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My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

The author is helping her mom purge her stuff. Courtesy of the author Swedish death cleaning is the practice of decluttering one's belongings before death. Though still in good health, my mom is gradu...

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Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

Delivering food or driving passengers for Uber isn't the only type of gig work anymore. PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW/REUTERS Gig work has never been more widespread — and more challenging. Over the pas...

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I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...

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I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

Justin Howells, Target's group vice president for Pacific Northwest stores. Matt Hage/AP Content Services for Target Target is getting a new CEO in the New Year — one who started with the compan...

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I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Barbara Brown, 83, teaches chair yoga classes at nursing homes. Laura Thompson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Barbara Brown, 83, who works as a yoga instructor in Richmon...

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Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Bill Gurley says the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace dise...

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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...

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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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Meet the retired United captain who flew nearly every Boeing jet and broke barriers as the USAF's first Black woman pilot

A viral TikTok video about retired United captain and USAF veteran Theresa Claiborne comes amid a time when diversity is being threatened in aviation. Courtesy of Retired United Captain Theresa Claibo...

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Lightspeed Ventures partner says Sora will make social media creators 'far, far, far less valuable'

AI-generated video marks a "whole new chapter for the internet," Lightspeed Ventures partner Michael Mignano said. Lightspeed Lightspeed Ventures partner Michael Mignano predicted that AI-gene...

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8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

Workers in six more states will see their minimum wages hit $15. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Nineteen states will raise their minimum wages in January, affecting over 8 m...

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I'm a business immigration lawyer. I'm telling my clients that if you have a valid visa stamp, return to the US now.

Tahmina Watson. Courtesy of Tahmina Watson Tahmina Watson's law firm assists founders and businesses in applying for employment visas. Her advice to clients since November 2024 has been to avoid all t...

Dec 24Business InsiderPoliticsImpact

Nearly 30,000 Americans have received about $335 million in basic income. Here are 5 takeaways.

Americans have received millions of dollars as part of guaranteed income pilot programs. SimpleImages/Getty Images Basic income pilots have distributed over $335 million in economic relief to American...

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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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A top VC predicts a robotics breakthrough and white-collar revolts over AI

Ethan Choi. Khosla Ventures We asked Khosla Ventures partner Ethan Choi how he sees AI reshaping daily life and work in 2026. Robotics will reach a major breakthrough in capability and have its own &#...

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When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable When I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth. I lost long-term frie...

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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...

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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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As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

The author says that parenting middle schoolers can be hard. VISION4RY-L4NGU4GE/Getty Images/iStockphoto Parenting middle schoolers can be challenging, but key lessons can make it more manageable. Avo...

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I'm the oldest of 8 kids, including 5 foster siblings. There are pros and cons to my big family.

The author (not pictured) is the oldest of her eight siblings. Florin Prunoiu/Getty Images/Image Source I'm the oldest of eight, including five foster siblings, and our house was always a busy place. ...

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My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma &mdash; I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

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.

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

Meet the retired United captain who flew nearly every Boeing jet and broke barriers as the USAF's first Black woman pilot

Lightspeed Ventures partner says Sora will make social media creators 'far, far, far less valuable'

8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

I'm a business immigration lawyer. I'm telling my clients that if you have a valid visa stamp, return to the US now.

Nearly 30,000 Americans have received about $335 million in basic income. Here are 5 takeaways.

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

A top VC predicts a robotics breakthrough and white-collar revolts over AI

When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

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

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

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest &mdash; and the most humbling.

I'm the oldest of 8 kids, including 5 foster siblings. There are pros and cons to my big family.

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My 65-year-old mom is healthy, but she started purging her stuff. Being part of the process is helping me learn about my family.

Your guide to gig work, whether it's your side hustle or main source of income

I hosted an 'admin night' party to tackle boring tasks with my friends. We dressed comfortably, ate snacks, and fed off each other's productivity.

I've worked at Target for 23 years. What started as a college job has transformed into a career.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma &mdash; I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

Americans are living in a 'career industrial complex.' Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

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.

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

Meet the retired United captain who flew nearly every Boeing jet and broke barriers as the USAF's first Black woman pilot

Lightspeed Ventures partner says Sora will make social media creators 'far, far, far less valuable'

8 million minimum wage workers are up for a raise in January. Some will hit a historic $15 milestone.

I'm a business immigration lawyer. I'm telling my clients that if you have a valid visa stamp, return to the US now.

Nearly 30,000 Americans have received about $335 million in basic income. Here are 5 takeaways.

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

A top VC predicts a robotics breakthrough and white-collar revolts over AI

When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

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

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

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest &mdash; and the most humbling.

I'm the oldest of 8 kids, including 5 foster siblings. There are pros and cons to my big family.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.

I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.

As a mom of 4, I've done every parenting phase. Middle school has been the hardest — and the most humbling.