I landed a job in venture capital at 23. Here's how I broke into the competitive industry at a young age.
Katie Vasquez landed her first venture capital job at 23. She said people who want to join the industry should leverage their network.
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I've owned over 60 restaurants — KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Here's how I got my start and scaled.
George Tinsley worked at KFC's corporate office for eight years before starting his franchise and owning over 60 restaurants. Here's how he scaled.
I'm the Kardashians' private chef of nearly a decade. I like to stay out of the spotlight.
When Khristianne Uy left her job cooking for Ryan Seacrest in New York, he connected her with his friend, Kris Jenner.
Target isn't rewarding its biggest spenders like it should — and shoppers aren't happy about it
Many people have expressed disdain for the new Target Circle program — and I couldn't agree more
I hired a stylist to help me show up as my best self at work. It's an investment in my career that's 100% worth it.
As Sabina Hitchen's career grew, she had more opportunities to be in front of the camera. She pays a stylist up to $5,000 for seasonal wardrobe help.
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I swear by Costco now that I have a nutritionist. Here are 10 things I buy there to meet my health goals.
I started working with a nutritionist in an effort to improve my overall health. Now I love shopping at Costco for balanced meals and snacks.
I spent 8 years trying to earn my degree but dropped out with $25,000 in loans. Now I'm a data analyst and wish I left sooner.
Janika Cook tried college for eight years before she left with $25,000 in loans. After a tech apprenticeship, she earns $67,000 as a data analyst.
I had nightmares and started drinking heavily because I was so burned out at work. Quitting was the only way out.
As a chief marketing officer, Shelley Paxton had an unhealthy relationship with work and drove herself to extreme burnout. Quitting was her way out.
I tried Target's new paid membership program. I see how some shoppers could save hundreds of dollars using it, but I thought it was a waste.
I tried Target 360, the new paid membership program that offers unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $25. I didn't think it was worth the money.
I'm a CEO who ran my company from a cruise ship for a month. It requires a lot of discipline, but I'd do it again.
This CEO ran his company from a cruise ship for 21 days. His biggest challenges were connectivity issues, but he found ways to work around it.
I worked at SpaceX. It was the most ruthlessly efficient company I've ever worked for.
Vincent Peters spent four years working at SpaceX in compliance. He said it was the most efficient company he'd ever worked at.
I'm a HENRY financial planner who makes $125,000. Here's how I manage my money — and the mistakes I see others making.
Georgia Lord is making six figures as a financial planner but doesn't feel wealthy. Here's how she manages her money and is saving for travel and a wedding.
5 airlines worth splurging on for the best first-class experience
I travel 200 days a year scouting luxury locations. These are the 5 airlines I swear by for an exceptional flight.
How to stop procrastinating and actually set and accomplish your New Year's resolutions
A key component to setting New Year's resolutions and achieving goals is not procrastinating or relying on your ideal future self to be responsible.
I moved to Portugal after falling in love with my tour guide. It was a lonely and humbling experience.
Jermaine Amado was visiting Lisbon in 2017 when he fell in love with his tour guide. For the next three years, he split his time between the US and Portugal.
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I bought a Tesla Model 3 to drive long distances. It's easier and more affordable than I expected, but there's one downside.
Wally Nowinski bought a Tesla Model 3 in July 2020 to drive from California to Michigan so he could avoid plane travel.
I'm a mother of 10. My life is like hosting a birthday party every day — here are my best budgeting tips for food and essentials.
These are the best budgeting tips for big families. A mother of 10 said she used flexible meal plans, rewards apps, and secondhand shops to keep costs down for her large family.
I bought Austin's famous seashell-shaped Bloomhouse and rent it on Airbnb. See inside this popular, magical property.
The Bloomhouse in Austin was purchased and renovated by Dave Claunch, and you can rent it on Airbnb. See photos and learn more about this unique property.
I'm a Dallas mom who left Uber and Lyft to drive for Alto where I can get health insurance and a 401(k) — here's why it's a much better side gig
An Alto rideshare driver says it's a better side hustle than driving for Uber or Lyft because she's paid hourly and can get health insurance.
I was put on a PIP in my director-level job and fantasized about quitting. So I quiet quit for 3 months before actually walking out.
John Garvens was stressed out and frustrated at his job. After being put on a PIP, he questioned if he could handle it any longer.