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☆ I moved from California to Idaho because my home state changed politically. I love my new conservative community.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Philip Wiseman and his wife moved to Idaho because they were fed up with California's politics. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Philip Wiseman, a 70-year-old retiree who moved from California to Idaho with his wife in 2021. Data compiled by Idaho officials showed 78% of voters who moved from California to Idaho registered as Republicans between 2020 and 2023. We miss our California and what California used to be. I used to love California but things changed as I got olderI moved to California when I was around 30.

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☆ I moved my family to Puerto Rico for a job. They were miserable — and we returned to Pennsylvania after just a year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Juan Cruz Jr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved my family to Puerto Rico for my job — we were excited about the warm weather and beaches. Once we moved, we struggled to adjust and we felt a lot of loneliness being far from family. AdvertisementIn 2015, the opportunity to move from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico presented itself by way of a job offer with a med-tech company. AdvertisementReally, living in Puerto Rico was a lonely experience for all of us. AdvertisementAfter about a year of stress and tension, we returned to the StatesWe lasted in Puerto Rico for about a year until my family and our belongings headed back to Pennsylvania.

Persons: —, I'd, hadn't, We'd Organizations: Service Locations: Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, Cataño, Puerto

☆ I've been with my partner for 6 years and we don't live together yet. We're not in a rush.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Cailey Griffin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

She and her partner live in Montana in separate homes. My partner and I have been together for six years and live apart. Related storiesI was still prioritizing myself, even when we started datingOur relationship started off pretty casual. Our relationship started off privateWe also kept our relationship private at first. My partner and I may live together one day, but nothing is solidified.

Persons: Joanna Dahlseid, —, I'm, we'll, they'd, LAT, We've, We'd Organizations: Service Locations: Montana, Missoula, We're

☆ The youngest member of Goldman's 2024 partner class takes us inside his big day, from his call with President John Waldron to celebrating with his boss
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Feroz Khosla, part of Goldman Sachs' financing group, was named a Goldman partner on Thursday. AdvertisementFeroz Khosla was seated at his desk at Goldman Sachs' lower Manhattan headquarters when the call came in. AdvertisementGoldman Sachs partners comprise the firm's highest-ranking executives outside the C-Suite, responsible for units representing billions of dollars in business. At one point, someone leaned over and said to Khosla's wife: "Welcome to the family," he said. "Goldman Sachs was the first family that I really had when I left India," he said, adding: "Frankly, it's the only jersey I want to wear."

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☆ I couldn't afford to move out when my boyfriend and I broke up. We're still roommates a year later because it makes works for us.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

My ex and I broke up but continued living together because I couldn't afford to move out. A year later, we are still roommates after setting some boundaries and saving money. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Like most of my friends, she's still puzzled about why I live with my ex even though we broke up. Related Video How a 'hoarder's house' is deep cleanedAfter three years of dating, we broke up to pursue our own interests.

Persons: —, she's, I've, we'd, We've, we've, We'd Organizations: Service Locations: Nairobi

☆ I spent $170 on 4 failed tours to see the northern lights and then finally saw them while waiting at a bus stop
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Eibhlis Gale-Coleman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I spent $170 on four failed northern-light tours, then saw the lights while waiting at a bus stop. AdvertisementSo far, I've spent about two years trying to find the best northern lights. During this period, I've spent $170 on four failed tours and gathered plenty of intel on the dos and don'ts of spotting them. The next day, while waiting at a bus stop in the city center, the northern lights appeared in colorful irony. There are ways to try to see the northern lights even if you skip toursNorthern lights can look different depending on where you are.

Persons: —, I've, curtly, they'd, we'd, Sophia Groves, you'll, George Rose, You've Organizations: Service, intel Locations: Reykjavik, Iceland, Tromsø, Norway

☆ 'Disclaimer' has a shocking twist ending that centers on an intense sex scene. Star Leila George breaks down filming 2 very different versions of it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Star Leila George spoke to BI about filming two versions of the pivotal scene. Leila George in "Disclaimer." AdvertisementThe 'Disclaimer' ending's twist hinges on dual versions of one sex scene, both performed by Leila GeorgeLouis Partridge and Leila George in "Disclaimer." For George, it was important to know that any sex scenes she was doing were essential to the story and not gratuitous. Advertisement"Everyone is safe as long as you're following the moves that you've pre-planned," George said, likening coordinated sex scenes to fight scenes or dance scenes.

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☆ My family spent $5,000 on a 5-night vacation in Hawaii — and that's after we were able to save $7,600 on accommodations
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family went to Hawaii and spent about $5,000 on airfare, a rental car, food, and activities. We used Disney Vacation Club points to get a villa for five nights that was valued at $7,630. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAulani, Disney's resort in Oahu's quiet Ko Olina area, has been on my family's bucket list for quite some time.

Persons: — Organizations: Disney, Service Locations: Hawaii, San Antonio, Honolulu

☆ Millennials Are Raising Pets Instead of Kids. Bad News for Dogs, Cats.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Aimee Pearcy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

The generation is leading the way when it comes to pet ownership — almost a third of US pet owners are millennials. Across the board, more pet owners are splurging on their animals. In its annual surveys, the American Pet Products Association has found that pet owners have reported spending more on things like treats, food, toys, and clothing each year. While some millennial dog owners are forgoing having children, others are using dogs as training for parenthood. Dog owners can't be blamed entirely for the changing behavior.

Persons: Yena Kim, Shiba Inu, Kim, Ralph Lauren, Bodhi, Luc, Hayley Kellard, King Charles spaniel, Paddy, Kellard, they'd, we'd, —, Dogue, Michael Wang, Adriene Wong, Wang, Wong's, Wong, Dash, he'd, Lili, Mark Van Wye, they're, Van Wye, Sean Prichard, Eliza O'Callaghan, She's, she's Organizations: Bodhi, American Pet Products Association, San, Poochie, corgi, Association for, Pant, Foods Locations: Brooklyn, China, San Francisco, York City, Pompano Beach , Florida, New York City

☆ My family of 4 spent $130 to have Cracker Barrel make our Thanksgiving dinner, and I'd do it again for any holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

We've made Thanksgiving dinner for decades. AdvertisementMy husband and I love to cook, but after making a full Ina Garten Thanksgiving dinner last October, I knew I wouldn't have the stamina to cook another Thanksgiving meal just a few weeks later. We'd never considered ordering our holiday meal from a restaurant, but last year, we decided to try Cracker Barrel's "heat n' serve" family dinner . For $130, I ordered a turkey-breast dinner designed to serve four to six people (plus a few extras) to pick up the morning before Thanksgiving. Here's what Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving was like for me, my husband, and two teens.

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☆ We stayed at a casino for my grandma's 92nd birthday. All three generations of my family found things to do.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Meredith Wilshere | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My family spent three days at Foxwoods Casino Resort for my grandma's 92nd birthday. AdvertisementAll three generations of my family spent three days at Foxwoods Casino Resort in Connecticut, celebrating my grandmother's 92nd birthday. The resort casino is one of the largest in the world, with six casinos, over 2,200 hotel rooms, and dozens of restaurants. There was something for everyone — whether you wanted to gamble or notThe Foxwoods property was expansive. Foxwoods Casino was the perfect destination for a multigenerational tripMy whole family enjoyed the trip.

Persons: —, we'd, Meredith Wilshere Organizations: Service, Pequot Native American Museum Locations: Connecticut, Portland , Oregon, New England

☆ We paid $360 to take our car on a ferry to and from Sardinia, Italy. The trip was great, but there's one upgrade I'd book next time.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Lana Katsaros | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family and I paid 330 euros, or about $360, to take a car on a ferry to and from Sardinia, Italy. We booked a private cabin on the way to Sardinia and a junior suite on the way back. We'd take this ferry line again, though we'd likely stick with the junior suite next time. Recently, we headed to Sardinia, a Mediterranean island with beautiful beaches that's only accessible by ferry or plane. On the way back, we booked a quadruple junior suite and brought our car with us for about 210 euros.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Moby Lines Locations: Sardinia, Italy, Livorno

☆ I renovated my backyard for my son's wedding. The $40,000 investment paid off when we sold the house years later.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Chris Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I spent 11 months fixing up our house so my son could get married in our backyard. The author decided to host his son's wedding in his backyard to save costs. Over the next 11 months, the four of us worked tirelessly to create the perfect wedding venue. The author redid his whole backyard for his son's wedding. AdvertisementThe author's backyard before and during his son's wedding.

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☆ Jim Cramer ascribes market rally to Trump's victory and pro-big business policies
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer reviewed Wednesday's market action, saying the session was shaped by traders who were relieved that the election was over and were getting ready for President-elect Donald Trump's administration. "The fact that we already know the winner is a huge win for the stock market in itself, which makes it a magnet for new money. The electric vehicle maker's CEO Elon Musk has been one the most vocal Trump supporters among his billionaire peers, and Cramer suggested the president-elect is known to reward his allies. "The ironic bottom line is it'll be tough to exceed the Biden regime when it comes to the stock market. Biden was no friend to stocks, but the market went up anyway," Cramer said.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Donald Trump's, we'd, Cramer, Elon Musk, Trump, Musk, Biden Organizations: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Tech, Trump, Biden, Nielsen Locations: Tesla

☆ I live in a 450-square-foot apartment and couldn't keep my antique dealer grandma's stuff, so I had to give away valuable items.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jane Ridley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Eliza Evans, 38, inherited many items from her grandmother, who was an antique dealer. Grandma was in her element as she picked out the items she wanted. I told them I was going to set up a museum in my house to display the precious items. There were several trips to Goodwill over the years, but I still couldn't part with the sentimental stuff. Do you have an interesting story to share with Business Insider about decluttering or dealing with inherited "stuff" you don't need?

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☆ I'm a lawyer who became a stay-at-home dad when my first child was born. It's the right choice for my family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Chris Gaffney became a stay-at-home dad when his wife, Jenny, had their first child in 2019. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Gaffney, a 43-year-old stay-at-home dad in Wolcott, Connecticut. We had our first child in 2019, and I quickly loved being a stay-at-home dad. AdvertisementBeing a stay-at-home dad has a very positive impact on our marriageIt allowed us to move into parenting with pretty clear expectations. After returning to work, Jenny never wondered if the baby was OK because we were only a quick FaceTime or text message away.

Persons: Chris Gaffney, Jenny, Gaffney, —, we'd, She's, Manners, I'm Organizations: Service, Ithaca College, White, ESPN, Disney, Dad Network Locations: Wolcott , Connecticut, New York, Connecticut, Austin, Texas

☆ I moved from the US to Australia. My employer contributes over 11% to my retirement, and I don't pay property taxes.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kelly Burch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

We pay 37% taxes on our income up to $190,000 (Australian dollars) and 45% on anything over that. Housing prices are very high, but we don't pay property taxI paid over one million for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house that's about 15 minutes outside the city. One benefit is that we don't pay property taxes. I figure if we stay here for five years, we'll break even on the amount we would have paid in property tax in the US. Plus, it's predictable — we own the home without worrying about rising property tax rates.

Persons: Chelsey Nelson, she's, —, Aiden, COVID, wouldn't, I'd, we'll, I'm, There's Organizations: Service Locations: Seattle, Australia, Rio de Janeiro, Brisbane, Washington

☆ The most accurate forecasts of 2024: Seeking nominations for Business Insider's Oracles of Wall Street list
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Business Insider is seeking nominations for its 2024 Oracles of Wall Street list. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Did you or someone you know on Wall Street predict these and other significant developments in 2024? Business Insider is seeking nominations for its 2024 Oracles of Wall Street list, which highlights the top forecasters among economists, strategists, and analysts this year.

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☆ Months into launching a pickleball eCommerce company with $10,000, I'm already over budget. Here are all of my startup costs, including a surprise $2,095 expense.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

My friend and I budgeted $10,000 to launch a pickleball paddle company. Our product, pickleball paddles, would be more expensive to produce. Keeping our business money separate from our personal funds seemed like a smart bookkeeping move — and it made us feel more legit. We're working with a product sourcing company, 330 Trading, which helps eCommerce businesses connect with factories to manufacture their product. Between prototypes and a shipment of 20 of our final product paddles (seven of which went to USAP for testing), we've spent about $1,475.

Persons: —, I'd, we'd, hemming, hawing, USAP, we've, Kathleen Elkins Organizations: Service, Mercury, Shipping Locations: eCommerce, LA

☆ A booming Montana city's struggle with homelessness is a warning — and a model — for the West
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementHousing costs and the homeless population have soared in the Western Montana city of Missoula this year. Between 2021 and 2023, the city's two main shelters saw a 53% increase in the number of nights of shelter provided to Missoulans experiencing homelessness. Advocates for those experiencing homelessness say there's much more work to be done. Local lawmakers say the city needs more state and federal funds to aid those experiencing homelessness. Building more housing is key to solving homelessnessAffordability is at the root of homelessness in Missoula and across the US.

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☆ We're trimming our position in an industrial stock with an uncertain growth outlook
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Following the trade, Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust will own 400 shares of HON, decreasing its weighting to roughly 2.5% from 3.05%. Due to the growth uncertainties that lie ahead, we want to lighten up on our Honeywell position into Tuesday's strength. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB.

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☆ A Controversial Vacation Homes Tax Is Dividing Lake Tahoe
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Amanda Yen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

My grandparents' vacation cabin in Lake Tahoe is the stuff of legend. My grandparents' little house in South Lake Tahoe, which they bought for $113,000 in 1984, quickly became a haven for my family. Framers of the Tahoe tax measure took inspiration from Berkeley, California, which adopted a vacancy tax this year. Since the city of South Lake Tahoe was incorporated in 1965, it's been populated by a healthy mix of year-round and seasonal residents. As of October 2024, the median sales price for homes in South Lake Tahoe was $750,000, according to Realtor.com.

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☆ Joe Rogan endorsed Donald Trump, saying Elon Musk made a 'compelling case' for the former president
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Podcaster Joe Rogan endorsed Donald Trump in a Monday evening post. Rogan cited Elon Musk, saying the billionaire made the "most compelling case" for Trump. AdvertisementJoe Rogan endorsed former President Donald Trump hours ahead of Election Day in a Monday evening podcast and social media post. The influential podcaster cited billionaire Elon Musk in his X post announcing the endorsement, saying the Tesla CEO makes "the most compelling case for Trump." Enjoy the podcast pic.twitter.com/LdBxZFVsLN — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) November 5, 2024The endorsement accompanied a two-hour and forty-minute podcast on which Musk appeared.

Persons: Podcaster Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, Rogan, Elon Musk, —, Joe Rogan, Tesla, Trump, LdBxZFVsLN — Joe Rogan, Musk, I'm, Kamala Harris Organizations: Trump, Service, Republican, YouTube Locations: Austin

☆ I quit my 6-figure job to be a stay-at-home dad. After leaving California, we could afford to be a single-income family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Alexandra Frost | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The couple's move from California to Maine meant they could afford living off one income. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Johnston, 41, a stay-at-home dad who lives in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. After maternity leave, my wife was excited to see her coworkers and jump back into her job. When others find out I'm a stay-at-home dad, they always ask: "When are you going back to work?" We are trained to graduate, get a good job, work that job forever, then retire at 65.

Persons: Michael Johnston, —, Maddie, Lincoln, Johnston, Michael Johnston Crunching, we'd, We'd, I'd Organizations: Service, Boston University, KLA Corporation Locations: California, Maine, Old Orchard Beach , Maine, China, Taiwan, South Korea

☆ 13 fictional presidents we'd love to see in office — and 8 we wouldn't vote for
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

This Election Day, we're looking back at some of the best and worst fictional presidents. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To take your mind off the situation, we compiled a list of the best and worst fictional presidents of all time. For every honorable president like President Palmer from "24," there's a slimeball like the unnamed president from "Love Actually." Here's 13 presidents we wouldn't mind seeing on the ballot — and eight we wouldn't mind seeing get impeached.

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