I'm a veteran who runs a flag business. We were blindsided by World Cup demand, and sales are up...

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Erik May is the president of Flags Unlimited, and usually sells US, state, and military flags. Nic Antaya for BI A flag business in Michigan has seen a boom thanks to the World Cup. Usually, Flags Unlimited mostly sells US, state, and military...

I moved to a remote island off the coast of Alaska. Not even living on the road prepared me for this...

businessinsider.com 6/30 3:36A insider@insider.com (Arwa Moore)

Moving to a remote island off the coast of Alaska surprised me in many ways. Arwa Moore After two years of living on a converted bus, I moved to a remote island off the coast of Alaska. The island's slower pace of life and shipping delays are a...

I took an unpaid internship at 31. I learned more valuable lessons from my Gen Z fellow interns than...

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The author (not pictured) was the oldest intern in the office. LeoPatrizi/Getty Images At 31, I quit my job and became an intern; the other interns were Gen Z and a full decade younger. The Gen Z interns taught me valuable lessons, like the power...

A financial influencer called the FIRE movement a 'sham.' People who have made it work say she's...

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Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung never sacrificed travel in their pursuit of early retirement. Courtesy of Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung Financial influencer Haley Sacks recently called the FIRE movement a 'sham' and compared it to 'financial anorexia.'...

Mamdani's most controversial pitch: free stuff

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pitched free buses and childcare as part of his affordability agenda. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Mamdani's plan for New York centers on affordability — and making some big-ticket items free. Over 100 readers,...

Slate is betting Americans want less car for less money

businessinsider.com 6/27 10:47P bshimkus@insider.com (Ben Shimku

The internet is obsessed with tiny trucks and analog interiors. Can Slate turn that interest into a business? Slate Slate's pitch: US drivers haven't had affordable, analog EV options. Its no-frills truck is $24,950. The average new car in the US...

Inside Disney's org chart: See the leaders who report to CEO Josh D'Amaro and creative chief Dana...

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Disney CEO Josh D Amaro and creative chief Dana Walden are helping lead the company into the AI age. Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images for Disney; Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation Disney underwent a major leadership...

Huge job losses from AI could tank stocks and pave the way for basic income, short-seller Carson...

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Carson Block is the founder of Muddy Waters Capital. Bloomberg/Getty Images Sweeping job losses from AI could pull down stocks and spark a crisis, Carson Block says. The short-seller explained on a podcast how higher unemployment could trigger...

The 3 biggest challenges US homeowners and renters are facing right now

businessinsider.com 6/18 11:22P mros@insider.com (Martina Nacach

US houses are sitting vacant while many Americans can t afford to move. Grace Cary/Getty Images Harvard researchers released their annual housing market report in June. Rising vacancies and steep cost of living were headlines for both renters and...

'It's harder than ever to raise a fund.' Here's one emerging manager's advice.

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Nisha Dua. BBG Ventures Just as venture capital is converging around a few startups, the same is happening for funds. "It's harder than ever to raise a fund as an emerging manager," says venture capitalist Nisha Dua. Her advice to those investors...

Mastercard's former CMO says we're entering a 'golden era' for marketing

businessinsider.com 6/17 5:12A lsiciliano@insider.com (Leon Sic

Raja Rajamannar is the former chief marketing and communications officer of Mastercard. Courtesy of Mastercard Raja Rajamannar sees AI as both a threat and an opportunity in marketing. AI's widespread use leads to a "sea of sameness," making...

The World Cup is coming to Atlanta. Small businesses hope it pays off.

businessinsider.com 6/16 4:16A insider@insider.com (Janelle Jon

Cyrei Daniel owns the bakery Sweet Me Good. Piera Moore for BI Atlanta business owners are investing in products, staffing, and marketing ahead of the World Cup. Some hope for significant revenue gains from international visitors. Others worry...

We spent 3 weeks in Europe. Halfway through our trip, I realized we really should've followed Rick...

businessinsider.com 6/15 1:48A insider@insider.com (Patrick Dun

We (not pictured) packed way too much for our European travels and ended up regretting it. Riska/Getty Images I spent three weeks traveling around Europe with my wife, and we completely overpacked. Lugging our big bags around was miserable, and...

The economy keeps adding jobs. Why are so many people having trouble finding one?

businessinsider.com 6/13 11:03P insider@insider.com (Madison Hof

The US is adding jobs on net, but it s still a tough time to be job-searching. Scott Olson/Getty Images The job market is showing revived strength, despite big-name companies announcing layoffs. The...

Welcome to swag socialism: New Yorkers waited hours in line for Mamdani's affordable World Cup...

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New Yorkers waited hours in line for Zohran Mamdani s limited-edition $50 World Cup jerseys. Sydney Bradley/BI New York City's swag (democratic) socialist renaissance has arrived. Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled an affordable Big Apple-themed World...