Being hot is now a job requirement

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Style
A woman applying lipstick is reflected in a laptop.

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Emily Reynolds runs a PR company, and with that responsibility comes the pressure to look young, she tells me.

The Asian island where retirees from around the world are starting over

Tech Insider : Business
A collage of images on polaroid featuring Penang landmarks and portraits of the individuals within the stories
The Malaysia My Second Home visa program attracts foreigners to live in Malaysia.

Paul and Ellen Eggers, Jill Tozer, Adrian Spencer; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

I quit my job at 54 to start a party boat business because I stopped feeling alive

Tech Insider : Business
A man with a beard and wearing a baseball hat smiles.

Courtesy of Jim Kukral; BI

5 people explain how they broke into AI training and how much they make in their side hustle

Tech Insider : Business, Politics, Technology
A design featuring five individuals who landed AI jobs

Peter Intile, Jessica Hamilton, Fred Nau, Ryan Adams, Elizabeth Boyd; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI

We spoke to 10 millionaires about their dream holiday gifts. Their wish lists include ski gear, jewelry, and cheese clubs.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Technology
A collage of items like a lego painting set, running shoes, and a Monopoly board game

LEGO, Monopoly, Altra, Miadonna; Tyler Le/BI

Being likable can matter more than being good at your job

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A smiling woman with an Error message flashing
Being good at your job still matters — but the importance of being likable can be underestimated.

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I was scared when I quit my $700k job — but taking the risk taught me an important lesson about money and happiness

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Jay Gengelbach
Gengelbahc quit his job at Verily in mid-2024

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The Thanksgiving conversation startup founders dread: explaining their job

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A scared man at a Thanksgiving table

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The new reality of study abroad: Higher costs, more politics, fewer Aperol spritzes

Tech Insider : Economy, Travel, Travel
A deflated globe with a graduation cap on in the foreground as Donald Trump walks away in the background

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Holiday shopping season: Spending tips, gift ideas, and retail trends

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel
Shopping cart with a large gift, a long receipt, and surrounding presents.

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI

The holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, it can be a season of joy, giving, and smart saving.

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