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☆ I've sailed on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian ships. Here's which was my favorite — and how to choose the right cruise for you.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementI've been on Norwegian, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean's newer cruise ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderWhen a few rounds of foosball and ping-pong have worked up your appetite, you'll have 16 dining venues to choose from. AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise LineNorwegian Cruise Line has 18 cruise ships. Norwegian Cruise LineIt's the only cruise line on the list with a semi-inclusive "More at Sea" — formerly known as "Free at Sea" — promotion. The company operates 28 cruise ships, several of which are the biggest in the world.

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☆ America is obsessed with Chili’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —People apparently can’t get enough of the Big Smasher burger, $6 margaritas and Triple Dipper combination platters at Chili’s. The meal deal is now 11% of Chili’s business, with sales soaring 70% over the last year. The Triple Dipper is “very relevant with younger guests and how they prefer to eat with more variety, customization and experiential flavors through our wide variety of dips,” Hochman said. The Triple Dipper is a staple on TikTok, with customers filming their combinations and raving about it. Meanwhile, McDonald’s was seeing its fortunes recover because of the $5 meal deal, but its momentum was stunted because of an E. coli outbreak.

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☆ Easy potluck recipes that are sure to please a crowd
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Taylor Murray For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

No one ever said it was a competition but let’s face it, there’s a clear winner at every potluck. We rounded up some of our favorite dishes that are perfect for the potluck, from amazing appetizers to decadent desserts. These recipes are all guaranteed party food favorites, travel well, and make a big portion (or can be easily scaled up). Food NetworkGet the RecipeButternut Squash-Stuffed ShellsA cheesy tray of stuffed shells gets an autumnal makeover in this fall-forward side dish. Armando Rafael / Food NetworkGet the Recipe

Persons: Tara Donne, Matt Armendariz, Teri Lyn Fisher, it’s, Marshall Troy, Armando Rafael Organizations: Food

☆ I tried 43 of Trader Joe's fall foods, and would buy at least 31 of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +52 min

Trader Joe's Fall Harvest salsa had an unusual sweetness that I didn't care forThe Fall Harvest salsa isn't the only seasonal dip Trader Joe's has for fall. Trader Joe's pumpkin-spice granola bark was thicker than I expectedTrader Joe's pumpkin-spice granola bark was thick. I used Trader Joe's pumpkin brioche to make a lovely French toastTrader Joe's pumpkin brioche is a unique fall take. Trader Joe's pumpkin 4-cheese Greek-yogurt dip had way too many competing flavorsI was not a fan of this Trader Joe's dip. Trader Joe's pumpkin pancake and waffle mix can elevate your fall breakfast gameTrader Joe's pumpkin pancake and waffle mix was incredible.

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☆ My family of 4 spent $330 at Shula's Steak House. Our meal was so great that I hope this small chain expands across the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family of four had dinner at Shula's Steak House, a chain with a location at Disney World. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Disney World, my family and I decided we'd try a new restaurant — Shula's Steak House. The steak house, which is owned by Shula's Restaurant Group, is named after former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula. The chain aims to carry on Shula's legacy, so each location has a loose football theme.

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My wife and I just got married, but we've been open about our finances our whole relationship. For some expenses like retirement planning, keeping our finances separate makes sense. That means we're able to work toward our financial goals of finding our forever home, paying off any student loan debt, and allocating funds for things we love, like vacations and dinners at our favorite restaurants. We're planning our retirements separatelyAlthough we are a couple, we keep some aspects of our finances separate. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to three fiduciary financial advisors that serve your area in minutes.

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☆ I'm 30 years old and only make enough money to cover the essentials. I rely on my parents to pay for fun things.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Zach Moser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As much as I may enjoy them, I don't need them the same way I need to pay rent and buy groceries. Related storiesIt's not rent or utilities or the many things I'm fortunate enough to be at least able to afford. The author — pictured with his mom and sisters — relies on his parents financially for fun things. I don't buy a lot of groceries, mostly rice, cheese, and occasionally eggs. But when my parents are here, I'm ordering the Weissbeer that's new on the draft list for a limited time only.

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☆ My partner and I went to Hard Rock Cafe for the first time. The decor is cool, but our $80 meal wasn't worth it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Amena Ahmed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My partner and I dined at Hard Rock Cafe for the first time in Philadelphia. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMy partner and I are always looking for new chain restaurants to try, and Hard Rock Cafe has been at the top of our list for a while. Luckily, Hard Rock International is a multibillion-dollar company with over 50 restaurant locations in the US alone, so it's not hard to find one. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Taylor Swift Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Philadelphia

☆ My husband and I are in our 50s and child-free. We've never regretted our decision.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Shawna Kenney | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Her eyes turned to me across the table, then to her mom's, perhaps wondering if she had asked the wrong question. But a lot are," Rich answered, just about when Annabelle's little sister, 6-year-old Lily, started to melt down from the heat and the long wait. Staying child-free has allowed Shawna Kenney and her husband more time for creative pursuits. Courtesy Shawna KenneyWe've never regretted not having kidsMany said we would change our minds, yet here we are in our 50s, content with our decision.

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☆ I felt isolated in shame after learning I had diabetes. Doing my insulin shots in public helped me accept it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Andrea Javor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The primary difference is that the bodies of people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin and can't effectively process it. AdvertisementFor a while, I felt shame about my diagnosisI spent the first years of my diagnosis isolated in shame. I wore an insulin pump under my clothing. I switched from an insulin pump to shots, which makes me feel more in control of my dosing. Soon, I was surprised to find that the shame that kept me from hugging people years ago, scared they'd feel my insulin pump, had evaporated.

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☆ A financial therapist helped me budget for a month. It made me stop panicking about my wedding costs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A combination of wedding deposits, inflation, and my laissez-faire spending habits meant I was unexpectedly dipping into my savings. To learn how, I spoke to Amanda Clayman, a financial therapist who hosts Fresh Produce Media's Audible series "Emotional Investment." I wrote down a few ideas on how I could assess my spending habits, which Clayman approved of. It ended up reassuring me about my spending habits and helping me find small, new ways to save. I've wanted to get into a craft like pottery, where I could even make more personal gifts.

Persons: —, it'd, it'll, Amanda Clayman, Clayman, I'm, Julia Pugachevsky, recharges, Aperol spritzes, There's, I've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New York City, Italy

☆ I ordered Chili's Triple Dipper, which is going viral on TikTok. It was the best $17 I've ever spent at a chain restaurant.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

People ordering Chili's appetizer combo for their main meal are getting millions of views on TikTok. The Triple Dipper comes with a choice of three appetizers and three sauces, usually for under $20. AdvertisementThe Triple Dipper is the latest menu item winning Chili's customers over as chains battle over who offers the best value. TikTok videos of people eating and reviewing their Triple Dipper orders have accumulated over 30 million views on the app, and the item has received high praise. "If you're going to Chili's and you are not getting the Triple Dipper, especially the mozzarella sticks with the Triple Dipper, you are doing it so wrong," said the creator of one TikTok video that has been viewed over 5 million times.

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☆ Elon Musk is pitching a daring idea to Tesla shareholders: A vote for Musk is a ticket to the 'Muskonomy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla shareholders might have another reason to vote for Elon Musk's pay package this Thursday. Musk has been touting the benefits of having Tesla be a part of his business empire. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTesla CEO Elon Musk has been pulling out all stops to woo shareholders ahead of Thursday's vote for his massive $56 billion pay package. But those seem just to be appetizers because Musk has now brought out the big guns — promising shareholders that a Musk-led Tesla will have access to his sprawling business empire.

Persons: Musk, Tesla, —, Elon Musk, Franz von Holzhausen Organizations: Elon, Service, Gigafactory Locations: Gigafactory Texas

☆ I find it impossible to save money. A financial therapist helped me see the 3 reasons I can't stop spending.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I booked a session with Amanda Clayman, a financial therapist who hosts Fresh Produce Media's Audible series "Emotional Investment." Our appointment resembled a typical therapy session: I filled out an intake form beforehand, answering questions about my earliest experiences with money. AdvertisementThe session made me realize where most of my money is going, and what I can do to curb the spending. I'm overwhelmed by budget spreadsheetsAfter interviewing Clayman for a story on budgeting, I was inspired to start a budgeting spreadsheet. "When you communicate a new intention and ask for support, it's also creating a permission structure for that other person to change," Clayman said.

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

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

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☆ I dined on my first tasting menu on a recent trip to Panama. The splurge is my new favorite way to explore as a solo traveler.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Monica Humphries | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This was my first night in the country, and it was also my very first tasting menu. He said 90% of the restaurant's ingredients are locally sourced, which means the menu changes throughout the year to highlight peak produce. The tasting menu was a great way to solve this dilemma. Plus, a tasting menu took the stress out of ordering. I'll admit that not every course on Intimo's tasting menu catered to my preferences; next time, I'll order the bass in Caribbean curry over the guacho.

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☆ I went to a modern Texas steakhouse for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me about my $100 meal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

On a recent trip to Dallas, I ate at a modern Texas steakhouse, Knife. My meat was a little rarer than I would have liked, but I was surprised that I didn't mind at all. AdvertisementI'm a New Yorker who recently visited Dallas for the first time. However, while I've visited Austin and Houston before, I've never eaten at a Texas steakhouse. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ My wife and I have been married for 37 years. We've gone on date nights every single week.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Craig Stoltz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My wife Pam and I have been married for 37 years. Strictly speaking, it applies only to being married to Pam, but I hope it is sufficiently generalizable to other situations. But date night is the best investment we can make in our marriage. Date night is mutual attention. I wonder how many hours we've spent on date night?

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☆ I've been to Vegas over 50 times. Here are the 8 best restaurants on The Strip.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Wendy Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After visiting Las Vegas over 50 times, my husband and I have a dining strategy: We return to a few of our favorite spots and then try a couple of new ones. AdvertisementOcean Prime is a splurge-worthy restaurant perfect for celebrating special occasionsWendy LeeIn 2023, Ocean Prime opened on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue — it even has a rooftop terrace overlooking The Strip. AdvertisementAt first, that made me doubt the quality of the food — but I've learned the food is even better than the decor. On a recent trip to Catch, I got the best French toast I've ever eaten. Located inside Paris Las Vegas, the French eatery has a patio directly across the street from the Bellagio Fountains.

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☆ 4 items you should always order at Korean barbecue and 2 to skip, according to a top Korean chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chef Samuel Kim shared the dishes you should always order at Korean barbecue and what to skip. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWith a plethora of meats, appetizers, and sides to sample, trying to narrow down your order is never an easy task at a Korean barbecue restaurant. That's why we asked chef Samuel Kim of Baekjeong to help. Kim is expanding Baekjeong — which currently has seven locations across California and Washington — in hopes of bringing Korean barbecue to more Americans.

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☆ TGI Fridays to go public through merger with its U.K. franchisee
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

TGI Fridays logo is seen on one of their branches. TGI Fridays and Hostmore, the chain's U.K. franchisee, announced plans to merge on Tuesday. If it closes, TGI Fridays, best known for its potato skins, chicken wings and endless appetizers, will be publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker "TGIF." In 2022, TGI Fridays' revenue rose 3.6% to $75.2 million, according to U.S. franchise disclosure documents. Earlier this year, TGI Fridays closed 36 underperforming restaurants in the U.S.

Persons: Weldon Spangler, Spangler, Carlson, TriArtisan Organizations: London Stock Exchange, TriArtisan Capital Advisors, U.S Locations: Dallas , Texas, U.S, P.F

☆ My favorite appetizer starts with a bag of frozen ravioli and an air fryer, and my guests always love it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

One of my favorite appetizers requires little more than a bag of frozen ravioli. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementToasted ravioli that's breaded and fried is a St. Louis delicacy, and I crave it multiple times a year. I found that I could make a variety of flavors at home with a bag of frozen ravioli, so I tend to keep my freezer stocked. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: fryer, —, Louis, I've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I hated splitting the bill so much that I couldn't enjoy dinner with friends. My cancer diagnosis taught me to relax about it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Allison Langer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementStill, I held onto the hope that since my friend had invited us, she would pick up the tab. But an elevated CA-125 is not a diagnosis, and we wouldn't know anything for sure until I saw an oncologist. We lived and enjoyed and spent money the way I liked to now — not on fancy meals but on memories. It's been four and a half years since my friend's birthday dinner. Sometimes, if I'm not as close with the people who have invited me or I'd rather save money, I opt out.

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☆ 17 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Get appetizers on the table quickly with the Journey To... mini samosas. Journey To... samosas come with a dipping sauce. AldiIf you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, try the Journey To… mini chicken-tikka or vegetable samosas. Each package comes with a side of a sweet-and-sour tamarind sauce for dipping. Try one or both flavors for $4.50 per box.

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☆ 11 things you should skip at your reception, according to wedding experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Business Insider asked wedding professionals what reception trends and traditions couples can skip to save money and stress. A giant wedding cake isn't necessary or cost-effectiveSheet cakes are more cost effective for a big reception. Stakhov Yuriy/Shutterstock"A huge cake isn't necessary, especially since the high price of a large, elaborate wedding cake often catches couples by surprise," Nickel said. AdvertisementYou shouldn't serve more than three courses at the receptionEven if you and your partner are foodies, a wedding reception isn't the best time for a seven-course dining experience. Dance-floor props can look out of place next to carefully chosen decorThe wedding photographer Amy Kolodziej said that dance-floor props can detract from the elegance of a wedding reception.

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