My child may never earn a perfect attendance award. I'm fine with that.

As a parent, I think perfect-attendance awards send kids the wrong message. I rather the schools reward effort instead of an ...

I took my first Disney cruise without kids and loved it. There are 3 things I'd do differently next time.

My first Disney cruise was a hit, but I learned to book spa treatments earlier, pack lighter, and leave more time to relax.

Being the fun aunt is easy. Becoming an aunt they confide in and connect with takes more.

Of course I take the role of being a fun aunt very seriously. I also know I have a larger responsibility to my nieces and ...

I'm a 31-year-old Canadian who bought an $11,000 house in rural Japan. Here's why I don't see it as an investment.

Andrew Koller visited Japan for the first time in 2023. Three years later he bought a home there and plans to use it for vacationing and rentals.

Ukraine's drone pilots want simple attack drones in large numbers. A soldier says Western designs are often overcomplicated.

Ukraine's operators want masses of drones that they can tweak themselves, but a soldier said Western firms add extra features ...

My family moved from a small country town to a big city this year. There are plenty of things we like, but a few we miss.

My family moved from a small country town to a city. I love the opportunities here, but miss a slower pace of life.

I've never lied to my 10-year-old about death, Santa, or what's really in her dinner

I've never lied to my daughter, even about Santa Claus. I believe being honest with kids builds trust, even when the truth is ...

I thought working in AI would put me ahead of the curve. Two years in, I've never felt more behind and tired of the topic.

I decided to work in AI so that I could get ahead. It seemed like the smartest career move I could make. Now, I'm not so sure ...

Katie Zacharia and the real problem with workers embellishing their credentials

In this edition of Business Insider Today, we explore the reason why workers embellishing their credentials is a major ...

My dad's death gave me a new perspective. I value experiences over money now.

When my dad died, I reevaluated how I approach work. I'm honoring him by living a more full life, and valuing experiences ...

They're spooky, sexy, slidey — and driving ticket sales at Hershey's amusement park

A crew of "haunt sliders" at Hersheypark have found online virality on TikTok. That's giving ticket sales a lift.

Why Berkshire Hathaway is betting nearly $1 billion on Bending Spoons

Warren Buffett's storied company has historically avoided tech stocks, but Bending Spoons is a long-term acquirer that prizes ...