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☆ I've been a luxury wedding photographer for a decade. I learned 2 big lessons about timing from my own wedding.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Lian Kit Wee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Lydia Koh is a fine art wedding photographer and founder of a Singapore-based photography company. Koh said a timekeeper can help couples with a less stressful experience — a lesson from her own wedding. I started wedding photography in 2013 when I attended a gorgeous wedding on a ranch in Southern California with a sunset reception. AdvertisementAs much as I've learned from photographing weddings over the past decade, the biggest lesson came from my wedding. AdvertisementEveryone will want photos with the couple on the wedding day, and it can be overwhelming to manage everything alone.

Persons: Lydia Koh, Koh, —, I've, They're, It's Organizations: Service Locations: Singapore, Southern California

☆ What it’s like onboard the COMAC C919 plane, China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Steven Jiang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The C919 is China’s first homegrown mainline passenger plane, manufactured by the Shanghai-based state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Steven Jiang/CNNI was happy to hear the flight attendant highlight the aircraft type in his pre-takeoff briefing. “Today you’re flying with Air China C919 aircraft, which is the first large airliner independently developed by China,” he said, as the jet taxied to the runway. Air China serves hot meals in economy during meal hours even for short-haul flights (today’s flying time: 1 hour 40 minutes). As far as my passenger expectation goes, this C919 flight has earned a solid B in terms of safety and comfort.

Persons: Beijing CNN —, I’ve, Steven Jiang, CNN Long, ”, deplaning, don’t, COMAC Organizations: Beijing CNN, Boeing, Airbus, Air, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, China Eastern Airlines, CNN, International, Air China, Air China C919, China, Hongqiao Locations: Beijing, Air China, Shanghai, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, Africa

☆ 40-year-old CEO shares her No. 1 productivity strategy: ‘It’s a lesson I’ve had to learn over time’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Blueland CEO Sarah Paiji Yoo says she couldn't do her job without ditching a habit that hindered her first startup: trying too hard to get everything done. Paiji Yoo co-founded Blueland, which makes eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products, in 2019. That company, founded in 2011, was acquired in 2013 by PriceGrabber for an undisclosed sum — and in those two short years, Paiji Yoo found herself gravely overworked, she says. "With my first startup, I was spinning my wheels along," Paiji Yoo, 40, tells CNBC Make It. Limited money, employees, time and resources means there's more to get gone, says Paiji Yoo.

Persons: Sarah Paiji Yoo, Paiji Yoo, PriceGrabber, Paiji, Oliver Burkeman, Leah Smart, we're, Burkeman, Get Organizations: CNBC, Society of Human, Mental Health

☆ Everyone wants to live in a Nancy Meyers home, but it won't happen overnight
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The quote encapsulates the role homes play in all of Nancy Meyers' films, from "Something's Gotta Give" to "The Parent Trap." AdvertisementThe homes in Nancy Meyers' movies feel true to lifeAs of Monday, there were over 8,000 videos on TikTok with #nancymeyersaesthetic. Diane Keaton in the Nancy Meyers movie "Something's Gotta Give." AdvertisementFor instance, some people fixate on the kitchens in Meyers' movies, ogling over the massive islands or farmhouse sinks they feature. Camille Alexandra InteriorsHutman said to remember that you don't need to spend a fortune to find furniture that reflects the Meyers aesthetic today.

Persons: —, George Banks, Steve Martin, George, Nancy Meyers, Meyers, Sarah Horton's, Horton, Erica Barry's, Iris, Sarah Horton, Sarah Horton Camille Meza, Ruiz, Camille Alexandra Interiors, Meza, Jon Hutman, Hutman, Ariana Madix, Katie Maloney's, Diane Keaton, Erica Barry, Harry Sanborn, Lily, Camille Meza, Camille Alexandra Interiors Hutman Organizations: Service, Business, Warner Bros . Pictures, Columbia, Facebook Locations: California, Nancy, Newport Beach , California

☆ EV charging company moves to clamp down on charger hogs
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

EV fast chargers – the big tall units that look like major appliances – aren’t generally designed to completely fill an EV’s batteries. A line of EVs wait to charge at Electrify America chargers in East Brunswick, New Jersey, on July 6. At 10 of the busiest EV fast charging stations in California, Electrify America has enacted a strict limit. There can also be other legitimate reasons a driver may want to charge to 100% at a fast charger, said Barrosa. Cases like these are why Electrify America probably won’t institute an overall charging cap at charging stations near major highways, he said.

Persons: Peter Valdes, unplug, Tesla’s, ”, Sara Rafalson, we’ve, Robert Barrosa, ’ ”, EVgo, EVgo’s Rafalson, Barrosa, let’s Organizations: CNN, Chevrolet Blazer, EV, Mercedes, Benz, Hyundai, Fiat, Mazda Locations: New York City, Bristol , Pennsylvania, Bristol, East Brunswick , New Jersey, EVs, America, California, America’s

☆ I've been to 25 countries. Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd avoided when I first started traveling.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Dominique Mills | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here are 10 mistakes I wish I'd known to avoid when I first started traveling and tips for a smoother journey. AdvertisementSince then, I've learned that packing light with versatile clothing makes for a more enjoyable trip. Now, I only book essentials and leave room in my itinerary to explore and make last-minute decisions and changes. Now, I always inform my bank of my travel plans to ensure seamless access to my funds while abroad. Walking shoes need to be comfortable, not cuteFashion over function is a mistake I've made many times.

Persons: —, Overpacking, Dominique Mills, I've, it's, I'm, Don't, Dominique Mills Taxis Organizations: Service, American Express, Business

☆ Democrats may still lose the White House. But Biden stepping aside was the only way to change the race.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Democrats have taken an unprecedented risk in pushing President Joe Biden out of the 2024 race. Biden was well on his way to becoming a one-term president. Needing a way to upend the race, Biden's campaign gambled on scheduling the earliest major presidential debate in history. Democrats' crescendoing calls for Biden to step aside on Friday, with at least nine saying Biden should step aside in just one day, underlined how untenable the situation had become. As Atlantic editor Ron Brownstein has pointed out, based on future Senate maps, Democrats could be facing years in the minority.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump's, Kamala Harris, Sen, JD Vance, Ohio, Harris, Trump, Ron Brownstein Organizations: Service, Business, Biden, Republican, GOP, Atlantic

☆ More flight cancellations are expected as airlines gradually recover from global tech outage
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Dalia Faheid | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Additional flight cancellations are expected through this weekend as airlines gradually recover from a global tech outage that has left thousands of passengers stranded at airports. The outage “has basically turned computers into bricks around the world,” Glenn Gerstell, former general counsel of the US National Security Agency, told CNN Saturday. More than 400 United flights were canceled Saturday, and over 200 flights were canceled Sunday, according to FlightAware.com. “I was supposed to be in California for my mom’s wedding,” Richard Whitfield of Pasco County, Florida, told CNN Saturday. They didn’t tell me – I had no notification, nothing,” Charlotte Yeh told CNN affiliate WFXT on Saturday.

Persons: ” Glenn Gerstell, ” Gerstell, ” CrowdStrike, George Kurtz, ” United, Delta, “, Allegiant, it’s, David Kennedy, “ It’s, ” Kennedy, “ There’s, Pete Buttigieg, ” Buttigieg, Justin Tallis, Villareal, ” Villareal, we’ve, ” Richard Whitfield, Whitfield, Jonathan Shade, Richard, ” Shade, Shade, ”, –, ” Charlotte Yeh, “ We’ve, ” Marc Forbes, WFXT, ” Carol Edwards Organizations: CNN, Microsoft, US National Security Agency, United Airlines, Delta Air, American Airlines, Binary Defense, US Department of Transportation, ”, Gatwick Airport, Getty, Atlanta’s Hartsfield, Jackson International Airport, Delta Air Lines, Boston Logan International, WFXT, Las Locations: Horley, London, California, Pasco County , Florida, Tampa, Atlanta, Tallahassee, Delta, Fort Lauderdale, Ft . Lauderdale, West Palm, Boston, Las Vegas

☆ Inside the world of South Korean convenience stores — the global king of one-stop shops
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Jessie Yeung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

In large South Korean cities like Seoul, convenience stores are on every corner, sometimes with multiple outlets from competing companies dotting the same street. Heo Ran/ReutersThere are a few things that set South Korean convenience stores apart. A quick search on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram shows an endless supply of videos about Korean convenience stores. Indeed, Korean convenience store companies have grown so successful they are even expanding overseas. But when she next returns to South Korea, she will “definitely” still visit a convenience store and hit record, she said.

Persons: ”, Chang Woo, ” Chang, Heo Ran, Chang, – they’re, Jiny, “, Emart24 –, Maeng Organizations: South Korea CNN, Korea Convenience Store, South, Kwangwoon University, Deloitte Korea, McKinsey, Companies, Deloitte, YouTube Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, “, United States, Korea, London, Australia, “ Korea, Sydney, Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Malaysia

☆ Jiang Ping: Rural Chinese student sparks awe and suspicion after beating math elites in global contest
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Yuxuan Jiang | Joyce Jiang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Launched in 2018 by Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, the free online contest is open to math enthusiasts worldwide, though Chinese math majors typically dominate the top places. She was later trained by math teacher Wang Runqiu at Lianshu Secondary Vocational School, where she studies fashion design. Social stigma for vocational studentsAmong the cacophony of commentary, some suspect the harsh public scrutiny of Jiang is rooted in social prejudice against vocational students. But structural discrimination in China’s schools, universities and workplaces means society still favors academic degrees over trades. Jiang considers math her “Plan B,” prioritizing fashion design for future study, according to The Beijing News.

Persons: Jiang Ping, Alibaba, –, Wang Runqiu, Wang, Jiang, Richard Xu, China’s, Yin Wotao, ”, Yin, there’s, “, Zhao Yong, ” China’s, Einstein, Zhao Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Harvard, Oxford, MIT –, DAMO Academy, Xinhua, Secondary Vocational School, Weibo, Harvard Business School, CNN, University of Kansas, Beijing, Communist Party, Zhejiang University Locations: Hong Kong, China, China’s Jiangsu, Xinhua, Lianshui, Beijing, Hangzhou, Jiangsu, Germany, Finland

☆ CNBC's Inside India newsletter: An education scandal years in the making
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Ganesh Rao | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Yet, the system has also exacerbated the social divide between the haves and have-nots, who are confined to the largely abysmal state-run education system. That means entrance tests and examinations are a high-stakes juncture in a person's life. A half-hearted attempt at testing the country's education system in 2021 was aborted when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. The company, which offers services ranging from online tutorials to offline coaching, attracted billions of dollars from investors worldwide during the pandemic when online education services were in high demand. One of the companies it bought was an offline test preparation service called Aakash Education Services, which is still expected to IPO this year.

Persons: Firdous Nazir, NurPhoto, Cram, —, Byju's Organizations: Youth Congress, Getty, Testing Agency, Reuters, FIFA, Aakash Education Services Locations: Jammu, Kashmir, India, Kota, Rajasthan, PISA, Kyrgyzstan, Turkish

☆ Digital advertisers want 'premium content' — but are in a battle over how to define it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewPublishers are racing to be known for "premium" content to keep advertising revenue afloat, but there's a swirling debate in the industry over how to define it. AdvertisementFor example, some broadcasters are pitching their streaming content as premium by selling it directly to advertisers without using third-party adtech companies. Broadcasters are gunning for control of streaming ad dollarsAt the same time, TV publishers are angling to define themselves as makers of premium content that appeals to advertisers. Instead of premium content, many advertisers are more concerned with premium audiences who are watching streaming content. Still, Gupta from U of Digital said that broadcasters have the upper hand in deciding what is considered premium content because there is a lack of high-quality content in streaming environments.

Persons: —, Max, Critics, Joe Root, Shiv Gupta, Gupta, Permutive's Root, Digital's Gupta, gunning, Rachel Eckerling Organizations: Service, Business, Hulu, Disney, Google, Trade, Association for National, Jounce Media, ANA, Universal, Broadcasters, Publicis, Precision, CTV, Publishers, Industry, Interactive

☆ We sold 8 houses in Michigan to cram our family of 6 into a small apartment in California. We have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Evelyn Pech-Vazquez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That morning we were surrounded by a lot of other people also speaking Spanish — a mix of Mexican, Cuban, and Puerto Rican accents could be heard in the background. After returning home, he continued to ask why no one spoke Spanish in our neighborhood, and I felt sad, explaining that Orlando had more people from different countries. I saw that my four children were the only bilingual kids in the neighborhood. AdvertisementSeeing her four kids proud to be bilingual makes the author feel proud. I was surprised by how many kids spoke Spanish, not to mention the long list of other languages.

Persons: —, Orlando, Evelyn Pech, Vazquez, we've, waives Organizations: Service, Business, United States Census Locations: Florida, Spanish, Puerto, Lansing , Michigan, Michigan, Yucatan, Mexico, Cameroon, Cleveland, California, Southern California, Simi Valley, Downtown Los Angeles, McDonald's

☆ We sold 8 houses in Michigan to cram our family of 6 into a 2-bedroom apartment in California. We have no regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Evelyn Pech-Vazquez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

☆ The double-level airplane seat is back. This time, there’s a first-class version
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

He’s spent his twenties – all five years of them so far – perfecting his vision for economy class dual-level seating. At 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters), Núñez Vicente was used to cramped airplane journeys in which he struggled for legroom and struggled to sleep. He imagines the Chaise Longue seats in the middle of each cabin, flanked by regular seating on either side. Testing out the conceptHere's the lower level of the business-class/first-class version of the dual-level seat concept. Here's Núñez Vicente demonstrating what it's like to lie flat in the lower level seat.

Persons: Germany CNN —, Alejandro Núñez Vicente, He’s, he’s, Núñez Vicente, ”, “, Francesca, Steve Jobs, Núñez Vicente won’t, Clara Service Soto, – they’re, Recaro, Safran, Longue, Tapis –, Nunez Vicente, Service Soto, It’s, Francesca Street, you’re, Here's Núñez Vicente, you’d, There’s, Clara, CNN “, ” Núñez Vicente, Vicente, he’ll Organizations: CNN, Germany CNN, CNN Travel, Aircraft, CNN Travel exclusives, Service, legroom, Singapore Airlines ’, AIX, Clara Service Locations: Hamburg, Germany, ”, –, Emirates

☆ World Snooker Championship: The near-silent sport which has become the latest focus of Saudi Arabia’s imagination
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —No one dares speak louder than a whisper as nearly 1,000 people respectfully take their seats inside the dimly lit Crucible Theatre. They’ve come to witness the nerve-shredding, silently electric atmosphere of the World Snooker Championship. The World Snooker Tour (WST) – organizers of the World Snooker Championship – say the sport is watched by half-a-billion people around the world. The Crucible Theatre has been the home of the World Snooker Championships since 1977. Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of snooker should not be surprising, but moving the World Snooker Championship would be an emotional decision for many of its fans.

Persons: they’re, They’ve, Shaun Murphy, It’s, ’, they’ve, George Wood, Mike Watterson, Hossein Vafaei, –, it’s, ” Murphy, Young, Murphy, ” Ronnie O'Sullivan, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Ronnie O’Sullivan’s, O’Sullivan, ”, “, Steve Dawson Organizations: CNN, Crucible, CNN Sport, Sheffield, Crucible Theatre, ‘, Wembley, Snooker, Wimbledon, ”, Theatre Locations: Sheffield, England, Augusta, Saudi Arabia, “, Saudi, China

☆ My daughter is a high school athlete. I spent a lot of time and money on her sports even though she has no future in athletics.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Shannon Serpette | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My daughter is on the softball, volleyball, and cross country teams at her small high school. I can't even begin to count how many hours and how much money we've invested in her school sports. Now that she is in high school, she is a member of the volleyball, softball, and cross-country teams. Some parents I know have insinuated that high school sports aren't worth the time, but I've found some rewarding benefits. For that reason alone, I believe the time and money we've spent is well worth it.

Persons: we've, —, I've, isn't, she's, She'll, We've, She's, chatted, It's Organizations: Service, Sports

☆ Opinion | Happy 20th Anniversary, Gmail. I’m Sorry I’m Leaving You.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Ezra Klein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The Verge blames search engines. But here’s another: Our digital lives have become one shame closet after another. A shame closet is that spot in your home where you cram the stuff that has nowhere else to go. But as the shame closet grows, the task of excavation or organization becomes too daunting to contemplate. The shame closet era of the internet had a beginning.

Persons: Inboxes Organizations: Wired, Technology, Google

☆ Traveling Light: How to Pack a Carry-on
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Stephanie Rosenbloom | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For some travelers, the mere thought of packing a carry-on bag can sour even the most potent vacation anticipation. But packing light can also be a creative endeavor that helps build excitement for your upcoming getaway. And with fees for checked bags on the rise, it makes economic sense to master the art of packing a carry-on. Get in the minimalist mind-setIf you tend to over-pack, begin by thinking about why you’re traveling in the first place. “When you’re traveling,” she explained, “it’s more about you seeing the world than the world seeing you.”Pack colors that coordinate so you can bring fewer items yet still have options, like re-wearing the same pants with various shirts.

Persons: you’re, ”, Pauline Frommer, “ Locations: Patagonia

☆ Conspiracies around Catherine, Princess of Wales have reached a fever pitch
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —The public absence of Catherine, Princess of Wales, has grown from a niche royal watcher concern to an international punchline in a matter of weeks. Droves of amateur detectives have crafted timelines and deep dives into the princess’ movements over the last few months, combining real concern with outlandish conspiracy. The uproar, the theories, the analyses, the jokes and, yes, the serious concern — they all show the multitude of ways people interact with and view the royal family. “Not [the royal family] specifically, just anyone in that kind of position.”Catherine, Princess Of Wales is seen during the opening of Evelina London's new children's day surgery unit on December 5, 2023 in London, England. Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesMore dire than the growing transatlantic comedy routine is the apparent dissolution of trust between some media outlets and the royal family.

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☆ From the ocean views to naming the crocodiles: 4 Citadel employees open up about life in Miami two years after Ken Griffin made Florida his new home
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +18 min

Two of the people we spoke with moved from New York City, one from London, and one from Seattle. Citadel's Miami office overlooks the Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. Citadel and Citadel Securities also cover the cost of a weeklong visit to Miami for employees and significant others who are considering moving there. Cupjin Huang just started his job as a quant researcher for Citadel Securities this year. AdvertisementCupjin Huang, a quant researcher at Citadel Securities, in Miami with his dog Rufus.

Persons: —, it's, Ken Griffin, Thoma Bravo, Goldman Sachs, Griffin, Lin, Manuel Miranda's, Hamilton, Maksim Solovjov, Miami doesn't, Rich Cummings, there's, Liz Boyhan, Cupjin Huang, Huang, Rufus, Pitbull, that's, Cummings, Solovjov, It's, you'll, Alexander Spatari, Inrix, she's, haven't, Fortune, he's, Boyhan, I've, fiancé Organizations: Service, Southeast Financial Center, Citadel Securities, Business, Bloomberg, Citadel, Citadel Citadel, Miami Dolphins, Miami, Prix, Citadel's, Downtown, Alibaba, BI, Key, New, New York City, Transportation, Fairchild, Botanic, Miami - Dade, Miami Beach, Google, UBS Locations: Miami, Biscayne Bay, Fisher, South Beach, York, Wall, New York, United States, New York City, London, Seattle, Magic, Bay, Florida, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Chihuahua, Hawaii, —, Orlando, Los Angeles, Coral Gables, Fairchild, Italian, Tua, Solovjov, Manhattan

☆ Israeli forces claim to assassinate a Hamas commander in a strike on a U.N. aid warehouse in Rafah.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Anushka Patil | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Israeli military confirmed that it had bombed an aid warehouse in Rafah in southern Gaza on Wednesday, saying it had “precisely targeted” and killed a Hamas commander in an attack that the United Nations said also killed at least one aid worker and injured 22 others. The Israeli military said the Hamas commander, whom it identified as Muhammad Abu Hasna, was “involved in taking control of humanitarian aid” and coordinating “the activities of various Hamas units.”UNRWA, the U.N. agency that supports Palestinians, said the strike in Gaza’s southernmost city hit one of its facilities that serves as both an aid warehouse and a food distribution center. The agency, formally the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, is the largest provider of aid on the ground in Gaza and the chief lifeline for the enclave’s 2.2 million residents, more than half of whom have been forced by Israeli military orders or fighting to cram into Rafah. The UNRWA facility was not distributing food to civilians on Wednesday, but more than 50 staff members were working at the facility when it was hit by Israeli forces around noon, according to Juliette Touma, an UNRWA spokeswoman. Physical damage to the facility appeared to be minimal, but the human toll was “quite high” and some of the 22 wounded aid workers were “severely injured,” she said.

Persons: Muhammad Abu Hasna, Juliette Touma, “, ” Organizations: United Nations, UNRWA, United Nations Relief, Works Agency Locations: Rafah, Gaza, Gaza’s

☆ A Dark, Clever Novel Asks, What Happens When Women Ignore Their Appetites?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Jennifer Weiner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

So is “Piglet” a frothy, fun, forgettable confection, or is it heftier, meatier, the kind of “serious” book that might win prizes, or even male readers? If I owned a bookstore, I’d hand-sell “Piglet” to everyone. “What is it about you and more, more, more?”There’s a lot Hazell doesn’t tell us about Piglet. We don’t know her age or her size, her eye color or hair color, or how long she’s been a cookbook editor. Then, the writing becomes lush and lavish, with mouthwatering descriptions of “new potatoes, boiled and dotted with a bright salsa verde.

Persons: Lottie Hazell, who’s, shelve Lottie Hazell’s, Piglet, —, ” Hazell, ”, Hazell, aren’t

☆ My family of 5 always schedules 'home days' into our vacations to rest and reconnect. We bring board games, wear pajamas, and watch movies.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Tiffany Nieslanik | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The kids often stay in their pajamas all day, and we’ll watch movies or cartoons together on and off. We also each bring a card game or small board game in our carry-on luggage. Tiffany Nieslanik's family brings card games along with them while they travel for their "home days." After every home day we’ve had, I see an increase in patience in all of us, which always makes traveling a better experience. Best of all, our kids remember our family trips with joy and are excited about where we might travel in the future.

Persons: We've, we’ve, Tiffany Nieslanik's, Tiffany, We’ll, I’ve, da Pena Locations: Iceland, Amsterdam, Portugal, Hawaii, London, Sintra

☆ I saved $200,000 by the time I was 27 — but I was miserable
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-15 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Gwen Merz started saving money early with the goal of financial independence and retiring early. I had opinions on how my partners were spending their money, and people don't really appreciate that. I bought this really nice sewing machine because quilting and hobbies are really important to me. Doing these hobbies is really important to me, and I just didn't have any space to do anything. I’ve reached a point — it’s called “ Coast FIRE ” — where I don't really need to save any more money for retirement at this point because I have saved so much so early.

Persons: Gwen Merz, —, Merz, Gwendolyn Merz, I'm, It's, ”, “, I’ve, it’s Organizations: Service Locations: IT, Australia

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