Caroline Navarrete and her husband have made her parents' basement their home. Caroline Navarrete Caroline and Gabriel Navarrete live in the basement of Caroline's parents' home. Her parents bought a ...
Andrea Wasserman. Courtesy of Andrea Wasserman Career coach Andrea Wasserman advises aligning with company goals early to increase chances of promotion. Proactive communication and cross-functional vi...
Job seeker Ike Sobel waits to speak to a recruiter during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. LM Otero/Associated Press Given the tight labor market, building skills and networking can hel...
A smart lock is an easy solution to some common problems. Locked yourself out? Need to let a friend in to water the plants? Your latchkey kid lost their key? Hands are full, and it’s raining cats and ...
Yeli Heidecker and her family built a tiny home for her mom. Yeli Heidecker Yeli Heidecker's mom had been living on her family's property in an RV. Heidecker and her husband decided to build her a tin...
TJTJ Courtesy of Anne Goldberg Anne Goldberg has been tech-savvy since operating early computer models in the 1980s. 40 years on, she is using her knowledge to teach seniors how to use iPhones and oth...
Young people are increasingly shopping secondhand. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images The secondhand fashion and luxury market has surged and is forecast to keep growing in 2026. Gen Z is driving some...
Samsung’s P9 microSD Express card is a relatively affordable way to upgrade Switch 2 storage. If you buy digital games for the Nintendo Switch 2, Samsung’s P9 microSD Express card offers an easier way...
Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI "There's two things that I care about the most: the gym and my work," says Mahir Laul. The 18-year-old took a leave of absence from New York University this past...
Michela Allocca is the founder of Break Your Budget. Courtesy of Michela Allocca Michela Allocca grew Break Your Budget into a top personal finance brand on social media. She quadrupled her income by ...
Luisa Zhou's parents taught her the importance of working hard. Courtesy of Luisa Zhou Luisa Zhou's immigrant parents taught her to work hard and seek security. She ran out of paid time off after help...
"Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett says he emphasizes character over skills in hiring. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images "The Diary of a CEO" host Steven Bartlett uses a hiring test...
My husband and I sold our house and spent a year traveling. Jason Prokowiew After my husband was laid off from his tech job, we decided to sell our house and travel for a year. During our time abroad,...
A few simple design mistakes could be ruining the look of your living room. sheilasay/Getty Images Interior designers told us the top mistakes people make when styling and decorating a living room . T...
We spent 10 days exploring Japan. Jenna DeLaurentis My boyfriend and I made a few mistakes on our first trip to Japan , which lasted 10 days. We chose the wrong month to travel in terms of weather and...
I don't like organizing parties or events, and planning a trip for more than two people is stressful. So, a birthday solo trip is perfect. Matthew Lubin I've celebrated several birthdays abroad and I ...
Department stores, then and now. Bettmann/Getty Images ; Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Department stores have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Department stores once sold necessities. No...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI I realized the cruise may have been a mistake on the second night of my voyage. I asked a bartender what time the rooftop jacuzzis closed, and he matter-of-factly told me it ...
The author and her husband traveled the world together before eloping. Courtesy of Zoe Ashbridge I met my husband at work, and we decided to quit our jobs together to cycle around the world. We saved ...
The hallmark of timeless home decor is that it lasts well over time and showcases personality. Benjamin C Tankersley/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Business Insider asked interior designers ...