Have you checked around the house? You could be sitting on a fortune

Want to make some extra money or even start a new career? Kim recently interviewed a woman who created a successful Etsy shop out of her home. Here’s how to start your own reselling business.

They say you can’t go back, but that’s not stopping people from spending tons of money on relics from their past. eBay helped to kickstart the online auction craze, but it’s not alone when it comes to big-ticket items. Sites like Heritage Auctions and RR Auction are giving eBay a run for its money.

Now’s the time to search your closet, basement, garage and attic. Look through those unpacked boxes from your last move or the ones you put in storage when your kids moved out. You probably have stuff lying around that you’ve never given a second thought to … and someone else may pay big bucks for it. 

Yo Adrian, I could make you a fortune!

Remember recording your favorite movies and TV shows on VHS? I hope you didn’t record over an old film because some tapes are pretty valuable today. 

Streaming is great and all, but it’s missing that tangible factor. How many of you grew up with a collection of VHS tapes? How fun were those trips to the video rental store?

Those memories come at a price. A sealed copy of “Jaws” sold for $32,500 at Heritage Auctions. And that’s not all. A set of the first three “Rocky” films on VHS sold for $53,750 earlier this year. 

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Apple takes a big bite

Apple fans scramble to get the newest iPhone yearly, but the hardcore fan wants something extraordinary. A sealed model of the first iPhone sold for $63,000 in February. 

Throw in some provenance and the numbers go through the roof. Steve Jobs’ very own Apple-1 prototype sold for $677,196 last August at RR Auction.

Gaming gold

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10 careers with the best (and worst) job security in 2023

Last year was chaotic for employees and job seekers alike. Mass layoffs and recession fears made the professional world feel like a minefield. Many people are worried about their job security.

Not all jobs are equal, though. Some are more secure than others. Recent research exposed the top 10 careers with the best and worst job security in 2023. We compiled the findings into this simple guide to help you prepare for the new year.

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The jobs most at risk from AI

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Is your career safe? Here’s a list of the top jobs expected to disappear in the next five years.

Three strikes and you’re out: There are three important high-income skills (paywall link) an AI chatbot can’t replicate: Problem-solving, personal branding and communication. This is your reminder that these skills are where you need to shine to keep AI from taking over your career … for now.

Trivia

With the two astronauts stuck on the ISS, how long was the longest spaceflight ever taken by an American astronaut? In days, was it … A.) 371, B.) 665, C.) 204 or D.) 225?

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The 10 most in-demand jobs right now

If you’re looking to start a new career, you need to keep an eye on job trends. When you’ve got a finger on the job market’s pulse, you’ll know just where to look for new positions. You can cut down on the dreary months you’d otherwise spend job hunting.

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Need a job? Microsoft offering free digital skills training

COVID-19 has changed many things about the world we live in, but its effect on the economy is one of the most obvious. Since the start of the pandemic, millions of jobs have either vanished or moved online entirely. And for many workers, this adjustment only adds to the stresses of maintaining stability.

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Why Gen Zers think influencer is a viable career

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Forget firefighters, doctors and scientists. In just 1 minute, a look into what Gen Zers want to do when they grow up.

Concerns about AI taking over your job

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Is your career at risk? Here’s why you can ease your worries a little, in 60 seconds. 

Turnabout - instead of taking jobs, AI creates jobs

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Worried about your career? Here’s a new job for humans created by AI, in 60 seconds.

How gamers are earning millions through esports

Open/download audioGamers are making thousands and even millions of dollars per year, making esports a proven career option, but it’s not an easy way to earn a living. Kim dives into what you need to know to succeed as a pro gamer, straight from today’s top players and nerd culture journalist Jessica Roar.

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