[Post 1269] Forget retirement, your most meaningful work can start in your 50s | Work It podcast

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For many professionals, retirement is far from their mind and they want seek work that is fulfilling. Lim Kai Ning, co-founder of The Courage Chapter, shares how they help seniors return to the workforce, and why age can be a big asset.

[Post 1268] Inside Thailand’s unique luxury homes and workspaces | Remarkable Living

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From a home in Bangkok with 17 gardens to a bunker-like home for a multi-generational family, we take a look at some of the unique luxury homes in Thailand - and a space designed for creatives to be a collaboration hub for art, design, food and culture. 

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[Post 762[ This 47-Year-Old Quit Her VP Job To Become A Cobbler In Brooklyn

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Sung Roh, 47, is a cobbler that specializes in upcycling sneakers. She launched her business Cobbler Bushwick Co. from her Brooklyn basement in late 2022. Sung charges between $350 to $520 per pair. Her business brought in about $33,000 in 2024

[Post 761] I Moved From The U.S. To New Zealand For Love — Now We Make $132K/Year

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Phoebe Merrick met Reuben Sandoy when she was interning at a winery on Waiheke Island in New Zealand. They fell in love and Phoebe ended up moving to the island permanently. The couple lives on a combined income of $132,000 a year and just bought a house for about $630,000. While goods on Waiheke are expensive, Phoebe says that she feels happier paying a little extra for the opportunity to live amidst the natural beauty of the island.

This story is part of CNBC Make It's Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money.

[Post 760] This Mom Googled How To Repair Cars - Now Her Auto Shop Brings In $440K/Year

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In 2018, Desiree Hill was a medical assistant commuting three hours per day and barely seeing her kids. Hoping to earn extra income, she started a side hustle buying, repairing and reselling rundown vehicles. With no prior auto repair experience, she learned by searching the internet and watching YouTube videos. Today, the 39-year-old owns a 9,000-square-foot auto repair shop in Georgia that brought in $440,000 in revenue in 2024.

[Post 759] I Started A Handmade Jewelry Business In My Bedroom – Today It Brings In Over $500K

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Kate Sullivan, 26, is the founder of The Sage Vintage, a handmade jewelry company that creates pieces using vintage charms and chains. The company, which brought in over $500,000 in revenue in 2024, began as a side hustle after Sullivan dropped out of college. The chunky charm necklaces have been worn by SZA and Gigi Hadid, and are sold on Anthropologie's website. Here's how Sullivan's side hustle turned into a profitable jewelry company.

[Post 758] What Does It Take To Retire Before 40?

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Make It Marathon journeys to Dubai, Florida, and Arizona to connect with two individuals and one couple that have all retired under the age of 40.

Jamal Robinson, 40, retired early in 2024 after saving almost a $4 million nest egg. He held positions at companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon. Today, Jamal lives as an American expat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here's how he spends his money.

Nathanael Farrelly, 29, retired early in 2024 after selling his home infusion therapy business for $12.5M. He now lives off interest from his investments of $14M with his family in Pensacola, Florida. Here's how he spends his money.

Courtney Adcock, 36, and Steve Adcock, 39, retired in their mid-30s with a combined net worth of $870,000. This FIRE couple lives off the grid in the Arizona desert and spends $40,000 a year.