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I’ve owned multiple houses and a fair amount of rental property in my lifetime, so I’ve been swinging hammers and slinging paint and fixing toilets for a long time: nearly 50 years. In that time, I’ve made just about every DIY mistake in the book — some of them more…
For high earners who’ve already maxed out their 401(k) and Roth IRA contributions, the mega backdoor Roth offers a rare opportunity to push tens of thousands of additional dollars into tax-free retirement savings each year. In 2026, the strategy allows eligible savers to contribute up to the overall 401(k) limit…
Waymo’s new robotaxi is certain to be a game changer for the over-packers.Waymo, Alphabet’s robotaxi company, said on Thursday that it will start giving select riders access to its new baby-blue vehicle, the Ojai, in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles over the next several weeks.The Ojai — pronounced “Oh-hi”…
It looks like the Ballerina Farm kids could soon be booked and busy.In a first for the homesteading lifestyle brand owned by the husband-and-wife team Hannah and Daniel Neeleman, one of their nine children starred alone in a Ballerina Farm promo video posted on May 26.If this becomes a regular…
Getting a mortgage can be complicated and full of surprises. Ali and Josh Lupo would know: They’ve gone through the process nine times. In 2018, the husband and wife held jobs as social workers and owed a whopping $100,000 in student loans, car loans and credit card debt. After being…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sara Perelli-Minetti, a former HR leader who now runs Hellos & Goodbyes, an executive compensation coaching company. Her previous employment and identity have been confirmed by Business Insider. This story has been edited for length and clarity.I was laid off from…
Over the past decade, I’ve been hired as a bridesmaid over 125 times, so I know my way around a wedding. I started my business, Bridesmaid for Hire, to provide a service to brides who need someone by their side on their big day — whether it’s because they don’t have…
Happy 2026 National Burger Day to all who celebrate — and really, don’t we all celebrate burgers every day of the year, especially on Thursday, May 28? Here’s a partial list of chains offering free or discounted burgers on Thursday, May 28: Carl’s Jr. If you’re a rewards member, you…
It’s never fun to be let go from a job, but finding out that you lost a role in what would go on to be a $197 million movie because your mom wouldn’t allow you to get a haircut? That one stings.In Hayden Panettiere’s memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,”…
A first-aid kit is a must-have travel item. Though I always hope I won’t need to use it, it’s convenient to have it with me and comes in handy for simple things.Typically, I carry ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and Benadryl in the kit. Although these over-the-counter medications are easy to get at many…
