The idea that a single windfall can solve every problem is a persistent fantasy in America. We imagine that if the person sleeping under the bridge just had a few…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. America’s best idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free. Mark your calendar now…
If you’re planning to downsize and fund your golden years with the equity in your home, you might want to check the calendar. It turns out that when it comes to real estate, timing isn’t just about the market —…
You’re standing in front of a giant wall of toilet paper, trying to figure out if you’re actually saving money or just paying for the privilege of buying a lifetime supply. Most people treat warehouse clubs like a religion, but…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Morris, CEO of Capriotti’s. It has been edited for length and clarity.My whole career is based on a love affair with food — and a lifelong friendship. I grew up…
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Sundar Pichai has had a meteoric rise since joining Google as a 31-year-old product manager in 2004.In the 11 years that followed his first steps on the Googleplex, Pichai was…
When I moved to San Francisco almost 13 years ago, I never imagined how much it would help my career — and, unexpectedly, lead me to fall in love with…
When I moved from Louisiana to Denver in my late 20s, I was drawn to the big — but not too big — city with easy access to the mountains.Despite enjoying Denver, however, I eventually realized it wasn’t a place…
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Most people treat the price tag like it’s a law of nature. It’s not. In most cases, that number is just a suggestion—a “starting point” for the conversation. If you’re not negotiating your recurring bills, your big-ticket purchases, and even…
On a recent trip, my daughter and I were tossing her stuffed animal around the hotel room. The toy spun around near the ceiling and came to rest on the corner of the TV, high above our heads.My daughter pointed…
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The White House is signaling it may force Big Tech to foot the full bill for America’s AI boom.Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump’s trade advisor, said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that data center builders must “internalize” the costs…
Jacob Elordi, 28, is everywhere right now — he’s just not on social media.From “Euphoria” to “Saltburn” and “Priscilla,” to Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” last…
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Key takeaways An LLC has access to some small business loans that are designed specifically for funding a variety of business expenses. LLC loans can be used for many things, including working capital, covering start-up costs, equipment or inventory purchases,…
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For burnt-out 9-to-5ers looking to start something of their own, there’s good news and bad news.The good news is that it’s never been easier to start a side hustle. Unfortunately, that’s also the bad news.The white-collar job market is tough.…
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The biggest software companies might be reduced to mere data sources, says Snowflake’s CEO.”The big model makers want to create a world in which all of the data for all of the enterprises is easily available to them,” Sridhar Ramaswamy…
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A nationwide recall has been issued for a baby fruit purée after federal testing found elevated levels of patulin, a toxin that can pose health risks with prolonged exposure. Initiative Foods announced Friday that it is recalling one lot of…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheska Hull, 40, a British reality TV star and PR professional who relocated to Phuket. Her words have been edited for length and clarity.My move to Phuket was about choosing a…
After five years in Qatar, Elisa Orsi and her husband, David Sleight, knew they were ready to leave the desert behind.They had moved from Australia to the Middle Eastern country in 2019 with their three kids — all under 6…
My Disney dilemmaMy wife and I are about to take our two kids to Disneyland … and I’m absolutely terrified.Not because I don’t want to go. My nearly 3-year-old carries his Mickey Mouse stuffie everywhere. He sleeps with it. Eats…
I’ve seen multiple articles lately about the boomer avalanche — all this stuff people have — and their kids not wanting it. I’m not a boomer, but at 46, I’m already aware that I have too much stuff.Three recent events…
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