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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Laura McDonough, 38, the founder of L. Rose Recruiting, who is based in Winter Park, Florida. The following has been edited for length and clarity.When the pandemic hit, I was working full time as a talent acquisition manager for a tech…
Since moving to our house a few years ago, my husband and I have spent hours working on the backyard, making it more fun and functional. From adding a garden to a massive play area, it’s a space that the whole family can enjoy.It’s been a ton of work —…
For many of us, the dream of homeownership has never felt more out of reach. Sky-high interest rates, low inventory, and bidding wars have pushed prices well beyond what many can afford. In high-cost-of-living areas like New York City (where I live), the situation feels even more impossible.In May, the…
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In 2021, my husband and I were only one year into postgraduate life and very new to marriage. At the time, our financial literacy left a lot to be desired, and being new parents only complicated all of this.As our son grew month after month, we started thinking more seriously about…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Fellenz, 81, a retiree who lives on a houseboat off the coast of southern Maryland. She is one of thousands of older Americans who have shared their financial, career, and retirement stories with Business Insider. This interview has been edited…
YouTube has blown past prestige streamers like Netflix and Disney+ to become the biggest TV company by viewership. And the traditional media business is about to get another wake-up call.This year, ad revenue from creator-driven platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn will exceed ad revenue driven by studios and media…
I was conducting an interview over Zoom recently when my teenage daughter called me twice in a row. Worried that something was wrong, I texted her, “In a meeting, emergency?” to which she replied, “No, just a good table on the side of the road.” This cracked me up and…
Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to talk to boys, learn about money, or skip church. In my world, women were taught that God would provide through a man. I always questioned that.I remember spying on my grandparents as they balanced checkbooks and printed 401(k) statements. Without them, I would have…
The most loyal fans of podcasts aren’t just good listeners — they’re paying customers.While podcasters often earn money from advertisements that run during their episodes, many are finding success turning listeners into paid subscribers.Patreon, a community subscription platform, has become a go-to tool for content creators with podcasts to do…
