U.S. states where you can retire at 65 with less than $1 million
For many Americans, $1 million is seen as a savings benchmark for retirement. But in 32 U.S. states,…
3 ways to make workday screen time less exhausting, from a tech management expert
Analog January is having a moment as many people try to reduce their screen time and explore offline…
27-year-old quit her 9-to-5 to start a floral business—this year, she brought in 6 figures
Colleen McCarthy was working a corporate job she was never “super excited about” when she started creating floral…
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…
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…
72-year-old runs a Christmas tree farm with son—how they prepare for the holidays
As Bob Schrader approached retirement, he wasn’t planning to take it easy. For 37 years, Schrader worked as…
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…