Make It Contributors
‘Avoid these 2 resume words at all prices,’ claims occupation expert—here are 35 power verbs to use instead
You only get fewer than 7.5 seconds to get a employing manager’s focus when they read through your resume for the to start with time. As a profession coach who has helped hundreds of folks polish their resumes and land positions, I’ve witnessed as well several candidates concentration primarily on formatting, such as the font, […]
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This relatives still left the U.S. and purchased an condominium in Portugal for $534,000—look inside of their 400-year-outdated house
In 2015, my wife Noki, daughter Evie and I took a vacation to Lisbon, Portugal. We quickly fell in enjoy with the lovely weather conditions, the rattle of cable cars and trucks, and the most welcoming folks that we’d at any time achieved when touring. At the time, we were being living in close proximity […]
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This 30-yr-previous can make $114,000 a thirty day period in passive income: ‘4 firms you can start out nowadays for $99 or less’
In 2014, I graduated college with a tidal wave of health-related university rejections. In search of a new job approach, I put in the next number of decades generating money on the other hand I could — modeling, tutoring, and even functioning as a authentic estate agent. But in 2018, I started putting up own […]
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‘I work just 5 hours a week’: This 39-year-old makes $160,000 a month in passive income—a look at his typical day
I never was the entrepreneurial type. But after losing my job as an audio engineer in 2009, I had to get creative to make ends meet. Thirteen years later, at age 39, I’ve built two online businesses that earns me a combined $160,000 a month in passive income. I also recently published a book, “How […]
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This 33-year-old mom makes $760,000 a year in passive income—and lives on a sailboat: ‘I work just 10 hours a week’
When I created my money and lifestyle blog Making Sense of Cents in 2011, I had no idea what I was doing. I was a 22-year-old financial analyst making $40,000 a year and struggling to pay off my student loans. But my debt was actually a large part of why I started blogging — I […]
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I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here are 4 things they never did when their kids were young
As parents, we hear a lot about the things we should do with our kids. But it’s also important to flip that around and consider what we shouldn’t do. As I researched and wrote my book, “Raising an Entrepreneur,” I interviewed 70 parents who raised highly successful adults about how they helped their children achieve their dreams. Despite […]
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A doctor shares the one stretch he does every day to prevent lower back pain: ‘Ease your flare-ups’
Lower back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. People with physically demanding jobs or who have poor health are among the commonly afflicted, but those who sit for long periods most of the day are also at high risk. I’ve experienced this firsthand. In my early-30s, I injured my lower back […]
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A self-made millionaire shares her top 18 ‘recession money rules’: ‘Don’t panic’ and ‘prepare to borrow’
Worried about what your financial situation will look like in a year — or even in a few months — from now? With all the concerns about economic growth, it’s reasonable to be worried about a potential recession. But the key is to start preparing now so that you’re in the best position with your […]
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These Americans all left the U.S. for Mexico—here’s how they found their ‘perfect location’ and made it happen
In 2006, after years of living paycheck to paycheck in California, I decided to move to Mexico. I was 50, and a prior vacation in the beautiful coastal town of Mazatlán had convinced me that an easier, happier and more affordable lifestyle was possible. And I was right. Now, at 66, having spent the past 15 years […]
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This couple left the U.S. to travel full-time—and cut expenses by 50%: ‘We’ve lived in London, Rome and Lisbon’
My wife and I love to travel. In the five years that we’ve been together, we’ve made many unforgettable memories during our trips abroad. But in July 2021, we took a Greek Isles cruise for my wife’s 49th birthday that truly changed our lives. As we sat in our ocean view cabin, we talked about […]
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