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‘the Gilded Age’ Mansions You Can Visit in Real Life

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Teenage Podcaster Shares 4 Life Lessons From Steve Cohen, Howard Marks

A teenage podcaster is on a mission to gather wisdom and advice from financial titans and share it with younger generations.Amir Fischer, 15, a sophomore at Greenwich High School in Connecticut, launched “Generating Alpha” last year. He’s already interviewed more than 20 guests including Steve Cohen, Howard Marks, Alan Schwartz,…

A Day in the Life of Lyft CEO David Risher, From Cycling to Matcha

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Risher, the 59-year-old CEO of Lyft based in San Francisco. It’s been edited for length and clarity.After I joined the board of Lyft four years ago, I was asked to apply to be CEO. At first, I said no, but the more…

Tristan Da Cunha: Life in the World’s Most Isolated Settlement

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“Survivor” Season 48 Winner Shares How the Show Changed His Life

When “Survivor” host Jeff Probst announced Kyle Fraser as the winner, it took some time for his new financial status to set in.The 31-year-old attorney won the $1 million prize for season 48, with his winning moment at the final tribal council airing on May 21. Although filming wrapped in…

Life of the Waltons, Heirs to Walmart, Sam’s Club: Fortunes, Careers

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I Lost 20 Pounds for the First Time in My Life but Couldn’t Enjoy It

I’ve recently lost 20 pounds due to an unexpected chronic illness and learned that the awareness of appropriate behavior seems to go out the door when it comes to commenting on someone’s weight.Girlfriends, acquaintances, and even family members have all basically said something along the lines of: “Sucks you’re sick,…

5 Centenarians Share the Secrets to a Successful Life, Retirement

Americans who have made it to 100 years old have seen a lot: the Great Depression, the moon landing, 16 presidents, and the ups and downs of 2025.Five centenarians — people who are at least 100 years old — told Business Insider that life keeps getting better in the triple…