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Americans really want their cheap stuff back

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIThe core of the modern American dream is cheap stuff, and contrary to the president's suggestion earlier this year, it turns out little gir...

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She was 35 with a new baby when cancer hit. Her family is still paying the price.

Gabi McCord was diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer at 35.Callaghan O'Hare for BIGabi McCord paces her kitchen. Crayon drawings are pinned to the fridge, shelves are cluttered with picture fram...

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I'm a CEO and mom in NYC. Ping pong, piano, and 4:45 am wake-ups are how I stay healthy and focused.

Sunny Jiang.Noemie MargueriteThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sunny Jiang, the 41-year-old CEO and president of EyeBuyDirect, based in New York. It's been edited for length and...

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ACA Health Plan Premiums When One Spouse Starts Medicare

When both spouses in a married couple retire before 65, they most likely will buy health insurance from the ACA marketplace unless they have retiree health insurance coverage or they only have a sh...

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Unpacking the curious love affair between everyday traders and Michael Burry

Michael Burry, investor of "The Big Short" fame.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the First Trade newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily markets newslett...

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From screenwriting to stand-up: How 6 Goldman Sachs managing directors turned unlikely experiences into career success

From left: Newly promoted Goldman Sachs managing directors Myriam Coulibaly and Joe Hall. They're two of the MDs who say passions outside of work have benefited their professional pursuits.Courtesy...

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“Off Grid Slice Of Heaven”: 79 Gorgeous Cabins People Retreat To When They Need A Break From Life

For many of us, stepping away from the chaos of daily life can feel like a true gift. Picture a day without notifications, emails, or endless scrolling, just the quiet hum of nature, crystal-clear ...

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My parents treated me like a child even after I moved out. I had to redefine my relationship with them.

The author says redefining her relationship with her parents really helped.Courtesy of the authorAfter college, my parents and I continued to relate in the same way we had when I was young.The mism...

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A 20-year veteran fund manager tells us why he's staying away from top tech stocks — and what he recommends buying instead

People walk near the New York Stock Exchange on November 13, 2025 in New York City.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe AI trade has been fueling the stock market all year, but it's looked shakier recentl...

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How to land your first AI job, according to 16 people who have done it

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIIt's not too late to break into AI — and it doesn't really matter where you're coming from.That's what Business Insider learned while speaking to dozens of people working i...

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'A promise to go on giving': What 9 of Warren Buffett's closest followers told us about his final letter as CEO

Warren Buffett published his last letter as Berkshire Hathaway CEO this week.Daniel Zuchnik/WireImageWarren Buffett released his last shareholder letter as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO this week.The fa...

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Flying isn't the only way to travel. Here's what to know about taking the train this holiday season.

Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Welcome back! Would you "rough it in the woods" to fin...

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Stock options, embryos, and polyamory: Women have more reasons than ever to get a prenup

Rachel-Jean Firchau raised the idea of a prenup to her now-husband. Their agreement covers the couple's separate social media brands.Abigail Varney for BIKamila Staryga's husband asked her to marry...

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Here are the top 750 recruiting firms in the US

Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIFinding the right talent for your business is one of the most important responsibilities of any founder, owner, or manager. And finding the right people to help you d...

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'One of the greatest misreads in modern markets': Why hedge funder Eric Jackson thinks retail is the new smart money

Men walk past the Wall Street subway station.Anthony Devlin/Getty ImagesEric Jackson thinks investing pros have misunderstood Palantir's story.He described Wall Street's approach to Palantir "one o...

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How Doug McMillon went from unloading Walmart trucks as a teen to earning over $27 million as CEO

Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon.Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesWalmart CEO Doug McMillon started his career with the company unloading trucks in Arkansas.After college, he rose through the ranks ...

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Nvidia's internal emails reveal a 'fundamental disconnect' with major software clients

Nvidia CEO Jensen HuangWoohae Cho/Getty ImagesNvidia is facing some challenges in selling its AI enterprise software.Internal emails reveal hurdles with big, highly regulated clients.Despite hiccup...

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Worried about a tech bubble? Bank of America says investors can diversify with these 16 cheap non-AI stocks.

Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesBank of America highlights 16 undervalued non-AI stocks for investor diversification.AI names have dominated recent S&P 500 returns, raising concerns of a tech bubble....

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Are gold and bitcoin a hedge against a financial or market crash?

In an increasingly complex world, the Financial Post should be the first place you look for answers. Our FP Answers initiative puts readers in the driver’s seat: you submit questions and our rep...

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Anthropic says Chinese hackers jailbroke its AI to automate a 'large-scale' cyberattack

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpotAnthropic said Chinese nation-state hackers jailbroke its Claude AI for a large-scale cyberattack.The AI-powered attacks targeted tech,...

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This One ETF Could Make Up Almost Your Entire Retirement Portfolio, According to Warren Buffett

Quick Read Warren Buffett recommends everyday investors put retirement money into an S&P 500 ETF like th...

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