Benzinga Inspire

In 2010, Jen Glantz graduated from the University of Central Florida with a diverse degree in English, poetry, and journalism. But it was her skill set as a bridesmaid that proved lucrative. By 2014, Glantz initiated her entrepreneurial journey by advertising her “bridesmaid for hire”...

Peter Buffett, the son of legendary investor Warren Buffett, traded his inheritance for time nearly 45 years ago. Despite missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars, he believed he chose the right path and he says his father would agree. Finding His Way: When Buffett was 19...

Warren Buffett, one of the greatest investors of all time, is one of the richest people on the planet, but you wouldn't know that based on the clothes he wears, the cars he drives — or even the house he lives in.  What To Know: The legendary investor is well known for living well...

Eleven years ago, Bola Sokunbi hit a financial milestone at the age of 27, saving over $100,000 within a span of three years, all while maintaining full-time employment. It wasn't that her salary was high enough to save such a large amount — it was the fact that she relied on various side hustles...

Ilana Buhl found love on a dating app and moved to Denmark. She's so much happier, she says, it would be very difficult to return to her old ways of living in the U.S. What To Know: Buhl studied abroad in Copenhagen in 2013 and fell in love with Denmark's relaxed way of life. Three...

Engaging in a conversation where the focus constantly shifts back to the other person can be draining. This phenomenon, often perpetrated by “conversational narcissists,” is more common than one might think. Shadé Zahrai, a Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, recently shed...

A new study finds that initiating a conversation with "How are you?" might be a customary practice, but it doesn't foster substantial connections. The Harvard study suggests that to truly connect with someone, it is better to ask open-ended follow-up questions that invite more...

In a recent piece for CNBC, 68-year-old author George Jerjian unveiled his transformative journey that reshaped his perspective on life and happiness. What Happened: Following a health scare that necessitated an early exit from his career, Jerjian said he embarked on a path of...

In an era where the gig economy is booming, Cassiy Johnson stands as a testament to the opportunities it harbors. Leveraging Etsy Inc 's (NASDAQ: ETSY) marketplace, Johnson created a booming business empire with a simple yet potent concept: crafting T-shirt designs. What Happened...

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 pretty much runs...

In just a couple of years, one young entrepreneur went from struggling as a sales rep to thriving as a vending machine owner. Now he generates more than $350,000 per year on average, working just six hours a week.  What To Know: Quinn Miller bought two vending machines in 2020 to...

Start-up CEOs sometimes juggle their company vision to match their competition if the competition changes their roadmap. Craig Walker, CEO of the $2.2 billion cloud communications company, Dialpad, has had his fair share of experience in that arena, having previously sold ventures to tech giants...

Tim Riegel, a business owner in Lamar, Missouri, had a eureka moment when reviewing his monthly earnings half a year ago. Despite strong sales from his side hustle, Mozark Fire Pit Studio, the profits seemed to be dwindling. The culprit was that the company got bit by the inflation bug. From its...

At a young age, many dream of financial freedom and early retirement, but few take decisive steps toward realizing this goal. Ethan Nguonly, a 22-year-old software engineer, is not just dreaming but actively working towards a future unburdened by financial constraints, a journey he initiated even...

At a stage in life when most individuals are climbing up the corporate ladder, Sam Dogen chose to step down, embracing retirement at just 34. This early exit from the corporate world wasn't a hasty decision but the culmination of a meticulously crafted financial strategy rooted in years of...