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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...

Dec 27Business Insiderlifestyle

After high school, I chose to start a jewelry brand instead of going to college. These are 3 things I wish I knew.

Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur. Aditi Bharade Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origam...

Dec 26Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I left a mom group over parenting decisions. I don't regret it.

Courtesy of the author I joined a mom group seeking support, but I found judgment instead. My parenting style, combined with having five kids, made me an outsider. Leaving the group helped me redefine...

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I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

The author traveled in first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen train. Joey Hadden/Business Insider The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US. I booked a business-class ticket from...

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My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

Rachel Jones and her friend do presentation nights to get to know each other better. Courtesy of Rachel Jones Rachel Jones is a 28-year-old who loves to form deep friendships, but finds it hard to mak...

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I used to be afraid to dine alone. Now I love it.

The author used to be afraid of dining alone in public. Courtesy of the author My last name is Mesa, which means "table" in English. I joke that my name means I was destined to work in the hos...

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I sold my business and my home and moved to Europe with my dog. Living here has its pros and cons.

TK Courtesy of Natalie Lynch Natalie Lynch, 56, had been working since she was 15 and was burned out. She wanted a fresh start. In 2024, she moved to Italy, then to Spain, finally settling in a small ...

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I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate — not smaller bars.

High cocoa prices pushed Singapore's Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie to innovate across its business. Huileng Tan/Business Insider Faced with soaring cocoa prices, Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie is turning crisis in...

Dec 29Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.

The author is raising her kids to speak German, Dutch, and English. Courtesy of the author I grew up fascinated by different cultures and languages. My husband and I raise our children in three langua...

Dec 25Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

Alex Delaney sits at the memorial bench for her late husband. Courtesy of Alex Delaney Alex Delaney describes her career and life changes after her husband's sudden death. She faced challenges returni...

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Lego's high-tech Smart Brick is dividing its adult fanbase

Lego unveiled its upcoming Smart Brick technology at this year's CES. Lego Lego's newly announced Smart Brick is proving polarizing among its fanbase. It's Lego's latest exploration into bringing tech...

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Big Tech turned me down. At Walmart, I found a career opportunity, work-life balance, and good food.

Kanish Shah Kanish Shah Kanish Shah hoped to land a software engineering job at a traditional Big Tech company . After interning at Walmart, he became more open to other tech career paths. He shares w...

Jan 4Business InsiderTechnology

Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

Watching K-dramas helped Jane Newman through lockdown. It also sparked a curiosity about South Korea that eventually led her to move there. Greg Samborski. Burnout and physical strain from Jane Newman...

Dec 27Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I tried the famous $140 cake that Tom Cruise gifts to his celebrity friends every holiday season

I tried the famous cake that Tom Cruise sends to his Hollywood friends every Christmas. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images I tried the famous "Tom Cruise Cake," which the actor sends to a...

Dec 26Business InsiderEntertainment

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

Georg Loewen Georg Loewen Georg Loewen struggled to get to the office on time due to his daughter's day care drop-off. His manager approved a more flexible schedule than the company's policy typically...

Dec 26Business InsidersocietyImpact

Beyoncé's net worth has reached the billions. See how the superstar makes and spends her fortune.

Beyoncé performs during the Renaissance World Tour. Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Beyoncé is worth $1 billion, according to Forbes' estimates. Much of her wealth is derived from her valuable musi...

Dec 30Business InsiderEntertainmentImpact

I won the Microsoft Excel World Championship. Here's what every office worker should know about Excel.

Diarmuid Early won the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship. He has some Excel pointers for today's office workers. Diarmuid Ealry Diarmuid Early won first place in the 2025 Microsoft Excel World C...

Jan 4Business InsiderTechnologyImpact

Miami has the most top Instagram influencers per capita in the US, beating out LA and NYC

Alix Earle, who rose to social media fame at the University of Miami, at a Miami event. Udo Salters Photography/Getty Images Miami has become a creator hot spot, punching above its weight among social...

Dec 29Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Costco shoppers say these items basically make a membership pay for itself. We did the math.

Costco offers some impressive prices, but shoppers sometimes balk at the membership fee. Dominick Reuter/Business Insider Costco is known for buying in bulk and offering some of the lowest unit prices...

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I made my mom's slow-cooker pot roast recipe. The 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect easy meal for after the holidays.

This family recipe for slow-cooker pot roast requires only five ingredients. Erin McDowell/Insider One of my favorite comfort foods to make in a slow cooker is pot roast. However, my family's recipe f...

Dec 31Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

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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.

After high school, I chose to start a jewelry brand instead of going to college. These are 3 things I wish I knew.

I left a mom group over parenting decisions. I don't regret it.

I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

I used to be afraid to dine alone. Now I love it.

I sold my business and my home and moved to Europe with my dog. Living here has its pros and cons.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate &mdash; not smaller bars.

We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

Lego's high-tech Smart Brick is dividing its adult fanbase

Big Tech turned me down. At Walmart, I found a career opportunity, work-life balance, and good food.

Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

I tried the famous $140 cake that Tom Cruise gifts to his celebrity friends every holiday season

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

Beyoncé's net worth has reached the billions. See how the superstar makes and spends her fortune.

I won the Microsoft Excel World Championship. Here's what every office worker should know about Excel.

Miami has the most top Instagram influencers per capita in the US, beating out LA and NYC

Costco shoppers say these items basically make a membership pay for itself. We did the math.

I made my mom's slow-cooker pot roast recipe. The 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect easy meal for after the holidays.

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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.

After high school, I chose to start a jewelry brand instead of going to college. These are 3 things I wish I knew.

I left a mom group over parenting decisions. I don't regret it.

I rode in business and first class on Amtrak's NextGen Acela, the fastest train in the US. Here's how they compared.

My friend and I hold presentation nights. We get to know each other better, and it helps us understand who we are now.

I used to be afraid to dine alone. Now I love it.

I sold my business and my home and moved to Europe with my dog. Living here has its pros and cons.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate &mdash; not smaller bars.

We're raising our kids to speak three languages, and it's not as hard as people think.

I quit my job at 35 after my husband died. It's been 6 years, and finding a new job has been harder than expected.

Lego's high-tech Smart Brick is dividing its adult fanbase

Big Tech turned me down. At Walmart, I found a career opportunity, work-life balance, and good food.

Burned out in her 50s, she left corporate life. Starting over in Korea helped her heal.

I tried the famous $140 cake that Tom Cruise gifts to his celebrity friends every holiday season

I struggled to make it to the office due to day care drop-off, so my boss lets me work from home. I sometimes feel guilty about it.

Beyoncé's net worth has reached the billions. See how the superstar makes and spends her fortune.

I won the Microsoft Excel World Championship. Here's what every office worker should know about Excel.

Miami has the most top Instagram influencers per capita in the US, beating out LA and NYC

Costco shoppers say these items basically make a membership pay for itself. We did the math.

I made my mom's slow-cooker pot roast recipe. The 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect easy meal for after the holidays.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate — not smaller bars.

I'm a professional chocolatier. When cocoa prices spiked, I found ways to make better chocolate — not smaller bars.