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☆ I was so focused on dorm room essentials I didn't know I had to do these 7 things ahead of my son's college move-in
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Erika Ebsworth-Goold | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Open a new, nationwide bank accountMy son's been working part-time for several years, and his paychecks go directly to his bank account. Download those rideshare apps now, and make sure they're linked to your kid's new bank card. Check ahead, and if originals are needed, hand them over — but stress the importance of keeping them safe and secure. Make sure they are registered to voteLast but certainly not least, if your incoming college freshman is 18, they're finally eligible to vote. Make sure your child is registered and has a plan for November — and beyond — if attending school out of state.

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☆ I tried a 'kid-safe' smartphone with no social media. I loved it but would change one thing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Gen Alpha is poised to be the most online generation, with AI and other inevitable advancements in technology and social media. I loved the phone, but using it for a week also made me realize how complicated excessive social media use is to solve. AdvertisementIt all reminded me of a conversation I had earlier this year with an ex-digital brand strategist about reducing social media use. I'd see memes from friends who forgot to text my Gabb phone and would get sucked right back into social media. Plus, the only reason I have social media boundaries at all is because I grew up being encouraged to have hobbies.

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☆ Charlie Puth skipped class in college to try to meet with record labels—those 'hustle days' helped him land a deal, he says
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-07 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Charlie Puth may have studied at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music, but one of the best things he ever did for his career was cut class. With aspirations of breaking into the music industry, Puth knew he wanted to get his music in front of record labels that could help launch his career. "I just thought to myself, 'Which teacher will care the least if I miss class?'" On top of that, he found it compelling to keep trying because nobody was slamming the door in his face. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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☆ Child-focused parenting is exhausting. Some parents are finally ditching it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

This is known as child-focused parenting, a style devised in the 90s that has become the norm in the last decade. Gaskins isn't the only psychology professional against child-focused parenting. Ironically, child-focused parenting teaches kids that it's normal to forego your identity and boundaries. AdvertisementInstead of being prepared for adult life, "the child's world is completely separated from the adult world," Doucleff said. Woo, who teaches at UC Irvine, said she's witnessed the lasting effects of child-focused parenting.

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☆ Kohl's bets on Babies R Us as it tries to attract younger families, higher sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Kohl's plans to have 200 Babies R Us shops in its stores by the end of September. CEO Tom Kingsbury estimated in late May that those expanded categories, including Babies R Us, are "a $2 billion-plus sales opportunity" in the coming years. On a store tour in New Jersey on Wednesday, Chief Merchandising Officer Nick Jones showed off the first Babies R Us shop. Over the past few weeks, online shoppers have also seen Babies R Us on Kohl's website. Jones said Kohl's will decide whether to open Babies R Us in more stores after learning from the first 200 shops.

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☆ A pool director at a country club hires teens as lifeguards. She sees parents applying for their kids to make life easier, but it has the opposite effect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen Susie Johnson took her current job as the pool director of a country club, she was responsible for hiring a new team of summer lifeguards. The 54-year-old — who worked in the field in her 20s before taking a career break to raise her kids — told Business Insider she was "pretty fortunate" to hand-pick staff from scratch. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "They wrote things like, 'My daughter just got her lifeguard certification and is looking for a job,'" Johnson said. AdvertisementDo you have an interesting story about working with different generations that you'd like to share with Business Insider?

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☆ Want to avoid giving your kid a smartphone? Mental health experts say you're not alone — and have 5 tips
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Smartphone Free Childhood, a recently founded U.K. organization is aimed at uniting parents who are not giving their kids smartphones. Organize with other parentsBeing the only parent refusing to give your child a smartphone can be isolating for both you and your kid, Rausch said. "The class parents, as a collective, agreed that they would postpone giving their kids cell phones until they entered middle school. Start the conversation earlyPike and Rausch advise starting the conversation around smartphones from childhood so that your child isn't surprised later on. Pike said that even making a habit of giving a bored child a smartphone as entertainment can become a major issue down the line.

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☆ Senate prepares for key vote on kid's online safety bills
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Emily Wilkins | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Senate is poised to take a key vote on major legislation to keep kids safe online Thursday- the most sweeping regulation of the tech industry in more than a decade. said the measures social media companies have put in place are "not sufficient." One, known as the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, would ban targeted ads to kids and teens. Social media companies would have to automatically enable the strongest privacy setting for kids. But House Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview that Americans need to have more power over what their kids see online.

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A kids' bank account is a type of joint bank account where an adult and a minor both have access. Types of bank accounts for minorsThere are two primary joint bank account options: kids' savings accounts and teens' checking accounts. Depending on where you bank, you may need to open a traditional savings account or a specialized bank account tailored to children. A custodial bank account is not the same as a traditional kids' bank account. Some national banks permit online applications when opening a bank account on behalf of a minor, but many require opening a minor's first bank account at a physical branch.

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Kid's savings accounts are a great way to teach your kids how to budget, create savings goals, and start building up their savings. Best Kids Savings Account ReviewsThe best savings accounts for kids offer good monitoring features, educational resources, and low monthly fees. Key Benefits of a Kids' Savings AccountThe key benefit of getting a kid's savings account is that you can grow your child's savings in a relatively accessible and safe way. Features to Look for in a Kids' Savings AccountHigh Interest Rates on Kid's BankingFor the most part, kid's savings accounts are interest-earning accounts. How to Open a Savings Account for Your ChildChildren's Savings Account Eligibility RequirementsA kid cannot open a savings account on their own.

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☆ I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Margot Machol Bisnow | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

For my book "Raising an Entrepreneur," I interviewed 70 parents who raised highly successful adults about how they helped their kids achieve their dreams. Here are the four things that the parents of the most successful people always did when their kids were young:1. Although many of the parents didn't understand their kid's passion, they supported them, because they saw the joy their child got from it. The most successful adults grew up knowing that their parents would always be there for them, no matter what they tackled. As their children grew more capable, the parents also resisted the temptation to do or fix things for them.

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☆ I grew up in France and the US but America is the best place for a go-getter like me
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood in Toulon, in the south of France. In France, my sister, who was a year and a half older, and I would walk to school when I was six. I struggled with moving back to FranceOur family moved back to France when I was 14. In France, you're stuck at the bottom if you don't have the right connections. Europe is better for work-life balance and a better quality of life, but the US is the place to be if you're a go-getter like me.

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☆ Cruises are expensive but they're the best value. My family's cruise cost $3,500 less than a similar trip on land.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAlthough the cost of a cruise is going up, this form of travel is still the best value for a family vacation right now. The average price of a cruise is up more than 40% since 2019, according to Cruise Critic data reviewed by CNBC. Finer fare, similar to what's included on cruise ships, costs even more. Plus, hotel prices are also on the rise, up 40% to 50% compared to 2019. Meanwhile, a three-night sailing on the Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, can cost $533 a night.

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☆ Too young for an iPhone? Apple says its watch is 'a great call for kids' in new promotion
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The iPhone maker on Wednesday launched a new marketing website as part of a rebranding effort for its suite of Apple Watch features aimed at children. The software that lets parents track their child's location and manage the device is called "Apple Watch For Your Kids." Apple introduced Family Setup in 2020, allowing parents to set up a kid's Apple Watch from their phone and to control messaging options. Young audiences are critical for Apple's watch device, which hit the market almost a decade ago. According to a May survey from Piper Sandler, 34% of U.S. teens own an Apple Watch.

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☆ A CEO explains the simple way he deters his employees from 'quiet vacationing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewQuiet vacationing — or taking time off or working from across the world without telling your boss — is growing in popularity. David Barkoe, the CEO and founder of Florida-based PR firm Carve Communications, said it all comes down to creating a culture of trust with your employees. Advertisement"Go live your life, but get the job done," Barkoe told Business Insider while describing his approach. Advertisement"You just got to have the mindset and the willingness to say personal life is part of the work culture," he said. "Not the other way around, where work culture is part of the personal life."

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☆ How do you actually network to land a new job? Microsoft's ex-VP of HR explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Chris Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementStep outside your bubble and network with other organizations in your industryBetter yet, get outside your current organization. Outside your organization, they're at that conference you went to last year. The conversation should be about the person you're networking withRemember in these conversations to make the discussion all about the person you're networking with. AdvertisementThe results take time but can last foreverThe results of great networking aren't fast. But a great network can last a lifetime.

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☆ I'm an American mom living in the UK. When my kids visited the US they were shocked at how 'big the food' is and how every drink is mostly ice.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Lauren Crosmedlicott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewIt has been nearly eight years since my three Welsh children have visited my family in the United States. Bigger cars and bigger roadsAfter landing in Washington, DC, and retrieving our bags, we entered the parking lot. The two older kids quickly observed that the cars weren't like the ones in the UK. My kids immediately noticed that, along with cars, the roads in the US are much bigger than in the UK. "All the food is big," one of them whispered to me as he gazed at the shelves of food.

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☆ A 64-year-old woman outperformed millionaires in the anti-aging 'Rejuvenation Olympics' — using a much simpler and cheaper routine
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewA 64-year-old grandmother-of-11 has become one of the buzziest names in the longevity world by beating billionaires at anti-aging with a simple and inexpensive routine. The rest of her longevity routine costs little or nothing to follow, and there's good science to suggest her habits have helped keep her young and healthy. Hardison said she's been a health-conscious eater since she was a teen, watching fad diets come and go. And I cook because if I'm going to eat, I want it to be good," Hardison said. They include ingredients like:AdvertisementMagnesium, which research suggests is good for healthy bones and regulates blood pressure and blood sugar.

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☆ Meet the Gen Xers and boomers retiring with 6 figures of student debt that threatens their Social Security and savings
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

While they took out federal student loans for themselves, Larry wanted to ensure their options weren't limited. Related storiesShelton and Larry aren't alone: As Gen Xers and boomers age into retirement, they're bringing student loans with them. The retirement student debt crisisBoth Shelton and Larry are facing a particular aspect of the retirement crisis: hoping to throw in the towel while sitting on mountains of student loan debt. Interest is a key reason many older adults find themselves struggling to pay off their student loans for decades. Are you worried about student loan debt impacting your ability to retire?

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☆ Willie Mays, supreme baseball talent among the best to ever play, dies at 93
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( David K. Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

San Francisco Giants great Willie Mays waves his hat as he rides around the track of Oracle Park, Friday, May 7, 2021, in San Francisco,. Focus On Sport | Getty ImagesA 1981 song and ode to America's pastime by Terry Cashman was appropriately titled "Talkin' Baseball: Willie, Mickey & The Duke." "I can't believe that Babe Ruth was a better player than Willie Mays," all-time pitching great Sandy Koufax once said. Willie Mays Hays here: Play like Mays and I run like (Olympic gold medal sprinter Bob) Hayes. Outfielder Willie Mays #24 of the San Francisco Giants rounds second base during a circa early 1970's Major League Baseball game.

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"House of the Dragon" finally returned on Sunday night, two years after season one aired on HBO and became a smash hit. Rhaenyra, in mourning, needs to see her dead son for herselfRhaenyra discovers the remains of Arrax, her son Lucerys' dragon, in the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon." Daemon makes an oopsieDaemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon" season 2. Back in King's Landing, the assassins that Daemon sent after Aemond close inEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent in season two of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ I'm an American who's lived in Germany for 14 years. I'm mostly content, but life here hasn't been perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Sabrina Cooper | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In a 2023 InterNations survey of over 12,000 expats, Germany was voted one of the countries expats hate to live in the most. AdvertisementWhen asked where I'm from, saying I'm American" doesn't suffice. Sadly, I'm also still stuck in my native English head, which doesn't delineate between a formal and informal "you," either. We're three hours by train from Amsterdam, three and a half hours by train from Paris, and four hours by train from London. Despite all the mistakes, misunderstandings, and episodes of embarrassment, I can honestly say that I'm grateful for everything living in Germany has brought me.

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☆ Airbnb host battles nightmare guest squatters who refuse to leave after 8 months, say they're 'legal residents'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewGuests in a North Carolina Airbnb rental have refused to leave the property after an eight-month stay, the homeowner said. Farzana Rahman, the Airbnb host, said the guests taped a sign to the door that says they are "legal residents." "It's not fair," Rahman told Business Insider. The guests told the cleaners to leave and asked Rahman if they could stay through Memorial Day on May 27. "If you see red flags at the beginning, people trying to make you break your contract and go outside," she told Business Insider.

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☆ Americans are sick of tipping culture and scaling back everywhere from restaurants to hair salons
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Many Americans are not willing to leave a tip all the time, and they're becoming less likely to do so. The 2024 survey of US adults conducted from April 29 to May 1 found that 67% percent of those who go to sit-down restaurants always give tips to servers. Thirty-five percent of adults said "tipping culture has gotten out of control," per the Bankrate post. Still, the survey found 78% of Gen Xers and 86% of baby boomers who go to sit-down restaurants always give a tip. AdvertisementAnd younger Americans are less likely to tip at sit-down restaurants.

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☆ We went on a trip to Europe 3 years ago and never left. Our kid's life is way better here than it was in the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Lana Katsaros | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family and I went on an open-ended trip to Europe, and we ended up buying a house here. We love living in Portugal — life is relaxed and our son gets lots of time outdoors. Although we will always have ties to the United States, we love living in Europe. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . For months, I was in a fog and, in an effort to lift our spirits, I asked my husband how he felt about an open-ended trip to Europe.

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