How to spend it: 10 finance up-and-comers share their first big purchases after their big paydays

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I stayed in one of Copenhagen's top luxury hotels. The location was perfect for exploring, but that wasn't even the best part.

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I spent a night at Villa Copenhagen.

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I booked budget Airbnbs in small towns while backpacking Europe and found 2 hidden-gem destinations I'd never heard of

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Business Insider's reporter booked Airbnbs outside major European cities and found some hidden gems in Germany and Switzerland.

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Joanna Gaines launched a line of frozen baked goods at Target. I tried every item and ranked them from worst to best.

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Joanna Gaines and Magnolia Table released a line of frozen baked goods.

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The 4 biggest benefits of self-publishing for bestselling romantasy author Carissa Broadbent

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Carissa Broadbent spoke to Business Insider.

Carissa Broadbent

I booked 2 business-class tickets on Amtrak's speedy Acela train 3 years apart. The second ride was smoother and sleeker.

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Business Insider's reporter rode business class on both the old and new Amtrak Acela trains.

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5 engagement ring styles you might not see much of soon, according to a private jeweler

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Engagement ring styles are changing.

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I spent a week eating my way through one of the world's largest cruise ships and had 10 outstanding dishes

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Business Insider's reporter dined at several restaurants during her cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas.

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20 mind-boggling optical illusions you can find in nature

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This salt flat in Bolivia is perfect for creating optical illusions.

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19 of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos' best style moments

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Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Jeff Bezos in France for Paris Fashion Week.

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