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• I'm raising children and caring for my dad with Alzheimer's. They all need me at once.

  20-06-2026 20:58 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author is in the sandwich years, taking care of her children and her parents.Courtesy of the authorI'm raising young children while helping care for my father with Alzheimer's.My children are gaining independence as my father loses his.The experience has reshaped how I think about grief, memory, and family relationships.In December 2018, my mom sent a group text to hop on a call. She was holding the results of my dad's test. He has asked my mom to deliver the news.My dad, who spent his entir
  
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• I gave myself 1 year and $20,000 to make a career pivot work. I nearly ran out of both before it did.

  20-06-2026 20:42 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author said she was tired of a career that she no longer enjoyed, so she took a chance on something new.Courtesy of Bea Meitiner.I had worked for the same company for 12 years, but wasn't happy.I decided to give myself one year and a reasonable budget to take a chance on a new career.Today, I can say I successfully launched a new career in the travel industry. At 38, I gave myself one year and £15,000 (nearly $20,000 USD at the time) to completely change my life. I told myself that if
  
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• Vacationing with my family of 6 is too expensive. For the past 3 years, we've been taking day trips instead.

  20-06-2026 20:35 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author, shown with her husband, said she often forgets how many cool attractions are within a short driving distance of her house.Courtesy of Rachel GarlinghouseA few years ago, my family took a wonderful beach vacation to Florida.Accommodations, food, and attractions add up quickly for a family of 6, and we spent so much money.These days, we opt to stay closer to home and take budget-friendly day trips instead.Three years ago was the last time my family of six went on a traditional family v
  
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• I've lived in Scotland my whole life. These are the items every first-time visitor should pack in their suitcase.

  20-06-2026 18:31 via businessinsider.com
  
  Scotland can get rainy year-round, so it's important to bring a solid raincoat.Lorna WallaceAs someone born and raised here, I've traveled all over Scotland.I always tell first-time visitors to pack a waterproof, windproof coat, plus comfortable shoes.Physical cash is important, too — generally, both Scottish and English bills are accepted here.Figuring out the best things to pack for Scotland can be a little bit tricky for a couple of reasons.To start with, it's not one-size-fits-all: A t
  
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• The founder of the video game maker behind 'Assassin's Creed' has died in a plane crash

  20-06-2026 17:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ubisoft cofounder Claude Guillemot has died at 69.Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesUbisoft Entertainment cofounder Claude Guillemot has died at 69.French authorities said Guillemot was involved in a fatal plane crash.Ubisoft is behind popular video game franchises like "Assassin's Creed" and "Just Dance."A cofounder of the video game giant Ubisoft, the publisher behind "Assassin's Creed" and "Just Dance," has died at 69.A Ubisoft Entertainment spokesperson told Bloomberg in a statement that C
  
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• I didn't hear 'I love you' much from my dad growing up. I didn't need to.

  20-06-2026 17:32 via businessinsider.com
  
  Courtesy of the authorMy dad rarely said "I love you," but showed it through actions and humor.Our phrase "like you a lot" became our way of expressing love.I now understand how much those words — and his love — meant."Pops, I love you!" my 6-year-old giggled as she launched herself into my dad for a bear hug. He hugged her back with a playful eye roll and a slightly exaggerated, "Oh yes, I love you too," before pulling her in for tickles.I catch myself smiling every time I see him w
  
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• An essential recap of everything that happened in 'House of the Dragon' season 2 to prepare for the new season

  20-06-2026 16:34 via businessinsider.com
  
  Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy as Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two.Ollie Upton/HBOHBO's "Game of Thrones" spinoff, "House of the Dragon," returns for its third season on Sunday.Season two continued the story of the Targaryen civil war, setting up major moments.Here's a recap of the important events to remember before season three. Spoilers ahead."The seeds of war are oft planted during times of peace. So has it been in Westeros."That's according to George R. R. Marti
  
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• 4 sandal trends that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to stylists and designers

  20-06-2026 16:08 via businessinsider.com
  
  According to the pros, sandals with metal accents are in, but espadrilles are out.Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesWe spoke with stylists and designers to find out which sandal trends are in and out for summer.They said suede sandals and pairs with metal accents are popular this season and can elevate a look.Meanwhile, chunky espadrille sandals and basic rubber flip-flops are starting to fall out of favor.Warm weather means sandal season is officially here. Whether you're looking for an everyday pai
  
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• The math behind Silicon Valley's millionaire factory

  20-06-2026 16:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  A SpaceX rocket firingSpaceXA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.New Levels.fyi analyses show how equity grants at frontier tech companies have turned into life-changing sums.A SpaceX Software Engineer II offer from August 2022 included a $155,000 salary and a $365,000 equity grant that vested over five years. At SpaceX's IPO valuation, that grant is estimated to be worth more than $4 million, assuming it w
  
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• Here's how much money you need to make to be middle-class in every US state

  20-06-2026 15:36 via businessinsider.com
  
  On average across all 50 states, the US middle-class households earn between $53,935 and $161,806 annually.Bilanol/Getty ImagesEarnings vary widely across the US, and what constitutes the middle class does too.Massachusetts has the highest median household income in the US, while Mississippi has the lowest.The middle class is considered to earn between two-thirds and double the median income.You've been hearing about the K-shaped economy and the shrinking middle class, but what does it actually
  
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• I turned to my 91-year-old grandfather for advice before starting a business with my brother. He said to leave ego out of it.

  20-06-2026 15:27 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nathan (middle) turned to his grandfather (left) for business advice with his brother, Jacob (right).Courtesy of Nathan BennettJacob Bennett used a pitch deck to recruit his brother, Nathan, to his fintech startup.Nathan reached out to their grandfather, who is in business with his brother, for advice.Their grandfather told them to keep ego out of their business and not talk badly about each other.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nathan Bennett, co-founder of Crux Analytics.
  
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• A 1673 Rhode Island tavern is now one of the oldest operating restaurants in the world

  20-06-2026 15:19 via businessinsider.com
  
  The White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island, opened in 1673, is the oldest restaurant in the country.Wangkun Jia/ShutterstockThe White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island is the oldest operating restaurant in the country.The restaurant opened in 1673, over a century before the start of the Revolutionary War.It's now a fine-dining establishment that pays homage to classic New England fare.Years before the Revolutionary War and the Salem witch trials — and long before the United States even existed &mda
  
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• Can the US compete with Asian megafactories making American jeans?

  20-06-2026 15:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  The US was once the biggest denim manufacturer in the world. But after decades of competition from cheaper foreign factories, the country that popularized jeans has lost almost every denim mill. We went inside Mount Vernon Mills, one of the oldest factories left in the US, to find out how it has made it this far. We also toured Crescent Bahuman, a high-tech facility in Pakistan, to see what it takes for American companies to compete with mass producers abroad.Read the original article on Busines
  
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• My mom is 91 and still active every day. Her housing costs less than assisted living.

  20-06-2026 14:43 via businessinsider.com
  
  Margaret Burke's mother, 91, lives independently at a condo in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.Margaret BurkeMargaret Burke, who lives in Taiwan, helps manage her mother's remote care in Myrtle Beach.Burke's mother lives in a budget-friendly condo that offers meals, activities, and communal events.Burke said living away from her mother has worked out well, but she wants to move back to the US.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Margaret Burke, 62, who lives in Taiwan and is caring
  
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• I take each of my kids on a solo trip every few years. It's shown me how different they are.

  20-06-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  The author travels with each of her kids individually.Courtesy of Tiffany NieslanikEvery few years, I take each of my three kids on a trip and let them plan it. Traveling with them individually helps me get to know them outside our family dynamic.It also means they get to make decisions without the input of their siblings.Every few years, I take each of my three kids on a trip for just the two of us. They pick the destination, and I help plan as much (or as little) as they want. What I love most
  
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• The 10 best and 10 worst states to buy a home in 2026

  20-06-2026 14:11 via businessinsider.com
  
  Realtor.com has ranked all 50 US states and Washington, D.C., based on affordability and new home construction.Maskot/Getty ImagesRealtor.com ranked all 50 states and DC based on housing affordability and homebuilding.Each state received grades from A to F, with A being the best.The best US states for affordability and new-home construction are largely in the Midwest and South.It's a tough real estate market no matter where you live, but some parts of the US are faring better than others.Realtor
  
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• Apple may have finally fixed its most embarrassing software

  20-06-2026 14:00 via businessinsider.com
  
  Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.Apple has a habit of showing up late to the tech party and still being the best-dressed. It might do it again with the new Siri in iOS 27 this fall.Right now, Siri is bad — and that's not a harsh take. Ali has ChatGPT pinned to his iPhone's home screen. I have Gemini in a prime spot for quick access to a genuinely useful AI
  
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• I was my mother's caregiver until her death. Four years later, I'm still struggling with the $17,000 medical debt.

  20-06-2026 13:17 via businessinsider.com
  
  Julie Peck was her mother's caregiver and is now paying off her medical debts.Will Crooks for BIMy mom got sick, then gradually, and then all at once.In 2014, she survived a subarachnoid aneurysm that ruptured while she was driving on the West Virginia Turnpike. After stabilizing, she spent six months recovering with me in South Carolina before heading back to her townhouse in my hometown of Charleston, West Virginia.Unfortunately, her return was short-lived. Mom had a small stroke a year later,
  
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• I went to Italy for the first time and left with 5 regrets

  20-06-2026 13:12 via businessinsider.com
  
  The reporter spent six days in Italy. She visited Venice, Rome, and Milan.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI took my first trip to Italy in October 2022, visiting Venice, Rome, and Milan.I made some mistakes when booking and planning my six-day trip that made it less fulfilling.I got caught being an annoying tourist and regretted visiting hot spots like the Colosseum in Rome.I never thought I'd be that annoying tourist until one afternoon in Venice. I didn't imagine I would regret touring the Colosse
  
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• I asked deals editors what their best money-saving hacks are for Prime Day, and these tricks could save you a lot

  20-06-2026 13:02 via businessinsider.com
  
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderAmazon Prime Day, which starts on June 23, is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, with discounts on everything from laptops and TVs to air fryers, vitamins, and paper towels. But if you've ever opened Amazon during Prime Day and somehow ended up with a cart full of things you didn't know existed an hour earlier, you're not alone.The reality is that Prime Day d
  
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• How people secretly working multiple full-time jobs are dodging RTO, layoffs, and employee tracking.

  20-06-2026 12:30 via businessinsider.com
  
  Overemployed workers say layoffs, RTO mandates, and employee monitoring have made juggling multiple jobs harder — but not impossible.Maskot/Getty ImagesOveremployed workers are facing more challenges than ever, but many are still cashing in.Six workers shared how RTO mandates, layoffs, and employee monitoring have changed the game.AI, strategic planning, and a bit of luck are helping keep overemployment alive.Daniel is making more money than ever juggling two full-time jobs — but pul
  
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• Ben & Jerry's cofounder shares his advice for young people — and it's not to become an Uber driver

  20-06-2026 12:25 via businessinsider.com
  
  Ben & Jerry's cofounder Ben Cohen.Business Insider/Theron MohamedBen & Jerry's cofounder says young people should chase their passion, not a big paycheck.Ben Cohen said that doing what you love is "worth a lot of money."The ice cream legend took aim at billionaires and Ben & Jerry's parent company.Passion trumps pay when it comes to choosing a career, Ben Cohen says.Speaking on the sidelines of the SXSW London festival earlier in June, the Ben & Jerry's cofounder shared with Busi
  
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