“Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me.” — “The Rich Boy,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It’s true: Wealthy people manage their money differently from the rest of us. I’m talking about the truly wealthy, the well-heeled, the haves, the 1%. Compared to peasants like you and me, … Read more
Melanie Perkins is Australia’s startup poster child – the person many cite as the inspiration and role model for a fledgling business that’s cracked the big time. She is the CEO of the design startup Canva, which simplifies graphic design. She is often used as an example of an Australian company that has managed to … Read more
Some people say money can’t buy you happiness. However, it brings a sense of security if you handle your funds correctly. Dipika Jaikishan, COO and Co-founder of Basis, says, “Without a grip on your money, you may always feel like your life is one step away from a financial escarpment. From the first paycheck, you … Read more
Faisal Masud knows what it takes to make a multibillion-dollar company thrive. The 49-year-old spent over two decades working his way up the executive ranks at Amazon, Google, eBay, and Staples. Now, he’s trying to implement lessons from those successful firms as the CEO of Fabric, a Seattle-based e-commerce start-up that launched in 2016 and … Read more
After getting rejected by more than 15 medical schools, 29-year-old Charlie Chang decided to start his online teaching and content creation business. In 2014, I was fresh out of college and thought I had my life all planned: Go to medical school, get a six-figure job as a doctor, and make my parents proud. None … Read more
It’s been more than 40 years since I graduated high school — and a lot has changed. I’m older, wiser, wealthier, and much more successful. I’ve built a multimillion-dollar business and am the CEO of seven privately held companies. But there’s always room for improvement — even at age 61. To do that, it’s important … Read more
Financial literacy coach and ex-Wall Streeter Vivian Tu give her 1 million TikTok followers an inside look into what it’s like to work with experts in the market. Wall Streeters aren’t perfect when managing their finances, but they have a unique outlook on dealing with money. Here are three smart money habits that Wall Streeters have that … Read more
The secret to a happy life isn’t an abundance of wealth; we often hear people say they want more money. But rarely does anyone says they have too much or just enough. In my 30 years of researching money and happiness, one of the most remarkable individuals I’ve ever met was a Japanese entrepreneur and … Read more
Whitney Wolfe Herd Even during the Internet’s early years, dating websites have always been famous. Fast forward to today, even though millions of people still find potential companions through these traditional dating websites, an excellent chunk of singles has already shifted to using dating apps. Two of the most famous dating apps, Tinder and Bumble, … Read more
According to Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder, and CEO of Bumble, anyone can successfully start a side hustle and turn it into a thriving business. “You can monetize anything,” Wolfe Herd, who built Bumble into a business now worth over $7 billion, told CNBC Make It in 2019. To start, “figure out what you’re passionate about,” … Read more