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12 perks of being a Supreme Court justice
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12 perks of being a Supreme Court justice

Beyoncé tickets, access to the US Marshals, lifetime job security, and your own staff are just some SCOTUS perks.

Gabbi Shaw · 08 Mar, 2026
I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.
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I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.

I moved a lot, so I could grow in my academic career. I struggled to make deep connections with new friends and felt disconnected from family.

Anahid S. Modrek · 08 Mar, 2026
A woman transformed her open-concept space with a pony wall for $2,500
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A woman transformed her open-concept space with a pony wall for $2,500

Rather than creating two separate rooms, Alexa Occhipinti divided her open-concept living and dining area with a pony wall.

Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn · 08 Mar, 2026
My parents had no retirement plans after selling their house. They now live in Airbnbs, and I'm worried about them.
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My parents had no retirement plans after selling their house. They now live in Airbnbs, and I'm worried about them.

My parents retired early because of health issues. They decided to sell their house and have since lived in 15 Airbnbs across the country.

Vanessa Scaringi · 08 Mar, 2026
I'm a millionaire living in Washington. I'm happy to pay more in taxes — it helps everybody.
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I'm a millionaire living in Washington. I'm happy to pay more in taxes — it helps everybody.

Victoria Hattersley, a Washington millionaire, says she's happy to pay more in taxes as part of her state's proposed millionaire tax.

Jordan Pandy · 08 Mar, 2026
Laid off, priced out, and restless: Why 4 women over 50 retired abroad
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Laid off, priced out, and restless: Why 4 women over 50 retired abroad

Four American women over 50 found more affordable housing, a lower cost of living, and a new sense of self when they retired in Europe.

Alcynna Lloyd · 08 Mar, 2026
Billionaire investor Jim Mellon says US stocks are 'way overpriced,' food needs a rethink, and Gen Z has to hustle
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Billionaire investor Jim Mellon says US stocks are 'way overpriced,' food needs a rethink, and Gen Z has to hustle

Billionaire Jim Mellon said the AI buildout is a "warning signal" for investors, and young people need to "just get out there and do something."

Theron Mohamed · 08 Mar, 2026
Gen Z is trying to log their way out of doomscrolling
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Gen Z is trying to log their way out of doomscrolling

Fed up with endless scrolling, some Gen Zers are tracking their media consumption to be more intentional about their time.

Roya Shahidi · 08 Mar, 2026
The brains behind BI's new must-read newsletter explains why every marketer needs it in their inbox
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The brains behind BI's new must-read newsletter explains why every marketer needs it in their inbox

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, Lara O'Reilly, the anchor of BI's CMO Insider, discusses the newest Business Insider newsletter.

Steve Russolillo · 08 Mar, 2026
I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.
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I spent 53 hours on the longest train ride in the US. Here are 10 ways I made the 2-night Amtrak trip more bearable.

I endured a 53-hour ride on the California Zephyr, the longest Amtrak journey in the US. Here are 10 survival tips for overnight train travelers.

Joey Hadden · 08 Mar, 2026
A parent's guide to the Pokémon card craze
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A parent's guide to the Pokémon card craze

Pokémon cards are having a resurgence — and it can be an expensive hobby. Many parents need a crash course.

Madeline Berg · 08 Mar, 2026
I moved back to India after 5 years in the US. I was startled and disoriented by reverse culture shock — here's how I moved forward.
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I moved back to India after 5 years in the US. I was startled and disoriented by reverse culture shock — here's how I moved forward.

A woman felt disorientated when she moved back to India after working and studying in the US. These steps helped her readjust to her home country.

Vaishali Gauba · 08 Mar, 2026