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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
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Gen Z is engineering an analog future — and it’s at least a $5 billion opportunity
By Luba KassovaApril 1, 2026
As AI reshapes the office, the Fortune Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks
As AI reshapes the office, the Fortune Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 1, 2026
AI success is a leadership test—and the 100 Best Companies lead the way
AI success is a leadership test—and the 100 Best Companies lead the way
By Michael Bush and Great Place To WorkApril 1, 2026
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Elon Musk’s coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats
NewslettersElon Musk’s coterie of companies are getting more and more pushback from Democrats
By Jessica MathewsApril 1, 2026
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CommentaryAI can’t remember what your company learned the hard way 
By Jason DresselApril 1, 2026
An Athens listing has created the world’s second largest gaming company. Finally, Europe has a #2 global player 
EuropeAn Athens listing has created the world’s second largest gaming company. Finally, Europe has a #2 global player 
By Kamal AhmedApril 1, 2026
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NewslettersMore people are using AI to manage their money— but they won’t let it make decisions alone
By Sheryl EstradaApril 1, 2026
Inside Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s turnaround playbook—from bankruptcy to most profitable U.S. airline
NewslettersInside Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s turnaround playbook—from bankruptcy to most profitable U.S. airline
By Alyson ShontellApril 1, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 1, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’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%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 1, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
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CommentaryCongress has a lower approval rating than Hitler in some polls. And we just keep voting for the same 2 parties
By Stu StrumwasserApril 1, 2026
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The more women earn, the more housework they do: inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls ‘an existential problem for men’
SuccessThe more women earn, the more housework they do: inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls ‘an existential problem for men’
By Catherina GioinoApril 1, 2026
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SuccessMore parents are done pushing college. 1 in 3 are now betting on trade school instead
By Sydney LakeMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessAs AI threatens to replace tech jobs, startups are desperate for top talent—and some firms are paying tech-savvy grads over $300,000
By Preston ForeMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessTwo-thirds of parents say their adult Gen Z kids still rely on them financially  for support—even though it’s putting them under strain
By Emma BurleighMarch 31, 2026
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C-SuiteAmazon robotaxi product lead quits to become the new business operations president for the Florida Panthers
By Tim Reynolds and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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SuccessThis billionaire is quietly giving away free college to 800,000 people
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 31, 2026
Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
Future of WorkIs the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer thinks so
By Nicholas GordonMarch 31, 2026
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EconomyJerome Powell to Gen Z: Don’t fear AI—master it
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 30, 2026
The Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolence video cost him his job—and it’s a warning for every global CEO to read the room
C-SuiteThe Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolence video cost him his job—and it’s a warning for every global CEO to read the room
By Phil WahbaMarch 30, 2026
Chris Power
SuccessA CEO trying to reindustrialize America says blue-collar pay is headed for ‘massive hyperinflation’ and kids should skip college to become welders
By Jake AngeloMarch 30, 2026
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SuccessNetflix cofounder Reed Hastings says his first boss out of college would wash his dirty mugs at 4:30 a.m.—so now he does coffee runs for his staff too
By Emma BurleighMarch 30, 2026
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SuccessEven billionaires aren’t safe: This year’s market slump has wiped $75 billion from the wealth of Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg
By Preston ForeMarch 30, 2026
This ex-Google CMO quit at 28 years old with a seven-figure equity package and says climbing the ladder was easy: ‘I just disregarded all the rules’
SuccessThis ex-Google CMO quit at 28 years old with a seven-figure equity package and says climbing the ladder was easy: ‘I just disregarded all the rules’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 30, 2026
Young Gen Z intern on Wall Street
SuccessWall Street CEO tells interns to ‘act immediately like this is 100% your full-time career’—it’s one of 20 top tips Rich Handler has for Gen Z
By Emma BurleighMarch 29, 2026
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SuccessHow a couple’s kitchen table and a bean burrito built a $1 billion food empire
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 29, 2026
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SuccessShe left a Silicon Valley VC to solve a problem left untouched for 88 years. Now her bra brand is the fastest growing at Nordstrom
By Sydney LakeMarch 29, 2026
This high school dropout now makes six figures at OpenAI—and he shares the strategy Gen Z can use to get hired in Silicon Valley, too
SuccessThis high school dropout now makes six figures at OpenAI—and he shares the strategy Gen Z can use to get hired in Silicon Valley, too
By Preston ForeMarch 29, 2026
Toryo Ito, the vice abbot of the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto
SuccessBuddhist monk says workers struggle to wind down from fast-paced office culture—he shares a 30-second tip to reset your nervous system
By Emma BurleighMarch 29, 2026
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CommentaryYour employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here’s the proof — and the fix
By Charles Edward GehrkeMarch 28, 2026
“It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth”: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships
Future of Work“It’s just his AI and my AI going back and forth”: The workplace phenomenon that’s undermining human relationships
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 28, 2026
As Gen Z and millennials regret ‘worthless’ degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London—and she’s saving over $50K-a-year. ‘It’s half the price’
SuccessAs Gen Z and millennials regret ‘worthless’ degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London—and she’s saving over $50K-a-year. ‘It’s half the price’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 28, 2026
Tom Hale, CEO of Oura
SuccessGen X boss of $11 billion smart ring company Oura says being a CEO is ‘much harder’ than he thought: ‘It’s pressure, it’s stress, it’s responsibility’
By Emma BurleighMarch 27, 2026
Worker welding on a ship
SuccessThis AI-proof career faces a 250,000-worker shortage—now the Trump administration is trying to revive the job millennials abandoned
By Preston ForeMarch 27, 2026
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SuccessGen Z will give up $5,000 in pay to log off at 5—but still expects a corner office
By Jake AngeloMarch 27, 2026
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SuccessMeetings are not work, says Southwest Airlines CEO—and he’s taking action by blocking his calendar every afternoon from Wednesday to Friday 
By Preston ForeMarch 27, 2026
Melinda French Gates has a rule for conflict at work: Wait 48 hours before saying anything
SuccessMelinda French Gates has a rule for conflict at work: Wait 48 hours before saying anything
By Sydney LakeMarch 27, 2026
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SuccessNew York is home to 154 billionaires. Together they’re worth $975.7 billion—and some of them are even making $2 million an hour
By Emma BurleighMarch 26, 2026
Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg
Success30-year-old CEO of $11 billion Harvey earned the backing of OpenAI and Sam Altman. He says you have to ‘re-earn’ your role every 6 months
By Preston ForeMarch 26, 2026
Duolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts
SuccessDuolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts
By Sydney LakeMarch 26, 2026
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PoliticsTrump said low-income housing would destroy the suburbs, but ‘soccer moms’ are still abandoning him in droves
By Steve Peoples and The Associated PressMarch 26, 2026
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