Bankrupt First Brands accuses founder and former CEO of spending millions on private chef, 'exotic' cars, NYC townhouse

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
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Auto parts

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Sam Altman shuts down question about how OpenAI can commit to spending $1.4 trillion while earning billions: 'Enough'

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is pictured.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

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Gen Z is redefining the 'lipstick effect' with matcha and designer sneakers

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A person holds a whisk while mixing a matcha powder and water in a cermaic bowl.
Gen Z is looking for little luxuries like matcha.

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6 charts show why Gen X is so bummed about money right now

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A man in a factory standing and looking at the camera with a straight face.
Gen Xers are taking on more work amid cutting back on spending.

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Budgeting isn't for everyone, but 'intuitive spending' has its problems too

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Finance pros often recommend budgeting, but some think it could use a "rebrand."

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A couple on track to retire early in San Francisco break down their $140,000 annual budget

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The Nader family resides in San Francisco.

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Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation

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People wait in line to get into Nickelodeon Universe park as they visit the American Dream Mall on Black Friday.
Black Friday shopping TK.

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America is trapped in a nightmare of never-ending subscriptions

Tech Insider : Economy
Hand submerged in a wave of dollar bills and subscribe buttons

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Doug Mattison just wanted to cancel his gym membership.

I tried a 'no-buy year,' only spending money on essentials. It helped me build more meaningful relationships.

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I started "no buy year" in January and I'll never go back to my old ways.

Mia Westrap

A former teacher who spent at least $4,000 on her students details what she bought and why educators 'feel a lot of pressure to spend their own money'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Amelie Krikorian spent at least $4,000 in 2022 buying supplies and treats for students and making her classroom cozier.

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