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Late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen to raise $1,300 for Apple’s first computer. He became a millionaire just two years later at 23

Steve Jobs sold his car to raise enough money to build Apple’s first computer. Just one year later, the tech titan reeled in nearly $3 million thanks to that early sacrifice.

By Emma BurleighApril 1, 2026
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Steve Jobs didn’t actually become a billionaire thanks to leading Apple—but rather from his work with a film company he bought off George Lucas
By Preston ForeApril 1, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 1, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 1, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Top CD rates today, April 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
Mortgage rates today, April 1, 2026
Mortgage rates today, April 1, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
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Elon Musk’s coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats
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Inside Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s turnaround playbook—from bankruptcy to most profitable U.S. airline
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Personal FinanceEarn up to 4.50% APY. Here are the best CD rates on February 17, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceYou can earn up to 5.00% APY in a high-yield savings account on February 17, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceThese banks have the best CD rates for the week of February 17, 2025
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Personal FinanceThis CD still yields 4.50%—here are the best CD rates on February 14, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 14, 2025
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Personal FinanceMoney worries for Valentine’s Day: Americans would rather save up than spend money on gifts, survey finds
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 14, 2025
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Personal FinanceDo you itemize tax deductions? Here are 4 surprising deductions that could save you thousands
By Dia AdamsFebruary 14, 2025
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Personal FinanceThe CFPB’s plan to save consumers $15 billion a year in overdraft fees is on hold after Trump’s pause
By Cora Lewis and The Associated PressFebruary 13, 2025
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Personal FinanceShe teaches millions about personal finance online. Here’s what Erika Kullberg thinks you should know about managing your money
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 13, 2025
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Personal FinanceInvest in CDs now to get up to 4.50% APY. Here are the best CD rates for February 13, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 13, 2025
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Personal FinanceEveryday prices increased again in January, and so did inflation
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 12, 2025
More than 8000 family offices are revolutionizing wealth management. Are you rich enough to start one?
Personal FinanceMore than 8000 family offices are revolutionizing wealth management. Are you rich enough to start one?
By Alicia AdamczykFebruary 12, 2025
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Personal FinanceInflation and the price of your vacation: Where your dollar stretches more in 2025—and where it doesn’t
By Dia AdamsFebruary 12, 2025
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Personal FinanceEarn up to 4.50% APY with the best CD rates available on February 12, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 12, 2025
Does Trump’s penny plan make cents? How ditching the hated coin would affect consumers
Personal FinanceDoes Trump’s penny plan make cents? How ditching the hated coin would affect consumers
By Alicia AdamczykFebruary 11, 2025
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SuccessChina’s wealthy shoppers have a new mentality—and it’s terrible news for luxury brands like LVMH and Kering who bet billions on their loyalty
By Emma BurleighFebruary 11, 2025
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Personal FinanceFamily offices are booming: Inside the secretive finance centers that cater to billionaires like Jeff Bezos and the Walton family
By Alicia AdamczykFebruary 11, 2025
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Personal FinancePaying your mortgage with a credit card is a bad idea. But two credit card startups want to reward you for mortgage payments
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2025
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Personal FinanceCredit card startup Mesa wants to reward homeowners with points for mortgage payments, but the math might not add up for everyone
By Dia AdamsFebruary 11, 2025
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Personal FinanceAre Millennials the reason single-family home rents are off the charts? A new Zillow report looks at the numbers
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 11, 2025
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Personal FinanceYou can earn up to 4.50% APY. Check out the best CD rates on February 11, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 11, 2025
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Personal Finance2024 new home sales hit their highest pace in three years. Does that mean lower home prices are around the corner?
By Glen Luke FlanaganFebruary 10, 2025
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Personal FinanceCheck out the banks offering the best CDs rates for the week of February 10, 2025
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 10, 2025
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Personal FinanceNavigating the IRS alphabet soup: There are nearly two dozen different 1099 forms, we explain them all
By Preston ForeFebruary 10, 2025
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Personal FinanceEarn up to 4.50% APY. Here are the best CD rates on February 10, 2025
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Personal FinanceDelta is offering huge SkyMiles bonuses for new cardholders. Are they actually worth it?
By Dia AdamsFebruary 7, 2025
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Personal FinanceDid you know the IRS taxes your bank account? Don’t get caught off guard
By Cassie BottorffFebruary 7, 2025
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By Cassie BottorffFebruary 7, 2025
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