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After selling his company to Google, Munjal Shah faced a health scare that led him to better health. He eventually launched Health IQ, a startup that offers life insurance to the healthiest Americans. Shah's venture into the insurance industry was inspired by his transformation and the...

Former Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) recruiter Lindsay Mustain has seen a lot of interesting applications submitted by a variety of different candidates, but one resume stands out from the rest — and not for good reason. What To Know: According to a CNBC report, Mustain — currently the CEO of Talent...

  Shaquille O'Neal invested in the online community college initiative Campus, influenced by the wisdom of Jeff Bezos, the visionary behind Amazon, according to a report by CNBC. With a substantial backing of over $29 million from investors, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ...

Bella Lin launched a side hustle to improve the quality of life of her pets. It’s become so successful that this 17-year-old was considering putting a college education on the back burner. What To Know: Lin used $2,000 of her own savings to start a side hustle on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN...

Health and wellness reporter Renée Onque recently shared with CNBC how her father, Suliman Onque, lived by three valuable life lessons. Embracing Your Inner Voice. Onque's father, who will turn 50 in April, believes in the power of trusting one's intuition. Listening to your...

Good American CEO and SKIMS founding partner Emma Grede credits much of her success to a piece of childhood advice given by her mother. “I really value myself and I really value my goals, and I don't think [success] is much more complicated than that … I was taught that by my mom, who...

A town in northern Croatia is trying to get more families and first-time homebuyers to move there by offering houses for sale for just a few cents. What To Know: According to a CNBC report, government officials in Legrad, Croatia just announced the town’s latest round of houses for sale for...

In 2024, a growing number of Americans are turning to side hustles as a way to supplement their income, with some opportunities offering impressive hourly earnings. A Bankrate survey conducted in November 2023 revealed that alongside goals like debt repayment and emergency savings, many U.S. adults...

Vivian Tu's upbringing in a frugal, immigrant Chinese family taught her the value of saving. However, her Wall Street career exposed her to a different approach to wealth: investing and growing assets. In a recent interview with CNBC, Tu outlines four key strategies that she believes are...

One woman's path to financial freedom is a remarkable example of determination and strategic financial planning. What Happened: Lakisha Simmons, a 41-year-old single mother, began working at 14. Over the years, she always viewed employment as a means to ensure financial security. Her decision...

In 2002, Ann Hiatt found herself sitting opposite Jeff Bezos, facing questions that were far from typical. The Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder and then CEO challenged Hiatt with a brain-teaser, asking her to estimate the number of glass panes in Seattle. This was not a typical job interview...

Davrick Hayes worked two similar jobs at the same time and made more than $200,000 per year. Here’s a look at how he did it. What To Know: According to a Business Insider report, Hayes was working for an IT staffing and software development company in 2021 when he got hired at GreatAmerican...

When John Barnhart began working at a major life insurance company, he encountered numerous individuals expressing their end-of-life regrets — particularly their unfulfilled wishes to travel. This revelation, and the personal tragedy of losing a close friend, motivated him to start his global...

The late Charlie Munger built a fortune for himself as Warren Buffett’s right-hand man at Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) NYSE: BRK/B). He also developed a wealth of knowledge over his lifetime and shared valuable lessons with his children along the way. What To Know: Munger, who...

Nearly one in four Americans in committed partnerships admit to hiding money-related information from their significant others. That's according to a 2023 survey conducted by Bankrate. For one couple, their hidden financial secret was particularly staggering. What Happened: Aldo and Cassandra,...