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The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money.Courtesy of Kimanzi ConstableWhen I finally made $1 million, my friends and family expected me to share my wealth.I lost long-term frie...
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Back in 2020, I bought a 5-year deferred fixed annuity, also known as a Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA). A MYGA, in essence, is like a CD issued by an insurance company. The insurance company ...
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon (R) is handing over the top job to John Furner in the new year.Walmart2025 has been a big year for retail CEO transition announcements.Roughly 45 retailers said they are c...
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Timothée Chalamet in "Marty Supreme."A24Timothée Chalamet encounters many familiar faces in "Marty Supreme."Along with Kevin O'Leary and Gwyneth Paltrow, internet celebrities and NBA legends are al...
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The author (left) had to care for her mother's finances after a dementia diagnosis.Courtesy of Ala LandinMy mother saved for retirement but did not account for health issues such as her dementia di...
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Ron TelemarqueRon TelemarqueRon Telemarque had 11 days to decide: accept severance or return to the office full time.He shared how he decided whether to stay at Paramount — and whether he regrets i...
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US Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson ManskeAs geopolitical uncertainty rises, many finance pros have homed in on the defense sector Scott Helfstein of Global X ETFs thinks a handful of stocks i...
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Tech leaders like Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk led a workforce efficiency crusade in 2025.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images;  Steve Granitz/FilmMagicThe "efficiency" motto h...
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Nora Carol Photography/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider has spoken to dozens of financially independent investors.As we head into 2026, BI rounded up their top wealth-building advice.Tips include track...
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BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty ImagesChristmas is here, and finance pros are hoping to end the year with a Santa Claus rally.We asked 10 professional investors for a single stock pick they'd give as ...
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Blackstone CTO John Stecher said he reads up on technology during his 35-minute subway ride to and from work.BlackstoneBlackstone CTO John Stecher prioritizes ongoing upskilling to keep pace with t...
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Do you know which of your financial habits deserve coal, and which earn the nod of approval? With a fresh year ahead, now is the perfect time for a frank money audit, Santa style. How many o...
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With the new year just around the corner, here’s my tax wish list for 2026. While I’m not holding my breath for these measures to actually get passed any time soon, it’s my hope that the gov...
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I did some things right and wrong when I moved back to the US from Europe.Denae McGahaI'm an American who spent seven years abroad in Budapest, Hungary, before returning to the US.I'm grateful I ga...
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A one-ounce gold bar and a ten-ounce silver bar are on display at a Costco warehouse in Wisconsin.Dominick Reuter/Business InsiderCostco sells millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver, both on...
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Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe Santa Claus trading window is nearly here, and investors hope it'll help end the year on a high note. Stocks have been volatile in December, but pros are still hoping ...
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Ricardo Santos for BIThis fall, Business Insider announced its 2025 class of Rising Stars of Wall Street.Seven stood out for pursuing unique paths, including sports, science, and field research.The...
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Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Nati Harnik/APBerkshire Hathaway removed Kraft Heinz from the list of operating companies on its website.Warren Buffett's company cut the food giant ...
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People are emotional about vacationing in the ...
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Santa Claus’s arrival is right around the corner and I can barely contain my excitement. Throughout the year, I wrote monthly letters to Santa to present my wish list of excellent tax policy ide...
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The US in the mid-1870s was experiencing a great transformation as emerging industries ushered in the Gilded Age.Archive Photos/Getty ImagesThe mid-1870s were a period of significant cultural, econ...