Articles by Elana Lyn Gross, Contributor

I’m a journalist and the author of What Next?: Your Five-Year Plan for Life After College. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, teaches recent graduates how to create a five-year plan and offers actionable career, finance, wellness, and relationship advice to help them accomplish their goals. My writing has been published in Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Time, Business Insider, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Women’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Allure, Women’s Health, Teen Vogue, Well+Good, Popsugar, Monster, and many more. I have a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and live in New York City.

Latest articles by Elana Lyn Gross

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Use Artificial Intelligence to Make Your Job Hunt More Effortless

Features How to utilize AI to find relevant job openings, write a cover letter, prepare for an interview, and more.

Career advice

Want to Kickstart a New Career? Try Upskilling

Classes—sometimes free ones!—could be the key to the job of your dreams.

By Elana Lyn Gross

Career advice
The Co-CEO Model: A Win-Win Model for Women Entrepreneurs?

It’s typically been seen as a one-man job, but these female leaders are demonstrating the advantages of dynamic duos.

By Elana Lyn Gross

Career advice
What are ETFs?

And why are "elder Millennials" pouring a record amount of money into exchange-traded funds? Read on to learn whether investing in ETFs is right for your wealth-building goals.

By Elana Lyn Gross

Money
Do I Need a Financial Advisor?

A four-step action plan to help you decide whether you need a financial advisor—and how to find someone you trust.

By Elana Lyn Gross

Career advice