Nansi Lynch has $156,000 in student loans that she took out to help her kids get a college education. Jonathan Pitts-Wiley for BI Nansi Lynch never went to college. But she’s approaching retirement with a
I recently typed a simple question into Google search: How much screen time is too much for teenagers? Instead of presenting links, as Google had been doing for many years, it gave me an AI-generated
Oleksandr Matsiuk hired outspoken employees and a board member who would challenge him to get honest feedback as a CEO. Courtesy of RiseGuide Oleksandr Matsiuk found that CEOs can struggle to get honest feedback. Matsiuk
iStock; Tyler Le/BI If you ask most economists, market experts, and even the Federal Reserve, the story of the US economy for the rest of 2026 will be one of strong and steady growth. But
Debbie Welsch, 57, an American who retired to Bali with her 82-year-old mother. Business Insider Debbie Welsch moved from Los Angeles to Bali for a simpler, more affordable retirement life. Welsh’s Bali home costs $8,000
Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of “personal superintelligence” for all is starting to come to fruition. Bloomberg/Getty Images Would you trust an AI agent with the keys to your digital kingdom? Tech firms like Meta are betting
This year, I’ve been building an AI social media production pipeline to promote the 25+ shows on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. It took me a week of effort, but I managed to program Claude
The author, shown with her husband and their child, chose not to post about big life milestones on social media. Courtesy of Renate Flanagan. I always felt special when my friends told me about big
Director Aaron Sorkin’s new film about Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg premieres next month. Olivia Wong/WireImage Director Aaron Sorkin’s coming film about Mark Zuckerberg hits theaters on October 9. Sorkin said Sony hired an outside law
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was creating a new “AI force.” Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump said he will not “in any way hinder or stifle” AI development. Trump also said
The author misses being needed by her kids. Courtesy of the author I spent 22 years raising my children to become confident, independent adults. My son moved to New York City, while my daughter built
You don’t have to spend every Sunday sweating over a hot stove to serve favorites like Buffalo Chicken dip, ribs, or hot wings. Sarah Olson/The Magical Slow Cooker AÂ slow cooker or Crock-Pot can come in
Heidi Klum at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars party. Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty Images Celebrities have had their fair share of fashion mishaps on red carpets this year. Some have worn confusing designs at events like the
The author started to thrift with her daughters in law. Courtesy of the author I first bonded with my daughters-in-law over Facebook Marketplace. They helped me feel comfortable wanting beautiful things without spending much money.
After years of living in the mountains, I realized it wasn’t the paradise I had hoped it would be. Courtesy of Allison Snyder After years of growing my career in New York City, I moved
CNN and MS NOW said their reporters were denied access to White House grounds on Saturday. Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images CNN and MS NOW said its reporters were denied entry to White
Recently qualified flight attendant Craig Celek’s favorite layover is Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Courtesy of Craig Celek Craig Celek left a retail position to become a flight attendant this year, in his mid-50s. He said he
The author (second from left) is still adjusting to her empty nest now that her three kids are in college. Courtesy of Cheryl Maguire My youngest kid just enrolled at the same college my older
Today’s frontier AI models know everything–how to safely thaw a frozen chicken breast, re-shingle your roof, and treat your dog’s ragweed allergies, if my recent chat history is any indication. Apparently, they also know how
The author’s husband was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45. Courtesy of Lindsay Karp My husband, 45, is a doctor and encourages his patients to get routine colonoscopies on time. When he went in for