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Meet the 120 women competing to be Miss Universe 2025

Contestants for the 2025 Miss Universe pageant.Courtesy of Miss UniverseThe 74th annual Miss Universe contest will be held in Bangkok on Friday morning.There will be 120 women competing in the page...

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I didn't want my kids to inherit a mess when I die. I created an estate plan to ease the burden.

The author (not pictured) planned her estate when her sons were young.Xavier Lorenzo/Getty ImagesAfter adopting our two sons, all I worried about was what would happen if something happened to me.I...

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I've grown my income by 700% to $600k after 10 years in Big Tech. Here are 4 money tips I live by.

Khalid said having multiple income streams is now essential.Courtesy of Sundas KhalidLast year, Sundas Khalid made half her income from her Google salary and half from a side hustle.She shared four...

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PBO calling out the federal government's fiscal approach should raise red flags for all of us

One of my favourite lines from the 1993 movie Philadelphia is, “Explain this to me like I’m a six-year-old.” I’ve used that line often during my 30-plus years in the tax profession to encour...

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Tech companies are on a wild debt binge to fuel their AI ambitions. It could mean trouble for markets.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on November 17, 2025 in New York City.Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesCorporate borrowing has soared to record highs ...

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Who Works After Claiming Social Security?

The brief’s key findings are: Since Social Security aims to replace wages for those no longer working, claiming benefits is often seen as a simple proxy for retirement. Many o...

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Nest cofounder Matt Rogers made thermostats cool. Now he's doing the same for your garbage.

Matt RogersSteve Jennings/Getty ImagesMill, founded by Matt Rogers, aims to revolutionize food waste recycling in homes.The startup's high-tech device turns food scraps into lightweight, odorless g...

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A lesson from 2000 shows what could be the biggest risk lurking for the AI boom

Aerial views of an Amazon Web Services Data Center known as US East 1 in Ashburn, VirginiaJonathan Ernst/REUTERSJeremy Siegel says the data infrastructure boom of the dot-com era is a useful analog...

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I decided to live in a build-to-rent community after buying a home. I'll never buy again.

Former homeowner John Santa Orta found a townhouse to rent that feels like he's owning.Quinn Residences.John Santa Orta found a build-to-rent townhouse after selling his home.He said that the cost ...

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Marriott says Sonder tried to use guest safety as 'bargaining chip' in last-minute plea for cash

Marriott ended its licensing agreement with Sonder earlier this month.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMarriott accused Sonder of risking guest safety to secure financial suppo...

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Garry Marr: Sonder nightmare a reminder that a traditional hotel can be a traveller's best friend

Guests were given just hours to pack as part of the abrupt demise of the hotel chain Sonder Holdings Inc. this past week, leaving thousands stranded at the Marriott-backed short-term rental prov...

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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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