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I spent 11 hours sharing a cabin with 3 strangers on a sleeper train in Europe. 6 surprises made me regret it.
According to OBB Nightjet, my cabin was built to fit six people inside a 74-square-foot space. I expected it to be a tight space, but seeing it in person made me realize that 74 square feet is smaller than I thought. One traveler was already there when I boarded, and two others arrived within an
I’ve Been a CPA Since 1981. Here Are 5 Money ‘Mind Hacks’ That Actually Work
I’ve been a CPA since 1981, worked as a Wall Street investment advisor through the 1980s, and written about money since 1991. I still have to trick my own brain into spending less. That’s the dirty secret behind most “money mindset” advice. It tells you to be more disciplined. To visualize wealth…
‘History is repeating’: Michael Burry says it’s time to read about Enron
Looking for a beach read this summer? Michael Burry of “The Big Short” fame has a recommendation. In a late Tuesday post on X, Burry shared a link to an Amazon listing for “The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron.” “History is repeating,” he wrote. “Time to read
Take a look inside Helen Mirren’s $13 million Los Angeles mansion, first built for a silent film star 116 years ago
It’s not every day you get to peek inside a piece of Hollywood history. This Hollywood Hills mansion, currently owned by Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford, was built in 1910 for Dustin Farnum, “the Clark Gable of the silent screen,” according to his obituary. Since then, it’s changed hands…
Research Shows Hiring Managers Are Pickier Than Ever. Here’s How to Win Them Over.
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster. If your job search feels slower, more selective, or harder to break into right now, you are not imagining it. New Monster research suggests many employers are putting more energy into keeping the talent they already have than expanding…
The Smartest Auction Items to Buy on GovDeals for Real Savings
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. When government agencies need to get rid of stuff, they put it up for auction. That’s what makes government auction sites, like GovDeals.com, a great place to find truly unique finds at a steep discount. GovDeals lets you search…
Nielsen’s $2 billion DoubleVerify acquisition is a big play for CMOs
CMOs: Get ready to field more sales pitches from Nielsen. The TV ratings giant surprised the ad industry by announcing plans to buy DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion — and sent chins wagging with hot takes about the implications. At stake: trustworthy data. CMOs depend on data to craft their…
I’m 92 and travel the world for eclipses. This time, my daughter has joined me for an adventure in Spain.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with mother and daughter, Electra Yourke, 92, and Kate Yourke, 64. Business Insider has verified the cost of the trip. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Electra: This trip to Spain will be my ninth eclipse in 92 years. The first…
This Missouri School Named the Best Community College in the Nation
Community colleges can offer students a quality education and access to career opportunities post-graduation, at a fraction of the cost of many four-year institutions. For instance, during the 2025-26 school year, tuition for a full-time undergraduate program at a public four-year university was…
I Need $10,000 in Monthly Retirement Income. Is a $1 Million Portfolio Enough?
If you need to withdraw $10,000 each month from a $1 million portfolio, that’s a 12% annual withdrawal rate. Sustaining this rate over a long retirement could increase the risk of depleting your savings. However, the gap between your spending goal and what your portfolio can support isn’t…