A 29-year-old small-business owner says entrepreneurship shouldn’t be ‘the ultimate goal for everyone’ and describes the challenges, including professional loneliness
Jack Schrupp is the founder of Drink Wholesome. Jack Schrupp fell into entrepreneurship more so than he sought it out. “I had this plan to teach for a while and then become an administrator and possibly even head of a school. That was a dream of mine,” the former French teacher told B-17. But when…
I started an emergency fund for friends who need financial help. It’s now a permanent part of my life.
I know what it’s like to struggle with money and I want to help alleviate some of that pain for my friends. During the pandemic, many of my friends hit hard times. One of my oldest friend’s mother fell down the stairs and was hospitalized in February 2020. A few months later, another friend broke…
AI execs at big consulting firms share their favorite prompts and how they use the technology
(From left to right) McKinsey’s Rodney Zemmel, PwC’s Dan Priest, Deloitte’s Jim Rowan, and EY’s Matt Barrington are at the forefront of AI strategy for clients. Working with artificial intelligence can sometimes feel more like an art than a science. That’s why many companies are turning to consulting firms for guidance on how to maximize…
I’m over-involved in my daughter’s life and often check in with her college professors. She wants space, but I can’t let go.
The author (not pictured) often checks in with her daughter’s college professors. I’ve always been a hands-on mom. Ever since my children were young, I wanted to be there for all the moments that mattered. With my husband away working most of the time, it was only me and my little ones, so we developed…
5 popular destinations travel planners won’t be visiting this year
Sometimes, travel planners need a break from even the most popular destinations. It can be hard to narrow down your list of dream vacation spots, but some of the most popular locations may not be as bucket-list-worthy as they seem. B-17 spoke with two travel planners to get their thoughts on which popular destinations they…
The economics and innovation behind modern warfare
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile USS Michael Murphy, one of the destroyers in the Red Sea, sails with the Egyptian Navy ships on September 12 during exercise Eagle Defender 24. Welcome back to our Sunday edition, where we round up some of our top stories and take you inside our newsroom. Bill Gates approached his college…
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Academy Awards ceremony is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year. This year’s ceremony will see a number of changes, with Conan O’Brien set to host for the first time and no best original song performances. Here’s everything…
Market pros tell us why they’re not worried about tariff whiplash — and why stocks are poised to keep rallying
The stock market is still on track to gain as much as 12% this year, forecasters told B-17. President Donald Trump sent markets on a rollercoaster this week with his announcement and subsequent delay of tariffs against two of America’s top trading partners. However, some in the market see the uncertainty and volatility caused by…
I’ve spent my whole life diligently saving money. Now that I’m retired, how do I become comfortable spending it?
The reader is not pictured. Dear For Love & Money, My whole life, I was taught to be a saver. Saving for tomorrow. Saving in case. Saving because it’s better than spending willy-nilly. But now, tomorrow is here. I’m 60, and at this point, I think it’s time to spend more than a little. Maybe…
