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Nandi Owolo Turns Junk Journaling into Business After Layoff

📋 Key Facts ✓ Nandi Owolo is a 30-year-old who was laid off from her dream job at the UN. ✓ She started junk journaling as a hobby in J...

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The new era of dating has arrived. Here's your cheat sheet to 24 new apps.

A new class of startups aims to disrupt incumbents like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Dating apps are getting a makeover in the AI era. But it's not just buzzy "AI matc...

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I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥ Courtesy of Kathy Larson Moving from a big city to a small town brought both challenges and unexpected joys for my f...

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I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu. Megan duBois I visited Hawaii for the first time, and there are five things I wish I'd known before I left. Figuring out that ther...

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I'm always eager to offer advice to my adult kids. I've learned to wait to be asked for it.

fotostorm/Getty Images I learned to wait for my adult children to ask before offering parenting advice. My children value independence and often prefer to form their own opinions and solutions. Now, a...

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I paid $500 to fly first class with Delta for the first time. It was great, but not worth the upgrade for a 3-hour trip.

Business Insider's reporter spent three hours in Delta's first class cabin while flying from NYC to West Palm Beach, Florida. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I flew first class with Delta for the first t...

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My family has been vacationing in Punta del Este for decades. It's a hidden gem in South America.

ElOjoTorpe/Getty Images I've been vacationing in Punta del Este, Uruguay, since I was a toddler. I live in Maine now, but I make an effort to bring my family to the same beach every year. The endless ...

Dec 24Business Insiderlifestyle

I bought a fixer-upper with my 2 siblings. It's a work in progress, but we hope to spend summers there together.

My siblings and I bought a fixer-upper in Vermont and have been renovating it this year. Bridget Shirvell Earlier this year, my two siblings and I bought a fixer-upper home together in Vermont. We've ...

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I've traveled to 16 countries with my guide dog. He gives me freedom, but sometimes strangers make me want to stay home.

captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...

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Airlines are canceling flights ahead of a winter storm. Here's what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Travelers are likely to experience delays at airports as airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% during the shutdown. Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty Images As a snowstorm heads toward the NYC ...

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A single mom moved to Thailand with her daughter. She says the slower life brought them closer than ever.

Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...

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I made Joanna Gaines' one-pot tortellini soup. The easy recipe has quickly become one of my favorite cozy comfort meals.

Joanna Gaines' one-pot spinach-tortellini soup is easy to make and extra comforting this time of year. Alexa Mellardo Joanna Gaines' spinach-tortellini soup has become a new staple in my recipe rotati...

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I moved to New York City and worried I'd be homesick. Then, my sister and best friend became my neighbors.

The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City. Courtesy of Maya Walsh-Little I was raised in a close and connected family that always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. When I firs...

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From paperboy to vacuum salesman, the unglamorous early jobs of 15 CEOs

Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos, and Mary Barra all started far from the top. Getty Images Many of the world's most powerful business leaders began their careers in more humble ways. From Jensen Huang workin...

Dec 25Business Insidereconomics

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These are the 6 tourist hot spots worth visiting and the 2 you can skip.

In my opinion, the panhandle beaches are popular Florida tourist spots worth visiting. WanderDrone/Getty Images As a Florida resident of over 25 years, I know which tourist hot spots are actually wort...

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Gen Z is 'Zebra Striping' their way out of hangovers

Gen Z is redefining drinking culture to skip hangovers entirely, prioritizing non-alcoholic options and THC drinks over a traditional boozy night out. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images G...

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My high-earning husband wants healthy food but gets mad about how much I spend on groceries. What do I do?

The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current information. A reader struggles with their husband's ange...

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The 20 best college towns across the US, ranked

Madison, Wisconsin, was ranked as one of the best college towns in the US. Sandra Foyt/Shutterstock College towns can significantly impact the student experience. WalletHub analyzed over 400 US cities...

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After a breakup, I traveled for a year to learn how to be alone again. It led me to move to a country I'd never imagined calling home.

After her travels came to an end, Claire Drinkwater decided to settle down somewhere new. Provided by Claire Drinkwater After heartbreak and burnout, Claire Drinkwater rekindled a long-held dream of t...

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I moved to the US from India. Here's how I landed a job at Microsoft after first misunderstanding the Big Tech hiring process.

Rishab Jolly. Courtesy of Rishab Jolly Rishab Jolly shares his journey from an engineer in India to a senior product manager at Microsoft. Referrals, tailored résumés, and networking were crucial for ...

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