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As a sales associate at Coach, I wasn't fully taught how to spot fake bags during my training process, but I've learned how as I go.

Putin called 2025 the "year of the Defender of the Motherland" in his New Year's Eve address on Tuesday.

Costco traces its roots to Price Club, which opened its doors in 1976, but the first warehouse with the name Costco opened in Seattle in 1983.

As a dietitian, I try to follow the Mediterranean diet, even when I make fast-food runs for my family. Here are the best things I get at Dunkin'.

You can take steps to help boost your career in 2025. Learning AI, volunteering, and starting a side hustle can bring benefits, experts say.

Molly Rutter left education to become a TikToker, and she said she doesn't regret walking away from her passion.

Red Lobster has gone through bankruptcy and a fiasco over its endless shrimp special. Here's what its like to dine at one of the chain's restaurants.

Kyle Ankney's pursuit of a remote PR role highlights hurdles faced by those with disabilities, as his insurance provides in-home care.

For the past eight years, we've pinpointed the young professionals on the runway to success. Here's our database of Wall Street's rising stars.

The awkward holiday photo trend renewed JCPenney Portrait Studios and attracted new Gen Z customers, enhancing JCPenney's brand presence.

Here are the pitch decks that fintechs used to raise millions of dollars, from seed rounds to Series D.

From Ironmans to ultra marathons, working out has gotten more extreme than ever.

Viviana Vazquez grew up poor and now earns over $150,000 a year. She writes about struggling with resentment while wanting to give back to her family.

AI is transforming job searches, for both candidates and recruiters. Pros share their do's and don'ts for making the most of the tools available.

Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, and Costco have plans to open dozens of stores across the US in 2025. See the full list.

"She's in her senior years and needs support, and I have the opportunity to help her with that," Debbie Welsch told BI.

One Meta product manager has go-to lists of questions: one for a hiring manager and another for leaders.

A newly-released Gallup poll shows Republicans are jubilant about what 2025 will bring as it pertains to economic prosperity in the US.

The ramifications of Biden-backed economic investments may not be felt for years, which could eventually reshape the overall story of his presidency.

Goldman Sachs economists made a handful of predictions for 2025 that imply a solid foundation for stocks and the economy in the coming year.

The rise in dupe culture has infiltrated the luxury market, with counterfeits getting more sophisticated in recent years.

Starbucks got a new CEO, Brian Niccol, this year. In 2025, he'll need to tackle long wait times, a union, and China.

By the 1950s, diners had become a staple for the average American restaurant-goer, mainly due to their low prices, large menus, and extended hours.

DOGE leader Vivek Ramaswamy called eighth graders' reading proficiency scores "downright brutal" while calling to get rid of the Education Department.

After testing out many new social-media apps, here are three worth trying out if you're looking for alternatives to Instagram, X, or TikTok.

IRL social apps are transforming the social media landscape by prioritizing real-world interactions.

Stocks such as Tesla and Nvidia now make up a huge chunk of the S&P 500's total value, exposing investors to heavy losses if they tumble.

To land a better job or a promotion in the new year, get clear on your goal and the skills or people you need to connect with to achieve it.

Reddit employees share the highs and lows of 2024 as well as their favorite projects, subreddits, and memories of the year.

A $210 million Malibu mansion became California's most expensive home ever sold, and a $108 million property broke an Aspen, Colorado, record.

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009. Many states and cities have set higher minimums.

VC investors said these firms, which use tech to transform legacy aspects of the real-estate industry, are tackling key problems and likely to grow.

The founder of the $20 billion hedge fund tells Business Insider about the firm's "course correction" in its famed equities unit.

A company backed by US investors sold "deforestation-free" palm oil to the makers of Cheetos, Colgate and Pepsi. But its investors have ties to the company that cleared Amazonian rainforest for plantations.

Labor market challenges and rising prices have weighed on Americans, and it's affected how some of them feel about their jobs.

Over the past few months BI wrote over a dozen stories and made a video about thousands of older Americans' retirement regrets.

Six older Americans, among the more than 3,800 who responded to Business Insider surveys, shared their biggest life regrets in a video.

Six older Americans shared advice on saving, investing, and preparing for retirement.

Micro-retirements can help burned-out workers achieve work-life balance by taking career breaks to pursue personal passions.

Misty Miller said retirement was socially isolating and she overspent.

The Russian president hobnobbed with world leaders and received a plethora of gifts, including a pair of hunting dogs.

Hermès Birkin handbag lookalikes are selling out on Walmart's website after having a viral moment on TikTok

Before he was president, Carter grew up on a farm in Georgia. He helped harvest cotton, peanuts, sugar cane, and corn before he left for college.

Redfin data shows home listings climbed 12% year-over-year last month, with Florida and Texas in particular seeing a surge in stale inventory.

Big Lots says it reached a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners that would preserve 200 to 400 stores across the US.

Meet Larry Ellison, Oracle's CTO and cofounder who's amassed a multibillion-dollar fortune and whose son will be the new chief at Paramount.

Kurt Wilms, senior director of product management at YouTube, shared what types of content viewers want to watch on their TVs.