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☆ Detroit residents have the cheapest monthly bills of any major U.S. city—but you may not earn much money there, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-02 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Last week, bill pay service doxo released its 50 Largest U.S. Cities Household Spend Report 2024. In the report, doxoINSIGHTS found that Americans spend close to $3.35 trillion per year on the 10 most common household bills. In Detroit, residents pay an average $988 on rent and $993 on a mortgage — some of the lowest housing costs in the country. 1 spot on doxo's list of the least expensive cities. They pay an average of $1,640 for all expenses, 23% below the national average of $2,126.

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☆ Joe Biden’s pardon reversal reflects family loyalty over legacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Jeff Zeleny | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The decision to issue a blanket pardon for his son Hunter will forever be a part of the president’s legacy. For Biden, family has long come above nearly everything. After Beau Biden died of a glioblastoma brain tumor in 2015, the elder Biden’s bond with Hunter strengthened beyond words. It was not one reached, like so many Biden judgments, after long and tedious discussions with his circle of advisers. This was a far more of a family decision, where his role as a father – the only title he will keep for life – came above all else.

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☆ The way Americans pay for higher education is changing
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Education experts told BI these shifts could force colleges to change the way they charge students. Still, steep college costs remain a barrier for many seeking a higher education. Additionally, institutional grant aid for all students rose by $19.6 billion over the same timeframe, accounting for 52% of all grant aid in the 2023-24 school year. Since state funding shifts, there are steps colleges can take to make higher education more affordable for its students. However, it's unclear where federal investment for higher education will sit under President-elect Donald Trump, placing the focus on colleges to consider ways to make a four-year degree affordable.

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☆ I quit my job 5 years ago and got a one-way ticket to Bali. I've been to 24 countries, and I'm not returning to the US anytime soon.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

To support my lifestyle, I started my own business where I can work from anywhere in the world. I wanted to try the digital nomad lifestyle for one to two years. I also joined nomad communities like WiFi Tribe and stayed at co-livings so I could build digital nomad friendships and relationships. Traveling through Latin AmericaIn 2022 came my Latin America stint: Puerto Rico, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala. AdvertisementIn a way, being a digital nomad is my extreme solution to work-life balance.

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☆ Cheaper student-loan payments for millions of borrowers are on the line next year
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Two of Biden's key debt-relief initiatives are tied up in court: his SAVE income-driven repayment plan, intended to make student-loan payments cheaper for borrowers, and his broader loan forgiveness plan, set to benefit over 30 million borrowers. "And to put it mildly, we're not going to see that same attitude under the Trump administration." Trump has offered minimal detail on his student loan plans once he takes office. AdvertisementThe fate of cheaper payments under Biden's SAVE planBiden's SAVE plan lowered monthly payments for many borrowers based on their income and set them on a quicker path to relief. AdvertisementBorrowers would likely lose the lower monthly payments they were receiving under SAVE if Trump eliminates the program, Bass said.

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☆ How Trump's mass deportation plan can use AI to extend immigration crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

An AI immigration dragnet vs. AI deregulation and growthRemaya Campbell, acting commissioner for Homeland Security for the District of Columbia, said that AI could automate immigration-related decision-making, bypassing traditional processes. "And in the Trump administration, that could certainly mean reinforcing intersectional biases to align with political priorities," she said. "Expectations are that a Trump administration would push for even more AI surveillance, potentially introducing autonomous patrols and expanding biometric screening," Sahota said. While this could improve border security, it could also spark concerns around privacy, particularly for those living near borders. She thinks AI will blossom and be deregulated in a Trump administration.

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☆ My sister and I have wildly different vacation styles. Dragging her family on my kind of trip was eye-opening.
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Alesandra Dubin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementMe and my family love high-end luxury travel but my sister and her family aren't used to it. We went on a big group trip, and I chose to go to a luxury resort that was right up my alley. My sister's family seemed bored and out of their comfort zones at times, but we all bonded. AdvertisementThe posh trip was a great bonding experience even though I don't think my sister and her family were fully sold on it. But the truth is, I could tell my sister's family was a little bored.

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☆ Luxury chalet buyers in the Alps are now interested in a lot more than just skiing
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Property companies say the quality of the skiing is not the only criteria for some Alpine buyers. Instead of winter sports, wellness is taking priority for many seeking an Alpine chalet. AdvertisementYet, for some wealthy chalet buyers in upmarket towns such as Gstaad and Courchevel, it seems skiing is no longer the only draw. Pristine slopes are not the only draw for Alpine chalet buyers. Rollason added that if the uber-wealthy are buying a chalet, "then it's not just a chalet — it's an all-encompassing leisure object."

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☆ After losing her job, a boomer is 'walking a tightrope' between retiring early and searching for work
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Allie Kelly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAndrea, 64, faces a tough choice after a layoff: find a job or start collecting Social Security. She had planned to keep working until she reached retirement age at 67. Decisions about when to stop working and take Social Security have become a cornerstone of the retirement experience. Many wished they had waited to receive their maximum Social Security benefit, while others retired early for reasons outside their control. She said her husband, who is a retired attorney, receives several thousand dollars a month between his Social Security checks and pension.

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☆ How dating apps are changing in the wake of swiping fatigue and new startups emerging
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Business Insider has interviewed several founders of the newest dating startups entering the ring. Dating apps are in for a shake-up. Read: Meet the founders behind 11 dating startupsThe new crop of dating apps is tackling various pain points in the online dating experience. AdvertisementThere's also a wave of IRL-focused startups that forgo the experience of a dating app entirely with in-person events bringing singles together. Read more about new dating startups launching to compete with Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble:

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☆ Don’t expect small caps to hold their postelection gain. Look at these other Trump trades instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-01 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Small caps have been one of the hottest corners of the markets in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump's election victory four weeks ago. "Small caps right now are a trade, not a fundamental move," Krei added. Krei is also more optimistic on financials, another group that, like small caps, has outperformed following Trump's election. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLF) surged 10.5% in November, bringing its 2024 advance to 38% in 2024. The Energy Select Sector ETF (XLE) has risen 16.7% year to date, underperforming the broader market, but jumped 7.8% in November alone.

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Cyber Monday is just around the corner, so there are just a couple of days left to get the Max Cyber Monday deal. View at Max What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The free (for now) B/R Sports Add-on includes TNT and TBS gamesCheck mark icon A check mark. Some shows and movies are being removed with little warningFAQWho is eligible for the Max Cyber Monday deal? The With Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Ad-Free annual plan costs $170 per year, and the Ultimate Ad-Free annual plan costs $210 per year.

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☆ Israel's powerful air defense systems look increasingly vulnerable to attack
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"The Israeli Air Force does continue to rule the skies, but under the noses of the advanced fighter jets, a new air layer has been created." Above all, it strives to locate, endanger, and destroy key elements of the air defense system itself." "The degree of mobility, protection and hiding ability of the Israeli air defense system is inadequate. Unlike similar systems in the world, our air defense system was not built with synchronization as a critical goal." Meanwhile, the IDF's air defense corps switched its focus from anti-aircraft to missile defense.

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☆ I want my kids to feel connected to relatives who are no longer with us. I'm sharing holiday traditions to help bridge the gap.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementA mother uses holiday traditions to connect her children with their family history. Family gatherings, food, and music help bridge the gap between past and present. Here are other ways I help keep holiday traditions and the spirit of the past alive each year. Related storiesCurating a home full of historyI decorate our home with many holiday items my grandmother passed down to me. Sharing these traditions allows me to give my kids a glimpse of my past.

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☆ Silicon Valley’s Richest Woman Hosts a Day of Innovation. Just Don’t Say Trump.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Heather Knight | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Some billionaires are joining the Trump administration. Laurene Powell Jobs, who is one of the richest people in the world and who backed her close friend, Kamala Harris, in the presidential race, is trying to project optimism. Two weeks after the election, Ms. Powell Jobs gave a rare peek into her philanthropy work at an event called Demo Day, where 10 people whose ideas she has supported financially presented their work in Ted Talk-like speeches. The objective is to connect people who she believes have promising ideas with people who have money and influence. There is a hint of the “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list, but Ms. Powell Jobs promoted social justice causes and scientific research rather than jewelry or kitchen appliances.

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☆ 16 songs have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024 so far. Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Morgan Wallen each have two hits on the list. The Billboard Hot 100 is widely considered to be the definitive all-genre chart for songs in the US. 1 song, he went on to dominate the Hot 100 with his own breakout hit. Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, and Wallen have also enjoyed massive commercial success this year, earning two chart-toppers on the Hot 100 apiece.

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☆ My sister and I have wildly different vacation styles. Dragging her family on my kind of trip backfired, but it also brought us closer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Alesandra Dubin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

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☆ 3 things you can do before the end of the year to level up your career
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWorkers can start taking steps now to help boost their careers into next year. People should enhance their AI skills to stay competitive, one executive told BI. Volunteering and side hustles can boost skills, empowerment, and career opportunities. One way to improve your AI skills is simply to use it. Saad told BI that many nonprofits lack the resources to meet all of their operational needs.

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☆ Skip Paris and visit this pretty city 2 hours away. It feels less crowded but still has lots of holiday magic.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Sacha Cohen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The city is two hours south of Paris and has incredible holiday markets, shops, and food. Bordeaux has great wine and is a day trip away from famous spots like Saint-Émilion or Margaux. That's why I now prefer to go to Bordeaux, the wine capital of the world, during the busy winter season. At less than half the size of Paris, Bordeaux gets a fraction of its millions of tourists a year, which makes it the perfect place to enjoy French esprit de Noël without feeling overwhelmed. AdvertisementI look forward to returning to Bordeaux this year to experience even more holiday joy and the city's many charms.

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