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I’m a boomer traveling the world. I choose to swap houses with strangers instead of staying in Airbnbs.
05 Jul

I’m a boomer traveling the world. I choose to swap houses with strangers instead of staying in Airbnbs.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dorine Olive, a 60-year-old semi-retired software sales rep based in Orlando who travels the world doing home exchanges. It has been edited for length and clarity.I came down with ovarian cancer right before COVID-19 and realized I wanted to start spending a lot more time experiencing life.I was raised in a military family, so I've lived in a few different places around the world. I have always had a passion for traveling, and buying this round-the-world ticket was a dream of mine.You can choose from different alliances. We chose Star Alliance.…
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5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed This Year — So Far
05 Jul

5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed This Year — So Far

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Editor’s note: This is the mid-year version of a monthly column that runs down five interesting deals every month that may have flown under the radar. Check out June’s entry here. It’s been a busy half year so far, so it’s understandable you may have missed some interesting startups raising money. Don’t worry, we have you covered as we run down a handful that caught our eye. Making it rain One of the things humankind still has not figured out is how to control Mother Nature. Nevertheless, an El Segundo, California-based startup is giving it a try when it comes…
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After a 10 Year Wait, Mt. Gox Bitcoin Is Finally Being Returned
05 Jul

After a 10 Year Wait, Mt. Gox Bitcoin Is Finally Being Returned

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In late February 2014, Daniel was at his computer trading bitcoin on Tokyo-based crypto exchange Mt. Gox. Suddenly, the website flashed white and became unresponsive. In a panic, Daniel turned for answers to internet forum Bitcoin Talk, where speculation had already begun: Mt. Gox was in trouble.Daniel, who lives in Europe, was a university student at the time. After making a bit of money trading bitcoin on Mt. Gox, he had posted almost all of his wealth to the exchange. When Mt. Gox fell offline, Daniel says, he went into “full crisis mode.” He needed that money to fund the…
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California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it’s not causing employment to fall.
05 Jul

California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it’s not causing employment to fall.

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Since Gov. Gavin Newsom first announced plans to raise wages for fast-food workers in California, both restaurant chain executives and franchisees have warned about the impacts it could have on their businesses.As well as having to raise menu prices, some critics of the legislation warned that the higher wages could lead to restaurants laying off some of their workers, or even closing down.Despite intensive lobbying from the fast-food industry, the new wage of $20 an hour for quick-service chains with at least 60 locations nationwide went into force on April 1.The California Business and Industrial Alliance certainly isn't happy with…
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This soccer star who came from nothing has been funding universal basic income in his hometown for years
05 Jul

This soccer star who came from nothing has been funding universal basic income in his hometown for years

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YouTube star Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson recently donated $200,000 toward a universal basic income program in the Ugandan village of Karamoja. A top soccer player who grew up desperately poor has funded a similar initiative in his African hometown for years.Sadio Mané, who played for top clubs like Liverpool and Bayern Munich before transferring to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr last year, revealed in a 2019 interview that he gives 70 euros ($76) a month to every resident of a "very poor region of Senegal."He likely meant the village he grew up in, Bambali, which has about 2,000 residents. The exact details…
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3 high-earners share when they knew it was time to quit their 6-figure jobs: ‘It was literally driving me to the edge’
05 Jul

3 high-earners share when they knew it was time to quit their 6-figure jobs: ‘It was literally driving me to the edge’

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Six-figure salaries can come with extremely demanding workloads and higher stakes. This can feel unmanageable without a supportive work environment, and in some cases, employees are left to choose between their paycheck or their mental health.Business Insider spoke with three high-earners who left their six-figure jobs to save their mental health. They each started their careers eager to make a splash in their industry, but were quickly disillusioned by the high pressure, exhaustive workdays, and tough feedback.When their mental health plummeted, they were forced to quit.Jean Kang was overwhelmed by her company's 'hustle -culture'Thirty-one-year-old Jean Kang initially loved the perks…
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