A financial influencer called the FIRE movement a ‘sham.’ People who have made it work say she’s missing the point.
Short for "financial independence, retire early," FIRE is typically associated with aggressive saving and…
I’m 63 and raising 2 grandchildren alone. It’s cost me my retirement years, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rebecca Black, 63, who lives…
Newsom, Anthropic ink deal to expand government use
Gavin Newsom reached a deal with Anthropic to expand the use of Claude products…
I visited the Museum of the American Revolution ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Here are the coolest things I saw.
America has a big birthday coming up.July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since…
Microsoft plans another round of job cuts, impacting thousands of roles
Microsoft is planning to announce job cuts soon as the tech giant continues efforts…
Microdramas are one way Crocs is reaching consumers, says Carly Gomez, the brand’s top marketer
"Microdramas are new, and we're so excited to be one of the first movers…
I quit my job at 53 and feel like I can breathe again. My advice to older job hunters: Know your value.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Cicero, a 54-year-old sales…
Meta is rolling out a new app with a social feed of vibe-coded mini games
Meta is rolling out Pocket, a new social AI app, Business Insider has learned.Meta…
When I lost access to Fable, I had a backup plan. Now that it’s back, I’m even more certain that my fail-safe strategy works.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sean McDonnell, 43, who lives…
42 giant statues of presidents’ heads are crumbling on private property in rural Virginia. Here’s why.
In Croaker, Virginia, decaying statues of presidential heads regularly attract tourists.Since Presidents Park in…
I spend thousands a year on piano lessons for my kids. Now I’m taking them, too.
As often happens, the pendulum swung the other way with my mom, who neither…
After decades in Silicon Valley, a former Apple and Amazon engineer started an AI chip company in his mid-50s
Stephen Huang had spent decades building chips in Silicon Valley when ChatGPT's launch convinced…
I help an older couple for 10 hours a week. It’s made San Francisco affordable.
This story is based on an interview with Nanik Tagore, 22, a recent graduate…
Tesla is selling summer gear, including a $595 Model Y trunk fridge
Tesla is selling new summer-y gear to existing owners.The EV maker recently updated its…
A couple built their home themselves to save money. Their mortgage is less than $900 a month.
Maddy and Drew Olson wanted to own a home, but they didn't want an…
I’m a personal trainer who’s been shopping at Trader Joe’s for over 10 years. Here are 9 items I always buy.
I pick up proteins like the store's cheese sticks, chili-lime chicken strips, and pork…
