August 2, 2026

Business

A Y-Combinator startup offered job interviews in exchange for getting a tattoo—because they want employees ‘just as crazy as we are’ A Y-Combinator startup offered job interviews in exchange for getting a tattoo—because they want employees ‘just as crazy as we are’

A Y-Combinator startup offered job interviews in exchange for getting a tattoo—because they want employees ‘just as crazy as we are’

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
The job market may feel more crowded than ever, but how far would candidates go to set...
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I paid $180 to sit in business class on a 9-hour Amtrak ride from Rochester to NYC. Next time, I’ll stick to coach. I paid $180 to sit in business class on a 9-hour Amtrak ride from Rochester to NYC. Next time, I'll stick to coach.

I paid $180 to sit in business class on a 9-hour Amtrak ride from Rochester to NYC. Next time, I’ll stick to coach.

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
I took an Amtrak train to upstate New York. Samantha Pettyjohn/Business Insider I took a round-trip Amtrak...
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I’m single, retired, and on a tight budget. Here are 6 of my favorite low-cost items to buy at Trader Joe’s. I'm single, retired, and on a tight budget. Here are 6 of my favorite low-cost items to buy at Trader Joe's.

I’m single, retired, and on a tight budget. Here are 6 of my favorite low-cost items to buy at Trader Joe’s.

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
As a recently retired man on a budget, my favorite Trader Joe’s items include the frozen pastas...
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Citi is giving cardholders access to Fashion Week, Formula 1, and award-winning chefs. Tickets start at $100 Citi is giving cardholders access to Fashion Week, Formula 1, and award-winning chefs. Tickets start at $100

Citi is giving cardholders access to Fashion Week, Formula 1, and award-winning chefs. Tickets start at $100

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
For years, premium credit card issuers competed with increasingly generous welcome bonuses, airport lounge access, and travel...
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I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin on an adults-only cruise. The 225-square-foot cabin felt large and luxurious. I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin on an adults-only cruise. The 225-square-foot cabin felt large and luxurious.

I booked a $5,910 balcony cabin on an adults-only cruise. The 225-square-foot cabin felt large and luxurious.

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
Business Insider’s reporter booked a sea terrace stateroom on an adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise. Joey Hadden/Business Insider...
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We moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids here isn’t what I expected. We moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids here isn't what I expected.

We moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids here isn’t what I expected.

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
I’ve learned a lot about being an American parent in Italy while living in our small town...
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I cooked bacon with 4 different appliances to find the best method. After this, I’ll never make it on a stovetop again. I cooked bacon with 4 different appliances to find the best method. After this, I'll never make it on a stovetop again.

I cooked bacon with 4 different appliances to find the best method. After this, I’ll never make it on a stovetop again.

Nermeen Nabil July 30, 2026
I made bacon using my air fryer, oven, microwave, and stovetop. In the end, only one appliance...
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