Reid Hoffman has said he uses a specific tool daily to gain insight into how AI products could be “workers in the future.”The LinkedIn cofounder and investor said he did…
Going back at least five generations, I am the end of a line of women whose names I carry.Some of these women, mostly Anna’s and Maria’s, Maria Graziana, Anna Marie,…
Credit Sesame’s personal finance news roundup April 26, 2025. Stories, news, politics, and events impacting personal finance during the past week. Corporate profits surge since COVID A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that U.S. companies…
A year ago, the hashtag “government jobs” was trending on TikTok, with videos of employees hyping up the stability and perks of the field and explaining best practices to get a job.Interest in the industry was surging. Not so much anymore.In a…
Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has said that China and the United States should dramatically cut their tariffs on one another, and only the fear of “looking weak” is stopping them.Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square who supported President…
Welcome back to our Saturday edition! Oscar-nominated actor Demi Moore eats a meat-free diet, but there’s one guilty pleasure she can’t live without.On the agenda:But first: Leave the kids at home.If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. Download Business Insider’s app here.This week’s dispatch Grown-up getawayThere’s nothing like…
Imagine raising five young children, watching the economy collapse into itself, and not changing your spending habits. I don’t have to, because it happened to me during the Great Recession of 2008. I have to say, I don’t recommend it. My naivete led to my financial downfall, a divorce, losing…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Beckham, assistant vice president of financial education and development and strategy officer at Rockland Trust Bank. It has been edited…
Key takeaways As long as you don’t use your available credit to run up high balances, a lot of available credit won’t hurt your credit score. Available credit can even…
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Many tech leaders tried to get close to Trump after the election, donating to his inaugural fund. One expert…
Picture this: It’s cocktail hour, guests are arriving, and you’re ready to impress them with the most delicious drink they’ve ever had.Enter: My favorite three-ingredient cocktail.It’s so downright tasty that people I serve it to often assume it’s some secret,…
As a born and raised Hawaii resident, navigating the beauty of Maui has been both a privilege and a joy. While serving as a tour guide for loved ones who’ve visited, I’ve crafted a list of must-see attractions and identified…
Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Saturday — their first encounter since a heated exchange at the White House two months ago.The two leaders held a discussion inside St. Peter’s Basilica, ahead of the Pope’s funeral, with…
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The dollar is getting weaker. The US Dollar Index is down more than 8% since the start of the year, putting the currency at its lowest point in about three years.Uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fears of a…
Sharon Tagle thought her finances were in order when she retired seven years ago. However, she recently returned to work.In December, the 68-year-old got a…
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Key takeaways Business loans are available from a variety of lenders, including banks, credit unions and online lenders. Banks and credit unions are ideal for established businesses with good to excellent credit. Compared to traditional lenders, online lenders and nonprofits…
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President Donald Trump’s tariffs are already wreaking havoc on the supply chain, and several experts believe it could get worse.Business Insider spoke with nine supply chain researchers, shipping industry insiders, and logistics specialists about the timeline for when consumers might…
Daniel Driscoll is only two months into his new job as the 26th Army secretary, but the 38-year-old former armor officer and Iraq War veteran…
A Lufthansa flight carrying 461 passengers had to divert after someone’s tablet became “jammed” in a business-class seat.The Airbus A380 took off from Los Angeles…
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Kardashian made her Met Gala debut in 2013 when she was expecting her first child, North West. The gala’s theme was “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” and Kardashian wore a long-sleeve, floral Riccardo Tisci dress. It had a high neckline, which contrasted…
Credit cards can be a convenient way to pay taxes while potentially earning some rewards along the way. Paying taxes with a credit card could also give you some breathing room if you don’t have the funds to pay your…
Microsoft is trying to simplify its many AI offerings by streamlining how the products are pitched to customers, according to internal slides from a recent presentation.The software giant has a bunch of different AI tools called Copilot. There’s Copilot for…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bryan Myers, the president and CEO of fitness company Solidcore, who lives in Washington, DC. The following has been edited for length and clarity.I always knew I had a passion for…
Most of us don’t think much about our tax withholding until tax time. That’s when reality sets in — in the form of a big tax bill or a tax refund. When you file your tax return, you discover whether…
Three teenage boys in New York City have invented a clever packaging material that they hope will replace toxic plastics and make plastic-free shipping a reality.Zhi Han (Anthony) Yao, Flint Mueller, and James Clare are planning to pursue a patent…
The secondhand clothing market is booming, and AI is helping resellers sort, price, and sell used clothes faster than ever. But with millions of garments still ending up in landfills and deserts, can new tech actually cut fashion waste?Read the…
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It was well before sunset on Thursday when the first young woman took her place at the front of the line outside a federal courthouse in Manhattan.”I would prefer not to talk to members of the press,” she said Friday…
US fighter jets appear to be using advanced “StormBreaker” precision glide bombs in combat against the Houthis, part of the intense bombing campaign against the Iran-backed rebels.An image of what looked like an unexploded, US-made bomb half-buried in the sand…
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Key takeaways Active-duty military members are eligible for VA home loans after serving for 90 straight days (181 days during peacetime) without an interruption in service. You or your spouse…
It’s an uneventful weekday, and you’re running a few errands during your lunch break. You decide at the last minute to run inside the bank to finally deposit that paper…
Phoebe Gates, 22, is the youngest of the Gates children.After graduating from high school in 2021, she followed her sister to Stanford. She graduated in June after three years with…
Prosecutors want to make sure the public doesn’t see the “freak off” videos made by Sean “Diddy” Combs, which they say they’ll present as exhibits in his upcoming criminal sex-trafficking…
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Key takeaways Buying a home in another state involves a significant time investment that can be as long as several months. Researching affordability, neighborhoods, tax rates and local real estate laws is an important part of the process. Finding a trustworthy local real estate…
