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If you’re like a lot of people, you made a financial resolution for the New Year to reach a larger money goal—which means tightening your belt and giving yourself less fun money to play with.

But sticking to a dialed-back budget can be a challenge when your friends continue to shell out big bucks on restaurants, vacations and group acro yoga classes for which you have a standing invite.

Giving them a general heads-up about the spending limits you’ve set for yourself... Читать дальше...

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If the outcome of the 2016 presidential election has you feeling disillusioned with American democracy, you may find yourself imagining a move to Canada.

After all, it's a land where healthcare is universal, people are friendly, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explains quantum computing just for laughs.

But actually becoming a citizen is tough: You need to live in Canada for at least six years, stay on your best behavior, and know a thing or two about the country you'll soon call home. Читать дальше...

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On January 19, President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as his choice for secretary of agriculture. It was the last remaining position in Trump's inaugural cabinet.

If approved by the Senate, Perdue will helm the US Department of Agriculture, an agency with a $150 billion budget.

As the first Republican governor of Georgia since Reconstruction, he holds conservative positions on immigration and voting rights. On the campaign trail in 2002... Читать дальше...

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On Friday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th president of the US.

In preparation, Trump and his transition team have been working expeditiously to fill the roughly 4,000 positions that will be vacant when the Obama administration leaves.

But there are a few lesser-known staff positions that Trump will not choose: White House permanent residence staffers.

These are the butlers, chefs, valets, groundskeepers, and others... Читать дальше...

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Crash rates for Tesla vehicles have plummeted 40% since Autopilot was first installed, according to a government report released on Thursday.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the report after closing its six-month investigation into Tesla's first known Autopilot fatality. NHTSA did not find a safety defect in Tesla's Autopilot and is not issuing a recall.

The report found that since Autosteer was installed in Tesla vehicles in 2015... Читать дальше...

It was a big beat for Netflix on Wednesday, as the streaming giant reported higher-than-expected numbers for its fourth quarter earnings.

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You’ve likely heard the phrase Internet of Things, or IoT, at some point if you have been following any tech news in the last several years.

But at the same time, you might be scratching your head figuring out what it is or what it means past a flashy buzzword.

Simply put, the IoT refers to the connection of devices (other than typical fare such as computers and smartphones) to the Internet. Cars, refrigerators, juicers, wine racks, heart monitors, ovens, watches, and more are all candidates for connection. Читать дальше...

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Steven Mnuchin, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the secretary of the Treasury, was grilled by Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill over Trump's debts to foreign countries.

During Mnuchin's confirmation hearing in the Senate Finance Committee, McCaskill said that the Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) — which investigates foreign investments into US businesses for possible national security conflicts — should evaluate the... Читать дальше...

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Adulthood is punctuated by huge money decisions, like choosing a career, buying a house, relocating, starting or supporting a family, and traveling. So making the occasional money mistakes is inevitable.

But some of our most expensive mistakes stay with us forever — scaring us straight and teaching us a lesson.

Below, 11 of my Business Insider colleagues share cringeworthy, unlucky, and sometimes funny stories about the most expensive mistakes they ever (or almost) made. Читать дальше...

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Johanna Kyrkland is the global head of multi-asset investments at Schroders, a $487.1 billion asset manager. 

The multi-asset team builds portfolios that invest across asset classes in a dynamic way. The team make adjustments based on where they see value and the economic environment, rather than long term assumptions. 

We recently asked her about her outlook for 2017, elections in Europe and the state of the US market. 

This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Читать дальше...

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Throughout 2016, Europe has suffered several high-profile and high-impact terrorist attacks conducted by radical Islamist militants. France and Belgium have been the worst hit, but Germany has also increasingly become a target for extremists with direct or indirect links to the Islamic State.

Terrorist activity is expected to remain a major factor of insecurity in Western Europe in 2017. However, as the strategic situation shifts in Syria and Iraq, the threat posed... Читать дальше...

Many historians will tell you it was pneumonia that killed President William Henry Harrison. The popular belief is that he developed the infection after catching a cold while delivering his exceptionally long inaugural address. But a study reexamined the journal of Harrison's physician, and determined it was actually something else that took the life of Harrison – and two of his successors.

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The New York Stock Exchange is fighting back.

The war of words is the latest in a long-running battle over the cost of data, connectivity and colocation, and was triggered by the Big Board's request to change the fees it charges for certain connectivity services. When the Securities and Exchange Commission sought additional comment on the request, critics jumped at the chance to take shots at the exchange. Читать дальше...

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(Reuters) - A federal judge is expected to block a proposed deal between health insurer Anthem Inc and Cigna Corp as soon as Thursday, the New York Post reported, citing sources.

Anthem, which operates Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plans in 14 U.S. states, is trying to buy smaller rival Cigna. The government sued seven months ago to stop the deal, saying it was anti-competitive.

Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of... Читать дальше...

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Thousands of workers will be heading to a new job this month, excited and nervous to prove they've got what it takes.

For all those newbs hanging their coats on a new office chair, that means it's time to get to work.

"The first three months of any new job are an extension of the interview process," says Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume. "From the first day, you need to be on your game."

Here's what the most successful... Читать дальше...

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Warning: Spoilers below if you aren't caught up on NBC's "The Good Place."

When it came to the big reveal on NBC comedy "The Good Place," creator Michael Schur was determined not to do what the audience expected.

"The mission statement of the show is don’t ever get to the point where people are bored and waiting for you do the thing that you’re going to do," Schur, the man behind beloved sitcoms "Parks and Recreation" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," recently told Business Insider. Читать дальше...

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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry gave Sen. Al Franken an awkwardly suggestive compliment during the his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Energy.

After Franken thanked Perry for meeting him in his office before the hearing, Perry attempted to compliment him.

"I hope you are as much fun on that dais as you were on your couch," Perry said.

"Uh, well," Franken said, trailing off as attendees in the room began to laugh.

"May I rephrase that... Читать дальше...

Donald Trump will become president of the United States on Friday. On Thursday, The Lancet, a top global medical journal based in the United Kingdom, published a "scorecard" evaluating what his policies could mean for public health.

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We always hear about those successful people who are triumph despite — or because of — getting barely any shut-eye.

Heck, even the current US president-elect boasts of coasting by on a mere four hours of slumber a night.

However, for everyone who's not a member of the so-called "sleepless elite," getting a full night's sleep is pretty crucial. You can mask the impact of sleep deprivation if your daily life, but we're simply not able to train ourselves to need less sleep. Читать дальше...

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LONDON — Despite being able to appreciate art, fake cry and understand basic physics, it takes infants years to see clearly.

Mr Romesh Angunawela — a consultant eye surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London — has worked with eye clinic Clinic Compare to develop a GIF that shows how babies learn to see the world around them every month for their first year on earth.

It shows that children cannot really focus on their parents' faces, even close up, until they're around three months old. Читать дальше...

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Sixth-ranked French tennis player Gael Monfils has said that he believes he's matured and toned down his flashy style of play for a more methodical approach.

However, in a four-set win over Alexandr Dolgopolv on Wednesday at the Australian Open, Monfils still had a little time to show off.

Up 5-4 in the second set, in the middle of a volley, Dolgopolv hit a forehand right up the middle. Monfils, without moving, reached behind his back and returned it. Dolgopolv then hit the ball into the net. Читать дальше...

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Grilled chicken: the timid, humdrum sibling of fried chicken.

While nowhere near as glamorous or greasy as its crispy companion, grilled chicken is starting to increase in popularity as it rides the wave of health conscious dining.

Most major fast-food chains now offer grilled chicken options, from sandwiches to nuggets. 

But seared chicken isn't masked by a delicious fried coating, so it has to be good in order to pass muster. 

We tried grilled chicken sandwiches from major fast-food chains ... Читать дальше...

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Halfway through the NBA season, one of the more exciting storylines has been a deep, diverse MVP race.

This year, reasonable arguments could be made for several players, a far cry from years past, like last year, when Stephen Curry wrapped up the award in the first month, or in seasons when LeBron James was far and away the most devastating player in the league.

This season there seems to be a consensus of the top three candidates, and it must come as a cruel irony for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Читать дальше...

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Technology is disrupting nearly every part of our daily lives.

Smartphones have allowed us to stay connected to each other at literally every moment of our lives, whether it's on our daily commutes or on faraway vacations.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is making us more connected than ever with smart home devices that can control our lights and thermostats and order food for us with simple voice commands.

Robo advisors are making investing more accessible and more affordable for everyone. Читать дальше...

The worst part of having a summer party is cleaning the grill from all the burnt meat chunks. Like everything else, we now have a robot to do it for us. Introducing Grillbot, a little circular Roomba-like robot for your grill. Its feisty dancing clears your barbecue of those burnt chunks in about half an hour.