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Taylor Swift's iconic Cornelia Street apartment is on the market for $45,000 a month. Here's a look inside.
Taylor Swift mentions the West Village apartment in a song from her album "Lover." The home features an indoor swimming pool and three fireplaces. → Read More
The 25 US cities with the lowest cost of living
It can be expensive to live in big cities like New York or San Francisco, but there are many other more affordable cities across the US to consider. → Read More
11 of Queen Elizabeth's best style moments from her 20s
Queen Elizabeth embraced the trends of the era in her early 20s.Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth was crowned when she was just 25 years old on June 2, 1953.When Queen Elizabeth was in her 20s, she took risks with her fashion choices. → Read More
7 celebrities who have dealt with aphasia in inspiring ways
Bruce Willis, Emilia Clarke, and Sharon Stone.Theo Wargo/Getty Images; Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/WireImage/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesBruce Willis is stepping away from acting after an aphasia diagnosis, his family said.Aphasia is a disorder that typically occurs after a stroke or brain injury and affects language. → Read More
See inside the many homes of Walt Disney, from his parents' $800 cottage to his lavish 'Technicolor Dream House'
The late Disney creator was born in Chicago and lived in multiple properties in California throughout his life. → Read More
I gained weight during the pandemic but I'm not being hard on myself for it. Here's why.
I gained weight during the coronavirus pandemic but am trying not to be hard on myself about it. Realizing that many of my pre-quarantine clothes no longer → Read More
The 10 best career paths for veterans after leaving the military
The best jobs for veterans range from retail to the medical field, according to Navy Federal and Hire Heroes USA. → Read More
15 things you should never say during a job interview
From lying to asking too-personal questions, these interview faux pas could automatically disqualify you from getting the job. → Read More
The 25 best small companies for compensation, according to employees
Employees at these small companies said they were compensated fairly and had access to raise opportunities, good benefits, and bonuses. → Read More
An abandoned 16,000-square-foot mansion in the English countryside is on sale for $500,000 — take a look inside the eerie home
Despite its dirt-covered floors and exposed ceilings, photos show how grand this mansion once was. → Read More
13 adorable photos of couples incorporating their dogs into their weddings
After postponing their original wedding date, the couple decided to adopt Beans as a present to themselves. Beans eventually became part of the couple's → Read More
I'm a Gen Zer who just received a stimulus check. Here's what I did with it to take more control of my finances.
This Business Insider reporter and member of Gen Z used their stimulus check to open their own savings account for the first time. → Read More
Inside Coober Pedy, the Australian mining town where residents live, shop, and worship underground
Originally an opal mining town, many of Coober Pedy's residents live underground to escape the region's immense heat. → Read More
'It's not what you think it is': The government's bailout loans are failing small businesses like mine, says Farmgirl Flowers' CEO
Farmgirl Flowers' CEO Christina Stembel said the process of applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan was frustrating and fruitless. → Read More
The most useful job resources in every state during the coronavirus pandemic
Glassdoor recently shared its list of useful COVID-19 job resources by state, ranging from work-from-home jobs to part-time positions. → Read More
How Super Bowl ad costs have skyrocketed over the years
This year a 30-second Super Bowl ad will cost companies $5.6 million – that's a whopping $186,666 per second. → Read More
What the Super Bowl logo looked like the year you were born
Earlier versions of the logo featured bright colors and over-the-top fonts, but now it's much simpler and more uniform each year. → Read More
Ralph Lauren just released a new collection inspired by Rachel from 'Friends'
Ralph Lauren/Jon Ragel/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesThe new collection from Ralph Lauren features a line of workwear inspired by Jennifer Aniston's → Read More
14 companies that give their employees unlimited vacation days
Vacation days can be a godsend - you can take a much-needed and deserved trip, attend doctor's appointments, or simply catch up on sleep. However, vacation → Read More
15 unconventional jobs that pay surprisingly well
PhotoAlto/Laurence Mouton/Getty ImagesIce cream taste testers can make up to $60,000 a yearYou may be surprised that these weird jobs exist - and that they → Read More