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Walter Biscardi works remotely from a cruise ship as often as he can. He pays for premium WiFi and parks himself under the repeaters.

A former program manager who was placed on a PIP at a top tech company says their initial reactions were fear and shame.

John Vincent is an automotive editor who test-drives dozens of vehicles every year, and he loves his 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.

A waitress in Atlanta uses the app FrontHouz to pick up shifts at bars and restaurants around the city while caring for her disabled aunt.

A 32-year-old software engineer shares how he went from making $15,000 as a fresh grad to nearly $700,000 in 2024 at Meta.

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has improvements from the outgoing model, but it's no longer eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit.

A professor flies between NYC and Michigan for work weekly and says supercommuting can be tiring for some, but not for her. It gives her energy.

Syed Lateef left his finance job and opened a short-term rental company in 2017. Last year, he made $1.4 million in profit.

A Texas woman built a tiny house in her parents' backyard and lived rent-free. She said it helped her save money and taught her how to live minimally.

Jarrell Chalmers moved to Puerto Rico with his partner. They're saving money, started a coffee brand, and enjoy living slower lives.

Sarah Adams and her children each inherited about $250,000 when her aunt died. She spent some of it but regrets not investing her kids' share.

Some job-interview mistakes to avoid include being unprepared, not mentioning metrics, and not asking the right questions, a hiring manager says.

A former JPMorgan employee says it's important to demonstrate in your interview that you researched the different groups in the company.

Daniela Vilu bought her first home in London in 2023. She wasn't prepared for the feelings of loneliness and loss.

Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue her multiple side hustles. Now she earns over $100,000 a year working just 40 hours a month.

I rejected my dream job offer, a full-time, in-office position with better pay and benefits. Losing my work-from-home flexibility wasn't worth it.

Andrew Lambrecht's Tesla Model 3 has 94,000 miles on it, but he says it's still an enjoyable, affordable car with plenty of performance.

A recruiter shares her tips for what job seekers should avoid discussing in interviews, in order to strengthen their chances of getting hired.

After buying and selling Hermès bags for a decade, Alexis Clarbour knows how to tell a real bag from a fake purse. Authenticity is crucial.

Should you be job-hopping or loyal to a company? An ex-Microsoft HR VP explains how recruiters evaluate a candidate's prior job tenure and red flags.

Josh and Emily Scherrer live in and work remotely from their 'Skoolie,' a converted school bus. They're saving less than they expected by living tiny.

This Instacart driver pays $100 toward her credit card debt each week and says it's a worthy side hustle. She only works Saturdays and Sundays.

Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's been teased about it, he's learned to just "shake it off."

Emery Bowles moved to Japan to teach English in 2008. His family of three now moves back and forth between countries but prefers life in Japan.