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☆ I'm in my 50s and date younger men. I find they're attracted to my confidence, and I'm not looking to settle down.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Georgina Bruce | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Some people don't understand why I date younger menSome people — mainly other women — disapprove of me dating younger guys. Other people are encouragingMy friend Phoebe, an energetic 81-year-old, tells me she could do with a younger man. AdvertisementWhy I'm going to keep dating younger menBut the ultimate reason I date younger men is because they're the men who want to date me. Younger men are attracted to confidence and individuality and are less taken with old-fashioned stereotypes. Dating younger men has shown me that my needs and desires are important too.

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☆ Some Gen Z and baby boomers are facing a strange predicament: feeling happy and lonely at the same time
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

"It's great, but it takes an effort," Samtur told Business Insider. That means that right now, Gen Z and baby boomers, in particular, might be experiencing a strange juxtaposition: They're happy and lonely at the same time. "So people feel maybe a little less happy with their lives in midlife, but it doesn't mean you're also feeling lonely." "Overall, people tended to be more lonely, just persistently lonely, if they had less education, had lower income, and poor health," Graham said. Some Gen Zers pay for social connections through activities like fitness memberships.

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☆ 'Hacks' Stars on Playing Deborah Vance's Most Devoted Associates
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Stand-up comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) has finally hit it big in the wake of her comedy special. That means ending their long-standing professional relationship and coming to terms with the way Deborah has treated him as a business partner and one of her most ardent fans. Toward the end of the season, when he decides to step away from Deborah, what's going through his head? It feels really, really safe. I've said this before, but if you're not a queer person on "Hacks," you're an ally in every sense of the word.

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☆ I unwittingly signed up to the same dating show as my dad. We competed in a strip tease contest on the second day of shooting 'MILF Manor.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

My first 48 hours on "MILF Manor" season two may have been the wildest of my life and the strangest bonding experience that I've had with my dad. Competing in the challenges was mental warfareJami and Joey in the maple syrup couples challenge in "Milf Manor" episode one. Within a second, the other young men and I realized that the new arrivals were our fathers. Chris, another contestant, and I grouped together the other young men and choreographed a dance we hoped would help us win. Joey Schifilliti and Anthony Schifilliti appear on "Milf Manor" season two.

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☆ I dodged a 15% rent increase because of a new NYC housing protection law. Here's how to know if it could save you money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

They said my building was covered under the new Good Cause Eviction law, and my rent increase would instead be 8%. AdvertisementWhat is Good Cause Eviction? Good Cause also has what's called the reasonable rent increase measure: Buildings covered under Good Cause have limits on how much landlords can raise rent. I was under the impression that this building falls under the good cause eviction umbrella. Will Good Cause Eviction change or impact your life?

Persons: Weaver, —, Ellen Davidson, Davidson, Allia Mohamed, it's, Mohamed, that's Organizations: Service, Business, New, New York, Housing Justice, —, Legal Aid Society Locations: New York City, Central Park, New, New York, Bronx, Brooklyn

☆ A short seller with a more-than-90% win ratio shares the only 4 investments he buys and holds long term
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It's a more aggressive approach than many investors employ, because being a short seller is infinitely more risky than buying shares. But when you short, the potential loss is unlimited because there's no guarantee a stock's price will fall; it could instead rally to extreme highs. These variables include low institutional ownership, low cash reserves, and market caps smaller than $250 million, among other characteristics that could signal a vulnerable stock. Uber (UBER) is another stock he really likes, although he allocates less toward it because it's a newer company. But everywhere I go, there's Uber.

Persons: David Capablanca, Capablanca, there's Uber Organizations: Service, Business, Trust, Nasdaq, Capablanca, Apple Locations: Argentina, Galapagos, Columbia, Italy, India

☆ I spend $500 at Costco every month shopping for my family of 5. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Chris Bibey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I live in Pittsburgh with my wife and our three children, and I love to shop at Costco. I spend around $500 a month at the bulk grocer because I do most of my shopping there. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To avoid blowing through our grocery budget as inflation keeps jacking price tags up, I do the majority of our shopping at Costco. Here are 10 of my favorite things I buy for my family of five at Costco.

Persons: Nutella, — Organizations: Costco, Gatorade, Service Locations: Pittsburgh

☆ My dad was 54 when I was born. My siblings are over 20 years older than I am, and he was a very different parent to them.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Laura Rose O'Connor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My dad became a father to me and my twin brother when he was 54. But it had been a long time — my sister is 24 years older than me, and my brother is 26 years older than me. I had a different experience with my dad than my older siblings didBy virtue of the age difference, we were never destined to be as close to them as most siblings are. My parents have had a turbulent relationship with my older siblings, and boundaries were occasionally put in place when it came to communication. But I've only realized this as an adult, as when I was young, I was just confused and, frankly, angry that my older siblings would shun me and my brother.

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☆ A couple in a 27-year bilingual marriage shared their best relationship tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Peter and Mika Fenn shared their best bilingual relationship tips with Business Insider, and Sharnie provided insight into how her parents' happy marriage influenced her. Most recently, Peter and Mika Fenn attended an outdoor blues festival, where they "sat on the grass and felt really old looking at all the young people dancing," Peter Fenn said. "Just being with him all the time is really fun," Mika Fenn said. AdvertisementWhen asked about the secret to keeping things light in their marriage, Peter Fenn said it happens naturally. Sharnie Fenn said her parents' marriage positively influenced her expectations of romantic relationships.

Persons: —, Peter Fenn, Mika, Fenn, Sharnie Fenn, Peter, Mika Fenn, Sharnie, Sharnie Fenn Peter Fenn, you've, they're, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Invest Locations: Gold Coast, Australia, Japan, Gold

☆ I retired at 48 and decided to travel for six months with my husband. Two decades later, we are still traveling.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Louisa Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewNot long after my 48th birthday, in August 1999, my husband Barry invited me out for a margarita at Compadre's, a Mexican restaurant near our home in Palo Alto. During our drink, he suggested we rent our house and travel for six months. Renting our Palo Alto home wasn't that simple; this was before the era of Airbnb and digital nomads. Our home was still rented when we returned to Palo Alto after ending our period abroad. Happily, we can write in Eureka, Guanajuato, in our camper van, or wherever in the world we happen to be.

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☆ I wanted my kids to play more independently. This play couch might be the answer to that.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Related storiesWhen I got an email saying a new play couch called the Chunk was coming out, I was intrigued. One of the first things I bought after we moved was the Nugget, a coveted play couch that kept selling out drop after drop. Courtesy of the authorWe set the Nugget up in my oldest kid's room, thinking he'd be more into building forts. The author's kids play on the Chunk for hours Courtesy of authorThat doesn't happen around here often because my kids are always playing with it. This play couch is magic.

Persons: —, I'm, it's, he'd Organizations: Service, Montessori, Crafts, Business Locations: Brooklyn, Maine, Williamsburg

☆ Bitcoin ETFs aren’t winning the hearts and minds of financial advisors
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTOmer Taha Cetin | Anadolu | Getty ImagesA major thesis around bitcoin ETFs was that financial advisors needed regulated funds like them to direct their wealthy clients to invest in bitcoin. For one, bitcoin ETFs have been hailed as the most successful ETF launches in history, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) reaching $20 billion in assets under management this week, even with advisors sitting out. CNBC spoke with a dozen members of CNBC's Advisor Council, which includes Baker, to learn why so many financial planners are still down on bitcoin and bitcoin ETFs, and what could cause them to change their tune. Many hope consistent flows into bitcoin ETFs over the years can lower that volatility, but for now, it's still a deterrent for some. "Financial advisors now have a way to give clients access [to bitcoin] that's safe, reliable and regulated," said Bradley Klontz, managing principal of YMW Advisors in Boulder, Colorado.

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☆ I changed my name for both of my failed marriages. I'm never doing it again.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Andrea Javor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But, during all of the emotional, logistical, and legal stresses of going through my second divorce, one problem often felt worse than others: changing my name, again. I had changed my name beforeI never felt particularly attached to my maiden name. In addition to the humiliation at work, I also changed my Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn profile names back to my maiden name. It's ironic, really, that I worked in marketing for decades and didn't value the brand of my given name. The second time I didn't change it legally but did publiclyIn my second marriage, while I didn't change my name legally, I did adjust my social media handles to reflect my marital status.

Persons: I've, I'd, Andrea Ellen Javor, Andrea Javor Organizations: Service, sheepishly, Facebook, LinkedIn Locations: Chicago

☆ Investing legend Rob Arnott shares 3 trades to exploit underappreciated 'asymmetries' in the market right now — and 6 cheap investments he's betting will deliver 'double-digit' annual returns over the
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But both inflation and economic growth have upside and downside risks relative to consensus. AdvertisementOn inflation, Arnott believes it's far more likely that it surprises to the upside. AdvertisementTo take advantage of these asymmetries in the market, Arnott said that value stocks and TIPS are two investments that would perform well in a higher-inflation environment. One way investors can gain exposure to these assets is through funds like the iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (IUSV), the Schwab U.S. More specifically, value stocks within both developed and emerging markets are trading in their "cheapest decile ever" compared to growth stocks, Arnott said.

Persons: —, Rob Arnott, Arnott, it's, there's, I've, I'm Organizations: Service, Treasury, Securities, Business, Research Affiliates, Federal Reserve, Value, Schwab, MLP, Funds, Equity Locations: Schwab U.S

☆ I was diagnosed with a severe fear of giving birth while I was pregnant. I'm not having any more kids.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But the dread was affecting my mental health and the pregnancy as a whole. Related storiesSo, at around five months pregnant, I was assessed by a perinatal mental health team from the National Health Service (NHS.) Courtesy of Jemma SmithI told the mental health counselor that I saw childbirth as a giant mountain. AdvertisementDo you have a powerful story about a health condition that you'd like to share with Business Insider?

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☆ 42-year-old yacht captain's side hustle brings in $124,000 a year: ‘It's the easiest, simplest thing to do’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Kelly Gordon used to avoid social media. How much does it cost to start a side hustle on social media? That means I only have so much time for this side hustle when I'm not on the water. Gordon filming social media content. Courtesy of Kelly Gordon

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☆ Loyalty at work no longer pays — and it's employers who are to blame
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Steven Piluso | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I got an early impression of what company loyalty was supposed to beAfter college graduation at age 22, I got my first job at an advertising agency. And you didn't worry about jumping around for money; if you took care of the company, they'd take care of you and your family." AdvertisementHe gave them 40+ years of his life, and in return they took great care of him. The broken loyalty contract between employers and workers can be repairedIs loyalty a dated and dead concept? In fact, the shift in values from Gen-X to millennials and Gen-Z creates a great opportunity to ignite loyalty.

Persons: —, I've, I'd, He'd, who'd, Gen X, Steven Piluso Organizations: Service, Business, Fortune Locations: Nantucket, Vermont

☆ Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden will appear on state's general election ballot
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Henry J. Gomez | Emma Barnett | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

DeWine, who called the special session to resolve the Biden issue and tackle unrelated campaign finance legislation, is expected to sign the bill. In the past, both parties have had to reconcile late summer nominating conventions with earlier state deadlines to certify candidates for the general election ballot. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, warned Democrats last month that Biden was in danger of not qualifying for the ballot. In recent weeks, many GOP lawmakers conditioned their support for moving the deadline on a vote to ban non-U.S. citizens from donating to campaigns for state ballot initiatives. The uncertainty frustrated Democrats and prompted Biden and the DNC to set the virtual roll call in motion.

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☆ Posting about my low-paid job on TikTok helped me earn big. Now I can do what I love without worrying about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

During my sophomore year at Duke University, I decided to move to France for a sixth-month pastry school. Since studying at pastry school, I've worked as a pastry chef and have been building a baking TikTok account alongside my degree. While at pastry school, I started making baking content on TikTokI downloaded the TikTok app a month before going to pastry school. I think it's cool I've been able to supplement my pastry work with money from content creation. Content creation has helped me to pay for more of my expenses.

Persons: —, Allison Chen, I've, Ducasse, I'd, It's, I'm, doesn't Organizations: Service, Duke University, Business, Duke, I'd, YouTube Locations: New York, France, France France, Paris, TikTok

☆ A mom transformed a Philadelphia parking lot into Cinderella's castle, giving her daughter the most extravagant prom celebration of the year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

It was Treva Harris, Azar's mother, who hosted the prom party of the year. "I'm kind of in awe about how much attention this has gotten," Treva told Business Insider. I thought it was baby blue," Treva told BI. "And the best part is that Azar didn't know what she was walking out to. "We have requests for prom send-offs up to 2028, and I'm like, 'You guys don't even know what date the prom is yet!'"

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☆ A relative I'd lost touch with found me online and sent me a gift — the only photos I've ever seen of me and my mom
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Nicole Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nicole Johnson had never seen the photos her cousin sent her before. Courtesy Nicole JohnsonWe reconnected, and I was reminded of my childhoodWhen we finally caught up, Rosemary told me she had married, which was why I hadn't recognized her last name. The photos Nicole Johnson's cousin sent her are the only photos she has of herself with her mother. Courtesy Nicole JohnsonThe pictures came a week or so after we had talked. AdvertisementNicole Johnson says getting the old family photos felt like receiving a gift.

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☆ Early retirees and financially independent investors share 3 IRS rules they've used to avoid taxes and improve their finances
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Business Insider has spoken to financially independent real estate investors and early retirees who have used IRS rules to improve their financial situation. AdvertisementThough there are a lot of restrictions, it made sense for Cooper, who was fully committed to early retirement. "The longer it's sitting in there, the more money it's going to generate, the more taxes you're going to pay down the road. Zeona McIntyre uses 1031 exchanges to sidestep capital-gains taxes indefinitelyBoulder-based real estate investor and author of "30-Day Stay," Zeona McIntyre. There are ways to reduce your capital-gains tax liability, like deducting your property's depreciation.

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☆ Gen Z is finding career advice, dream jobs and even getting hired on TikTok: It's 'the most accessible resource'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

CNBC Make It explores how Gen Zers are really putting their mark on career advice, office culture and more. But it's also become a popular destination for young jobseekers seeking career advice and opportunities. Much of the career advice on TikTok echoes the tips shared in podcasts, YouTube videos and LinkedIn thought pieces. The career confidante for Gen ZTikTok is often the first place Grace Dunlavy will go for career advice. The drawbacks of getting career advice on TikTok

Persons: Jade Walters, Gen, Zers, Baron Leung didn't, Leung, Weeks, TikTok, Baron Leung, it's, jobseekers, Z, Joe Biden, It's, Walters, I've, Gen Z, Grace Dunlavy, Dunlavy, New York — Organizations: TikTok, CNBC, LinkedIn, Zenith, Pew Research Center, Howard University, Saint Louis University Locations: Toronto, U.S, Chicago, New York

☆ Sometimes to save the internet, you must eat glue
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The glue pizza search result was traced back to a comment from a Redditor who went by "fucksmith" making an obvious joke on the subreddit r/Pizza. Because I'm both brave and a genius, naturally, I had to try to make the glue pizza myself. Was Google's response to tamp down its big AI search ambitions just because a few jokesters on X made silly queries? The ridiculousness of those AI answers does call into question the entire concept of using AI for Google search results. And I like to convince myself that my eating glue pizza was part of the noise that prompted Google to act.

Persons: I'm, Barack Obama, Katie Notopoulos, Liz Reid, Reddit, Sundar Pichai, Max Read, John Herrman Organizations: Service, Google, Business, New York Magazine

☆ Binance's ex-CEO begins prison sentence in California
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Binance's billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao has reported to a low-security federal prison in Lompoc, California. CNBC reached out to Zhao's defense team at Latham & Watkins to confirm that the former crypto chief is now in custody. Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in April after pleading guilty to charges of enabling money laundering at his crypto exchange. The sentence handed down to the former Binance chief was significantly less than the three years that federal prosecutors had been seeking for him. "I'm sorry," Zhao told U.S. District Judge Richard Jones before receiving his sentence, according to Reuters.

Persons: Changpeng Zhao, Watkins, Zhao, Richard Jones, … Organizations: CNBC, Latham, U.S, District, Reuters Locations: Lompoc , California

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