Month: May 2026

After years abroad, they retired in Thailand instead of returning to the US. They pay $870 for a 3-bedroom.

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After 8 Years Overseas, This Couple Retired in Thailand Instead of Returning to the US — Here’s How They Live on $870 Rent When Kevin Elliott’s contract in Qatar ended, he and his wife Camille faced a choice most expats dread: return to the rising costs and political tensions of the United States, or launch … Read more

I started a publishing gig outside my day job to see if a creative side hustle could break even

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From Researcher to Publisher: How I Built a Creative Side Hustle That Actually Broke Even The stats on creative side hustles are brutal. According to a 2023 study by LendingTree, nearly half of all side hustles fail to turn a profit in their first year. For publishing ventures, the numbers are even more sobering—most literary … Read more

NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Answers And Walkthrough For Monday, May 18

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Master the Monday, May 18 NYT Pips Puzzle: Complete Hints, Answers & Step-by-Step Walkthrough If you’ve been grinding through the New York Times’ latest puzzle challenge—Pips—you know it’s not your average word game. This domino-matching brain teaser combines pattern recognition with strategic placement, and the Monday, May 18 edition is no exception. Whether you’re stuck … Read more

Today’s Wordle #1794 Hints And Answer For Monday, May 18

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Solving Wordle #1794: Expert Hints, Clues, and Answer for Monday, May 18 If you’re staring at today’s New York Times Wordle puzzle—#1794 for Monday, May 18—wondering where to start, you’re not alone. Wordle has become a daily ritual for millions, blending vocabulary, logic, and a touch of pattern recognition into a quick mental workout. But … Read more

‘Outlander’s Series Finale Was A Disappointing Ending To A Mediocre Final Season

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Why ‘Outlander’s Series Finale Falls Flat: A Missed Opportunity After a Mediocre Final Season If you’re a B2B sales leader, you might be wondering why a TV show finale matters to your revenue playbook. The answer: stories—whether in fiction or in your CRM—shape our expectations. When a narrative fails to deliver, it’s a lesson in … Read more

Elevator mechanics can make over $150,000, and this CEO says they can’t hire them fast enough

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Inside the $150,000 Trade: Why Elevator Mechanics Are the Hottest Hire in B2B Tech-Adjacent Careers If you’re a revenue leader looking to future-proof your team or a SaaS founder navigating hiring wars, you’ve likely heard the same refrain: “We can’t find the talent.” But here’s a curveball—Otis CEO Judy Marks is facing the same problem, … Read more

High-earning real estate investors are using ‘REPS’ to slash tax bills. Here’s who qualifies.

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How Real Estate Investors Are Using REPS to Legally Slash Their Tax Bills In a world where high earners often feel like they’re writing ever-larger checks to the IRS, a little-known IRS provision is quietly transforming how savvy investors think about taxes. Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) is not just a niche tax hack—it’s a … Read more

A nurse sued for $55,000 in student loans is navigating a court battle on her own: ‘I’m just trying my best to juggle it’

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The $55,000 Mistake: When a Student Loan Glitch Turns Into a Lawsuit—And One Nurse’s Fight to Survive It Hannah Bates was a newly minted nurse with a diploma, a dream, and a debt. In October 2024, she got an email from Sallie Mae that stopped her cold: “Congratulations! We received the final payment on your … Read more