Finance
I’m a Londoner who always rides the Tube. Here are 10 features of the Underground that would surprise most Americans.
While it’s ridiculously busy at rush hour and way too hot in the summer, the Tube is an essential part of life in London. As a local, I sometimes use the public transit system — formally called the London Underground —more than four or five times on some days, as it’s often the quickest way
The biggest name in YouTube golf got heat from fans for signing with LIV Golf. Now, it owes him $1.4 million.
Saudi-funded rebel golf tour LIV has revealed it owes Rick Shiels, the sport’s biggest social media star, more than $1 million. LIV Golf attracted some of golf’s top stars by offering huge paychecks when it launched in 2022. On Tuesday, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. On its list of…
I’m helping my mother-in-law with ‘Swedish death cleaning.’ I wish more families did this while they have the chance.
Every year, my husband and I make the trek from California to Michigan to live with his 85-year-old mom, Elizabeth, for a few months. These have been lovely family visits that give us a chance to spend time together, and they’ve also allowed me to help her with Swedish death cleaning. This…
Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one of the US’ best college towns. See why students and locals love the Midwestern city.
What counts as a college town? Depends on who you ask. For some, the presence of a large public university is a non-negotiable. For others, having a large enough non-student population is an immediate disqualifier. Some towns might not have as strong a connection to their central university as…
I bought a condo in a mountain resort, sight unseen. After 5 years of perks and many drawbacks, I’m ready to leave.
In late spring 2021, I sat on the couch adrift in my living room and asked Cody, “What are we doing here?” He didn’t know — he would never have traded a life in Montana, complete with a farmhouse, acreage, and a doggie hiking group, to live on a Blue Ridge mountaintop where we knew
I’ve worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 8 of the best things I’m seeing on shelves right now.
As a longtime employee, I think the Canon Ivy 2 mini photo printer is one of the best things to get at Costco right now. Veronica Thatcher As a longtime Costco employee, I get to see all the great new merchandise as it arrives. This month, Costco is carrying seasonal decor, unique tech products, and
Why Pepsi’s surprise $1.7 billion Publicis deal has Madison Avenue reeling
Forget the Jets and the Sharks, the Yankees and the Red Sox, or Arsenal v. Spurs (on my side of the pond). Few rivalries run as deep as Coca-Cola and Pepsi. That explains why Madison Avenue was so stunned by last week’s news: Publicis Groupe had won PepsiCo’s $1.7 billion global media, data, and…
TikTok star Vivian Tu is bringing her ‘Your Rich BFF’ persona to a new AI finance app
TikToker Vivian Tu, the popular financial creator who goes by “Your Rich BFF,” has a new way for fans to talk to her. On Wednesday, Tu is launching out of beta a new iOS app, Ask Dolly, which provides customized markets news and financial info — all in her signature relatable voice, Business…
When to quit your job and go solo, according to media mogul Kara Swisher
Some people dream about breaking free and building something of their own. The big question is: When’s the right time to take the leap? For starters, you might be feeling disenchanted with your current role. “I thought I could do better,” Kara Swisher told Business Insider’s Dan DeFrancesco during…
Anthropic’s AI fluency chief says the best AI users know when to do the work themselves
At Anthropic, Kristen Swanson’s role is to help people get better at using AI. Often, that means knowing when they should do the work themselves. “I have a job teaching people how to use AI, and I probably spend at least half of my time telling people when not to use AI,” said Swanson, who