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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...

Dec 28Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

Matt Rota for BI Matthew Partyka was built for the infantry, not sales. The young, blue-eyed Marine sergeant was a quiet introvert, almost sphinx-like, with a soft smile. He thrived in the brotherhood...

Jan 3Business InsiderPolitics

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

The American economy is tipping away from low-wage workers once again. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images The K-shaped economy has returned, with gaps widening between high and low-income American...

Jan 2Business InsidereconomicsImpact

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. ...

Dec 28Business InsidersocietyImpact

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...

Jan 1Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

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 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

Duolingo gives staff 2 weeks off over the holidays — and the CEO says it pays off

Duolingo shuts down for two weeks every winter, and its CEO says the cost is worth it for real rest. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Duolingo gives its staff two weeks off over the holidays, allowing emplo...

Dec 25Business InsidereconomicsImpact

7 people who switched careers in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s share how they knew it was time to pivot

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...

Jan 3Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

Seeing Japan's older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...

Dec 28Business InsidereconomicsImpact

Living with family isn't a last resort anymore. It's the plan.

The number of people living in multigenerational households in the US quadrupled between 1971 and 2021, according to Pew Research. Stephen Simpson Inc/Getty Images As the cost of living rises for Amer...

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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...

Dec 26Business InsidereconomicsImpact

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...

Dec 25Business InsidereconomicsImpact

The US military's annual suicide report is missing, and the Pentagon isn't offering any answers

The Pentagon's annual report on military suicides serves as an important measure of accountability. Senior Airman Karla Parra/US Air Force The Pentagon's annual military suicide report is delayed with...

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Amazon gives managers a new way to spot employees who aren't spending enough time in the office

Amazon is pushing forward with its own brand of chips called Trainium. Noah Berger/Getty Images for Amazon Web Services Amazon rolled out a manager dashboard that tracks the time corporate employees s...

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My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

captionTK Maya Kokerov I've been with my boyfriend for nine years, but we've never lived together. This set-up keeps our relationship exciting, and it's helped me prioritize time with family . We hope...

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I moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. My first marriage fell apart, but I met the love of my life.

The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. Courtesy of the author I moved from Spain to Florida with my kids and then-husband 21 years ago. Initial challenges included culture shock, marital...

Dec 27Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

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

My husband and I learned that blending our families was a terrible mistake. Now we live alongside each other.

The author married her husband and imagined her life as a "Brady Bunch" family. Courtesy of the author I married into a big blended family and quickly learned optimism wasn't enough. Forcing u...

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Avelo said it will stop deportation flights for ICE

Avelo Airlines has faced backlash for its decision to operate deportation flights for the Trump Administration. Roy De La Cruz/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Avelo Airlines started operating...

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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.

Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back &mdash; and it could mean a rocky 2026

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

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

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

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.

Duolingo gives staff 2 weeks off over the holidays &mdash; and the CEO says it pays off

7 people who switched careers in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s share how they knew it was time to pivot

Seeing Japan's older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Living with family isn't a last resort anymore. It's the plan.

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

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

The US military's annual suicide report is missing, and the Pentagon isn't offering any answers

Amazon gives managers a new way to spot employees who aren't spending enough time in the office

My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

I moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. My first marriage fell apart, but I met the love of my life.

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

My husband and I learned that blending our families was a terrible mistake. Now we live alongside each other.

Avelo said it will stop deportation flights for ICE

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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.

Inside the hidden Marine Corps recruiting crisis that's 'burning Marines' to fill the ranks

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back &mdash; and it could mean a rocky 2026

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

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

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

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.

Duolingo gives staff 2 weeks off over the holidays &mdash; and the CEO says it pays off

7 people who switched careers in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s share how they knew it was time to pivot

Seeing Japan's older workers made me wonder how the US could better prepare for an aging economy

Living with family isn't a last resort anymore. It's the plan.

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

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

The US military's annual suicide report is missing, and the Pentagon isn't offering any answers

Amazon gives managers a new way to spot employees who aren't spending enough time in the office

My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

I moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. My first marriage fell apart, but I met the love of my life.

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

My husband and I learned that blending our families was a terrible mistake. Now we live alongside each other.

Avelo said it will stop deportation flights for ICE

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.

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

Duolingo gives staff 2 weeks off over the holidays — and the CEO says it pays off

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.

The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

Duolingo gives staff 2 weeks off over the holidays — and the CEO says it pays off