How far we get in our careers, we tend to believe, depends on us: our intelligence, our temperament, our hustle. But where we work and the support we get there matter immensely too. Does your company promote from within, or does it hire senior people from elsewhere? Does it spend real money on training and
Ryan McPherson fought hard for his piece of Austin. Back in the spring of 2022, when it seemed like everyone was angling for homes in the Texas capital, he and his wife set their sights on a tidy four-bedroom in a sprawling new development on the east side of town. They bid $20,000 above the
TikTok Shop scammers should watch their backs. Brands – and the TikTok algorithm – are increasingly embracing videos with influencers and AI-generated product images. The technology could put a dent in the businesses of creators who focus their content on shoppable videos designed to make money through TikTok’s e-commerce affiliate program. These creators are not
Jessica Salmi waited almost an hour on hold before her call was disconnected. Jason Marques’ administrator can’t say whether his next student loan payment will be $100 or $633. Robin Binkley is struggling to figure out what payment plan she qualifies for. As millions of borrowers navigate President Donald Trump’s sweeping student loan repayment overhaul,
A new generation of consumer social startups is emerging. From platforms focused on getting people to meet in real life to dating apps replacing Tinder or Hinge, startups are revolutionizing the digital social scene. The founders of these startups are addressing issues like loneliness, dating app fatigue, and general dissatisfaction with current social media headlines.
If you’ve noticed that websites have started to converge into a sans-serif beige haze, you’re not imagining it. One of the biggest advantages of AI has been allowing non-technical people to code their ideas into real, monetizable applications. As we wrote in April, anyone can create an app in a couple of hours, using tools