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☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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.

Persons: New York CNN —, I’m, —, Covid, Krystine Batcho, ”, Batcho, she’s, Gen, Juli Lennett, ” Lennett, Christopher Dilts, kidults, ” Jamie Cygielman, Cygielman, Z, Instagramers, @inbloombyemily, hasn’t, “, Lennett, ” Batcho Organizations: New, New York CNN, Zoo, CNN, Le Moyne College, Consumers, Lego, Bloomberg, Getty, Mattel Inc, American, Girl, Social Locations: New York, United States, Syracuse , New York, Chicago, American

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.”

Persons: Madeline Robson, “, ” Madeline, Madeline, –, ”, who’d, – they’d, absentmindedly, Sebastian Mamet, ” Sebastian, He’d, Sebastian, he’d, “ We’re, ’ ”, Madeline oscillated, you’ve, Sebastian doesn’t, She’d, she’d, Madeline didn’t, “ It’s, Fotograf Johanna Ellen, @fotografjohannaellen, Let’s, It’s, Madeline Robson Madeline, she’ll, he’s, she’s Organizations: CNN, CNN Travel, Copenhagen, Nordic Locations: Ontario, Canada, New Orleans, Bourbon, Sweden, Orleans, “, Madeline, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara, Helsingborg, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Prague, Denmark, Swedish, Malmö, ”, Madeline’s, Scandinavia

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.

Persons: Cass R, ” Sunstein, Ronald Reagan, “ Donald Duck, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump, “, ”, Kevin McCarthy’s, Clay Jones, Mike Lawler, Rosa Cruz, Rob Rosenthal, Brian Riedl, Walt Handelsman, Biden, MAGA, John Avlon, ’, Bill Bramhall, Frida Ghitis, —, Ghitis, Phil Hands, Julian Zelizer, Steven Lubet, Judge Chutkan, Dean Obeidallah, Menendez, Hal Boyd, Sen, Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Scott, ” Scott, Lyndon, “ you’ve, ” Jeff Yang, Chris Christie’s, ‘, Donald Duck ’, Mike Pence’s, Walter Mondale, Nikki Haley’s, South Carolina Sen, Vivek Ramaswamy, TikTok, whittling, Haley, ” Sophia Nelson, ” Lisa Benson, GoComics.com, James Antle III, Todd Graham, David Axelrod, Musa al, Republicans –, –, Nick Anderson, Agency Cassidy, Evelyn Hockstein, Cassidy Hutchinson, Nicole Hemmer, Hutchinson, …, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Liz Cheney, Alexander Butterfield, Melissa S, Jason L, Riley, Jill Filipovic’s, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Peter Bergen, Kennedy, Vladimir Putin, Brian Bowen Smith, ABC Gerry Turner, Deborah Carr, Gerry Turner, Turner, ” Don’t, Jill Filipovic, Dianne Feinstein, Matthew F, West Point Vincent, David A, Adam Larson, Michael D, Smith, Travis, Taylor Dana Summers, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, ” Rick Reilly, Colgate, Tay, Frankie de la, it’s Organizations: CNN, Republican, Ronald Reagan Presidential, Trump, Chiefs, Department of Labor, Wesleyan University, Agency, MAGA Republican, Pew Research Center, NBC, Republicans, GOP, “, Florida Gov, New, New Jersey Gov, Democratic, UAW, Tribune, White House, Legislative Affairs, White, Street, ” RFK, ABC, Chicago, Corps, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Washington Post, NFL Locations: Milwaukee, Simi Valley , California, Ukraine, New York, Washington, Tempe , Arizona, New Jersey, Cupp, South Carolina, Florida, Michigan, Michigan , Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Gharbi, West Point

☆ 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

☆ Opinion | Ban Online Porn for Kids
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( David French | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

New Yorkers above a certain age remember the old Times Square. Peep shows, adult bookstores and live sex shows stretched on for block after block. When I started my freshman year at a college in Nashville, the city’s Lower Broadway was a miniature version of Times Square. Lower Broadway is so packed with tourists that locals steer clear — not because it is debauched but because it is just so darn crowded. And we can use our successes in Times Square, Lower Broadway and elsewhere as a conceptual legal model for reforming these virtual public spaces.

Organizations: Times, Broadway Locations: Yorkers, New York, Nashville, Broadway, America, Square, Lower Broadway

☆ Why you might need to start booking your 2024 summer vacation now
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Blane Bachelor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

But according to some industry experts, it’s not too early to start thinking about – and perhaps even booking – next year’s trip. But Keyes generally advises travelers not to necessarily hit that purchase button as soon as an airline opens up a flight for booking. “While it’s relatively common knowledge that last-minute fares are expensive, what’s far less known is that it’s also possible to book flights too early,” he says. From the hospitality industry perspective, advance booking can help hoteliers and other businesses adjust staffing, pricing and other factors to offer a better experience. While Cabutti of JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa acknowledges that “the early booking trend results in higher room rates,” it also enables businesses to better meet guests’ needs.

Persons: it’s, they’ve, ” Dino Triantafillou, Triantafillou, ” Triantafillou, Cristiano Cabutti, “ We’re, ” Cabutti, “, Stephanie Bias, Camp Aramoni, ”, ‘, Scott Keyes, ” Keyes, Keyes, Sally French, you’re Organizations: CNN, Labor, CNN Travel, Global, JW Marriott, Marriott, SDI, US State Department, Centers for Disease Control Locations: Italy, Tonica , Illinois, United States, Madrid, Santorini, Europe, Asia, Hopper’s, Saharan Africa, JW, Venice

☆ In the Wake of Wildfires, Maui Weddings Persevere
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Stephanie Cain | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tara Lee Murphy photographed a late-morning wedding ceremony at Pacific’o on the Beach, a popular restaurant in downtown Lahaina, on Maui, on August 8. Ms. Murphy, who owns Tara Lee Photography, described the wedding day as the windiest she has ever seen. Ms. Murphy grew up in Maui, playing under Lahaina’s banyan tree as her mother worked at the Lahaina Arts Society nearby. Ms. Russo, a life coach, lived on Front Street in Lahaina. Ms. Murphy had photographed the last wedding there before the fire.

Persons: Tara Lee Murphy, Murphy, Tara Lee, Jessica Russo, Ms, Russo, fiancé Organizations: Lahaina Arts Society Locations: Pacific’o, Lahaina, Maui, Los Angeles, San Diego, Wailea

☆ An American Airlines passenger says she never wants to fly again after her suitcase was seemingly 'run over,' destroying $1,000 worth of her stuff
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

An American Airlines flier couldn't believe her eyes when her checked bag was returned to her. The traveler told Insider the bag was apparently "run over," leaving $1,000 worth of her belongings destroyed. "I don't want to fly anymore," the American Airlines passenger who asked to only be identified by her first name, Tiffany, said during an interview on Friday. So far, she says she's only been credited with 5,000 American Airlines miles. American Airlines did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment on the matter on Friday.

Persons: couldn't, Tiffany, Tiffany Tiffany, she's Organizations: American Airlines, Service, Nashville International, Airlines Locations: Texas, Wall, Silicon, Houston , Texas, Nashville , Tennessee, Dallas, Nashville

☆ 'I was financially healthy and emotionally bankrupt,' says Harvard MBA: How 'joy-based spending' helped her feel rich and happy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Despite being financially well-off, many Americans feel they don't have enough money. One in four people who earn at least $175,000 a year describe themselves as either "very poor," "poor," or "getting by but things are tight," according to a recent Bloomberg survey of 1,000 Americans. This incongruence between salary and happiness might be the product of spending money on all the wrong things, says Manisha Thakor, author of the recently released book "MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your 'Enough.'" "I was financially healthy and emotionally bankrupt," she says. There are three tools, which she describes in her book, that have helped her embrace what she calls "joy-based spending."

Persons: Manisha Thakor, Aston Organizations: Bloomberg, Bugatti Locations: Aston Martin

☆ I rented month-long Airbnb stays in 6 different cities before settling in San Diego. Doing a test run in each city made my decision easy.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

She tried living in six cities: Nashville, Austin, Chattanooga, Montreal, Toronto, and San Diego. I ended up renting month-long stays in Airbnbs in Nashville, Austin, Chattanooga, Montreal, Toronto, and San Diego. What it was like in San DiegoMy employer was hosting a company-wide event in San Diego, our US headquarters, the first week of January 2023. AdvertisementAdvertisementI planned to stay in San Diego after the event for my next Airbnb jaunt from January 9 to mid-February. I was always curious about San Diego and had heard that many Bostonians end up moving there and loving it.

Persons: Sophie London, Lewis, It's, I've, COVID, I'm, I'd, Taylor, NoogaNightlife.com, jaunt, pang, — Organizations: San Diego ., Service, Austin Nashville, Austin, Nashville, London, Toronto, Film, Chattanooga Locations: San Diego, Nashville, Austin, Chattanooga, Montreal, Toronto, Wall, Silicon, San Diego , California, Massachusetts, Boston, Airbnbs, Nashville , Austin, After London, Montreal In Montreal, London, Tennessee, Nicaragua, Diego, Balboa

☆ Look inside the $44.5 million Tuscan-style mega villa perched 2,000 feet above Malibu
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Ray Parisi | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

watch nowThe Tuscan-style mega villa that sits high atop Malibu has just been put back on the market with a $44.5 million price tag. Studio 910The French limestone-clad villa's more recent history includes being featured on reality TV and film. Studio 910The primary suite includes vaulted ceilings and two balconies, plus a wraparound terrace. Studio 910The primary suite's third interior balcony overlooks the great room where 35-foot ceilings are clad in walnut wood. Studio 910The kitchen.

Persons: Shawn Elliott, Elliott, Howard Leight, Bob Easton, Leight, Kardashians, Leight's, Howard Leight Jr Organizations: Malibu Rocky, Nest Seekers International, CNBC Locations: Malibu, Santa Monica, Malibu's

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