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Nezihe Soyalan

Nezihe Soyalan

Cities where you need a roommate to afford your rent

When you think of the most expensive places to rent, cities like New York and San Francisco come to mind. But based on how much someone’s income goes to rent, these coastal cities don’t even make the top five.

9 years ago
These jobs may sound cool, but they don't pay well

It’s no shocker that cashiers, dishwashers and food preparers typically don’t bring home the big bucks. But flight attendants, firefighters and cowboys — whose jobs sound far more glamorous — aren't doing much better.

9 years ago
Unexpected -- and brilliant -- ways these people made tons of money

Some people wait for some kind of epiphany, that brilliant and extraordinary idea that no one would ever conceive that will lead to a real hit. But the key just might be to dumb it down a bit. People all over the Internet are coming up with brilliant – but simple -- ideas and making a lot of money doing it.

9 years ago
You can't go wrong if you major in a STEM field and other myths about college

Most of us know that people with college degrees make more money over their lifetimes than those with just a high school diploma. More often than not, college is seen as a costly yet necessary step for a successful future. Yet does the degree really outweigh the cost?

9 years ago
How much would you spend on your wedding?

According to The Knot, couples spent an average of $31,213 on their nuptials last year –an all-time high. Yahoo Finance hit the streets of New York City recently to ask real couples how much they spent on their big day.

9 years ago
How much does it cost to stay fit?

As the summer season approaches, many Americans’ minds turn to the beach and how they’ll look in their two-piece. Here’s a look at how much we spend on getting buff and healthy and strategies to save.

9 years ago
5 unique summer jobs with great pay

Yahoo Finance has rounded up a list of some of the best paying summer gigs around.

9 years ago
Meet 'The Contest Queen,' the woman who's won over $250,000 in prizes

We all dream of winning that grand prize, but Carolyn Wilman actually has strategies behind her $250,000 in prizes.

9 years ago
You wouldn't believe how much these jobs pay

We identified a few jobs you can land without a college degree that’ll pay you more than the average American income of around $47,000.

9 years ago