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I’m applying to entry-level jobs at 56 and can’t even get an interview. My confidence has taken a hit — so I’m pivoting.0
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- September 7, 2026
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer Mannix, a 56-year-old based in Tacoma, Washington. It’s been edited for length and clarity. In 2022, after 30 years working for the city of Juneau, Alaska, I was eligible for a full retirement, which included health benefits and a pension for the rest of my
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I spend $800 on my hair every quarter and invest in dresses, heels and makeup. All of them are part of my professional confidence.0
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- July 15, 2026
This As They Told It essay is based on a conversation with Cierra Desmaratti, a 27-year-old actuarial analyst living in Miami. It has been edited for length and clarity. As an actuarial analyst, I have felt a lot of pressure to be considered competent. I am a very feminine person and have struggled to find
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I Live in Houston and Earn $285,000 Each Year. Here’s How I Budget.0

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Morgan S., a 37-year-old strategy senior manager in Houston. It has been edited for length and clarity. I’m from Houston, and I love it. My monthly take-home pay from my corporate job is just under $10,000 after taxes. I feel very financially secure here and ahead of