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From a lifelong struggle with body image to securing patents, Alice Kim's journey to creating PerfectDD is redefining fashion for women with fuller busts.

8:30 a.m. -- My dog is on a three-week grooming schedule. His stinky frito-smelling body needs a bath. I wake up, walk him and then drive him to get him groomed.

10 a.m. -- I literally just ate like an hour ago, but hungry! I force myself to get the bulk of my work done by noon, and pre-order Chipotle for pickup down the street at 12:10 p.m. I get a chicken bowl with white rice, black beans, salsa, sour cream ...

6 a.m. -- I wake up at this ungodly hour because I set my alarms for the DMZ for today instead of for tomorrow. I correct the mistake and go back to sleep. The next time I wake up it's 9.30 a.m. and I need to be in the underground by 10 a.m.! J. and ...

6:30 p.m. -- One of the most expensive dinners we have ever purchased! Our out-of-town friends wanted to go to a fancy restaurant and we agreed. It's quite delicious and we have four courses plus cocktails. We all get different things but some of the ...

Simran Kaur, an investor and content creator, opens up about how she spends in other parts of her life and how she invests in herself.

8 p.m. -- I sign up for the 2025 Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN, which costs $140. After running two half marathons, I'm ready to tackle a full marathon, and I've heard amazing things about this race. Growing up, my family would visit Duluth and I ...

How aspirational a micro retirement is at a time of high inflation and cost of living is another part of the puzzle.

11 p.m. -- A. calls me, and we chat about our days. As we talk, I find myself online shopping on Old Navy because I suddenly want new fall clothes. Fall is my favorite season, and it's just around the corner, so I'm very excited! $217.19 ...

How setting--and sticking--to a gifting budget became one writer's favorite holiday tradition.