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☆ I was scammed out of nearly $300,000 and was forced to abandon my retirement dreams
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Last year, I started looking for ways to make more money from my retirement savings. The so-called investment company asked me to take out a line of credit. AdvertisementI trusted the big bank that the scammers usedStill, the so-called investment company called me, asking for more money. I never would have transferred money to a small bank or international establishment, but if you can't trust them, who can you trust? We need to be able to trust the government and major institutions like Bank of America to stop this fraud.

Persons: Leonid Shteyn, I'd, Scammers, I've, I'm Organizations: Business, Bank of America Locations: bitcoin, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, New York, Texas

☆ I lost my wallet. Here's what experts say I should do to protect my identity and money
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Genna Contino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Eventually, tired from my frantic searching, I accepted defeat and contacted the bank to lock my cards. After losing my wallet, I decided to ask a few sources what course of action I should take to protect my money and identity. I then made a list of everything that was in my wallet ... and that was the easy part. Soon after requesting a replacement debit card, Bank of America sent me a virtual one that I was able to add to my Apple wallet and use immediately. Other tips and tricks to manage a lost wallet

Persons: hadn't, I'm, Lee Baker, it's, you've, Baker Organizations: Westend61, CNBC, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, North, North Carolina DMV, Bank of America, Apex, CNBC's Locations: New York, New York City, North Carolina, Atlanta

☆ I balance working hard to reach my financial goals and spending time with my son. I never want him to feel neglected.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Chris Boutté | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Now, I have my own son, and I want to provide a much better life for him here in Las Vegas. But to reach my financial goals and give both of us better lives, I've had to sacrifice some quality time with him. I knew that wasn't nearly enough to reach my financial goals. My next job paid me about $50,000, and then I moved to a job making $65,000. It's taken time to find the right balance of making enough money while also spending enough time with my son.

Persons: I've, isn't, doesn't, I'm, wasn't, it's, It's Organizations: Service Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Dating a carpenter taught me my career is not my identity. He doesn't worry about getting laid off and just focuses on the next job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Nia Springer-Norris | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

When Tom said he was a carpenter, I thought of artisan furniture in quaint New England shops. My writing career had just begun when Tom and I became acquainted. AdvertisementWe worked in entirely different industriesThe first time he told me he'd been laid off, I told him I was sorry. AdvertisementHe often says, "I came here looking for a job, and I'll leave here looking for a job." AdvertisementHe's taught me that my career is not my identity.

Persons: —, Tom, Maida, he'd, I've, Nia Springer, Norris, Norris We've, He's, Jobs, We've Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New England, Africa, England, Turkey

☆ As a young hitchhiker, he survived a ride with a serial killer. Now he’s telling his story
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

CNN —Steve Fishman was still in his teens when he came face-to-face with a serial killer. But as Fishman would learn later, the man harbored a dark secret: His name was Robert Frederick Carr III, and he was a serial killer who preyed on young hitchhikers. Although her father died in a Florida prison in 2007, Donna continues to struggle with her family’s dark past. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Donna tearfully described an adolescence filled with bullying and jokes about having a serial killer dad. “And that’s when I started to withdraw.”Serial killer Robert Carr’s daughter, Donna, in an undated photo he'd kept with him in prison.

Persons: Steve Fishman, Fishman, Robert Frederick Carr III, hitchhikers, Carr, who’d, Fishman’s, — Carr, —, Edna Buchanan, ” Fishman, “, ”, Donna, Rhonda Holloway, he’d, ” David Simmons, Robert Carr’s, ” Donna, Donna’s, Steve Fishman “, ‘, ’ ” Fishman, I’m, ’, ‘ I’ve, She’d, Steve, Sheriff Gordon Martin, Todd Payton, James, Jesus, unwrapped Organizations: CNN, Miami, Bettmann, Norwich Locations: Boston, Norwich , Connecticut, Miami, Connecticut, Florida, Norwich, Louisiana and Mississippi, Mississippi, Louisiana , Mississippi, West Virginia, St, James Parish , Louisiana

☆ I'm the only one of my siblings who had a relationship with our father, so I was his caretaker. I don't regret it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Lynnette Lyons | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My father's steadfast refusal to seek help for his alcoholism resulted in my parents' divorce when I was 14. Related storiesI heard sporadically from my father as I entered adulthood and even reluctantly saw him a few times. AdvertisementI understood my brothers' reasons for not wanting a relationship with our father. But I accepted their refusal to interact with him and my resulting role as his only caretaker as just another of my eldest daughter responsibilities. That created a lot of pressure, but I'm thankful my role in the family forced that path because I can look back on my relationship with Dad without regret.

Persons: —, Dad, Lynnette Lyons Organizations: Service

☆ A Gen X dad supercommutes from Texas to Arizona every week. He explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the extra costs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Then 2022 rolled around, and Dabney was offered a promotion within his company to be a program director — in Phoenix. Dabney was excited about the opportunity, and he viewed it as the perfect chance to advance his career and boost his income. And that has been crucial to decisions that I've made over the years about where to go and where to work," Dabney told Business Insider. While he said his company helped him with relocating costs, he estimated the supercommute costs him around an extra $20,000 each year. Advertisement"It was a nonstarter ripping my kids out of high school to go to Louisiana and then eventually Phoenix," Dabney said.

Persons: Dennis Dabney, Dabney, —, I've, he's, it's, Nick Bloom, Alex Finan Organizations: Service, Air Force, Business, Survey, Census Bureau, Stanford Locations: Virginia, Fort Worth , Texas, Phoenix, Fort Worth, Louisiana, Texas

This week, a reader who realized marriage is a dealbreaker doesn't want to actually break the deal. AdvertisementDear For Love & Money,My boyfriend of nine years says he doesn't believe in marriage because his parents had an ugly divorce. But now we're nearly a decade in, talking about having kids, and I realize that getting married is a dealbreaker for me. AdvertisementThere are obviously tax advantages to getting married and financial disadvantages to having kids with someone who isn't your spouse. After all, if your authentic self wants to get married and his authentic self doesn't, what other options do you have?

Persons: —, They're, there's, you've, doesn't Organizations: Service

☆ I flew on a major airline's Pokémon-themed plane. The unforgettable experience didn't cost extra — and it came with souvenirs.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Andrew Chen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

During my flight on the Pikachu Jet NH, I found themed music, cups, and crew uniforms. The special onboard touches and free souvenirs made it a unique and memorable flight. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But amid Boeing delivery delays and high operating costs, some airlines may just have a leg up because of fun collaborations and unique flights. By partnering with Pokémon Air Adventures, major Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) offers themed flights only a few airlines have.

Persons: — Organizations: All Nippon Airways, Service, Pokémon, ANA, Business Locations: Taipei, Tokyo

☆ I'm a single mom who rents out my yard as a private dog park. I earned an extra $7,400 in 21 months to pay my bills.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Taking on a second job that required me to be physically somewhere other than my home wasn't really an option. I'm a single mom with a full-time job and two little kids that I can't really leave them alone for more time than I spend at work. Although I still live paycheck to paycheck, the money I've earned is helping me cover my bills, including offsetting my car payment. Related storiesI have a ranch-style farmhouse home with a pool and a backyard that sits on half an acre of land. But I usually block off plenty of time on the calendar for personal yard time with my kids.

Persons: —, Samantha Bosley, I've, It's, it's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Scottsdale , Arizona, Sniffspot, Scottsdale

☆ ‘Rejuvenate Him and His Spirit’: Biden Receives Warm Welcome at Philadelphia Church
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Nicholas Nehamas | Robert Jimison | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

For President Biden, who is engaged in the fight of his political life, everything is politics these days, even going to church. On Sunday morning, Mr. Biden spoke at a Black church service in Philadelphia, seeking to reassure the group of voters who helped him win the White House in 2020 that he is still capable of beating former President Donald J. Trump. “The joy cometh in the morning,” Mr. Biden told several hundred people at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, a political fixture in the city often visited by Democrats. “You’ve never given up in my life. And as your president, I’ve tried to walk my faith.”Before Mr. Biden spoke, Rachel Hooks, a member of the church, offered a prayer that did not shy away from the doubts swirling around his candidacy.

Persons: Biden, Donald J, ” Mr, “ You’ve, I’ve, ”, Mr, Rachel Hooks Organizations: White House, Trump, Mount Airy, of God Locations: Philadelphia, Mount

☆ Opinion: Many people can’t physically flee disasters. We are failing to help them
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Opinion L. Vance Taylor | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Editor’s Note: Luis “Vance” Taylor is the chief of the Office of Access and Functional Needs at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. And for some individuals with access and functional needs, it was a nightmare. Unfortunately, nobody from the emergency management team had told the accessible transportation provider that they were part of the plan. Yet virtually all disasters have one critical commonality: They disproportionately impact individuals with access and functional needs, such as people with disabilities and older adults. Inclusive emergency management is an achievable mission.

Persons: Luis “ Vance ” Taylor, Taylor, CNN — I’ll, I’ve, there’s, Vance Taylor, Elijah Nouvelage, arth, I’m, you’re, Bill de Blasio, Jonathan Lamberton, Andy Katz, There’s, Allen J, we’re Organizations: California Governor’s, Emergency Services, CNN, Operations Center, Governor's, Emergency, Centers for Disease Control, New, Emergency Management, Pacific Press, California State Operations Center, Los Angeles Times, Getty, Twitter, Facebook Locations: California, Oroville, United States, Sierra Nevada, Sacramento, Oroville , California, New York City, , California

☆ A day in the life of Robert Rivani, a 34-year-old real-estate mogul with $750M in deals who left LA to invest in Miami
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewRobert Rivani got a taste for business flipping shoes as a teenager in his hometown of Los Angeles. At 18 years old, Rivani said he was approached to sell his shoe collection for over $150,000 and he took it. Rivani left California in 2022 to make his mark in Miami, where he's grown his real-estate portfolio. Even that 45-minute drive is valuable time, so his personal assistant or wife drives while Rivani texts and takes calls. Rivani has the luxury of having restaurants, including Delilah Miami, as tenants and can host multiple meetings in one location instead of bouncing around Miami.

Persons: —, Robert Rivani, Rivani, Lion, Williams, Harry Potter, Krystal, Anna Orsborn, I've, Delilah Miami, Michael Timzil Nio, — that's, we're, he's Organizations: Service, Jordan, Business, Beverly Hills, 1Ten, Vikings Locations: Los Angeles, California, Miami, South Florida, Miami Beach, Elm, Williams Sonoma, Beverly, East Coast

☆ Gen Z's Never-Ending Safety Net: Living With Mom and Dad
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Despite a strong job market, many Gen Zers are still relying on the bank of Mom and Dad to make ends meet. The young adult has their entire life ahead of them. Some parents might be more willing to provide financial support because they want to feel like a good parent. The young adult has their entire life ahead of them," Bailey said. When India Anderson turned 20 and decided to move in with her boyfriend, her mother cut off most financial support.

Persons: David Nuñez, freeloader —, Zers, Nuñez, frazzled, Nuñez's, Gen Zers, Monica Kirkpatrick Johnson, They're, Zillow, haven't, Kirkpatrick Johnson, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, Jo Clark, Clark, I'm, Teresa Bailey, There's, Ali Lupo, Lupo, —, doesn't, Bailey, JP Krahel, Cody, Erika Archie, Cody Archie, Archie, Erika, there's, They've, India Anderson, Anderson, She's, Uber Organizations: Netflix, Pew Research Center, Pew, Washington State University, Clark University, Waddell & Associates, Urban Institute, Loyola University Maryland Locations: Tampa , Florida, America, Surrey, England, New York, Texas, Orlando

☆ Wes Moore says Biden's age isn't the focus of voters he's spoken to on the campaign trail: 'It's the issues and it's the stakes'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementBut Moore recently told Business Insider that when he traveled across swing-state Wisconsin, he saw a party that's pumped up about November. AdvertisementSo the stakes for Biden's debate were much higher than for many presidential candidates in the past. Biden's age — which was amplified by the debate and in interviews where the president has directly addressed the issue — is a concern that Moore said he's heard from voters. "It's not so much about the age issue … it's the issues," Moore said.

Persons: —, Wes Moore, Joe Biden's, Biden, Donald Trump, Moore, there's, who's, he's Organizations: Service, Democratic, Badger, Business Locations: Wisconsin, Maryland, Chicago

☆ I stopped dieting before my wedding day. I worried I would be judged, but I wanted to look like myself in wedding pictures.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-07 | by ( Terryn Witherspoon-Woolfolk | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The association between body image and health felt more appropriate than selfishly wanting admiration. Starting a diet felt hopeful, and ending one felt like a failure. AdvertisementI explored the concept of intuitive eating before my wedding day, but I saw it as admitting defeat in my dieting journey. I told myself that a bride's wedding day is when she is supposed to look her best. AdvertisementNow, when people come to our home, I'm proud to point them to the wedding book sitting on the coffee table and the wedding photos on the wall.

Persons: —, … Organizations: Service, Business

High-yield savings accounts have become very popular. With many boasting interest rates over 5% — far greater than the average savings account interest rate — there's no question why they're on so many people's minds. My first high-yield savings account was with AllyWhen I started my savings journey, I opened my Ally high-yield savings account after reading articles that compared different banks and seeing that name come up often. I use the savings account for longer-term savings (right now, an upcoming extended time off from work) and the checking account for shorter-term goals, like buying a new iPad. Using high-yield savings accounts with high interest rates helped, allowing me to get a small bonus deposit each month.

Persons: I've, Ally, it's, — Organizations: Service, Business, Capital, Ally Locations: Maldives

In this next term, I’m going to make sure we got to — straighten out the tax system. STEPHANOPOULOS: The number of Americans who think you’re too old to serve has doubled since 2020. STEPHANOPOULOS: I’ve — I’ve questioned him and his allies as persistently as any journalist has. We have — I mean, I’m not seen what you’re — you’re proposing. He may bring me down, he may.”STEPHANOPOULOS: Mr. President, I’ve never seen a president 36 percent approval get re-elected.

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☆ Ukrainian navy chief says sea drone strikes have rendered Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ in occupied Crimea effectively useless
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewUkraine's sea drone and missile attacks have left Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters at Sevastopol effectively useless and forced many of its ships to relocate to other locations, the head of the Ukrainian navy has said. The Sevastopol headquarters was the site of numerous key functions for the Black Sea Fleet, including training, repairs, and storing ammunition. Ukraine, which lost most of its traditional navy during the annexation of Crimea in 2014, has targeted Russia's Black Sea fleet with great success using sea drones , as well as hitting targets in occupied Crimea with US-made ATACMS missiles. Neizhpapa told Reuters that the expected delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft later this year would help Ukraine challenge Russia's dominance over the region. "The northwestern part of the Black Sea, particularly the corridor for civilian ships, will be almost 100% secure."

Persons: —, Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Neizhpapa, Novorossiisk, Sergei Kotov, Vladimir Putin's, Putin, Frederik Mertens Organizations: Service, Fleet, Ukrainian, Reuters, Black, Business, Ministry of Defence, Hague, Strategic Studies Locations: Sevastopol, Novorossiisk, Azov, Ukraine, Crimea, Kerch, Russian

☆ Two Young Drivers Take the Wheel. One, a Teen. The Other, a Tesla.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Matt Richtel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

At the corner of Iris Ave and Folsom in North Boulder, my Model 3 Tesla was self-driving when it showed up two human drivers in the lane just in front of us. All three of us were turning left — two flesh-and-blood drivers and my robot — when the two humans violated a basic traffic rule by swinging wide and turning into the right hand lane. The Tesla hugged the inside lane, as the driver manual indicates is the proper rule of the road. On the other hand, my son is less likely than the Tesla’s software to suddenly disengage and just stop steering altogether (requiring me to take over). Seen through the lens of cognition and neuroscience, the contrast says a lot about the next generation of drivers.

Persons: Tesla, Milo Locations: Ave, Folsom, North Boulder

☆ A scammer conned us out of our $32,430 down payment by email. We didn't realize it until 10 days later.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Somehow a hacker got into her email account, and then was able to get all of our transaction information. But we got a call from our real attorney, and they said, "Hey, your down payment is due today." I called the seller's attorney, and he explained that the email account was not his, and the bank account wasn't either. AdvertisementWe found out the only real email address in the thread was our real-estate agent's, but she wasn't the one communicating with us. She told us via text message that her email account must have been hacked — that it was her email address, but she didn't write it.

Persons: —, Daniel Pietschnig, Jessica Madalena, Daniel, Jessica, Jessica's, scammers, We'll, they'd, we've, we're, — we're Organizations: Service, Business, Social Security, FBI, Bitcoin Locations: Wood, , New Jersey, Jersey City, Newark, homebuyers

☆ I've had a love-hate relationship with my name since childhood. I changed my last name when I got married and kept it after the divorce.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Sheryl Stillman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewMy maiden name has 20 letters, with half residing at the end — Sheryl Lynn Sirotinsky. Imagine growing up with an uncommon spelling for your first name, "S" instead of "C," and a last name people tripped over. As a youngster playing make-believe, I kept Princess Sheryl and dumped Sirotinsky in fairy dust. AdvertisementI got divorced but kept the nameDivorcing when my kids were adolescents, sharing a surname was important to me.

Persons: —, Sheryl Lynn Sirotinsky, Sheryl, Sheri Siro, Sheri, Grandma, Cyrano, Cyrano De Bergerac, Siro, I'd, Stillman Organizations: Service, Business, Metro, York Subway Locations: Chicago

☆ I took a last-minute trip to a stunning South Carolina beach town with a laid-back vibe. The quiet beaches weren't even the best part.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Julie Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My friend and I booked a last-minute vacation to Hilton Head Island, a beach town in South Carolina . Hilton Head Island's beaches were clean and beautiful, and I loved the food scene. As a resident of South Carolina, I considered plenty of places to visit, from Myrtle Beach to Charleston. But in the end, we ultimately settled on Hilton Head Island. The beautiful South Carolina town has several white-sand beaches and world-class golf courses.

Persons: Hilton, —, Condé Organizations: Service, Business Locations: South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, Charleston

☆ My dad is a boomer, and I'm Gen Z. We sometimes have different perspectives, but our relationship is built on mutual respect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Jael Bore | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Related storiesAmusingly, he views social media as an utter distraction, while I see it as a tool that enhances my daily life. I was pleasantly surprised by his views on mental healthThe pandemic brought to the forefront a significant generational divide in views on mental health. He grew up in an era where mental health issues were often stigmatized and rarely discussed openly. AdvertisementIn contrast, my Gen Z perspective on mental health is more open and proactive. My peers and I are more likely to seek professional help, use mental health apps, and openly discuss our struggles over lunch.

Organizations: Service, Business

☆ I'm an Olympic athlete heading to Paris this summer, but I'm also a medical student. Here's how I pursue both dreams.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Kristina Puga | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now, I'm 30, and I've fenced on a world championship-winning team and been to the Olympics twice. So, my parents eventually said, "Of course, you're going to take time off to try to go to the Olympics." When I'm on the train, I'm constantly focused on schoolwork. AdvertisementOn Saturdays, I always try doing fun cross-training like pickleball, rock climbing, or running. I guess all of this isn't impossible because I'm doing it — even though it sometimes feels impossible.

Persons: —, Kat Holmes, I'm, Tamora Pierce, Eric Liddel, I've, I'd Organizations: Service, Olympics, Paris Olympics, Icahn School of Medicine, Business, Olympic Locations: Mount Sinai, New York City, Tokyo, Princeton

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