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☆ I'm a military spouse and childcare drained my savings. My husband and I lived paycheck to paycheck for a year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Ananya Vahal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We were planning to move back to the United States, so I began learning about childcare programs for military families in the US. We lost so much money while trying to find an approved daycare center that we ended up living paycheck to paycheck for a year. Since we couldn't get approved for the 90-Day Looking-for-Work program, I applied to another childcare subsidy program for military families, the MCCYN+ program. Many military families need help with childcareI accepted my new job offer and was hired as a contractor for the Military Family Readiness System. Because I became an expert in this situation, I began advocating for other military families.

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☆ Travelers are going to extreme lengths to avoid scrolling and notification anxiety on vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Sarah Wood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Related storiesAccording to Cappel, their first two trips were filled, and all guests expressed interest in another "phone-free" trip. AdvertisementShe acknowledged that tech-free travel hasn't become completely mainstream, "People are still a little intimidated by the idea." The reasons for going phone-free when traveling varyOne popular motivation is for couples to spend quality time with their partners. Phone-free travel can also help with burnoutLast summer, nonprofit strategist Izzy Doonan did a tech-free week-long trip in the Cascades with her partner and another couple. FTLO provides the trip leaders' phone numbers and full itineraries with contact information to travelers to share with whoever might need it.

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☆ My husband's work slowed dramatically as inflation picked up, but years of financial planning made us ready
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Jackie Lam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This article is part of "My Financial Life," a series helping people live and spend better. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Prisca Benson, a 34-year-old writer for the blog Our Green Life. Last year my husband's work slowed down; he basically worked the equivalent of about five or six months out of the year. It's a testament to intentional spending in the long term. Because this could be literally devastating — if you were living paycheck to paycheck, a loss of 25%, 30%, 40% of your income would decimate you.

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☆ I'm a surgeon, and my husband's a stay-at-home dad. I knew we couldn't do things the traditional way, but I still have mom guilt.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I'm also a mom of two: My son is 9, and my daughter is 6. I usually use this time to reply to emails, do chores, and work on content, as I'm also a content creator. We try to spend quality time with our kids and go on family vacations at least a couple of times a year. When I'm on call for my job, I'm not required to be at the hospital, but I have to be prepared to respond and go there if need be. I'm learning to accept that I can't do it all — and I want to continue to strive for growth and balance.

Persons: —, Betsy Grunch, I'm, I've, he'd, Ray, it's, I'd Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Georgia, North Carolina

☆ At 33, I was a new mom and couldn't move my hand. 3 years later, I got a diagnosis that changed everything.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Snehal Amembal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. "Jellyfish doo doo doo doo doo doo," the line from "Baby Shark Dance" kept playing on loop as my 11-month-old son looked at me expectantly, wanting me to wiggle my fingers and dance along. Three years later, at 36, I received a formal diagnosis — now with two children, the oldest was 3 and my second son was 18 months. I was on maternity leave, and at the time, I was working as an HR manager for a private healthcare organization. What brings me absolute joy, though, is when my kids are asked what their mom does.

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☆ I'm an American mom in Germany. When naming my kids, I had to take into consideration the meanings in 3 languages.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Naomi Kaye Honova | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My husband and I each speak our native languages to the kids, and they learn German from day care and school. It's fantastic that they're growing up with three languages, but sometimes having multiple languages can present some quandaries when it comes to finding baby names. One classic example is that certain letters sound different in various languages, such as the letter "j," which makes a "y" sound in languages like Spanish and German but a "djuh" sound in English. As a result, names like Jonas or Juliana may not sound quite the same in different languages. You can also test out names in various languages if you're unsure how they'll be received by talking directly to native speakers.

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☆ A Wisconsin mom of 3 who made $250,000 secretly working 2 remote jobs said it allowed her husband to leave a stressful job and become a stay-at-home dad
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

For 18 months between 2020 and the end of 2021, Lisa secretly worked one fully remote job and a second hybrid job. When pandemic conditions eased, she thought her fully remote employer would pivot to a hybrid work schedule — and managing two hybrid jobs seemed impossible. Advertisement"It was a good career move at a time when I thought that remote work was going to disappear," she said. Lisa said she'd consider job juggling again if she could find two fully remote jobs that checked most of her boxes. AdvertisementAre you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to provide details about your pay and schedule?

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☆ Nicole Brown Simpson wrote in her diary about being 'hit,' 'chased,' and 'bruised' by OJ Simpson, a new docuseries reveals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

OJ Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson photographed in March 1994, three months before she was murdered. Just a week later, on New Year's Eve, Brown Simpson wrote that she was beaten by her husband again. A diary entry Nicole Brown Simpson wrote about the night her husband was arrested for beating her at their home. Lifetime/Courtesy of the Brown familyPer the documentary, Brown Simpson called the police multiple times to report her husband's abuse. "The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson" will air on June 1 and 2 at 5 p.m PT/8p.m.

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☆ After my divorce, I kept my ex-husband's last name to help my kids. Now, I want my own name back.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Stephanie G. Hlavin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Because of tradition, I took my husband's last name when we married. When we got divorced, I kept his last name because my children needed help with the transition. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs a Gen X female who married in the mid-90s, I took my new husband's surname as my own. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I moved from the US to Kosovo, where the culture is traditional. My hairdresser even called my husband to get his approval on my haircut.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Hf Sylaj | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It was spring, and I wanted to do something spontaneous, so I asked her to cut my long hair. I had moved to Kosovo, where every decision had to be approved by my husband. My husband doesn't care what I do with my hair as long as I keep it out of his food. To this day, I regret not going, but I trust that my husband understands his culture better than I do. Adjusting hasn't always been easy, but after three years, I have grown to accept and feel comfortable in this culture.

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☆ OJ Simpson 'stalked' Nicole Brown Simpson in the weeks leading up to her death, friends allege: 'He would be hiding in the bushes'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewOJ Simpson is alleged to have "stalked" Nicole Brown Simpson, going so far as to stake out the bushes near the home where she was murdered in 1994, close friends of Brown's have said in a new docuseries. "He was realizing that she was becoming happy," Resnick said, adding that Simpson was "stalking, hiding in the bushes." "The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson," which is scheduled to air on the consecutive nights of June 1 and 2, comes ahead of the 30th anniversary of Brown Simpson's death on June 12. It features interviews with 50 people who knew Brown Simpson well, including her sisters, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya Brown, and close friends such as Kris Jenner. Advertisement"The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson" will air on June 1 and 2 at 5 p.m PT/8p.m.

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☆ A DC basic income program is letting people choose the amount on their checks. A participant said $1,400 a month is what she needs to pay medical bills.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

And since last fall, she's been a participant in a Washington DC-area guaranteed basic income program. With her husband's SSDI disability benefit, the couple lives on a fixed income of under $2,000 each month, which is separate from their guaranteed basic income. Basic income has alleviated some of her financial anxiety, but she said "it's still not enough" to feel stable. The basic income program Kelly participates in is one of over 100 pilots across the US. Have you benefitted from a guaranteed basic income program?

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☆ A boomer moved from Texas to Missouri for her retirement thinking everything would be cheaper. She was 'so wrong.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

She said nearly everything is more expensive in St. Louis compared to Dallas, from groceries to gas to various taxes. Census data shows that between 2021 and 2022, about 494,000 people moved out of Texas, while over 668,300 people moved in. Nearly 9,200 people moved from Texas to Missouri during this period. AdvertisementTheir son attended the University of Missouri, where her husband went, and he settled in St. Louis. AdvertisementThey looked around St. Louis for two years but couldn't find much on the market.

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☆ I changed my name to Kricket. I didn't feel like Ashley represented me, and it's a nod to my maiden name.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kricket Bushnell. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But I didn't want to be Kricket Krick. So, I applied to legally change my name Kricket Bushnell — Bushnell was my future husband's last name — a few weeks before our wedding. AdvertisementDo you have an interesting story about your name that you'd like to share with Business Insider?

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☆ Daniel Duggan: Ex-US Marines fighter pilot loses bid to block extradition to the US over China training allegations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Yet he is locked up by the say-so of the United States government,” she added. His supporters believe he’s been caught up in geopolitics during a time of strained relations between the United States and China and have accused authorities of using him to send a message to former military personnel. A spokesperson for the Australian attorney general said the government doesn’t comment on extradition matters. Under Australia’s Extradition Act, Duggan is entitled to appeal directly to the attorney general as to why he shouldn’t be sent to the US. There is no set time period for the attorney general to make a decision, but by law it should be made as soon as practicable.

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☆ My husband doesn't wear a wedding ring. I don't mind, but I wish we hadn't spent money on one.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My husband only wore his ring during our honeymoonAt first, my husband tried to wear his ring. Related storiesTwelve years later, I can't remember the last time my husband wore his ring, and that doesn't bother me at all. Just like it doesn't bother me that he doesn't wear a bracelet, I didn't care when his ring came off. He lost his wedding ring after removing it to get stitches. Over more than a decade, we've been able to move beyond what society expects from us with wedding rings and define what truly works for us.

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☆ When I got married, I didn't take my husband's last name. That all changed when we had a baby.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Maddie Cohen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWhen my husband and I eloped on a cliff overlooking the Minnesota-Ontario border, I was adamant about keeping my last name. I didn't want to go through the hassle of all that paperwork, and I didn't see the need to share a last name with my spouse. Keeping my last name made me feel more independentI'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy how keeping my maiden name made me feel. I experienced a shift in perspective when I got pregnantI was 28 when we started trying for a baby. I felt a closeness to my husband I'd never experienced before.

Persons: —, I've, nodded, We'd, I'm, I'd, Little, we'd Organizations: Service, Minnesota -, Business, Pew Locations: Minnesota, Minnesota - Ontario

☆ When my husband lost his wedding ring, my son thought we were no longer married
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Liz Alterman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewOne autumn afternoon, while raking leaves, my husband, Rich, lost his wedding ring. We hoped the ring, possibly lost amid the browning landscape, would be shiny enough to catch our eyes. Our son thought we had splitWe'd been married for a decade by that point, and while it was odd to see my husband's ring finger bare after all that time, I didn't really give it much thought. AdvertisementOur middle son, Ben, a kindergartener at the time, and I were standing in the kitchen baking together months after the ring disappeared. "It's too bad Dad can't find his ring," Ben said.

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☆ After my boomer husband retired, we moved to a bigger house. We now have space for our hobbies and grandchildren to visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Melody Wren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We lived in a large house built in 1870 in the center of town. AdvertisementWe have space to embrace hobbies and passionsWe now have space to do all the things we love, but didn't have space before. In our bigger house, my husband now has a full workshop to fulfill his dream of doing woodworking. There is a finished basement and a nice backyard with a hot tub to soothe my rheumatoid arthritis. The hot tub adds to the enthusiasm of the grandkids visiting, treating it like a pool.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I didn't change my name after I got married despite being traditional in other ways. It doesn't make me less in love.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Danielle Hayden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

I got engaged at 23 and married my college sweetheart in a big church wedding. I didn't like how that felt, seeing last names that didn't match. To this day, I still sometimes get cards in the mail from family members addressed to Danielle James or even Danielle Hayden James, his last name tacked on right after my own. That doesn't make them any less "in love" or any less of a family unit. And once, when we rented a car, an employee didn't believe we were married and, therefore, both were permitted to drive, despite our wedding rings and my insistence.

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☆ We took our 7-year-old son to Waikiki for our 10th wedding anniversary. We catered the trip to us, not him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-19 | by ( Nicole Findlay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Since the vacation was about our marital milestone, we catered the trip to us, not our 7-year-old. AdvertisementThe family stayed at the Royal Hawaiian. In my husband's opinion, they also made the best mai tai on the island, rivaling those at the Royal Hawaiian. Though they didn't cater the trip to their 7-year-old son, he still had a great time. But this family trip is one I'll never forget, and not only because my husband's new morning uniform is his recently acquired Royal Hawaiian pink and white striped hotel robe.

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☆ I travel alone with my 4 kids all the time. Here are my 8 tried and true tips.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Jamie Davis Smith | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I knew if I wanted to travel with my kids, I would have to find a way to do it on my own. I've been traveling solo with my kids for more than 15 years and have a system that works. I also get snacks for myself since it's easy to overlook my own needs while traveling solo with kids. AdvertisementWe travel lightlyI've always been committed to traveling carry-on-only and doubled down on this commitment when traveling solo with kids. When traveling solo with kids, it's not possible to hand off the kids while I explore something on my own, so this is essential.

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☆ I changed my first and last name after having kids. The paperwork was complicated.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Elliott Harrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Most people know me as Elliott Harrell, but that wasn't my actual name until recently. Initially, I thought I'd use Elliott Harrell socially and my given legal name when mandated and that everything would be fine. Elliott Harrell changed her name after having her second child. My name was legally changed over three months ago and since then I've been working on getting things like my license, passport, and even my Costco card changed over. AdvertisementEven though I'm still in the depths of paperwork hell, I'm so glad I decided to move forward with the process.

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☆ Lady Tilley Arnold is Benedict's new love interest on 'Bridgerton' season 3 — here's what to know about her, and if she's in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Benedict Bridgerton has a new love interest on season three of "Bridgerton" — a widow named Lady Tilley Arnold who's in no rush to remarry but is enjoying the company of the titular family's second-born sibling. AdvertisementLady Tilley Arnold doesn't appear in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book seriesHannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." Does Benedict Bridgerton end up marrying Lady Tilley Arnold? Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton."

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