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Ellen DeGeneres: 'As you grow, you’ll realize the definition of success changes'Ellen DeGeneres

It’s graduation season, and we here at Ladders have decided to take a look back and showcase some past commencement addresses that stand the test of time. Here is the full transcript of Ellen DeGeneres’ commencement address to Tulane’s Class of 2009. Read More

J.K. Rowling: 'Failure gave me an inner security that I had never attained by passing examinations'Ladders Contributor

It’s graduation season, and we here at Ladders have decided to take a look back and showcase some past commencement addresses that stand the test of time. Here is the full transcript of J.K. Rowling’s commencement address to Harvard’s Class of 2008. Read More

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Conan O'Brien: 'Through disappointment you can gain clarity'Ladders Contributor

It’s graduation season, and we here at Ladders have decided to take a look back and showcase some past commencement addresses that stand the test of time. Here is the full video and transcript of Conan O’Brien’s commencement address to Dartmouth’s Class of 2011. Read More

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David Foster Wallace to Kenyon's Class of 2005: 'This is water'Ladders Contributor

It’s graduation season, and we here at Ladders have decided to take a look back and showcase some past commencement addresses that stand the test of time. Here is the full transcript of David Foster Wallace’s commencement address to Kenyon College’s Class of 2005. Read More

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Survey: 21% of adults have nothing saved for retirement Jane Burnett

You may have grown up hearing that you should save for retirement as soon as possible, but new data shows that some people haven’t actually put this advice into practice. Read More

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Survey: You need $2.4 million to be considered 'wealthy' in America Jane Burnett

Just how much money do you have to be to be considered “wealthy” in America? Recent findings from Charles Schwab’s 2018 Modern Wealth Index pinpoint the number at $2.4 million on average. Respondents said that $1.4 million is needed to be considered “financially comfortable.” … Read More

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Here's how much you need to make to afford a 2-bedroom apartment in each state Raul Amoros

Affordable housing is already a hot-button political issue. Housing advocates have long pointed out the lack of affordable options in big cities with booming tech sectors, like San Francisco, but where does that leave the rest of the country? … Read More

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Survey: More women are paying alimony and child support Monica Torres

In the eyes of the law, alimony payments are becoming a gender-neutral space. As more women become the primary wage earners of their household, this means that women are no longer off the hook from financially supporting their ex. Read More

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By 35, you apparently need to have twice your salary saved for retirement Monica Torres

Hope you’ve been saving since your nascent twenties because the number listed is not pocket change. Fidelity Investments experts said you need to have a year’s worth of your salary saved by 30. By 35, that number needs to jump to double your salary. Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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