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☆ For working moms, it's some good news and some bad news
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewFor working mothers, it can sometimes feel like even when there's good news, there's also bad news. Just this week, several stories drove home some of the things that parents and working women already have sensed. But it's a good signal for working moms. The chart shows that since 2015, the percentage of women working across all those groups has gone up in the last 10 years. It's that same mix for the state of working moms — not all good, but not all bad.

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☆ I had 2 kids in my early 30s, and my last at 38. It was much harder to keep up with her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Lynnette Lyons | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I went from a stay-at-home mom to a working momAs a stay-at-home mom when my older kids were little, I lived and breathed all things motherhood. She arrived home to her grandmother and two older sisters, who were already well into their stacks of homework. AdvertisementLynnette Lyons had her youngest daughter when she was 38, and her older daughters in her early 30s. But, spread so thin, I didn't realize my older kids' demands on my time had caused the baby of the family to feel like an afterthought. AdvertisementI recently asked if she remembered being excluded from the family game night; she said she did, but didn't hold a grudge.

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☆ China's submarine force is stressed by their more realistic training for combat
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Chinese submarine crews are training to operate farther into the Western Pacific. AdvertisementChina is forcing its submarine crews to endure more intensive and realistic training exercises. Ironically, while rigorous training is intended to create a more skilled and aggressive submarine force, these changes could backfire. "What the literature does suggest is that the PLAN submarine force is simultaneously incorporating a wide range of new operational guidance, platforms, and technologies that are pushing the crews and equipment of the PLAN submarine force in ways they have not been stressed before." "But it still must improve further to be capable of supporting what is expected of the submarine force."

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☆ I'm a sniper in the US Army, and Hollywood doesn't show you the hardest part of my job
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Phillip Cho, a US Army sniper in the 11th Airborne Division based in Alaska. At sniper training, we focus on things like range estimation, target detection, and precision marksmanship, the last of which is the most heavily portrayed aspect in Hollywood movies. For me, the easiest part is probably shooting because I was already a good shot before I became a sniper. AdvertisementIn Week 3 of U.S. Army Sniper School, 35 students participate in the ghillie wash, which is designed to test the strength and durability of the suits as well as weather them. The MK-22 Precision Sniper Rifle sights view a target on the range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 22, 2023.

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Their bodies were discovered days later in some woods off a rural road in Telfair County, and their SUV was found submerged in a nearby lake. He is accused of killing the couple in Telfair County, Georgia. The suspect had the “last known communications” with Bud Runion, then-Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson said at the time. “The entire communication he had with Mr. Runion was deceptive,” Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson said at the time. Telfair County deputies launched air and water searches for the couple, and contacted land owners in the area to ask if they’d seen anything suspicious.

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☆ China picks its lowest-scoring officers to command nuclear submarines
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The job of commanding a nuclear submarine should go to smart and well-qualified officers. Chinese submarine officers — except for engineers — tend to come from candidates with the lowest college entrance test scores, according to a US analyst. "Life in the PLAN submarine service is difficult," Christopher Sharman, director of the China Maritime Studies Institute, told Business Insider. By stressing Chinese submarine commanders, such as confronting them with multiple or unexpected challenges, they could be goaded into making a mistake. On the other hand, a Chinese submarine captain will have had years of experience and additional training before assuming command.

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☆ I'm a Gen Z mom. DINKs showing off their splurging and traveling gave me FOMO, but I don't regret having kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He really wanted kids but said it was fine if I didn't, as he loved me and just wanted to be with me. I thought having a family with him would be amazing. I don't think we would have planned far ahead enough to do a trip like that before having kids. I don't regret having kids youngI really enjoy being a mom. I didn't want to get to a point in my career where I was doing really well and then take a big break.

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☆ A millennial and her new husband moved in with her parents. They all still live in her childhood home 11 years later.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

As for her mom, Grills said she was happy to babysit. The arrangement is a sensible option for many millennial parents dealing with the cost-of-living crisis, particularly when they need childcare. AdvertisementMoore's parents don't have a separate living space in the homeShe gave birth to their second daughter, Phoebe, in 2018 and son, Barrett, in 2020. Grills told BI that her son-in-law, "a phenomenal chef," tends to cook; she does the kids' laundry and the dishes. The Grills don't pay rent, but bills are split.

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☆ My grandma used to babysit me. Then I babysat her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Tommie Brown | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I never expected my later 20s would be spent babysitting my grandma. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTaking care of my grandma during the last years of her life was not a part of the plan when I envisioned my 20s. My grandma babysat me when I was a kidI grew up extremely close to my grandma. As the duties to her care grew more intimate and demanding, the resentment of having to be within this familial hierarchy of care grew as well.

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☆ I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here's how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Aria Yang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Grace Ryu quit her tech job to pursue multiple income streams and now earns over $100,000 a year. Chasing different income streams aligns with my personality — it satisfies my desire to explore and try as much as possible. Here's a breakdown of my eight income streams, with earnings, difficulty level, and time spent each week:Advertisement1. Luxury picnic businessEasy rating: 9/10Lucrative rating: 7/10I run a luxury picnic business with my best friend and my boyfriend. AdvertisementI wish I had diversified my income soonerAlthough building my income streams took a lot of hustling upfront, I wish I had started sooner.

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☆ Venture capital firm's plan to buy nonprofit hospital system has Ohio community on edge
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

In late 2022, Harrison joined venture firm General Catalyst, which has backed tech highfliers like Stripe, Snap and Airbnb . This is the first holistic transformation of a health system to a thoughtful combination of digital and in-person care." "It just makes people a little nervous, and it doesn't feel quite aligned with this concept of health care being a human right." To revolutionize how we care for patients, we in health care are doing the same." "This is not like a turnaround, this is not a distressed system," Harrison said.

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☆ My husband and I decided that the American dream wasn't for us and moved to Spain when I was 7 months pregnant
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-25 | by ( Jessica Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My husband and I decided that the American dream was not for us. Growing up in Kansas, the American dream was simple: Graduate from college, find a good job, get married, buy a house, and start a family. AdvertisementBut the best part about raising a family in Spain is the safety and the active social life. Here in Spain, that's impossible. Jessica Smith said the best part about raising a family in Spain is the safety and the active social life.

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☆ I hire college students for childcare for my 3 kids. It's the best scenario for our family and for the students.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Jenna Jonaitis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While I work at home, I hire local college students to look after my three kids. The college students gain child development experience for their careers. I’ve worked from home as a freelance writer for eight years, and we hire local college students as our nannies. But hiring local college students as our nannies has been a tremendous gift, especially while our kids are young. But more often than not, the college students we’ve hired have been responsible, incredibly caring, and patient with our kids.

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☆ 6 common reasons parents regret having kids, even if they really wanted them
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

About one in 12 parents say they regret having children, according to a 2021 YouGov UK study . Advertisement“You talk to new parents, and then you talk to parents of kids who have almost grown,” she said. She outlined some of the common reasons parents can regret having children, all of which are important to consider and prepare for before starting a family of your own. Fear of the futureDegges-White said some parents might regret having children purely out of fear for their kids’ future. AdvertisementEven still, there are plenty of parents who feel worried about the future but still see having kids as a worthwhile experience .

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Many parents do try to anticipate and plan for the expected costs that come with raising a family like food and clothing, but other costs can come out of nowhere. Here are 4 unexpected expenses you should be aware of if you have a family or are planning on starting one:Advertisement1. Accidents and medical careFrom bicycle accidents as kids to car accidents when they start driving, children come with the potential for accidents. Raising a family may include broken bones, tonsil surgery, and appendectomies, kids can result in big medical bills. It's also best to start saving for college as early as possible, using a 529 plan or another savings account.

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☆ Trump must still cough up at least $90M in E. Jean Carroll verdict — and soon — even though an appeal means she has to wait for it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Laura Italiano | Haven Orecchio-Egresitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Donald Trump has to cut a fat check, and his appeal of the E. Jean Carroll verdict won't delay that. While he appeals the verdict, Carroll can't touch that money — but neither can Trump. Here, as an example, is the judgment Kaplan issued after last year's Carroll verdict, the one that ordered he pay $5 million in damages. Last time around, for the $5 million verdict, Trump went with cash. The premium is money Trump would never see again, according to a surety executive who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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☆ I'm a millennial who moved from New York to Kansas City. I don't have to work 5 jobs, and I pay less rent for a bigger apartment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jackie Nguyen, 35, was living in New York City but landed in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2020. Nguyen said she loves how far her money goes and the more relaxed pace of life in Kansas City. When New York started opening, I had to make a decision: Do I want to go back to NY? AdvertisementI run my own business and have much cheaper rentIt is half as expensive to live in Kansas City. Right now, in Kansas City, I pay $900 for a two-bedroom apartment.

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☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewJason McConahy, a part-time Lyft driver in Las Vegas, sometimes drives as few as 10 hours a month. Several Uber and Lyft drivers have told Business Insider they've faced everything from rude comments to harassment while working — women drivers can face their own challenges. Business Insider asked six Uber and Lyft drivers why they value the social interactions that can come with ride-hailing. Riders, oftentimes, enjoy having someone to talk to as well, drivers told BI. "It's like therapy," said a Boston Uber driver in his 50s who asked to remain anonymous for fear of professional repercussions.

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☆ Choosing to live 5 miles from my parents after we had kids was a smart decision. But we've had to work through some big trade-offs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Amber Adrian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

They have helped us with our kids, but living so close to them has been difficult in some ways. Adrian and her family moved back to her hometown to live near her parents. AdvertisementIn many parts of the world, it's common for adult children to live with or near their parents. When you live — therefore parent — around your own parents, the difficulty of this work is taken to another level. Living near my parents has let me heal deeply and create even more authentic relationships with them.

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☆ A Gen Xer explains how driving for Uber and Lyft has helped him socialize and earn extra income after an injury forced him out of the workforce
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThere are some months when Jason McConahy, a part-time Lyft driver in Las Vegas, drives as few as 10 hours. That's because the 48-year-old gets more out of ride-hailing than some supplemental income and flexible working hours ; it's provided him with a valuable source of social interaction . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Several Uber and Lyft drivers have told Business Insider they've faced everything from rude comments to harassment while working. While he loves the social interaction and flexibility of ride-hailing, he said he doesn't think it's sustainable as a full-time job.

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☆ Moms Who Fly Business Class With Babies Say It Doesn't Disturb Others
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Business Insider spoke to two millennial moms who always fly business class with their babies. Magdelena, 2, has flown business class on over half of the flights she's been on since her birth. Whether babies should be allowed in business class has long been debated. Advertisement"That doesn't happen in economy," Arbelaez-Chujfi said, adding that "in business class, you feel like somebody is looking after you." Courtesy of Sara Arbelaez-Chujfi"I always tell my friends with kids that fly economy, let's say London to Bogotá.

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☆ Boomers seem to have traded in the child-raising village for traveling. Now millennial parents say they have no one to support them.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Julie Gerstein | Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Many millennial parents say they can't get the support they need from their parents. "If Mom and Dad ran out of town, we were at Grandma's," the 33-year-old told Business Insider. AdvertisementStill, many millennial children, including Dobson's own, would prefer time spent — and not necessarily money. Some millennial parents feel aloneThis distance from their parents, Cox said, is a part of other shifts that have made millennial parents feel more alone. What millennial parents really need is someone who can help relieve "the parenting pressure," Cox said, a trusted extra person who's available to pick up some of the slack.

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☆ I quit my job at a brand-new Dollar General store after facing flooding, broken freezers, and frosty bathrooms
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Dollar General plans to open nearly 1,000 stores this year as it approaches 20,000 stores in the US. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis as-told-to story is based on a conversation with a former Dollar General employee in Minnesota who worked at a store that opened in 2021. So when the Dollar General store opened there, it got a lot of business. The first day I worked there, we were supposed to stock the shelves before the store opened. AdvertisementAdvertisementDo you work at a Dollar General store and have a story to share?

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☆ Gen Zers are saying 'no thanks' to promotions for reasons that go beyond money
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Gen Zers aren't eager for promotions, partly because they believe management is unfulfilling. Gen Zers crave support, clarity on goals, a realistic career path. But actually, that's not the dream of many Gen Zers. For many Gen Zers, it can be easy to look at their managers and think, "No, thanks." The consultancy also found that Gen Zers think meaningful work is just as important as workplace flexibility when they're considering a job opportunity.

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However, variable-rate CDs and no-penalty CDs offer flexibility that may be worth considering. So far this year, CD rates have been increasing and I've managed to secure CDs with rates that range from 4.75% to 5.5% APY. "CD interest rates are for a 12-month period." Variable-rate CDBecause I've been mostly risk-averse with my CDs, one type that I've never tried are variable-rate CDs. For example, if you get a one-year CD paying 5% with the option to bump up, Manske said you can pay attention to CD rates and elect to update it if the rates rise.

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