I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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Business Insider's reporter traveled in a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains.

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  • I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025.
  • Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket for a 3-hour train ride from Washington, DC, to New York City.
  • I was shocked that the overnight ride in a private cabin was less expensive than a first
Travel, Travel, Business

I'm a mom of 6 who swears by Trader Joe's freezer section. These 10 staples are a hit with even my pickiest kids.

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The writer's Trader Joe's cart.
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Emily Holi

  • I'm a stay-at-home mom of six who grocery shops weekly — and Trader Joe's is my favorite store.
  • I rely on Trader Joe's frozen food section for quick, easy lunches and snacks for my picky kids.
  • My go-to purchases include gluten-free chicken nuggets, frozen latkes, and mac and cheese bites.

As a stay-at-home mom of six tiny humans, grocery shopping is a major part of my weekly

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The CEO of a cult-favorite accessories brand is engaged. See her flower-shaped ring, which is made from diamonds and rubies.

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Susan Korn and her fiancé Andy after getting engaged.
Susan Korn and her fiancé Andy after getting engaged.

Susan Korn

  • Susan Korn is the CEO, founder, and creative director of accessories brand Susan Alexandra.
  • She met her fiancé, Andy Nahman, at a friend's birthday party in New York City.
  • This fall, Nahman proposed to Korn in France with a custom, flower-shaped engagement ring.

When Susan Korn opened her first retail store in New York City, she had no

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Google warns about major online scam threats for November. See the list.

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The letter

Google is warning users to stay alert this month as scammers step up operations across job sites, app stores and shopping platforms.

In a Nov. 6 advisory, Google’s Trust and Safety team said it’s tracking a rise in sophisticated scams — many powered by AI — that target job seekers, small businesses and holiday shoppers. Here’s what to watch for:

Fake job postings

Fraudsters impersonate real employers

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After losing my dream job in New York, I sold everything and moved into an RV. It's helped me redefine success.

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The writer, her partner, and her dog in front of their new RV.
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Jessica Safavimehr

  • My husband and I sold our things and moved into an RV after I lost my dream job in New York City.
  • Our new lifestyle has had challenges, but I've been able to breathe and reflect on my priorities.
  • I'm still on the road now, and the experience has helped me build a new life on my own terms.

When I packed up my New York apartment for the last time, it wasn't just a physical move

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