I spent 53 hours on an Amtrak sleeper train. I want to take it again, but I'll do 6 things differently next time.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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Business Insider will do a few things differently the next time she rides the California Zephyr.

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These people are vibe-coding their way out of life's mundane tasks

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Jonathan Butler; Joe Poynton; Scott Klipper

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McKinsey wants job candidates to practice interviews with AI, not pricey coaches

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
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I'm a CEO who teaches private wealth management. You can make huge savings by avoiding these spending traps.

Tech Insider : Business
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Rob Mallernee, the CEO of Eton Solutions, lectures at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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We're tracking the price of 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Vehicles wait in line at a Costco Wholesale gas station on May 1, 2025 in Simi Valley, California.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far.

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We quit our jobs to buy a sailboat and enjoy a 'first retirement' — it's been worth the risk

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Technology
Charles Boddie and Bianca Chan with their dog
Charles Boddie and Bianca Chan had careers on the upswing, but they quit their jobs and bought a sailboat to travel and pursue hobbies. Months later, they are happy with their decision.

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He needed someone to pick up his kid. So he created an Uber for babysitters.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
Scott Klipper
Scott Klipper, 39, vibe coded Trot My Tot, where parents can find short-term nannies for one-off gigs.

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Scott Klipper needed to be in two places at once.

Too many app ideas, too few coding skills? It's time to vibe code your life.

Tech Insider : Business
Jonathan Butler, Joe Poynton, Scott Klipper

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Too many app ideas, too few coding skills?

Networking is important. So is doing it right.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
men gather at a job fair
Networking is still one of the best ways to get a job, though there are things you should avoid doing.

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From mindset shifts to 'no spend months,' early retirees and financially independent people share top savings tips

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Michela Allocca
Michela Allocca is the founder of Break Your Budget.

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