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☆ 50-year-old's backyard side hustle brings in up to $8,400 a month: 'There's definitely room for everyone to do this'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Her side hustle requires it: She's converted 11 acres of her land, split between three properties around Asheville, North Carolina, into private dog parks. She rents out the spaces to local pet owners on an Airbnb-style platform called Sniffspot. Morosani rents out parts of her 108-acre farm, where she lives and makes a majority of her personal income boarding horses. She has four dogs, and initially launched her side hustle just to connect with other nearby pet owners in November 2020, she says. If you have space and the ability to give a private experience to individual dog owners, there's definitely room for everyone to do this."

Persons: Elizabeth Morosani, John Deere, She's, Morosani, Sniffspot, It's, there's Organizations: CNBC Locations: Asheville , North Carolina

Closing a bank account won't negatively impact you in the same way that closing a credit card may affect your credit score. Create a plan for the money left in your accountYour goal should be to leave your bank account with a $0 account balance to make the closing process more efficient. Bank account closure FAQsCan I close my bank account online? If you have a joint bank account, documentation is needed to close a bank account. Closing a bank account will not have a negative effect on your credit score if the account is in good standing — meaning any overdrafts and common bank fees are paid.

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☆ Leaving India and working in tech in the US changed me. I feel too foreign here and too foreign there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

It was because I knew that working in Big Tech in Silicon Valley would change me into a different person and I'd never move back. It's been 11 years since then, and I think I've gotten happier with my life here now that I've worked at a few different jobs in Big Tech. But despite this, working in the US suits me better than working in India because of my individualistic mindset. Some people back home think very competitively — they've hinted that they think I'm just plain lucky, and if they had the opportunity, they'd do it too and much better. Even if I had all the resources to go back to India, it'd be different — I've grown apart from who I was.

Persons: Uday Padyana, I'd, It's, I've, India I've, I'm, it's, they've, there's, —, haven't, would've, India I'm, could've, it'd, Jeff Bezos's, Jane Zhang Organizations: Service, Big Tech, Big, Business, PayPal, Uber Locations: Silicon Valley, India, Big Tech, Silicon, Atlanta, Washington , DC, American, janezhang@businessinsider.com

Some of the most important factors to consider when buying a house are price, size, and location. Location and neighborhoodLocation is something you're stuck with until you move, so be sure you're choosing a city, school district, and neighborhood that suits your needs. If homes are flying off the shelves, you'll need to be prepared to make fast offers that get noticed right off the bat. If the appraisal comes in lower than what you offer, you'll have to make up the difference or renegotiate with the seller. Evaluating a house's resale potential is critical, as you want to be sure you're making a smart investment of your money.

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☆ Big-dollar Democratic donors are split: Hold the line or abandon Biden?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Advertisement"The donors that I'm in contact with are solidly behind Biden because we know Biden and Harris can defeat Trump," Ajay Bhutoria, the deputy national finance chair of Biden's National Finance Committee, told Business Insider. A spokesperson for the Biden campaign declined to comment on this story, and a Democratic National Committee spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. Two wealthy donors told BI that they've lost faith in the Biden campaign just in the past month and that a new, younger Democratic nominee is needed to energize the base. But on Wednesday, the donor told BI that their thinking, along with other donors they have spoken to, has changed. Wasn't just the debate but everything since," the donor told BI in a text message on Wednesday.

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☆ Biden's authority is draining away in real time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAs former President Donald Trump was delivering his marathon speech at the RNC Thursday night, President Joe Biden was holed up in isolation, having been diagnosed with COVID-19. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, per reports, told Biden on a call Saturday that it'd be best if he dropped out, too. AdvertisementThe support of his party that sustains his position leading the country is draining away — with some congressional Democrats now prepared to make their calls in public. An advisor told media outlets: "Joe Biden is his party's nominee. As the weekend approaches, it appears likely that Joe Biden's attempts to rescue his reelection bid have reached a crunch point.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Biden, he's, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, it'd, Trump, Kamala Harris, who's, He's, Joe Biden's Organizations: Service, RNC, Trump, Business, Washington Post, Democratic Party, Democratic, NORC, for Public Affairs Research, New York Times, Times, NBC News Locations: Congress, New York, Pennsylvania, United States

☆ Resy co-founder shares his big money regret: I had two early chances to invest in Uber and 'I still passed'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But despite the chance, he posted on LinkedIn last week, he chose not to invest in Uber — a company that's now worth roughly $138 billion. It was "one of the greatest mistakes of my investing career," wrote Vaynerchuk, currently the CEO of Vaynerchuk Media. In 2009, Uber's co-founders sought funding at a $10 million valuation, serial entrepreneur Mark Cuban told Peacock's "Hart to Heart" last year. "I realized, Uber doesn't sell transportation ... Uber sells us time," Vaynerchuk wrote. "Just think: If I would've given him $250,000 on a [$10 million] valuation, it'd be billions," he said.

Persons: Resy, Gary Vaynerchuk, Uber, Uber's, Mark Cuban, Peacock's, Hart, Vaynerchuk, Travis Kalanick, Garrett Camp, Vaynerchuck, Logan Paul, AJ Vaynerchuk, AJ, Cuban, Kalanick, Peacock Organizations: Twitter, LinkedIn, Uber, Vaynerchuk Media, CNBC Locations: New York City, NBCUniversal

☆ When you should — and shouldn't — book an all-inclusive vacation, according to an expert
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Rachel Murphy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Before you pack your bags, consider when you should book an all-inclusive vacation and when you should book separately. According to Travelzoo's senior editor Gabe Saglie, booking an all-inclusive vacation package can make the entire trip planning process much easier. "If you go with an all-inclusive vacation package as-is, you need to make sure the package offers what you want or are looking for from your vacation," he said. Sandra Duarte / EyeEm / Getty ImagesAll-inclusive vacation packages are great options for travelers who want to stay mostly in one spot. One may be more cost-efficient than the otherSometimes, all-inclusive packages can be a better deal than booking your reservations individually, according to Saglie.

Persons: —, Travelzoo's, Gabe Saglie, Saglie, Salie, I've, Sandra Duarte, you've, Oswaldo Rivas Organizations: Service, Business, Reuters, Oswaldo Rivas Travelers Locations: Caribbean

☆ Wall Street 'bake offs' are back. Here's what it means for dealmaking, according to Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen Morgan Stanley reported earnings on Tuesday, it wasn't the first bank to make hay over the coming "investment-banking rebound." Top executives up and down across Wall Street have been talking for days about their predictions that Wall Street's bread-and-butter business of advising and financing deals could soon come roaring back. And the parade of optimism has only heated up this year as investment-banking revenues have started the slow climb from historical lows. AdvertisementIB revenues surgingLike many of the other Wall Street banks that reported earnings in recent days, Morgan Stanley saw investment-banking revenues soar in the second quarter. And as Pick said on Tuesday, Wall Street is getting excited about more than just traditional dealmaking, but also the financing and other hedging strategies that come with companies getting off the sidelines.

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☆ The Trump shooter's motive remains a mystery, even to those who knew him
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAs details emerge about the background of the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump, his motive remains a mystery. The shooter, who has been named Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, tried to kill Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania. In 2022, he graduated from Bethel Park High School with a prize for math and science, which was also awarded to around a dozen other students, reported the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. AdvertisementDuring a brief press conference from the White House, President Joe Biden said investigators had not yet determined Crooks' motive. The FBI told the AP he appeared to have acted alone and had bomb-making materials in the vehicle he drove to the rally.

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☆ I went to an all-inclusive resort 8 months into my sobriety. I stayed sober by drinking mocktails and taking advantage of activities.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewI recently planned a vacation with my husband to an all-inclusive resort, something I wasn't completely sold on since I've been sober for the last eight months. Courtesy Terri PetersWhile I'm sober, I don't consider myself an alcoholic or work with a support group or sponsor to maintain my sobriety. I filled my downtime at the resort with activitiesWhile at the resort, Terri Peters tried plenty of activities, including a bracelet-making class. AdvertisementMy trip only solidified my decision to be soberThe trip only solidified Terri Peters' decision to be sober. Visiting an all-inclusive resort as a non-drinker was a great experience for me — something I can't wait to do again.

Persons: —, I've, We'd, Terri Peters, Vincent, it's, Coke, Amanda Kuda, Angostura, Terry Peters, sipped mocktails Organizations: Service, Business Locations: St.Vincent, Grenadines, St, Caribbean

☆ 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 spent over $120 to try every burger at Wendy's, and the best is a classic
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Lucien Formichella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

The bacon Double Stack lacked condimentsThe bacon Double Stack had ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion. Division-1 winner: The bacon Double Stack triumphs for having baconThe bacon Double Stack had a decent variety of toppings. I was excited to dig into the Big Bacon ClassicThe Big Bacon Classic had a lot of sauce. The Big Bacon Classic triple seemed to have too much meatThe Big Bacon Classic triple seemed like a lot of meat. AdvertisementDivision-5 winner: The Jr. bacon cheeseburger was the best of this large poolThe Jr. bacon cheeseburger was my favorite in this category.

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☆ Trump, Republicans really want Biden to remain the Democratic nominee
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewFor most of President Joe Biden's White House tenure, Republicans have floated theories about the president's health and cast doubt on the veteran Democrat's leadership. Biden sought to use the debate to gain some momentum in a race that for weeks showed him tied with Trump in national polls. In the weeks leading up the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, this is not where the Biden campaign thought it'd be. But the former president is not in the clear in the eyes of the public, despite this week's Supreme Court ruling. Should Biden step aside, a more popular Democrat — backed by a party itching to defeat Trump again — could easily dispatch the former president in November.

Persons: —, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump —, Biden, Trump, Biden's, Roe, Wade, they've, it'd, Mike Howell, Kamala Harris — who'd Organizations: Service, Republicans, Business, Trump, USA, Suffolk University, The New York Times, Siena College, Capitol, Democratic National Convention, Democratic, The Washington Post, Republicans pummeled Democrats, Biden, Daily Locations: Washington, Chicago

☆ Biden digs his heels in while Trump secures another win
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at President Joe Biden showing no signs of giving up his reelection campaign while former President Donald Trump secured a win from the Supreme Court . AdvertisementBiden's campaign has been in full-blown crisis mode after the president's disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump last week. AdvertisementMeanwhile, Trump secured a big win in his immunity case . The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents don't get absolute immunity from criminal charges related to actions under the scope of the presidency, but they do get some. 3 things in techStefani Reynolds/BloombergBig Tech gets a big win from the Supreme Court.

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☆ Lucy Lawless on Her Best TV Roles: 'Xena,' 'Parks and Recreation,' & More
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Lucy Lawless is well aware of the "long shadow" her iconic role in "Xena: Warrior Princess" has cast over her career. Her latest, the Acorn TV series "My Life is Murder," is one example of a project Lawless fought to bring to life. On why getting cast as Xena was 'a great big cosmic joke'Lucy Lawless as Xena in "Xena: Warrior Princess." I don't think that would even be particularly mark-worthy these days, would it? But "Parks and Rec" has people who don't know what "Xena" is, but they do know "Parks and Rec" or "Curb Your Enthusiasm" or something.

Persons: Lucy Lawless, Lawless, —, Alexa Crowe, Xena, It's, Jay Leno, Gabrielle, she's, would've, Renee, O'Connor, I've, Ron Swanson, Diane, Tricia Helfer, D'anna, Ron Swanson's, Ron, Ruby, Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi, They'd, Margaret Moth, YouTube You've, Joe Duran, Margaret, wasn't Organizations: Business, Acorn, Village Voice, SyFy, Recreation, Entertainment, YouTube, CNN Locations: Australia, New Zealand, Parks, America, Sarajevo

☆ 'House of the Dragon' just introduced a big-mouthed new character — but he's probably going to be important later on
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three, and the book "Fire and Blood." We're probably going to be seeing a lot more of Ulf in "House of the Dragon," depending on how closely it follows "Fire and Blood," George R.R. Ulf fought alongside other dragon riders like Hugh Hammer in the Battle of the Gullet, a pivotal sea battle during the war. According to Mushroom's historical account in "Fire and Blood," Ulf descended into hedonism, raping multiple women in Tumbleton each night and constantly drinking. But the fight came to Tumbleton when Addam Velaryon (previously Addam of Hull), another dragon rider, attacked the city on his dragon Seasmoke.

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☆ She just moved into a neighborhood of 3D printed homes in Texas — see what it's like inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Glaeze began documenting her 3D printed home on TikTok shortly after moving into it in April. Glaeze also shows viewers a tour of a model 3D printed home by Icon. 3D printing construction startup Icon teamed up with home construction giant Lennar to build a community of 100 3D printed houses, called the Wolf Ranch, just north of Austin. "My favorite thing about living in a 3D printed house is really the aesthetic," Glaeze said. An aerial view of the 3D printed homes.

Persons: —, Daniella Glaeze, she's, Glaeze, it's, Glaze, Wolf Ranch Organizations: Service, Business, Vulcan, rainstorms, Lennar, Wolf Locations: TikTok, Austin, Texas

☆ I quit teaching to become a luxury-travel advisor. Since making the transition, I've learned a lot and grown professionally.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Mariette Williams | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kaylee Stith left teaching to join The Travel Mechanic as a travel agent last year. AdvertisementKaylee Stith is a travel agent at The Travel Mechanic, a luxury-travel agency in North Carolina. Have a niche when you're starting outIt's good to have a niche to present yourself as an expert in when starting out. AdvertisementLessons I've learned so farI attended the annual Ensemble travel-agent conference in Las Vegas last year. It's been a tough lesson, but I've learned and grown so much this past year.

Persons: Kaylee Stith, Stith, —, Instagram, Disney, didn't, Lauren Doyle, I've, They're, It's Organizations: Service, Disney, American Society of Travel Advisors Locations: North Carolina, Raleigh , North Carolina, Hawaii, England, Bath, Las Vegas

☆ My internship at Bridgewater Associates felt like a 'Black Mirror' episode
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The summer after my sophomore and junior years at Harvard University, I interned at Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. AdvertisementAnd while I definitely see parallels between my time at Bridgewater and that "Black Mirror" episode, I look back fondly on my time there. AdvertisementAuthenticity is a big thing at Bridgewater, so I went into the interview wanting to be completely myself. I worked on a lot of diversity initiatives, figuring out how to make Bridgewater more streamlined and accessible to employees. It helped shape who I am today, especially how I think about feedback, work, and the relationships I have at work.

Persons: Daria Rose, Ray, , I've, Ray Dalio, would've, She'd, Myers, —, we'd, I'd, It's, Dalio, it's, it'd, Ray Dalio isn't, We'd, Jane Zhang Organizations: Bridgewater Associates, Business, Harvard University, Bridgewater, Harvard, Briggs Locations: Ray Dalio's, Bridgewater, Westport , Connecticut, janezhang@businessinsider.com

☆ I walk over 3 miles to work once a week. A rucking expert helped me turn it into a better workout.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen I first heard of rucking, a workout favored by both Guy Fieri and the Fittest Woman on Earth, I realized I already sort of do it. Julia PugachevskyKeep the heavier items towards the topCihlar said that your shoulders sometimes feel sore when you start rucking. For more seasoned ruckers, she recommended getting real rucking shoes because trainers "break down faster once you start adding that load." Julia PugachevskyI wore my running shoes and switched to mules at work (which had the bonus of making my pack just a little heavier, too). Julia Pugachevsky/StravaWhen I first started walking to work, I minimized it and didn't consider it a real workout.

Persons: —, Guy Fieri, I've, it's, it'd, Cihlar, Julia Pugachevsky, I'd, Doc Martens Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Brooklyn

☆ I'm an interior designer. I redid my bathroom for $13,000 — but I still have 4 major regrets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Mina Lisanin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I spent months planning and $13,000 to renovate my bathroom last spring and although it's gorgeous, I have four big regrets. AdvertisementThe built-in shower niche looks good but isn't practicalBuilt-in shower niches can look chic. Mina LisaninI was excited about incorporating a built-in shower niche into my bathroom. AdvertisementThe single glass shower panel is beautiful but impracticalThe glass panel can be annoying to clean. Mina LisaninThe single glass shower panel was another choice that appealed to my design sensibilities.

Persons: —, I've, Mina Lisanin, it's Organizations: Service, Business, Ikea Locations: New York City, Maxx

☆ Ukraine got the go-ahead to hit Russia with F-16s, but doing so could be a waste of a good jet
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read previewNATO member Denmark has given Ukraine permission to use the F-16s it receives to hit military targets within Russia. AdvertisementThe exact number of F-16s Ukraine will get to begin with is unclear, but it's not expected to be many. But in Russia, Ukrainian aircraft can also expect to battle the Russian Air Force in addition to enemy air defenses. It would also bolster a capability that has been heavily strained by relentless Russian attacks, and that's air defense. But they said these fighter jets will be useful for Ukraine by replenishing lost aircraft, deterring Russian jets, and acting as defenses.

Persons: —, George Barros, Israel Aerospace Industries Barros, it's, Mark Cancian, Tim Robinson, Peter Layton, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Mette Frederiksen, Ritzau Scanpix, Mads Claus Rasmussen, there's, Michael Clark, Clark, Cancian, ISW, Layton, Robinson, DIMITAR DILKOFF, Noble, Chanceler Organizations: Service, Business, Ukraine, Analysts, Israeli Military Industries Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, Marine, Center for Strategic, International Studies, UK's Royal Aeronautical Society, Griffith Asia Institute, Royal Australian Air Force, Denmark's, Skrydstrup Airbase, REUTERS, Politico, Republicans, Russian Air Force, Getty, Noble Eagle, US Air Force Locations: Denmark, Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, Russian, Israeli, Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, France, Skrydstrup, Vojens, Arizona, Romania, British, Crimea, Ukrainian, AFP

☆ Read the letter that landed Donald Sutherland his role in 'The Hunger Games'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Kirsten Acuna | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Many younger fans might know him best as President Coriolanus Snow in "The Hunger Games" franchise, but not everyone might know he campaigned to get the role. But they showed my letter to the director, Gary Ross, and he thought it'd be a good idea if I did it. AdvertisementIt included a discussion of power, Ted Bundy, and the elements of Snow that Sutherland considered most vital to the film. Donald Sutherland in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part I." Murray Close/LionsgateRoss's response to the letter inspired three scenes of Snow in his rose gardens during the games.

Persons: Donald Sutherland, Coriolanus Snow, Lionsgate's, Suzanne Collins's, Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer Lawrence, Snow, Sutherland, GQ, Gary Ross, it'd, Ted Bundy, Katniss's, Ross, Murray, …, Clinton, Chirac, Mao, Mitterrand, Sterling, They've, I'd, Katniss, who's, Joan of Arc, isn't, we've, Bundy Organizations: Service, Sutherland's, GQ, Capitol, Lionsgate Locations: Texas, There's, Snow, Colorado, Brentwood, Florida

☆ I drove a Tesla for the first time. It's perfectly fine — but still left me underwhelmed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Chris Johnston | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewRegular readers of Business Insider know that we write rather frequently about Elon Musk and Tesla, his electric car maker. That's because he's a fascinating character, Tesla is a fascinating company — and we know you like reading about both. I downloaded the Tesla app on my iPhone and the owner added me to his account, meaning no physical key was needed. The trunk of the Tesla Model 3 could fit quite a lot of luggage. If I had to sum it up in a sentence, it'd be this: the Tesla was just a bit boring.

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