I was obsessed with Barbie growing up so my dad helped me invest in Mattel, and I’m still building wealth today using the lessons he taught me

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, Danielle Cappolla, with a Barbie. Danielle Cappolla My dad invested…

‘Shark Tank’ investor Robert Herjavec slams the Fed for hiking rates too quickly – and warns the US economy might grind to a halt

Robert Herjavec. “Shark Tank”/ABC Robert Herjavec fears the Fed’s rapid interest-rate hikes will bring the US economy to a standstill. The “Shark Tank” investor said the central bank is being far too aggressive in its inflation fight. Herjavec joins a long list of experts warning the Fed is at risk of hiking too much. The…

Biden called Republicans’ arguments that student-loan forgiveness is a political strategy and should be blocked ‘both unsurprising and legally insignificant’

U.S. President Joe Biden Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Republicans claimed Biden’s student-debt relief should be blocked because it was a political move.  In a legal filing, Biden said that argument is “unsurprising and legally insignificant.” A judge is set to hear arguments this week on whether to halt the loan forgiveness. If President Joe Biden is…

I work remotely on a sailboat. I travel the world, bathe in the sea, and go snorkeling whenever I want.

Theresa Feulner on the sailboat. Theresa Feulner Theresa Feulner lives on a sailboat with her partner while traveling the world.  She works part-time as a remote psychologist specializing in dating and relationships.  While she’s had to adapt to living at sea, Feulner said she loves the freedom her lifestyle allows.  This as-told-to essay is based…

How to sign up for Amazon Prime to unlock free one-day delivery and other great perks

It’s likely worth trying Prime if you enjoy using Amazon. Shutterstock An Amazon Prime membership comes with many fantastic perks, including access to exclusive Prime Day deals.  Signing up for Prime can cost as little as $7.49 a month for students, and $139 annually for everyone else. If you regularly use Amazon, it’s worth signing up…

Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown

Less than two weeks after shutting down its Stadia streaming service, Google has announced a new range of Chromebooks “built for cloud gaming”. The Acer Chromebook 516 GE, Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip and Ideapad Gaming Chromebook from Lenovo laptops will include features designed to offer optimum gaming online. The laptops will have GeForce Now…