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☆ Meet the Man Behind Litquidity, the Anonymous Instagram Account Dominating Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Reed Alexander | Hayley Cuccinello | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

The deck kicked off a game of one-upmanship among Wall Street banks trying to keep their employees happy. Lit capitalized on poking fun at Wall Street culture, selling $35 dad hats that read, "Do You Know Who My Father Is?" There have, of course, been endless rumors about Lit's identity, especially among Wall Street underlings. Wall Street underlings have speculated about Litquidity's identity for years. Basak, one attendee said, wanted to take a "wrecking ball through it all" and hold Wall Street heavy hitters accountable.

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☆ I quit my 9-to-5 to start an Etsy store that made $510,000 in 2 1/2 years. It meant I could homeschool my daughter while working an hour a day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I didn't do enough research for my Etsy store at firstI started my store in July 2021 and connected it to Printify, a print-on-demand site. Working on my Etsy store meant I could homeschool them in 2021 for a year. Since I started my Etsy store in July 2021, I've made $510,500 in sales. AdvertisementI started my own Shopify storeIt's always a good idea to diversify if Etsy changes its algorithm, affecting your store. After that, I decided to focus more on the Shopify store I'd set up the previous summer.

Persons: —, Gina Van De Voorde, Yee, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Fort Collins , Colorado, dropshipping

☆ What to know about Jess Edwards, the southern belle stirring up drama on 'The Bachelor' premiere
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jess is one of 32 "Bachelor" contestants competing for Joey Graziadei's heart this season. Taylor is having none of it, and coldly walks past Jess after finishing her conversation with Joey. AdvertisementBoth Jess and Taylor get a rose during the first rose ceremony, which means there's a good chance the drama surrounding Jess will continue this season. Here's what to know about the southern belle already stirring up drama on "The Bachelor." Related storiesThe local paper from Jess' hometown of Erwin, Tennessee reports that Jess went to East Tennessee State University and was involved in Greek life there.

Persons: —, Jessica, Jess, Edwards, you've, Joey Graziadei's, Joey, Taylor Wiens, Taylor, she'd, Jess Edwards, Taylor Swift, Hannah Brown, it's Organizations: Service, ABC, Business, East Tennessee State University, University of Alabama Locations: Tennessee, San Diego , California, Erwin

☆ What to know about Lea Cayanan, the 'Bachelor' contestant who nabbed the first impression rose after throwing away her secret advantage
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In the first episode, lead Joey Graziadei gives the first impression rose to Lea Cayanan. But it's a whole different animal when you're actually handed that card," Joey told BI. Advertisement"I said it the whole time, from the beginning of 'After the Final Rose' to that moment with the card, she was dealt the hardest hand out of everyone. For Joey, his conversation with Lea about her difficult position made him realize he wanted to continue to get to know her, hence his decision to give her the first impression rose. AdvertisementHe told BI that he wanted to convey a lot by giving Lea the first impression rose, namely that he was impressed with how she handled the tough situation.

Persons: Joey Graziadei, Lea Cayanan, Joey, —, Joey Graziadei's, Lea, Charity, Dotun Olubeko, Lee, Rose, Jesse Palmer Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Hawaii, Waipahu, Lea

☆ Where to find all of Joey's 'Bachelor' contestants on Instagram
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Joey Graziadei is the lead of the new season of "The Bachelor." Here's where to find all of "The Bachelor" season 28 contestants on Instagram. Advertisement"The Bachelor" season 28 is finally here. The women on Graziadei's season of "The Bachelor" include a radiochemist from New Mexico and a pair of sisters from Philadelphia. We've rounded up what you need to know about all 32 contestants, as well as where to follow them on Instagram.

Persons: Joey Graziadei, —, We've Organizations: ABC, Service, Charity Locations: New Mexico, Philadelphia

☆ What to know about Joey Graziadei, the star of 'The Bachelor' season 28
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Joey Graziadei stars on season 28 of "The Bachelor." AdvertisementDuring the emotional season 20 finale of "The Bachelorette," star Charity Lawson accepted a proposal from Dotun Olubeko after breaking things off with her runner-up, Joey Graziadei. A website for West Chester University's athletics department states that Joey was 5'11 and 170 lbs when he played tennis in the 2016-2017 season. His tennis career continued after college and now he's a coachAccording to Tennis Recruiting, Graziadei last ranked at No. Graziadei previously opened up about his family life during Lawson's season of "The Bachelorette."

Persons: Joey Graziadei, —, Charity Lawson, Dotun, Lawson, Graziadei, West Chester University of Pennsylvania Graziadei, Joey, it's, We've, Nick, Cathy, Serena Pitt, Joe Amabile Organizations: Service, ABC, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Ford High School, Ford, Pi Kappa Alpha, Division II, West Chester, Tennis, West Chester University's, United States Professional Tennis Association, Us Locations: Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Collegeville , Pennsylvania, Lawai, Kauai, West, Koloa

☆ I'm a Nashville local. It's expensive and overrun by tourists, but it's still the best city in the world.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Bryan Clayton is a Tennessee native who moved to Nashville a decade ago to build his company. Michael Warren/Getty ImagesWhen I moved here, I'd go out on Broadway for the dive bars and live music. You could hear live music from the best musicians without the downsides of big cities, such as generic food and bar chains. People started coming from around the world to enjoy live music and sports without spending a fortune. AdvertisementAfter living in Nashville for a decade, I still believe it's the best city in the world for a weekend.

Persons: Bryan Clayton, it's, —, I've, tonks, It's, Michael Warren, I'd, haven't, we've, John Greim, wilder, I'm, Percy Warner, Percy Priest Lake Organizations: Service, It's, Uber, Broadway, Nashville, NHL's Predators, NFL's, People Locations: Tennessee, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Southern, Nashville , Tennessee, California, New York, Miami, Radnor, Atlanta, Barcelona

☆ Airbnb hosts are happily paying this startup $49 a month to take out the trash
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some Airbnb guests have protested loudly that cleaning fees are too high and the chores some hosts request upon checkout are too onerous. For $49 a month, it's one less stressor for short-term rental property owners or managers in an increasingly competitive business. Courtesy of Can MonkeyCan Monkey has found customers by starting Facebook groups for Airbnb hosts and owners. Shapiro said he used to get kicked out of other Facebook groups for Airbnb hosts because he posted about Can Monkey, so he started his own. Can Monkey runners have seen guests throw out brand-new suitcases, expensive pool floats, and barely-used elaborate party decorations, he said.

Persons: —, Marc Zagoury, Monkey, Alex Shapiro, Shapiro, Uber, hasn't, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Facebook Locations: Scottsdale , Arizona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Miami, San Diego, Austin, Denver, Orlando, Nashville, Airbnbs

☆ The bride who went viral for purportedly planning a $59 million wedding has shut down her social media as her husband's criminal charges came to light
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Madelaine Brockway catapulted to viral fame for hosting a lavish wedding pegged at $59 million. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Now, amid reports emerging of her husband's criminal past, Brockway has deleted her TikTok account and made her Instagram private. AdvertisementThe wedding itself took place at Chateau de Villette, per The Lake Como Wedding Planner, located just outside of Paris. The TikToker Cora Breilein noted in a clip over the weekend with half a million views that Brockway had deleted TikTok and privated her Instagram account.

Persons: Madelaine Brockway, Brockway, —, Jacob LaGrone, Olivia Burrows Sutherland, Adam Levine, Brockway's, LaGrone, Rhett Parham, LaGrone's, Cora Breilein, commenter Organizations: Service, TikTokers, Paris Opera, Chateau de, Dior, Washington Post Locations: Texas, Utah, France, Chateau, Chateau de Villette, Paris, Westworth Village , Texas, Tarrant

☆ Who's going to be the 'Golden Bachelorette'? Here are the most likely leads
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

With "The Golden Bachelor" ending, fans are likely wondering if there will be a "Golden Bachelorette." ABC has yet to officially confirm that the spinoff is moving forward, but most signs point to yes. These women from Gerry's season of "The Golden Bachelor" would each make a great lead. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . And with lots of speculation as to whether or not there will be a "Golden Bachelorette" spinoff (spoiler: most signs point to yes, although ABC hasn't officially confirmed anything), we've rounded up our picks for the job.

Persons: —, Gerry Turner, ABC hasn't Organizations: ABC, Service

☆ As Gerry Turner's love story comes to an end, fans are eager for a 'Golden Bachelorette' next — here's what we know about the potential spinoff
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Fans of "The Golden Bachelor" are wondering if there'll be a "Golden Bachelorette." Here's what we could piece together about the status of "The Golden Bachelorette." ABC has yet to officially announce a "Golden Bachelorette" spinoff, but our guess is that it's coming. In addition, numerous figures close to the show — including host Jesse Palmer, and Gerry himself — have expressed support for "The Golden Bachelorette." Here's what we could piece together about whether or not "The Golden Bachelorette" is happening.

Persons: ABC hasn't, —, Gerry Turner, they'll, Jesse Palmer, Gerry, he's, we've, Gerry Turner's, Disney, John Fleenor, they'd, Susan Noles, Joan Vassos, Sandra Mason, she'd, Kathy Swarts, Susan, Craig Sjodin, Palmer, I've, Faith, Rob Mills, Mills, It's Organizations: ABC, Service, Disney, Party

☆ Nashville's startup scene is booming. Here's why investors and founders are moving to 'Music City'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Ashley Capoot | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019: Tourists visit the bars and country music venues in the Lower Broadway entertainment district in Nashville, Tennessee. As more investors and founders are flocking to explore Nashville's booming health care and technology scene, Shah said he gets recognized regularly. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesNicknamed "Music City," Nashville is chock-full of country singers and perpetually buzzing with live music. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) Robert Alexander | Archive Photos | Getty ImagesNashville's health tech startup scene has also benefited from significant investment from local organizers and government officials. Eligible Nashville entrepreneurs can also become members of the Greater Nashville Technology Council and the Nashville Health Care Council.

Persons: Robert Alexander, Robin Shah, Shah, Pavlo Gonchar, Kyle Cooksey, Bill Frist, Cooksey, John Bass, Bass, Ellen Herlacher, Luke Benda, it's, Cerner, It's, Vanderbilt, Marcus Whitney, Whitney, Benda, Landon Gibbs, Gibbs, Raelyn Wilson, Wilson Organizations: Tourists, Broadway, Getty, Thyme, CNBC, Nashville, Nashville Health Care, Healthcare, HCA, Community Health Systems, Acadia Healthcare, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Belmont University, Meharry Medical, Monogram Health, Downtown, Istock, Amazon, Oracle, Bank, Greater Nashville Venture Capital Association, Center, Nashville Area, of Commerce, Force, Ventures, Greater, Greater Nashville Technology Council, Nashville Health Care Council, HCA Healthcare Locations: NASHVILLE , TENNESSEE, Nashville , Tennessee, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Nashville, UKRAINE, U.S, Acadia, Downtown Nashville , Tennessee, Music City, Rocky, Colorado, Boston, Greater Nashville, Cumberland

☆ I spent Thanksgiving in Las Vegas. I got to party, eat the best holiday meal of my life, and see friends.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Rebecca Radillo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I had the best Thanksgiving meal of my life at STK Steakhouse, and the trip was totally worth it. AdvertisementWhen my best friend Chris suggested we spend Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, I immediately said yes. Rebecca RadilloBecause Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I was on the hunt for the best meal in Vegas. Spending the holiday in Las Vegas was totally worth itI'm glad I flew to Las Vegas instead of spending Thanksgiving by myself. I got to party the night away, eat the best Thanksgiving meal I've ever had, and see some people I love.

Persons: —, Chris, who's, Rebecca Radillo, Arts District —, hadn't, Tacotarian's guac, you'd, would've, STK Organizations: Service, Omega, Las Vegas, MGM, Arts District, OneRepublic, Cosmopolitan, Boston Locations: Las Vegas, Vegas, Area, Boston, Las, Tacotarian, New York , New York, STK, Sin City

☆ I've interviewed dozens of disruptive go-getters from self-made millionaires to entrepreneurs. Here are my 4 observations on what sets them apart.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As an investing reporter, I regularly talk to real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . What doesn't always get passed along are my observations after talking to disruptive go-getters regularly. If you find a good enough deal and present it accurately and professionally to investors, the money will come. AdvertisementJatz Naran built his Amazon business between the hours of 6-and-10, after his day job would wrap up.

Persons: —, I've, doesn't, getters, I'm, Natia, Jervais Seegars, Caleb Hommel, Chuck Sotelo, he's, isn't, Naran, NeuroGum, Kent Yoshimura Organizations: Service Locations: Detroit, Chicago

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. Write to For Love & Money using this Google form. Dear For Love & Money,My spouse and I want to travel abroad more, but we're not sure where to start when planning a vacation budget for anything other than an all-inclusive resort. The key isn't to make a budget fit your destination but to make your destination fit your budget. Get Travel Insurance Quotes OnlineProtect your trip with the best travel insurance .

Persons: Cowan, —, we're, April Cowan, You'll, you'll Organizations: Business, Service, Kansas City, Google, Get Locations: Hawaii, Cancun

☆ A Taylor Swift Airbnb is a bachelorette dream home where megafans can bask in her "Eras" for up to $1,400 a night
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

An Arizona Airbnb with rooms themed around Taylor Swift's different "Eras" is welcoming guests soon. AdvertisementAdvertisementTwo months ago, interior designer Kelly Straka had never listened to Taylor Swift's music. Straka said her favorite one has been for the "Reputation" room, which leans heavily on newspaper imagery, like the album's front cover. The "Reputation" room. Courtesy of Kelly StrakaStraka's favorite detail has been the flow between the different rooms and eras.

Persons: Taylor, —, Kelly Straka, It's, Straka, Kelly Straka Straka, Taylor Swift, she's, Swift Organizations: Service, Facebook, Home Locations: Arizona, Scottsdale , Arizona, Scottsdale

☆ How toy and game companies are winning back their grown-up former customers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

I’m almost embarrassed to share that Zoo Pals are paper plates that feature the bright, adorable faces of animals like pigs, turtles, ducks and whales. And I had an incentive to finish my plate so I could see my Zoo Pal’s face again. In August Hefty relaunched Zoo Pals after discontinuing the plates featuring animals nearly a decade ago. Hefty said one of the reasons it brought back Zoo Pals was "so our fans can relive their fondest childhood memories." Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesMattel Inc.’s American Girl doll line has also seen an influx of purchases made by kidults over the past few years, “and it continues to grow in popularity,” Jamie Cygielman, the president of American Girl, told CNN.

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Insider spoke with startup founders and VCs who are managing companies while aiding the war effort. Startup founders and employees have traveled back to Israel from their homes abroad to take up arms and defend their country. The call to serveIn Israel, military service is mandatory for all citizens over 18. These startup founders and employees are using the skills they use every day like problem solving, multitasking and leading during the war effort. "I'm lucky to be a cofounder not a sole founder, so I'm relying on my cofounder," Kandel explained.

Persons: Israel, VCs, —, Oren Kandel, I'm, We're, Munch, Kandel, Isaac Gili, Jon Medved, David, Noy, Danielle Eisenberg, Leyb, Eisenberg, I've, Medved, Oren Kandel Kandel, that's, Ben Yellin, Ofer Sharon, Itamar Friedman, " Eisenberg, Tasmin Lockwood Organizations: Palestinian, Hamas, Service, Wednesday, Israeli Defense Forces, Startup, Israel Relief, Microsoft, Israel, Tel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Insight Partners Locations: Gaza, Israel, Gedera, New York, cyberintelligence, Tel Aviv, Binyamina

☆ She went on a bachelorette party abroad and met her future husband
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-08 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

CNN —The last place Madeline Robson expected to meet her future husband was her friend’s bachelorette party. But afterwards, she’d be more flexible, and as the December date approached, Madeline started considering what she might do next. “I think a product of that is that I never really felt super settled in Malmö in the first year,” she says. It’s really, really cool. “It’s really, really cool.”

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A video address by Fain is scheduled for 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) and will cover substantive bargaining updates, people familiar with the UAW's plans said. In the UAW version, the winner offers richer contract terms, and gets a week without a new strike. Fain's Friday video addresses have become must-see events since he launched coordinated strikes at GM, Ford and Stellantis plants shortly after midnight on Sept. 15. So far, the union has ordered walkouts at five assembly plants and 38 parts depots operated by GM and Stellantis. Last Friday, Fain called off a strike planned at one of Stellantis' assembly plants after the automaker delivered new proposals minutes before the scheduled start of his talk.

Persons: Shawn Fain, Fain, Tesla, Elon, Ford, walkouts, Joe White, Matthew Lewis Organizations: DETROIT, United Auto Workers, Detroit Three, Detroit, Detroit automakers, Facebook, UAW, General Motors, Ford Motor, Chrysler, GM, Ford, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Thomson Locations: Detroit

REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDETROIT, Oct 5 (Reuters) - General Motors (GM.N) said on Thursday it had made a counteroffer to the United Auto Workers (UAW) in a bid to end a strike by the union against the U.S. automaker. Separately, UAW President Shawn Fain plans an update on the status of the talks with the Detroit Three automakers at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT) on Friday in the three-week-old strike. The first-ever targeted strike against the Detroit Three automakers, including Ford (F.N) and Stellantis (STLAM.MI), began on Sept. 15. The UAW said on Monday it presented a new contract offer to GM. In addition to Ford, talks with Chrysler parent Stellantis and have been active in recent days, sources said.

Persons: Rebecca Cook, Shawn Fain, Fain, Ford, Stellantis, Mack Trucks, David Shepardson, Ben Klayman, Joseph White, Chizu Nomiyama, Matthew Lewis Organizations: General Motors, REUTERS, Rights, United Auto Workers, UAW, U.S . automaker, Detroit Three, Ford, GM, Reuters, Chrysler, Detroit automakers, Wednesday, Volvo Group, Thomson Locations: Detroit , Michigan, U.S, Detroit

☆ Opinion: Trump and the upside-down world
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-01 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN —The title on the cover of Cass R. Sunstein’s 2021 book, “This is not normal,” is printed upside down. The beginning of a Trump-backed House Republican inquiry into impeaching President Joe Biden with no clear evidence of his wrongdoing. A last-ditch move Saturday kept federal agencies funded for 45 days while putting more aid to Ukraine in jeopardy. Bill Bramhall/Tribune Content AgencyOn Monday, a New York judge found Trump and his adult sons liable for insurance and bank fraud and canceled the Trump Organization’s business certification.

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☆ I quit buying new clothes for 5 months, and it helped me curb my impulse purchases. Now, I'm doing it again as I start repaying my student loans.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I stopped buying new clothes for five months this year. Now that my student loans will be an added expense, I'm going to hold off on shopping for new clothes for a while. AdvertisementAdvertisementHere's what I learned from five months of buying no new clothes. While I wasn't buying new clothes, I did purchase a few new pairs of earrings to jazz up old dresses. The challenge helped me shop more consciouslyAt the end of the five months, thrifting was not only less expensive than buying new clothes, but it also helped me shop more consciously.

Persons: —, I'm, Michael Fiddelke, I've, Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins, snakeskin Jeffrey Campbell, It's, Depop, thrifting, wasn't Organizations: Service, Fashion Locations: Puerto Vallarta , Mexico, Costa Rica, Mexico, Los Angeles

☆ I use AI to help me run my wedding business. The tools I use save me 15 hours a week and do the dirty work for me.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Now, she's saving 15 hours a week by using AI tools to write speeches and plan bachelorette parties. I turned to AI to help me scale my business, earn passive income, and do less of the work myself. AdvertisementAdvertisementA year later, I've been able to do that in three ways, while saving over 15 hours of work a week. In the future, I hope to build out a suite of AI tools to replicate more of the services I offer clients. Until then, I'll use existing AI tools to supplement my work.

Persons: Jen Glantz, —, I'm, I've, speechwriting, it's, we've, ChatGPT, itineraries Organizations: Hire, Service

☆ 3 investors share the strategies they're using to earn passive income and build wealth while they sleep
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Building a side hustle or working a part-time job is a great way to increase your income — but it can be time consuming. Whereas, with passive income, the idea is you do upfront work and then the gig pays you while you sleep. Insider has spoken with individuals and couples who have built passive income streams that are helping them build wealth without having to put in a ton of hours. "I 100% think that it can be a lucrative passive income stream," Erika said of investing in a franchise. Today, he's a full-time real estate investor but spends just two to three hours a week on short-term rental business.

Persons: Erika, Kareem Hall, They've, , Kareem, —, Erika Hall, Rachael Victoria, Kent Organizations: Soccer Shots, Emory, Soccer, he's Locations: Georgia, Scottsdale , Arizona, Scottsdale

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