Victor Dyomin/Getty Images I married my husband, Scott, back in April of 2025. My grandmother wrote a letter with controversial advice before the big day. She warned me that married life isn't all ...
The author's kids enjoy making crafts out of duct tape and old tractor parts, including her son's robot Robesy, seen here. Courtesy of Bethaney Phillips In the Midwest, when it's cold all winter, I ke...
The author's family (not pictured) spends more time together after their move. AleksandarNakic/Getty Images When my family of four relocated, we downsized both what we own and how much we spend. It wa...
Dr. Thomas Rando generally follows the Mediterranean diet and fasts once a week. Thomas Rando/MonicaNinker/Getty Images Dr. Thomas Rando is the president of the American Federation for Aging Research....
Collectible cups, keychains, and tote bags are the new normal at fast food restaurants. Ploy Phutpheng/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Collectable cups, keychains, and tote bags are the lates...
The most expensive Pokémon card in the world has been put up for sale by Logan Paul, the wrestler and influencer who previously paid $5.3 million for it. Paul's mint condition, PSA 10-rated Pikachu Ar...
Although we ended up stranded in the Caribbean for a bit, my family had the privilege of being flexible and adjusting our plans. David Morris My family and I found ourselves unexpectedly stranded in t...
Darlene McCord-Ochoa helps pay her mortgage by renting out rooms in her home. Courtesy of Darlene McCord-Ochoa Dee McCord-Ochoa makes extra income by renting out rooms in her home. She lost her income...
It's taken me a while to adapt to some of the work and cultural norms in France. Jodie Hughes Learning French etiquette was a challenging, embarrassing part of adapting to my new working life. The Fre...
Isreal Adeyanju bought a building in New Jersey with his good friend. Courtesy of Isreal Adeyanju Isreal Adeyanju is the co-owner of Kọ Café, a West African coffee shop in New Jersey. Adeyanju teamed ...
Carol Klenfner has found a renewed sense of competition after picking up ping pong later in life. Mark Adam Miller / Business Insider Carol Klenfner credits ping pong for keeping her mind sharp and ac...
The author had severe allergies as a kid. Courtesy of Teddy Rainville I spent most of my childhood sick at home because of my severe allergies. In college, I began a five-year process of getting immun...
A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US. MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO/Getty Images Nilgen Velazc...
caption tk Chelsia Durkee I spent last New Year's Eve on a solo trip, celebrating with new friends from around the world . It felt meaningful to start the year focused on what brings me joy: new exper...
Gaming laptops are always a balance between price, performance, and portability. The Asus ROG Strix G16 manages to find a good balance between all three. Though a few more design updates would be welc...
Cliff Goldstein, left, became a hiking guide. Tim Marshburn, right, was a NASA astronaut. Courtesy of Cliff Goldstein and Tim Marshburn Seven professionals shared how they knew it was time to switch c...
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...
Tiffany Haynes with her husband and kids. Photo credit: Teresa's PHOTOWORKS Tiffany Haynes is the former COO of Fingercheck and led the company through an acquisition. She started her career in a call...
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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...