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Startup founders are turning to ‘seed-strapping’ in a difficult funding environment
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Startup founders are turning to ‘seed-strapping’ in a difficult funding environment

“I think what most founders are also realizing is what you need is not just money, but time. You need time to explore … You need space. You can’t have someone breathing down your neck for updates [while you’re] trying to figure out your product market fit at the start,” says Jx Lye, founder and […]

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Op-ed: Americans are leaving millions in free money on the table
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Op-ed: Americans are leaving millions in free money on the table

Every year, millions of dollars in credit card rewards go unclaimed — money that could be covering travel, everyday expenses, or even cash back in your pocket. If you’re not redeeming those rewards, you’re leaving money on the table. As someone who leverages credit card rewards, I was somewhat surprised by the recent Bankrate survey […]

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Self-made millionaire: I’ve interviewed over 1,000 couples—avoiding this ‘horrible phrase’ helps raise kids who are good with money
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Self-made millionaire: I’ve interviewed over 1,000 couples—avoiding this ‘horrible phrase’ helps raise kids who are good with money

Even before your children understand how money works, they can start picking up on your attitude and feelings about finances, and that can have a lasting impact. But avoiding talking about money with your kids altogether could be even more detrimental to their future financial success. “Deep down, most people believe that money is a […]

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Here’s how two apps are connecting Black-owned restaurants with new customers
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Here’s how two apps are connecting Black-owned restaurants with new customers

Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards EatOkra’s mobile app lists nearby Black-owned restaurants. Courtesy: EatOkra When Anthony Edwards Jr. and his then-girlfriend, Janique, first moved to Brooklyn in 2016, they struggled to find food that was comfortable and familiar to them. They explored their neighborhood, Edwards said, but had a hard time finding Black-owned restaurants nearby. […]

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Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes
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Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes

The Burger King logo is displayed at a Burger King fast food restaurant on January 17, 2024 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International on Wednesday reported same-store sales growth of 2.5%, fueled by the better-than-expected performance from Burger King’s and Popeyes’ restaurants. Shares of the company rose roughly 3% in […]

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I’m a self-made millionaire who’s worked with over 1,000 couples—3 things I would never do to build a successful relationship
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I’m a self-made millionaire who’s worked with over 1,000 couples—3 things I would never do to build a successful relationship

When you start dating someone seriously, and especially if you’re thinking about getting married, it’s a good idea to know where your partner stands financially.  “The most successful couples have a shared vision of a rich life … they have designed a vision of what they want their money to do,” Ramit Sethi, self-made millionaire […]

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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returns — and so does Grimace’s uncle
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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake returns — and so does Grimace’s uncle

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Source: McDonald’s McDonald’s is leaning on customers’ nostalgia for its McDonaldland characters to spur sales of its Shamrock Shake. The company said Tuesday that Grimace will reunite with his Irish uncle, Uncle O’Grimacey, bringing the mascot out of retirement after decades out of the spotlight. McDonald’s originally created Uncle O’Grimacey in 1975 […]

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Starbucks earnings top estimates, but same-store sales decline for fourth straight quarter
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Starbucks earnings top estimates, but same-store sales decline for fourth straight quarter

The Starbucks logo is seen on a cup at one of its cafes on April 26, 2024. Jakub Porzycki/ | Nurphoto | Getty Images Starbucks on Tuesday reported that its same-store sales slid for the fourth consecutive quarter, but the company’s quarterly earnings and revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations. The coffee giant kicked off a […]

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I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust
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I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust

Growing up in Japan, home to some of the world’s longest-living people, I fell in love with traditional Japanese food at a young age. My passion for clean and healthy eating is what inspired me to be a nutritionist. My diet has always been centered around nutritious, longevity-fueling and environmentally-friendly foods. Now living in the […]

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33-year-old American living in Germany: ‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills here’
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33-year-old American living in Germany: ‘I don’t worry about not being able to pay my bills here’

At the age of 33, I sometimes feel like I’ve already lived a thousand lives. I’m originally from Los Angeles, and over the last decade, I’ve done everything from teaching English in China to serving as an emergency aid worker in Turkey during the war in Syria.  After I completed my master’s degree in London, […]

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