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☆ I'm 27 and paid $156 for a buzzy health test, fearing I was unknowingly sick. It was reassuring but I felt scammed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThe idea that testing and tracking your health will help you live longer is buzzy right now. I feared I had problems like high cholesterol or blood sugar and paid $156 for a direct-to-consumer health test. The author eating pineapple to feel less dizzy after the blood tests. AdvertisementDirect-to-consumer tests might seem like a good idea, but in most cases, you'd be better off letting sleeping dogs lie. AdvertisementMore testing isn't necessarily betterPeople tend to think that tests can only do good, but unnecessary health testing can actually be harmful, Plüddemann said.

Persons: I'd, you'll, Max, I'm, I've, Kim Schewitz, Annette Plüddemann, Plüddemann Organizations: Global Wellness Institute, University of Oxford, Nova Locations: Arizona, Australia

☆ If you have 1 key skill, you're mentally stronger than most—and in today's world, mental strength is 'a must-have'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Scott Mautz | In Scottmautz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A key opportunity lies in everyday scenarios that often go wrong, eroding your mental strength versus building it up. Don't underestimate the negative impact that landing in the "poorly" column here can have on your life and career. "Bad" events, emotions, information, and feedback are more influential than "good" ones, research shows. Events involving negative emotions, for example, are four times more likely to be remembered than those involving positive emotions. If the person offering feedback truly wants you to get better, and you do too, you can work toward that goal together.

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☆ Billy Bob Thornton on His Movie & TV Roles: 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Landman'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

But for his latest role starring in the Paramount+ drama "Landman," Thornton was tasked with a new, unique challenge: playing a version of himself. On ad-libbing his famous 'Friday Night Lights' speechThornton in "Friday Night Lights." Universal Pictures2004's "Friday Night Lights" is a beloved sports movie, and a big reason for that is the locker room speech your character, Coach Gary Caines, delivers. AdvertisementIn the pilot episode of "Landman," you film a scene at the high school football stadium in Odessa, Texas, where you filmed "Friday Night Lights." I ran into extras who were the children of extras on "Friday Night Lights."

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☆ I tried 20 of Trader Joe's popular breakfast foods, and I'd buy most of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

AdvertisementI tried 20 breakfast foods from Trader Joe's, from Greek yogurt to pancakes. I tried some of Trader Joe's most popular breakfast foods as part of an ongoing series to review the chain's best items. VERDICT: Because of its convenience, Trader Joe's brioche French toast is worth trying at least once. AdvertisementVERDICT: Though I prefer a more traditional sandwich with actual bread, I'd be willing to buy Trader Joe's eggwich again. I didn't like Trader Joe's chicken-sausage breakfast bowl at allTrader Joe's chicken-sausage breakfast bowl wasn't my favorite.

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☆ I thought I preferred texting to phone calls. While in a long-distance relationship, I realized how much I missed talking on the phone with friends.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Hannah Wilkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementMy partner and I started dating while we were long-distance and communicated through phone calls. I realized that I missed talking to my friends this way, and started calling them more often. He preferred talking on the phone over texting, and over time I grew to prefer it, too. AdvertisementWe built our relationship through phone calls, and despite now living together full-time, it's still our preferred way to communicate when we're apart. But interestingly, 45% of men prefer phone calls, compared to only 29% of women.

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☆ 7 U.S. cities where you need to earn more than 4 times the minimum wage to comfortably afford rent
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

However, that's not feasible for workers earning the minimum wage in many large U.S. cities, according to a recent Clever Real Estate report. In seven major cities, you'd need to earn more than quadruple the federal minimum wage of $7.25 to afford the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of your income on housing or working a second job, Clever found. To determine the minimum wage needed to afford a fair market priced rental in the 50 largest U.S. metros, the report analyzed wage and housing data from a variety of sources, including the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Clever follows HUD's definition of fair market rent, which is the price at which 60% of similar units in the area rent for more than the listed amount and 40% rent for less. Here are seven major U.S. metros where workers would need to make quadruple the minimum wage in order to comfortably afford rent, according to Clever Real Estate.

Persons: Clever Organizations: U.S, metros, U.S . Department of Labor, Department of Housing, Urban Locations: U.S

☆ I'm an American who's lived in Paris for years. Taking notes from the French improved my skin and beauty routine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Amanda Rollins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Since moving to Paris, I've worn a tinted base (sometimes mixed with moisturizer) on my face five times a month at the most. AdvertisementOne of the first things I noticed in Paris was how little makeup most French women wear. AdvertisementI've learned to embrace natural browsFilling my thin, blonde eyebrows with a pencil was part of my makeup routine in the US. AdvertisementI believe my skincare routine has completely improved my complexion, as my face seems plumper, more radiant, and brighter. I hardly ever wear a set of false lashesFalse lashes aren't part of my going-out makeup routine anymore.

Persons: I've, American who's, Amanda Rollins I've, you'd, Iuliia Pilipeichenko, La Roche, I'm Organizations: Maxx Locations: Boston, Paris, American, France, mascara, NUXE Paris

☆ I took the same Thanksgiving grocery list to Aldi and Walmart. The cheaper chain wasn't necessarily better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Elliott Harrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementBoth Walmart and Aldi have advertised some big discounts on Thanksgiving staples this year. It was tricky to find all the items I needed at both stores, though Walmart felt easier to navigate. Aldi had cheaper prices than Walmart across the board, but I didn't find everything I needed there. Both Aldi and Walmart have announced major deals for Thanksgiving this year. AdvertisementBoth retailers seemed to offer a lot of value, but I wanted to see which provided the better shopping experiences and prices as I prepare for Thanksgiving.

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☆ The 'Dune: Prophecy' premiere ends with a shocking twist. Star Jihae breaks down Kasha's fate.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementThe series premiere of "Dune: Prophecy," which aired Sunday, ended with a shocking twist. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Dune: Prophecy" season 1, episode 1. A pair of shocking deaths close out the first episode of "Dune: Prophecy," the new HBO series that serves as a prequel to Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" movies. Charithra Chandran, Yerin Ha, Jessica Barden, and Emma Canning in "Dune: Prophecy." "Dune: Prophecy" airs Sundays at 9 p.m.

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☆ Tech jobs are mired in a recession
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Aki Ito | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But ask white-collar professionals who are actually looking for a job, and they'll tell you horror stories that are eerily similar to Bach's. As I wrote last spring, that's because the job market has essentially split into two distinct tiers. AdvertisementNow, new data from LinkedIn — which tracked how often its users landed new jobs — shows which white-collar jobs are being hit the hardest. AdvertisementAnother reason tech companies are hiring fewer professionals is that their existing employees are opting to stay put. "We're slowly, slowly recovering," says Art Zeile, the CEO of Dice, a tech job board.

Persons: Jon Bach, Bach, I've, that's, Kory Kantenga, —, they'd, Jenny Diani, Jon Stross, Santiago Rodriguez, it's, we're, We're, Zeile, Dice, Aki Ito Organizations: eBay, LinkedIn, Autodesk, Google, Business Locations: coders, Silicon Valley

☆ Procrastinating on open enrollment? How to get it done today, in 3 easy steps
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Ryan Ermey | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

If you've been putting off choosing your coverage for the upcoming year during this open enrollment season, no one would blame you. Workers often find themselves choosing an insurance plan from a menu of complicated and pricey options. If you've been procrastinating during open enrollment, here are three simple steps to just get it done. Know your acronymsYour workplace will likely present you with a list of insurance plans to choose from, which generally fall into one of two categories: high-deductible health plans and co-pay plans. Co-pay plans Unlike high-deductible plans, co-pay plans come with pre-determined costs that you'll pay for things like office visits, prescription drugs and medical procedures.

Persons: you've, Willis Towers Watson, Charlene Rhinehart, Here's, you'll, Carolyn McClanahan, you'd Organizations: Workers, Planning Partners

☆ Meet the Press – November 17, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +58 min

And by the way, I do believe that President Trump has the ability to pick some really, really good people. We've seen what they've done to President Trump, we've seen the attacks that they continue to go after him with. That's - that’s being taken completely out of context. And President Trump hasn't been the one that weaponized the DOJ to go after his political enemies. I think that's a pretty controversial pick, from whatever pronoun that he or he - he or she decides to use.

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☆ 'My life is a million times better': A man who quit his desk job to be an electrician shares his takeaways from the switch
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Snyder shares his top 4 takeaways after making the switch from a white to blue collar job. If your Sunday evenings are tainted by the thought of clocking into work the next morning, you're not alone. Snyder, now 43 years old, has been an electrician for the last six years, and he's never looked back. Advertisement"As a union electrician, my life is a million times better," he said. If he's on the hunt for a new job, Snyder doesn't have to apply individually and interview — the union helps facilitate matching available jobs to union members looking for work.

Persons: Dustin Snyder, Snyder, he's, it's, who's, Snyder doesn't, I'm, Christine, cji Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, AFL, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locations: Seattle

☆ Costco's founder met Jeff Bezos for coffee—his advice helped turn a near-death Amazon into a $2 trillion business
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

After 30 years in business, Amazon is a $2 trillion behemoth and one of the world's largest retailers. Some critics believed Amazon was doomed to never recover, but founder Jeff Bezos turned things around — with some helpful advice from Jim Sinegal, founder of rival retailer Costco. Amazon, Bezos added, would always aim to be the second type of company. Bezos credited the rebound to lower prices and promised to eliminate unnecessary costs in order to make more discounts possible, the Times reported — a similar strategy to Costco's. And what really drove it was lower prices for customers…" Bezos told Fox News in January 2002.

Persons: Amazon, Jeff Bezos, Jim Sinegal, Bezos, Barnes & Noble, Brad Stone, Sinegal, Stone, Jeff, We've Organizations: Costco, Barnes &, Amazon, The New York Times, Sales, Times, Fox News, Amazon Prime, CNBC Locations: Amazon's, Bellevue , Washington

☆ 5 major U.S. cities where it's harder for Gen Z to afford rent than it was for millennials at the same age
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Judy Lagrou | In Judylagrou | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In fact, 3 out of 5 of Gen Z renters — those born between 1997 and 2012 — spend more than 30% of their income on rent, according to recent research from Zillow. In some cities, though, researchers found an uptick in rent-burdened young people from a decade before. "It's really tough for young renters," Lee tells CNBC Make It. "High rent burden can set young renters behind financially, impacting their ability to afford other essential expenses, let alone saving up for life goals down the road." Here are the top five cities where more members of Gen Z are rent burdened as of 2022 than their millennial counterparts were 10 years prior, according to Zillow.

Persons: —, Kenny Lee, Lee, Gen Organizations: Zillow, CNBC

☆ I've owned over 60 restaurants — KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Here's how I got my start and scaled.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jamie Killin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementGeorge Tinsley,77, opened his first KFC restaurant when he was 30 years old. I've owned and operated over 60 restaurants in locations across Kentucky and Florida, including KFC, Chili's, PF Chang's, Burger King, Pizza Hut, and more. Tinsley's first restaurant opened in Auburndale, Florida. Franchise owners have to expand quickly, or they'll miss outAbout a year and a half after that location opened, we decided to start looking at a second location. My business continued to grow, and about five years in I started looking at other opportunities.

Persons: George Tinsley, Tinsley, Harland David Sanders, Sanders, George Tinsley Still, it's, George Tinsley KFC, didn't, They're, It's, George Tinsley's, Tinsleycatering, I've, Manseen Logan Organizations: KFC, GWTinsley, Chili's, Tampa International, Tampa International Airport, George Tinsley's KFC, Chamber of Commerce, Boys, Girls Locations: Florida, Kentucky, Burger, Auburndale , Florida, Hawaii, Tampa, mlogan

☆ I became a stay-at-home dad at the age of 47. I've learned more about myself while parenting than I did in 20 years of my career.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Gary Nunn | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ben Maddern, stay-at-home dad and founder of South Australia's Strongman competition. Four years ago, at 47, I embarked on a huge life shift: I sold my business, stopped working, and became a stay-at-home dad for the first time. It's been a huge shift for me, and I've learned more about myself these last few years than at any time in my career. I've learned new things about myselfIf I had to give parenting advice to anyone, I'd say: just take it day by day. Not only has being a stay-at-home dad taught me it is OK to step out of your comfort zone, but it's important to do so.

Persons: Ben Maddern, he's, It's, I've, I'd, there's, I'm, that's, They've Organizations: South Australia's Strongman, CIA, Strongman

This weekend brings a high-stakes game to Atlanta, and we'll make sure you know where to watch Tennessee vs. Georgia at home. What channel is Tennessee vs. Georgia on? Tennessee vs. Georgia airs on ABC in the US. Where to watch Tennessee vs. Georgia in the USThere are a few live streaming options for those without access to ABC through traditional cable or antenna means. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Tennessee vs. Georgia with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

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☆ Read the casual emails between Elon Musk and Sam Altman that kicked off OpenAI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementElon Musk amended his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, adding Microsoft as a defendant. Musk included emails between himself and Altman from 2015 in which they discussed starting OpenAI. Elon Musk unveiled several emails between himself and fellow billionaire Sam Altman this week as evidence in the Tesla CEO's lawsuit against Altman and OpenAI, shining a light on the casual beginnings of the now-$157 billion company. Musk helped found OpenAI in 2015 but has frequently criticized the company and its leaders in the years since. The SpaceX CEO left the AI startup in 2018.

Persons: Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Musk, Altman, OpenAI, Sam Musk, Bill Gates, Pierre Omidyar, Dustin Moskovitz, we'd, Peter Thiel, I've, Semafor Organizations: OpenAI, Microsoft, Business, SpaceX, Google, YC, Manhattan Project

☆ 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.

Persons: Bauer, Griffin, Brittany Chang, It's, Guy, you'll, Finnbarr Webster, Norwegian Luna, Prima flaunts, Pieter De Boer, Firenze, There's Organizations: Royal, Firenze, Costa Cruises, Grill, Cruise Line, Cruise, Norwegian Aqua, Prima, Seas Locations: Royal Caribbean, roundtrip Port Canaveral , Florida, Bahamas, Brittany, Norwegian, Alaska, Europe, Asia, Jacksonville , Florida, Haven, CocoCay, Mexican, Los, Ensenada, Mexico

☆ I'm a financial doula. Here are 3 things new parents should budget for, plus questions they should ask themselves about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Setu Shah, founder of Financial Doula. Here are the three items that all parents should budget for during the first year and beyond. Physical and mental healthIn the first year postpartum, there are so many small supports that can help parents, especially moms. AdvertisementSometimes, women need help in justifying these costs, especially if their male partner is making more money than they are. These 2 questions can help open money conversationsHaving a baby brings a lot of financial stress that many couples haven't faced before.

Persons: Setu Shah, —, I'd, I've, haven't, I'm Organizations: Service

☆ At Tesla, some are celebrating stock gains — others worry Elon will lose focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tesla employees are contending with a CEO whose list of commitments grows by the day. Most celebrated the company's surging stock price — it's up nearly 33% year to date — as Tesla stock makes up a significant share of most workers' compensation. Musk's growing list of commitmentsIn the runup to the election, Tesla CEO Elon Musk threw his money and influence behind Donald Trump. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 — Ashok Elluswamy (@aelluswamy) November 6, 2024Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk's brother and a Tesla board member, also appeared to celebrate the win. "On one hand, you want to celebrate the fact that the stock is up an insane amount," the employee said.

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☆ An ex-Meta employee calculated that his family of 3 needs $5.6 million to retire in San Francisco. Here's the formula he used and how he plans to hit his 'enough number.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

When Andre Nader got laid off, he and his wife had enough in savings that he didn't have to job search. To go from 'semi FIRE' to 'full FIRE,' he calculated his family of 3 would need $5.6 million. He and his wife were living and working full-time in tech in San Francisco, raising a toddler, and loosely planning on eventually leaving the expensive Bay Area. His "enough number" is also different — it's closer to $5.6 million, he told Business Insider. His "enough number" is constantly shifting, but here's how he came up with $5.6 million for a family of three living in San Francisco.

Persons: Andre Nader, doesn't, —, Meta, Nader, They'd, I'm, I've, outsized, he's, Roth Organizations: Service, FIRE, Affordable, UC, Social Security, Vanguard, Market, Index Fund Locations: San Francisco, Meta, California

☆ CEO reveals the worst job interview response he's ever heard: It blatantly says ‘I don’t know what the hell I’m doing'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-13 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Daniel Haarburger always asks job candidates a simple, common interview question: What does your day-to-day life look like? One candidate gave him a textbook example of the "worst response that I've ever heard," Haarburger, the CEO of Denver-based dog toy company Woof, tells CNBC Make It. That was someone blatantly saying, 'I don't know what the hell I'm doing.'" You do need to be honest during job interviews, Haarburger notes. Haarburger offers another piece of advice: No matter what you say, keep your demeanor and body language consistent throughout your interview.

Persons: Daniel Haarburger, who's, didn't, Haarburger, Tom Gimbel, DON'T, I'm, Gimbel, Matt Abrahams, Abrahams Organizations: CNBC, LaSalle Network, Stanford University Locations: Denver

☆ 5 tips to relinquish control and focus on what really matters: 'Commit to observing,' Zen Buddhist monk says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"There are many things in this world that we cannot control," Masuno wrote. Accepting that most things are out of our control can be tough, but there's freedom and peace in letting go, Shunmyo Masuno says. Aim to be more detached in relationshipsKeep in mind that there is a very fine line between being attentive and being meddlesome, Masuno wrote. Try not to worry about every little thingSometimes it's in your best interest to be more skilled at forgetting, Masuno wrote. "Don't leave your eyes and ears open all the time," Masuno wrote.

Persons: Masuno, Shunmyo Masuno, it's, You'll, John F, Kennedy, you'll Organizations: CNBC

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