Why early retirees may be ‘cheating themselves,’ says 4% rule creator
There’s no one right way to retire early. Some people manage to sell a business for a huge…
Americans’ 3 biggest financial regrets in 2025
Many Americans are looking back on 2025 with regrets about money. Nearly 40% of adults say their biggest…
How to overcome feeling ‘not good enough,’ from a leadership coach—and keep it from hindering your career
It may sound trite, but Amina AlTai believes that anything is achievable with the right mindset. The key,…
What bridal designer Hayley Paige says she learned from starting over
Bridal designer Hayley Paige’s career path hasn’t always been smooth. Paige, 39, has been designing wedding dresses from…
4 ‘good enough’ financial moves to reach your goals with ‘less time and hassle,’ from a money expert
When it comes to managing your finances, you may feel like you have to do the most: reap…
41-year-old American moved to South Africa, never plans to return to U.S.
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend…
34-year-old is saving for early retirement: ‘I value my freedom’
In 2020, Anita Kinoshita, 28 years old at the time, started looking into buying a house. Kinoshita was…
Designer Kelly Wearstler on how waitressing helped shape her career
Kelly Wearstler has had a decades-long career as an interior designer. In addition to celebrity clients like Gwen…
Make this key money move now if you don’t have kids, expert says
If you don’t have children and don’t plan on having any, many of the “default” settings of personal…
3 expert tips for managing stress in uncertain times
It’s a tough time for the American workforce. Earlier this month, Nestle announced 16,000 job cuts, followed last…
The No. 1 mindset shift teachers need to build wealth
When he started falling down a personal finance rabbit hole a little over five years ago, Shaun Morgan,…
‘You can’t self-care your way’ to good mental health
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, 30, recently sat down with singer, songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe, 39, for Rolling Stone’s…