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Travel
fromYahoo Finance
5 days ago

Young Aussie hoping to be 'work optional by 40' seizes on retirement trend: 'Not waiting until 65'

A 30-year-old Melbourne woman took an 18-month self-funded micro-retirement, traveling Europe and Asia on savings and freelance work before returning to full-time employment.
Dining
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Which restaurants and bars are the best to avoid students in Boston?

Boston neighborhoods vary between heavy student presence and quieter, family- or professional-oriented spots, and residents can identify non-student bars and restaurants to visit.
New York City
fromUpworthy
1 month ago

Woman gives tour of her $650 New York micro apartment and people were unprepared

New York City offers immense opportunities for young people but comes with high living costs, leading to the rise of micro apartments.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I had no savings at 27... five years later I bought my own house' - meet the Irish women who started small and saved big

Saving is a struggle for many due to rising rents, high childcare costs, and inflation.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

As entry-level jobs disappear and pathways to career success shrink, Gen Z is in a tough spot

Recent graduates face a challenging job market, struggling to find employment despite academic achievements and internships.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I had my first chat with a financial advisor over hushed tones at work. Now, I'm helping other women find the confidence I lacked.

Navigating adulthood can be challenging, especially when faced with new responsibilities like financial planning.
Startup companies
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How to Succeed as an Early Career Professional

AI is replacing entry-level roles, complicating new graduates' job search and career development.
Employers increasingly perceive young professionals as unprepared and entitled, impacting hiring decisions.
Graduates need to actively work to change negative perceptions for career success.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'Age is just a number for becoming a train driver'

Liam Mackenzie became a train driver at 27, benefiting from a new rule lowering the training age to 18, allowing young recruits to join the industry.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I was taught financial literacy at a young age, but I still ended up with credit card debt. My problem was emotional spending.

Emotional spending can undermine financial literacy, even for those with strong foundational knowledge.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A personal finance expert saw her friends leaving 'tens of thousands' on the table with money mistakes - but it wasn't their $5-a-day coffees

That alone is $10,000 they're leaving on the table. Young professionals are losing significant amounts by keeping savings in low-interest accounts instead of optimizing their finances.
NYC startup
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Eoin McGee answers: 'I'm in my 20s and at the start of my career. Is it true that high-risk pensions are better suited to young people like me?'

Eoin McGee emphasizes the importance of actively managing your pension rather than passively following employer-set contributions to optimize returns and balance risks.
Retirement
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