming a landlord was supposed to be my golden ticket, but no one ever talks about what to do when things go wrong. My tenants are farming chickens! What can I do?

April 28, 2025 Miles Brucker

INVESTING

The 7 Worst Investments You Can Make In 2025 (And What To Do Instead)

In 2025, just as in the past, the worst investments are driven by emotion, hype, or false promises of making a quick buck. We look at seven bad investments to avoid, and what to do instead.

April 25, 2025 Miles Brucker

INVESTING

The 50 Most Profitable Companies On The Planet Surprised Even Us

These are the 50 most profitable companies in the world last year—according to data from Fortune's Global 500 list.

April 24, 2025 Jesse Singer

SAVE MONEY

Is Your Savings Account Costing You Money? Here’s Where to Put Your Cash Instead

If you're frustrated to see your money sitting in a savings account without growing, there are a lot of other options out there.

April 24, 2025 Alex Summers

SAVE MONEY

How To Save $100K—And What To Do With It Once You've Got It

Saving your first $1000 can feel like a real milestone, but what happens when you save $100K? How are you supposed to manage that money effectively and make it work for you? Let's explore how you can save $100,000 and what to do with it once you've got it.

April 24, 2025 Jack Hawkins

SAVE MONEY

10 Money Habits Of People Who Retire Before 40

Retiring at 40 isn't a pipe dream, and you don't have to be a tech genius, Wall Street bro, or pro athlete to do it. But you have to follow the habits of those who've done it before.

April 15, 2025 Penelope Singh

SAVE MONEY

How To Maximize Your Savings At Dollar Stores

Whether you're a seasoned dollar store veteran or just pop in once in a while, there's some key things to keep in mind.

April 11, 2025 Jane O'Shea

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The 50 Most Profitable Companies On The Planet Surprised Even Us

These are the 50 most profitable companies in the world last year—according to data from Fortune's Global 500 list.

April 24, 2025 Jesse Singer

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From Plane Tickets To A Dozen Eggs: Things You Used To Be Able To Buy For 5 Dollars

Imagine you find five dollars in your pocket. These days, with rising prices and inflation, it might not be that exciting. But in the past, that simple 5 dollar bill would've got you....

April 17, 2025 Jesse Singer

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Ranking The Highest-Earning Companies In The World

What company brings in the most consolidated revenue in the world? How many of the 50 largest revenue companies are American? We think the answer to both questions might surprise some people.

April 16, 2025 Jesse Singer

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The Most Bizarre Things That Sold High At Auctions

Whether it’s pure nostalgia, obsession, or just plain curiosity, these bizarre items prove that, at the right auction, anything can become a treasure.

March 31, 2025 Binet

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Photos From The Stock Market Crash On Black Thursday, 1929

The Roaring 20s in America were a time of decadence and prosperity, but they came to an infamous end on the stock market crash of Thursday, October 24, 1929.

March 24, 2025 Alex Summers

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The Most Expensive Photographs Ever Sold At Auction

When it comes to the photographs on this list—they are worth way more than a thousand words or even a thousand dollars or a hundred thousand dollars. We're talking millions here. But how many millions. Take a guess...Now see if you're right.

March 3, 2025 Jesse Singer

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Not-So-Glamourous Jobs Famous Celebrities Did Before They Made It

April 23, 2025 Peter Kinney

CAREERS

College Degrees That May Sound Impressive But Actually Provide Abysmal Career Prospects

Not all college degrees are created equal. Some open doors, while others quietly close them—one unpaid internship and a low-paying job at a time. The job market has changed, but have these programs kept up?

April 21, 2025 Alex Summers

CAREERS

Careers That Were Once Extremely Popular Then Disappeared

Once essential, now nearly invisible, some jobs are fading without fanfare. Jobs that anchored offices and industries disappear quietly, one role at a time. Suddenly, you realize no one does them anymore

April 18, 2025 Alex Summers

CAREERS

"My interview was going great, but I froze when they asked me who my favorite Teletubby was!”

"My interview was going great until I was blindsided by a question out of left field. She asked who my favorite Teletubby was. What should I have said?"

April 17, 2025 Peter Kinney

CAREERS

Jobs Mostly Done By Women Before The 1970s

They weren’t CEOs, and they didn’t wear capes, but they kept everything running. Women held countless jobs that shaped the world behind the scenes.

April 17, 2025 Peter Kinney

CAREERS

Common Workplace Mistakes That Could Quietly Ruin Your Career Without Warning

You might think you're nailing it at work by hitting deadlines. But there's a whole world of behavior HR experts are quietly watching. So, are you building your career or sabotaging it without even knowing?

April 16, 2025 Alex Summers

The Stories Behind 44 Black Millionaires and Moguls

If You're In Your Forties, Is It Too Late To Be A First-Time Homebuyer ?

The Hazards Of Being A Landlord, And What To Do When Things Go Wrong

The 7 Worst Investments You Can Make In 2025 (And What To Do Instead)

Lending Money To Relatives: A Potential Financial Sinkhole

The World's Most Successful Bankers

Online Money-Making Schemes That Can Actually Work

The 50 Most Profitable Companies On The Planet Surprised Even Us

Is Your Savings Account Costing You Money? Here’s Where to Put Your Cash Instead

How To Bounce Back After Making A Major Financial Mistake

A Helipad Is No Big Deal For The Rich-Rich. Here Are 25 Extravagant Things They Have On Their Estates

How To Save $100K—And What To Do With It Once You've Got It

Not-So-Glamourous Jobs Famous Celebrities Did Before They Made It

What To Do When You Have An Adjustable Rate Mortgage And Rates Go Up

Should I Declare Personal Bankruptcy?

The Most Valuable Items In An Apocalypse

College Degrees That May Sound Impressive But Actually Provide Abysmal Career Prospects

Careers That Were Once Extremely Popular Then Disappeared

The Biggest Market Bailouts—And What Happened After

Where Do Millionaires Keep Their Money?

From Plane Tickets To A Dozen Eggs: Things You Used To Be Able To Buy For 5 Dollars

"My interview was going great, but I froze when they asked me who my favorite Teletubby was!”

Jobs Mostly Done By Women Before The 1970s

Famous Investors & How Their Stock Picks Measure Up

Top American Imported Goods

Ranking The Highest-Earning Companies In The World

Common Workplace Mistakes That Could Quietly Ruin Your Career Without Warning

"My credit card just got declined and I just can't seem to get out of debt. What should I do?"

“I waste time training new employees who don’t stick around. Should I stop hiring anyone under 30?”

10 Money Habits Of People Who Retire Before 40

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