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☆ An ex-Google employee shares the 3-part strategy he used to prepare for layoffs and achieve financial independence
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewAfter eight years at Google, Shao Chun Chen was laid off on February 14, 2024. "A big part of your identity is where you work," Chen, who was leading a sales team at the time, told Business Insider. He says he focused on three things throughout his 20s and 30s to grow his investment portfolio and achieve financial independence. He about tripled his salary at Google and worked his way up to making six-figures, according to employment verification letters viewed by BI.

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☆ New federal rules on airline refunds require cash instead of vouchers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Gregory Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New federal rules say travelers deserve cash refunds when inconvenienced by their airline – not vouchers or travel credits. The rules require the fees to be automatic and prompt: Within seven days for a credit card refund and 20 days for other forms of payment. Surge in complaints in 2022The Biden Administration proposed its change to the refund rules in 2022 after a surge in complaints about refunds when the coronavirus brought air travel to a standstill. More than half of the complaints involved flight disruptions or refunds. A federal law allows Congress to unravel recently implemented executive branch rules.

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☆ Vintage photos show how first-class train travel has changed over the past 100 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

First-class train cars used to include gramophones and leather armchairs. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementModern first-class train tickets include perks like lounge access and meals, but trains used to be even more luxurious. Train travel has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with more passengers opting to avoid rising airfare costs and the environmental impact of flying. Here's a look back at how glamorous first-class train cars once were and how they've changed through the years.

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Federal authorities investigating Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign fund-raising have been examining valuable flight upgrades they believe he received from Turkish Airlines that elevated him to its highest class of seats available on international trips, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The scrutiny is part of a broad corruption inquiry that has already led the F.B.I. to search the homes of the former top New York-based executive of Turkish Airlines and aides to Mr. Adams, who has frequently traveled abroad and has made no secret of his affinity for flying on the Turkish carrier. agents searched the homes of the former airline executive, Cenk Öcal, the mayor’s liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, and his chief fund-raiser, Brianna Suggs — and seized Mr. Adams’s electronic devices. The inquiry has shaken an administration that has become increasingly mired in investigations and beset by legal and ethical problems.

Persons: Eric Adams’s, Adams, Cenk Öcal, Rana Abbasova, Brianna Suggs — Organizations: Turkish Airlines Locations: New York

☆ Struggling electric vehicle company Canoo spent twice as much on its CEO's private jet as it pulled in last year
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Canoo spent $1.7 million on CEO Tony Aquila's private jet bills, twice its 2023 revenue. Investors often scrutinize private jet spending, especially when a company is in trouble. AdvertisementElectric vehicle company Canoo spent twice as much on its CEO's private jet trips as it brought in last year. Canoo, which has never turned a profit as a public company, paid $1.7 million in "aircraft reimbursements" for its CEO last year. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ The total solar eclipse is in less than a week away. People are scrambling to make – or change – plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Terry Ward | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

For some, plans for where to fly, drive and stay to hopefully catch a glimpse of the last total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States until 2044 have been in place for months or even years. The total solar eclipse’s path of totality — where the moon completely blocks the face of the sun — stretches across portions of 13 US states as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. A view from a plane during an eclipse flight from the Russian city of Murmansk to observe a solar eclipse on March 20, 2015, above the Norwegian Sea. Airbnb reports a 1000% surge in searches for stays along the entire path of totality over the solar eclipse weekend for check-ins on April 7, 2024. Austin and the surrounding Hill Country area and Indianapolis are among the most booked destinations across all of North America on Airbnb for the solar eclipse weekend, Thorn said.

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☆ You can book luxury hotels, cruises, and vacation packages through Costco for a fraction of the cost
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Costco offers steep discounts on hotels, cruises, rental cars, and vacation packages for members. Travel can be booked through the Costco Travel website. If you're a Costco member, you can also book hotels, cruises, rental cars, and all-inclusive packages online through Costco Travel. The Costco Travel website offers vacation packages at luxury resorts in destinations like Tahiti, Costa Rica, Cancún, and Hawaii, and cruises with companies such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess, at heavily discounted prices. Plus, if you pay with the Costco Anywhere Visa card, you'll earn 3% cash back on purchases through Costco Travel.

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☆ How corporate PAC money could end up in the personal coffers of Sens. JD Vance and Markwayne Mullin
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

At the same time, they've been taking tens of thousands of dollars in corporate PAC money — some of which may be ending up directly in the senators' bank accounts. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Between the 2022 election and the end of 2023, Vance has used $78,000 in corporate PAC contributions to repay campaign debts, while Mullin has done the same with $45,000 in corporate cash. Mullin did the same with 19 corporate PACs, including ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobile, and GlaxoSmithKline. He also promised not to take corporate PAC money during the GOP primary, only to reserve that pledge during the general election against Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan, who did accept corporate PAC money.

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☆ United's string of scary safety events likely has nothing to do with Boeing
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFrom a missing panel to a tire falling off midair, United Airlines has experienced multiple high-profile safety incidents over the past few weeks. Instead, some aviation experts have pointed to a possible trend in United's maintenance safety systems. Regarding the missing panel, he said, "that smacks of a maintenance problem of United Airlines." Former Delta Air Lines chief pilot, Alan Price, noted safety redundancies in some events played out as they were designed to. Kirby said safety enhancements like an extra day of pilot training and a "centralized training curriculum" for new-hire mechanics, which were planned before the recent safety events, are actively being deployed.

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☆ Airline tickets could get more expensive amid the Boeing 737 Max fallout
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Executives from several US carriers have expressed doubt about the Boeing 737 Max delivery schedule. Southwest expects 42% fewer jets this year, while United told Boeing to stop making the Max 10. AdvertisementCustomers may soon feel the impact of the Boeing 737 Max blowout as airlines face uncertainty about their future fleets. The airline also said it doesn't expect to receive any of the yet-to-be-certified Max 7s this year and removed them from its 2024 plan. Airlines may look to Airbus to grow their fleetsThe Airbus A320neo competes with the Boeing 737 Max.

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☆ Frontier's newest upsell: Empty middle seats, more legroom at the front of the plane
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But the budget airline on Tuesday launched a new add-on to get more room at the front of its tightly-packed planes — with no middle seat neighbor. On flights starting April 10, Frontier will offer UpFront Plus in the first two rows of its Airbus planes, where it will block the sale of the middle seat. Those seats will also include four to five inches more legroom compared with most of the seats on the planes, an airline spokeswoman said. Fellow budget airline Spirit offers the "Big Front Seat" in its Airbus cabins. The new Frontier option isn't a new seat, but is instead spaced differently than most of the plane.

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CNBC embedded with teams from HSI and California Highway Patrol to witness four organized retail crime operations for this investigation. CNBCAt the bottom of organized retail crime rings are boosters — the people who go into stores and take the items. A bin filled with sparkly silver boots that police suspect an alleged San Jose, California, crime ring stole from T.J. Maxx. In a statement, a TJX spokesperson said the company is "thankful" for CHP's efforts and is taking organized retail crime "very seriously." Court records filed in connection with the case provide a rare glimpse into the inner workings of an alleged organized retail crime ring.

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☆ Kyrsten Sinema is still sitting on over $11 million in campaign cash — and she could easily use it to fuel her post-Senate life
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

At the end of January, the Arizona senator reported holding nearly $10.6 million cash on hand in her campaign account and another $466,000 in her leadership PAC. AdvertisementNow, it's far from clear what will happen to those "resources" — Sinema's campaign did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment last week on the matter. There are a few different ways this could play out if Sinema decides to keep a "zombie PAC" running. Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet once introduced a bill to crack down on "zombie PACs." Advertisement"A lot of people use that to stay in the game because a leadership PAC is kind of a slush fund.

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☆ I drove 40 hours round trip to Disney World to avoid pricey airfare. I saved $300, but I'm not sure I'd do it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Carly Neil | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I drove 20 hours from Connecticut to Florida to save money on airfare. Next time, I'd gladly pay a little more to get my Disney World vacation started faster. AdvertisementBecause I live in Connecticut, flying to Orlando usually makes the most sense when I visit Disney World. In exchange for driving nearly 40 hours roundtrip, I saved about $300 on travel. Here are the pros and cons of driving from Connecticut to Florida instead of flying.

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Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card. The new Point Transfer program launches April 4, and is available to all points-earning Wells Fargo credit cards, including the current Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card. The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card will be available for in-person applications at select Wells Fargo bank locations on March 9. Be the first to read our full Wells Fargo Autograph Journey credit card review here, or check out Business Insider's guide to the best travel credit cards, the best Wells Fargo credit cards, and other Wells Fargo products.

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Our experts answer readers' credit card questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess credit cards). The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card. The new Points Transfer program launches April 4, and is available to all points-earning Wells Fargo credit cards, including the current Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card. The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card will be available for in-person applications at select Wells Fargo bank locations on March 9. Be the first to read our full Wells Fargo Autograph Journey credit card review here, or check out Business Insider's guide to the best travel credit cards, the best Wells Fargo credit cards, and other Wells Fargo products.

☆ Why checked bag fees are at record highs
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Checked bag fees are hitting record highs as airlines up the ante. So an airline can save $75 million in tax fees off its $1 billion revenue in domestic checked-bag fees. The introduction of bag fees was also a response to the rise of low-price carriers like Spirit in the United States and Ryanair in Europe. But airlines kept the bag fees in place and even raised them in an effort to make up for the lost revenue from change fees. Bag fees have been a political punching bag.

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Our experts answer readers' insurance questions and write unbiased product reviews (here's how we assess insurance products). This week, a reader paid half the cost of their brother's funeral out of their own pocket. He had life insurance, with the money going to my mother and my two adult kids. Try saying something like, "I didn't have the chance to prepare for my brother's funeral expenses financially. You weren't wrong to ask, and you certainly weren't wrong to assume your brother's life insurance would cover the funeral costs.

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☆ An ex-flight attendant who flew with 2 US airlines shares ways travelers can save money on flights — without skiplagging
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Marielle Descalsota | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Travel expert Bobby Laurie shared two ways travelers can save money on airfare. Laurie suggested travelers search for the cheapest upgrades and not just the cheapest overall fare. Laurie said travelers should avoid searching their flights on the same search engine, device, or IP network as many airlines have a dynamic pricing strategy. I've seen many times situations where first class or premium economy was cheaper than the coach ticket," Laurie said. Laurie said travelers should avoid spending extra for a refundable fare when booking with major US airlines.

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☆ American Airlines raises bag fees, won't allow some travel agency bookings to earn miles
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

An American Airlines plane sits at the gate at Cancun International Airport on May 26, 2023. American Airlines has raised the price to check a bag for the first time in more than five years and said it would limit which travel agency bookings are eligible to earn frequent flyer miles. American Airlines last raised bag fees in September 2018 along with other major airlines. Frequent flyer members with elite status and some American Airlines credit card holders will still receive a complimentary checked bag. Customers who buy basic economy tickets will only earn frequent flyer miles if they book on American Airlines' website.

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☆ The most expensive aspects of a luxury wedding have nothing to do with the ceremony or reception
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWhen you think of a luxury wedding, you might imagine elaborate floral arches, massive Champagne towers, or dramatic firework displays. Splurging isn't the pointThough a luxury wedding will have a high budget, it won't look over the top if it's done well, as multiple wedding planners told Business Insider. Luxury weddings don't often look over the top. AdvertisementA relaxed guest is the goalDozens of small things come together to create the ideal experience for guests at a luxury wedding, the experts told BI. Seamless service and meaningful gifts make all the differenceOnce they arrive, the luxury experience for guests continues.

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Airfare fell 6.4% in January from a year earlier, the Labor Department said in its monthly consumer price index report on Tuesday. January is typically a slower month for travel as customers take fewer trips following the New Year's holiday. The drop comes even though carriers are facing capacity constraints this year, in part because of an engine recall from Pratt & Whitney , congested airspace and delayed aircraft deliveries. In 2023, airlines had been forced to discount flights, particularly in off-peak periods, after the industry added capacity. ...Those operating environment challenges led directly to industry capacity plans, including our own, coming down 3 points on average as carriers adapted to the new operating environment," Kirby said.

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☆ It’s never been more expensive to be a Disney fan
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Not only have theme park visits gotten more expensive, but so have Disney’s cruise vacations, souvenirs and the company’s streaming services. Over the summer, Disney quietly raised the prices at two of the adult-exclusive restaurants on board its cruise ships to $135 per person for dinner, a nudge up of $10, according to the Disney Cruise Line Blog. But one thing is certain: being a Disney fan has never been more expensive. Passengers stand on the deck of Disney Dream, a Disney Cruise Lines' ship, as it sails to the Bahamas on August 9, 2021. Joe Skipper/ReutersBrittany Huizinga, an Arizona-based travel agent at Smart Moms Travel, took a two-part trip with her husband and two children during the holiday season: The first four nights were spent at Walt Disney World and the last five nights on a Disney Cruise ship.

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☆ Super Bowl ticket prices have dropped, but they still cost a fortune
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl have dropped since last week, but it still might require hitting a casino jackpot to afford it. Despite the drop, this year’s Super Bowl still remains the most expensive on record, with the average purchase price currently at $9,850 — 70% more than the average purchase price of last year’s big game. The 2020 game, which was between the same two teams, was previously the most expensive Super Bowl on record, according to TickPick, which had an average purchase price of $6,370. Compared to the ticket prices, getting to Las Vegas and finding a place to sleep might seem like a bargain. San Francisco to Las Vegas roundtrip flights are slightly less, with the cost hovering around $383 (a 262% increase from last year on the same route).

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