Benzinga Inspire

Peter Buffett, the son of legendary investor Warren Buffett, made a life-altering decision 47 years ago when he traded his inheritance “to buy time.” Although he missed out on what could have been hundreds of millions of dollars in profit, he stands by his choice, confident that his...

Many people dream of generating enough passive income to quit their jobs and simply keep on living, as Matthew McConaughey famously said in the 1993 film “Dazed and Confused.” One young entrepreneur has figured out how to earn nearly $40,000 a month while working no more than half an...

When it comes to successful car wash ventures and pop culture references, Walter White’s A1A from “Breaking Bad” comes to mind. But for one young entrepreneur, her scrub stop is no cover-up — it’s bringing in truckloads of money and...

Josh Kesselman, the visionary behind RAW Rolling Papers, was just a child when he first witnessed the simple magic trick that would set him on a path to creating one of the most recognized cannabis-related brands in the world. Growing up in New York City, Kesselman was mesmerized by his father's...

Most of the time, the difference in pay from one person to the next doesn’t have anything to do with skills and experience. According to career services experts, if you want a higher salary, all you need to do is ask. What To Know: Kelly Harry worked as an account executive in ad sales for a...

An early retiree found himself cash-poor despite having $2.4 million in his 401(k) account. What Happened: In his early 20s, Eric Cooper received advice to maximize his 401(k) contributions, which he followed diligently throughout his 25-year career. By the time he retired at 48, he had accumulated...

One couple realized they were never going to be able to afford retirement in the U.S., so they moved to Europe where they can live off social security with plenty of money left over. What To Know: “Ann,” who requested a pseudonym from Business Insider for privacy reasons, had spent...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett is known best as the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK). He’s also known for a simplistic lifestyle, including living in the same house in Nebraska, Omaha since 1958. What Happened: Thousands of investors recently traveled to...

The United States and Canada share neighborly status and consider each other among their closest allies. While the two countries are similar culturally, they differ in many respects. One Canadian-born American was dumbfounded by Americans’ desire to relocate to their icy, northern neighbor....

A Laos immigrant currently battling cancer has claimed half of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot from last month. What Happened: According to a report by AP News, the winner is 46-year-old Cheng "Charlie" Saephan, who is undergoing cancer treatment. Saephan, his wife...

Well-known investor Chamath Palihapitiya recently shared the one question he asks potential job candidates he interviews in hopes to filter out potential applicants. The One Question: Palihapitiya said he has interviewed thousands of people between the companies he has run and companies he has...

Individuals in their 50s often confront a multitude of financial duties, spanning from their children's education expenses to the care of elderly parents, all while trying to save for retirement. Autumn Knutson, a certified financial planner and the founder of Styled Wealth, notes that a...

Accumulating a credit card balance month-over-month is likened to "owing money to a loan shark," Noah Damsky, a chartered financial analyst, told CNBC. Bankrate data shows this mistake is exceptionally costly, given that the current average annual percentage rate (APR) for credit cards is...

Usama Young recalls entering the New Orleans Saints locker room “bright-eyed and bushy tailed.” The in-demand safety had just been selected in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. “It was a new world for me,” Young, 38, tells Benzinga. “I got that windfall of cash....

Microsoft Corp’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) LinkedIn lets job seekers post “open to work” banners on their profiles to let employers know they are searching for jobs. But, activating it could be a mistake. What To Know: Former Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) recruiter and current CEO...