"The LEGO Batman Movie" is in theaters Friday, and it's a must-see for fans of the Caped Crusader. 

Zach Galifianakis will play the latest version of Batman's nemesis, and he has some big clown shoes to fill. The comedian said he even looked at Jack Nicholson's performance in 1989's "Batman" for some inspiration.

Keep reading to see the various actors who have played the Clown Prince of Crime on the big screen over the years.

Sidney Fussell contributed to a previous version of this article.

Cesar Romero was the first actor to play the icon on-screen when he took on the role in the original "Batman" series in 1966.

Cesar Romero was a skilled actor and dancer who had a full career before his role as Joker in the original 1966 series with Adam West as Batman. 

In the A&E documentary series "Biography," West said that Romero "brought an enormous amount of energy to the role ... I don't know how he did it." In the same special, Romero said his role as Joker was easy, "When [you] get in an outfit like that...you fall right into it."

Jack Nicholson played the first theatrical iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime in 1989's "Batman."

Jack Nicholson played Joker in Tim Burton's 1989 take on the film. Nicholson told MTV he took the role partly because of his belief in Burton's vision of Batman.

"Tim Burton’s a genius. He had the right take on it. That’s why I did the movie," he said. "I did the movie based on a single conversation with him. We both come from the cartoon world originally. We had similar ideas."

Mark Hamill became the voice of the Joker for the DC Animated Universe starting in 1992.

Hamill has been playing the Joker the longest of all the actors here.

His version of the Joker first appeared in the Emmy award-winning "Batman the Animated Series.""BTAS" was the first of many shows in the DC Animated Universe, which all shared the same canon and voice actors. Hamill would go on to appear in adaptations of Superman, the Justice League, and Static Shock as well. He appeared in animated films and video games as well.

After announcing his "retirement" of the character in 2011, he reprised the role in a 2016 adaptation of Batman's iconic "The Killing Joke" story, marking 25 years as the character.

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The run-up to Valentine's Day is undeniably stressful. 

What type of gift should you get him? And how much should you spend if you haven't been together long? 

In order to help you navigate the holiday of love (and more importantly, help your relationship get out of it in one piece), we rounded up 50 thoughtful gifts under £50 he's sure to love. 

From tech accessories to subscription services, we have you covered this Valentine's Day. If you want to buy the perfect gift for her, be sure to check out our gift ideas for her under £50. 

A key ring lightning cable

So he can take his charger wherever he goes in style. 

Native Union Lightning Cable, £24.99

Native Union Micro USB Cable, £24.99

A spirits dispenser

If the guy in your life just loves to host parties, this tasteful spirit dispenser is sure to come in handy.

Kilner Barrel Spirits Dispenser (1L), £14.99 

A roll-up wash bag

To save space while travelling (in style, of course). 

Stanley Roll-Up Washbag, £45.

Who says you need to go out and drop half of your paycheck on a fancy Valentine's Day dinner?

Making your own meal from scratch is all the more romantic — because it's made with love.

Below are Pinterest's top 10 most popular Valentine's Day recipes.

Keep scrolling for some cooking and baking inspiration.

Red velvet French toast with vanilla bean cheesecake filling

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Bacon and chive soufflé

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Strawberry mimosa

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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue might be home base for the POTUS, but when you're the leader of the free world, you're bound to spend a lot of time traveling, too.

Over the course of his two-term presidency, Barack Obama jetted off to 58 different countries and embarked on plenty of firsts, including being the first sitting president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years, Malaysia in almost half a century, and Kenya, Myanmar, Laos, and Ethiopia ever.

And while the commander-in-chief and those before him have laid their head in many a hotel during their journeys, there are a select few properties that have earned multiple U.S. president visits (or hosted more than one POTUS). Below, we put together a list of 11 hotels that have been popular among U.S. presidents.

SEE ALSO: Obama just took a luxurious trip to Richard Branson's private island — here's where other US presidents have vacationed

1. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

As the name suggests, this 142-year-old luxury hotel is indeed palatial. The glass-roofed indoor pool, restaurant with gold atrium ceiling, and lobby with vintage chandeliers are fit for a VIP -- or more specifically, a president. After all, the SoMa district property, which typically hosts a mix of business travelers and tourists, has also welcomed eight U.S. presidents, including both Roosevelts and Warren G. Harding. If you want even more of the commander-in-chief experience, book a stay in the Presidential Suite, which features six rooms, antique fireplaces, a baby grand piano, and a kitchen.

 2. The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii

Built in 1964, this luxury hotel might be located in a posh Honolulu neighborhood, but it still manages to create a non-pretentious, family-friendly atmosphere. That's not to say its pedigree isn't impressive — not only was this the place where Liz Taylor and Richard Burton hid from the paparazzi after getting married (the first time) in 1964, but famous faces like Michael Jackson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Snoop Dogg, and every president since Lyndon B. Johnson have all rested their head here. And just in case you need reminding of the good company you're in, make your way to the lobby, where you'll find a Wall of Fame with framed photos of former famed guests.

3. The Fairmont San Francisco

There's something to be said about a hotel that has hosted every U.S. president since William Taft — and that word is wow. Truman came by in 1945, Kennedy stayed here nearly two decades later, Clinton three decades after that, followed by President Obama. It's no wonder, then, that the Nob Hill property, which opened in 1907, is known as the White House of the West. But it's not all about the politicos here — movies like "Vertigo," and "Dirty Harry" were filmed on the premises, too. And it certainly takes pride in its distinguished guests — the hallway is outfitted in framed photos of past visitors. If its star-studded history doesn’t do it for you, come for the decor, which includes marble Corinthian walls, vaulted ceilings, and velvet chairs.

"In a free-market economy, anyone can make as much money as they want,"emphasizes self-made millionaire Steve Siebold, who has also studied over 1,200 of the world's wealthiest people. 

And it's never too early to start.

To help you reach the seven-figure mark by 30, we rounded up nine pieces of advice from people who became millionaires at a young age, as well as those who have studied hundreds of self-made millionaires.

We can't guarantee millionaire status, but doing these things won't hurt your odds.

Kathleen Elkins wrote an earlier version of this story.

SEE ALSO: What 17 successful people wish they'd known about money in their 20s

1. Focus on earning

"In today's economic environment you cannot save your way to millionaire status,"writes Grant Cardone, who went from broke and in debt at 21 to self-made millionaire by 30. "The first step is to focus on increasing your income in increments and repeating that.

"My income was $3,000 a month and nine years later it was $20,000 a month. Start following the money, and it will force you to control revenue and see opportunities."

Earning more money is often easier said than done, but most people have options. Read about 50 ways to bring in additional income, some high-paying jobs you can do on the side, how you can earn passive income, and the first step to take before starting any business, from an entrepreneur who earns up to $170,000 a month.

2. Develop multiple streams of income

One way to earn more is to increase your streams of income.

In author Thomas C. Corley's five-year study of self-made millionaires he found that many of them develop multiple streams of income: 65% had three streams, 45% had four streams, and 29% had five or more streams.

These additional streams include real-estate rentals, stock market investments, and part-ownership in a side business.

"Three streams of income seems to be the magic number for the self-made millionaires in my Rich Habits study, but the more income streams you can create in life, the more secure will your financial house be,"he writes.

3. Save to invest, don't save to save

Writes Cardone:

"The only reason to save money is to invest it. Put your saved money into secured, sacred (untouchable) accounts. Never use these accounts for anything, not even an emergency. This will force you to continue to follow step one (increase income). To this day, at least twice a year, I am broke because I always invest my surpluses into ventures I cannot access."

Investing is not as complicated or daunting as we make it out to be. The simplest starting point is to contribute to your 401(k) if your employer offers one, and take full advantage of your company's 401(k) match program — which is essentially free money — if it has one.

Next, consider contributing money toward a Roth IRA or traditional IRA, individual retirement accounts with different contribution limits and tax structures — which one you can use depends on your income. If you still have money left over, you can research low-cost index funds, which Warren Buffett recommends, and look into the online-investment platforms known as "robo-advisers."

The key to consistently setting aside money is to make it automatic. That way, you'll never even see the money you're contributing and you'll learn to live without it.

Senstone may be one of the world's smallest wearables — and perhaps one of the most useful. 

The tiny device has one function: to help you keep track of your ideas, to-do lists, and notes while you're on the go.

Senstone records voice memos, uploads them to an app, and transcribes them for you. The device is launching on Kickstarter Tuesday with the goal of raising $50,000, but I got an early version of the Senstone to try out for myself.

Here's how it works. 

SEE ALSO: This tiny $100 bed charges your phone — and helped me get my best night's sleep in weeks

Senstone records voice notes that are then uploaded to an app on your iPhone. To record a note, you push a button on the side of the device. To stop recording, you press it again.

The device is designed to help "capture the things in your daily life that you don’t want to miss"— things like goals, ideas, or notes. Rather than taking out your phone and typing out a note, Senstone wants to be like a low-effort journal. 

Senstone pairs with your phone via Bluetooth and syncs up with an app. When it's connected, the device will automatically upload your recordings to the app.

A cool feature of Senstone is that it can still record offline and store the notes right in the device. Once you're online again, the recordings will upload to your phone.

Why would you need this feature? If you're someone who likes to brainstorm while jogging, for instance, you can clip it to your jacket and leave your phone at home. 

The device can be clipped to your collar...

Set against the backdrop of the Alps, most of Switzerland looks like it's straight out of a postcard.

It may be a small country, but it boasts magnificent peaks, gushing waterfalls, well-preserved medieval towns, and one of the best public transportation systems in the world.

It's also home to three separate regions — German, French, and Italian — providing visitors a glimpse into multiple different cultures.

Keep scrolling to see why Switzerland is a must-visit.

Taking a stroll through the Appenzell, a small village in northeastern Switzerland, is like taking a step back in time.

Beautifully painted buildings are set against a backdrop of rolling hills, and traditionally-dressed farmers still lead their cattle through the streets.

Zurich is a more modern city. It's small but impeccably clean, well-preserved, and safe.

The city sits on the Zürichsee, or Lake Zurich, as well as the Limmat River. There are plenty of spots to sit along the water and enjoy the scenery.

While President Donald Trump still has hundreds of key positions to fill that will shape his next four years in office, his Cabinet is nearly full, and getting closer to being entirely confirmed by the day.

Trump now has just one official Cabinet-level appointment left to make, and the Senate has so far confirmed six.

We'll keep this list updated as Trump announces the rest of the senior leadership positions, and the Senate confirms or rejects them. Here's what we know so far:

SEE ALSO: Trump's Cabinet picks will probably all get confirmed — here's why

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Supreme Court Justice: Neil Gorsuch (pending Senate confirmation)

Reactions: While Republicans applauded the choice, many Democrats came out in opposition, saying they would vote against Gorsuch.

Secretary of Agriculture: Sonny Perdue (pending Senate confirmation)

Obama administration counterpart: Tom Vilsack

Duties: direct the $155 billion Agriculture Department, which oversees farm subsidies, agriculture policy, and food stamps

Reactions: Perdue's appointment is largely a non-controversial one. Some environmental groups put out statements saying they were concerned he wouldn't protect drinking water or natural resources, but agricultural organizations seem pleased.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Dr. David J. Shulkin (pending Senate confirmation)

Obama administration counterparts: Eric Shinseki, Robert A. McDonald (present)

Duties: lead the agency that provides medical benefits and care for the nation's veterans through the VA's 1,233 health care facilities, manage the national cemeteries

Reactions: While Shulkin himself is not a veteran, his father was an Army captain and he was born on a military base. President Barack Obama nominated him to be under secretary for health at the VA after cleaning house following the 2014 scandal finding that the agency's wait times were excessively long, jeopardizing its care of veterans.

Tom Brady is now a five-time Super Bowl champion, securing his spot as arguably the greatest quarterback of all time.

But that is just one thing that is going well for Brady. He is also the husband of the world's highest-paid supermodel, Gisele Bündchen, he is the third-highest-paid NFL player of all time, and in addition to being an NFL icon, he has become somewhat of a fashion icon off the field.

However, Brady's fashion sense had humble beginnings. Below we take a look at how his style has evolved over the years.

Brady's high school yearbook photo reveals a nice, clean look, especially with his hair which will take on many forms over the years.

Before he was in the NFL, there was a time when Brady's suits weren't always tailored.

While at Michigan, Brady once opted for the oversized, backwards golf hat.

Whether in person or online, making a professional first impression is important. You want to look like a credible and confident person that recruiters and colleagues would want to keep around.

Career coach Barbara Pachter outlines the rules for professional profile pictures in her book, "The Essentials of Business Etiquette."

Scroll down for the eight most important rules you need to know.

SEE ALSO: How to create a killer LinkedIn résumé in 5 minutes

Keep your head straight.

Tilting your head may make you look less self-assured. This is your professional photo, so you need to look confident and capable. 

You should be the only subject.

It's your professional profile picture, so it should focus on you. This means no inanimate objects, group shots, or photos of you with your significant other, child, or pets.

Your face should be in focus.

Your features need to be clear and sharp. If there are darker shadows in the background, make sure they aren't obscuring your face.

The Academy Awards are the end all be all for actors and actresses. Each year the creme de la creme flock to the award ceremony where they anxiously await the announcement of each winner. While the list of winners is constantly growing, it's still one of the most exclusive clubs to be a part of in Hollywood. 

The larger list, of course, is of those who have been nominated. It's a bit lengthier than the list of winners. Mixed into the mass are a few rare gems that have been honored with nominations several times over. 

Before the 89th Academy Awards air February 26, familiarize yourself with the actors who have the most Oscar nominations. 

Mallory Schlossberg contributed to a previous version of this story on Business Insider.

SEE ALSO: Why 'Moonlight' is the Oscar best picture winner we deserve — and 'La La Land' is lame

Meryl Streep, 20 nominations (3 wins)

Streep is up for another Oscar at the 2017 Academy Awards for her work in "Florence Foster Jenkins." She won her previous awards for "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), "Sophie's Choice" (1982), and most recently, "The Iron Lady" (2011).

Katharine Hepburn, 12 (4 wins)

Hepburn won her awards for "Morning Glory" (1933), "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1967), "The Lion in Winter" (1968), and "On Golden Pond" (1981)

Jack Nicholson, 12 nominations (3 wins)

He won gold for "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975), "Terms of Endearment" (1983), and "As Good as It Gets" (1997).

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennial women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar. (Thanks, New York mag, for the inspiration.)

Today, a protein-conscious publisher falling into Netflix black holes.

Industry: Publishing
Age: 27
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $80,000
Paycheck Amount (2x a month): $1,590, after taxes
# of roommates: 3

Monthly Expenses
Rent: $1,100
Utilities: $21.22
Internet: $11.24
ClassPass membership: $130
Transportation: $116 MetroCard

SEE ALSO: My husband and I make $244,000 a year in Hong Kong— here's what I spent in a week in this crazy-expensive city

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Day 1

7:30 a.m. — Early morning BFX barre class before work. Covered under my ClassPass membership. I usually try to take around 25 classes per month, so the cost per class is low and I get to mix up my workouts.

10 a.m. — Breakfast is a hard-boiled egg. I usually make a batch at the beginning of the week to nosh on for the rest of the week. It’s the perfect little pop of protein.

11 a.m. — Ginger tea with honey. I always keep an assortment of tea in the office for a nice pick-me-up and to save on trips to the coffee shop.

12 p.m. — I make a quick trip to the office café and grab a pack of Doritos Cooler Ranch chips — my guilty pleasure — and I enjoy every last crunchy bite of it. $1.25

3 p.m. — Lunch of tofu, quinoa, and bok choy, and Greek yogurt, blueberries, and honey. I usually cook bulk meals on Sundays and bring it to work on Mondays to last me most of the week.

5 p.m. — My company hosts a free movie screening for all employees. Bonus: Free popcorn.

7 p.m. — Post-movie barbecue dinner with friends. $9.96

10 p.m. —I’m in a Netflix black hole and get lost in House of Cards and cookie-butter ice cream at my boyfriend’s apartment.

Daily Total: $11.21

Day 2

9:30 a.m. — Breakfast is another hard-boiled egg and Irish soda bread a coworker made.

10:30 a.m. — A hot cup of peach tea to continue a relaxing morning.

12:30 p.m. — I remember it’s pay day and since it’s the second of the month, 100% goes into my savings account. I’m savings-minded, so I aim to save around 50% of my salary each month and max out my 401(k) and HSA. I don’t put hard limits on my spending, but take small steps to save money by cooking myself, price comparing, and buying stuff that’s on sale.

1 p.m. — Lunch of quinoa, bok choy, and tofu.

3 p.m. — A coworker and I trek to a lovely bakery for an afternoon snack. We both enjoy the best almond croissants New York has to offer. Worth the high price tag. $4

4 p.m. — I have a backpacking trip planned in a few weeks and buy some merino-wool leggings for the trip. They’ll wear well and are a steal at more than 75% off. $21.40

6 p.m. — Getting my workout in at Physique 57 barre. Covered under my ClassPass membership.

7:30 p.m. — My body is screaming for protein, so I quickly eat leftover roasted chicken from last night’s dinner and wolf down an apple courtesy of Physique 57.

8:30 p.m. — Spend the rest of the night at my friend’s, who is hosting a game night. She provides food and we indulge in cake and shakes.

Daily Total: $25.40

Day 3

9:30 a.m. — Purchase a Groupon deal for a $50 Target gift card for $40. Also get cash back via a deals site. I’m planning ahead a bit and will definitely be using this when I’m back home in the suburbs. $37

10 a.m. — Purchase new prescription glasses through Warby Parker for $95, insurance pays 100% of the cost.

10:30 a.m. — Finally get to breakfast after my morning shopping spree and eat a hard-boiled egg and clementines. Why are clementines so tiny and delicious?

12:30 p.m. — Lunch of quinoa, bok choy, and tofu, and two more clementines. Again, why so yummy?

1:30 p.m. — Quick cup of ginger tea with honey between meetings.

4 p.m. — I’m menu planning for next week and pick up some wheat berries from Whole Foods. The bulk section is a great go-to place to grab healthy and fairly priced grains. The total cost is $1.10 for a pound, but I don’t take a bag and get a discount. Win-win, helping myself and the environment. $1

5:30 p.m. — I end the workweek with a Pure Barre class. Covered under my ClassPass membership.

7 p.m. — Catch up with my best friend and boyfriend during a dinner at a new restaurant that just opened. We are all savings-minded, so fancier dinners occur maybe twice a month vs. weekly. $10.89

Daily Total: $48.89

US home prices rose past expectations at the end of 2016, according to S&P/Case-Shiller index data from November.

The 20 city-index, which covers major metropolitan areas like Seattle and Chicago, rose by 5.27%, above economists' expectations of 5.03%, and up from 5.1% in October.

Housing markets in big cities out West, including Portland, Seattle, and Denver, experienced significant bumps in growth, according to the report.

Gains are largely due to a healthy jobs market and historically low mortgage rates, which have increased demand for homeownership since the financial crisis, reports Business Insider's Elena Holodny.

"National home prices continue to grow at a rapid clip, largely driven upward by the now-familiar forces of high demand from home buyers and limited supply of homes available for sale," Svenja Gudll, Zillow chief economist said after the report.

"But even as the pace of home value growth keeps rising, growth in rents is flattening out and stabilizing, which – combined with a series of other factors – will likely begin impacting the for-sale market sooner or later."

New data provided to Business Insider by Zillow underscores Portland's national lead, reporting 13.8% home value growth for the metro over the last year. That's 2% higher than Tampa, purportedly the second most in-demand market.

Below, check out the top-15 most popular big cities — as measured by home value growth over the past year — and what a median-value home looks like in each. 

SEE ALSO: The 10 hottest neighborhoods in America for 2017

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15. Phoenix

Median home value: $230,500

Home value growth over past year: 6.8%

14. St. Louis

Median home value: $148,900

Home value growth over past year: 7.1%

11. Atlanta

Median home value: $173,300

Home value growth over past year: 7.4%

The INSIDER Summary:

• Valentine's Day is one of the most popular commercial holidays. 
• The holiday may have originated from the Roman feast Lupercalia. 
• Score a Fitbit watch or a gift subscription for your other half this year. 

If you're reading this article, it's safe to assume you recently came to the realization that Valentine's Day is looming — er, waiting just around the corner. Some people might have already gotten their shopping over with, and I'm sure it must be nice to sit back and watch the rest of us scramble for last-minute Valentine's Day gifts. The good news is that there's still enough time to order something online, so at least you won't be handing over an assortment of items from the nearest drug store on Feb. 14. The not-so-good news is that at this point, you'll probably have to fork over money for faster shipping, mere weeks after your wallet recovered from the damage inflicted in December.

Although Valentine's Day is associated with romance (and consumerism) these days, it has surprisingly metal origins. According to NPR, the modern holiday might have grown out of Lupercalia, a Roman feast taking place on Feb. 13 to 15. In addition to a cutesy matchmaking lottery, revelers would also sacrifice a goat and a dog. Later, Lupercalia was combined with St. Valentine's Day -- a dayhonoring the executionby Emperor Claudius II of two martyrs named Valentine -- to overwrite the pagan rituals. Sometime in the Middle Ages, Valentine's Day greetings began appearing. Hundreds of years later, Feb. 14 is known as a day for lavishing your loved ones with candy and wine and/or awkwardly skirting the subject of love if your relationship is new.

With the holiday fast approaching, it's time to whip out your credit card and do some online shopping. Here are 14 gift ideas with overnight shipping.

1. The Love Poems Of Rumi

There's plenty of love poems out there, but Rumi is one of the most well-regarded. If you buy from Barnes and Noble, you can even get same-day delivery in Manhattan.

2. Beer Jelly

If your partner is into food, check out this beer-inspired jelly from a seller on Uncommon Goods.

Beer Jelly, $30, Uncommon Goods

3. Fitness Tracker

Show how much you want your loved one's heart to keep ticking by buying them a fitness tracker like this Fitbit from Amazon.

Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband, $129, Amazon

More than eight million visitors come to the Hawaiian Islands every year for the state's pristine parks, beaches, native cuisine, and rich cultural traditions.

It's no wonder that when Silicon Valley billionaires are plotting their next vacation home, they often look to Hawaii. Over the years, tech icons from Marc Benioff to Larry Ellison (who owns an entire island) have purchased a slice of paradise.

The trend isn't without its conflicts. Mark Zuckerberg brought a lawsuit against hundreds of Hawaiians in December in an effort to buy the islanders out of their parcels on his 700-acre oceanfront estate. He dropped the lawsuit after threats of protest outside his gates.

Take a look at the multimillion-dollar estates where the tech elite take vacation.

SEE ALSO: A pair of Harvard students have designed tiny houses that could be the future of weekend getaways

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg reportedly shelled out over $100 million for a sprawling estate on the North Shore of Kauai in 2014. It includes a pristine white sand beach.

Source: Business Insider

The property sits on a former sugarcane plantation, and is now used by local farmers to produce turmeric and other spices and fruits, according to Facebook post from Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla's 1-year old daughter, Max, reportedly gets a kick out of the property's chickens, sheep, baby pig named Porkchop, and endangered albatross.

Buying a home takes a lot of planning. Neighborhoods need to be researched, open houses attended and, if you have children, schools need to be investigated. But first and foremost, before you can even take the first step in buying a home, you need to make sure you have enough saved up for a down payment. Depending on where you live, saving for a down payment can be a multi-year process requiring careful financial planning.

Below, we investigate how long it takes to save for a down payment in some of the largest cities in the country.

SEE ALSO: Where you should store the money you're saving for a down payment

1. San Francisco, California

San Francisco has one of the priciest housing markets in the country. Median rent in SF costs almost $20,000 per year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And if you are a renter, switching to owning a home won’t be easy.

Data from the Census Bureau shows that for average households in San Francisco to put a down payment on the median-priced home, they will need to save for over 9.84 years, despite taking home $81,294 on average, every year. It takes so long because San Francisco has the highest median home value in the country at $799,600, almost $200,000 more than the second-highest, San Jose.

2. Los Angeles, California

The average household in sunny Los Angeles makes about $50,000 annually, quite a bit less than San Franciscans, but the number of years one needs to save for a down payment here is similar.

We estimate that Los Angeles residents will need to save for 9.38 years to hit the $94,000 they will need to put a down payment on the average house. The median home value in Los Angeles is $471,000.

3. New York, New York

New York’s situation is similar to that in Los Angeles. The average home in New York has a value just shy of $500,000 and the average resident makes $53,000.

Of course, New York is one of the most expensive cities in the country, so saving 20% of income per month may require some diligence. The average household would need to save for just over nine years for a down payment on a median-priced home.

Tesla had a huge 2016. 

Among other things, the company unveiled the Model 3, launched new battery products, acquired SolarCity, and revealed its new solar shingles.

From what CEO Elon Musk has revealed so far, it sounds like the company has even bigger plans for 2017. 

Here's a look at everything we know so far about what Tesla plans to accomplish this year. 

SEE ALSO: How Tesla emerged from the brink of bankruptcy to become America's coolest car company

Reveal details about the Tesla car sharing network

In July of 2016, Musk revealed that Tesla would launch its own ride-hailing network. 

At the time, Musk said in a company blog post that once Tesla vehicles are fully autonomous, the company will set up a shared fleet program that enables owners to make money off their car by letting other people use it. 

"You will also be able to add your car to the Tesla shared fleet just by tapping a button on the Tesla phone app and have it generate income for you while you're at work or on vacation, significantly offsetting and at times potentially exceeding the monthly loan or lease cost." 

In October, the company said owners would only be able to use their vehicle on its ride-hailing network for revenue purposes, and that it would reveal more details about Tesla's network in 2017. 

Drive a Tesla in autonomous mode across the country

A Tesla vehicle will drive in fully autonomous mode from LA to New York City by the end of 2017, Musk said during a press call.

"I feel pretty good about this goal. We'll be able to do a demonstration guide of full autonomy all the way from LA to New York. So basically from home in LA to Times Square in New York. And then have the car go and park itself by the end of next year," he said. 

Ramp up battery cell production at the Gigafactory

Tesla and its battery partner Panasonic began cell production at the Gigafactory in January, but the company plans to ramp up production ahead of its Model 3 launch. 

The battery cells currently in production are being used for Tesla's rechargeable home battery, Powerwall 2, as well as its massive commercial battery, Powerpack 2. 

However, Tesla said in a statement last month that it aims to begin production of battery cells for the Model 3, its first mass-market car, sometime in the second quarter.

Producing the batteries at the Gigafactory will bring down costs, enabling the company to price its Model 3 at about $35,000.

Dozens of companies have been thrust to the forefront of the political battle between President Donald Trump's supporters and critics through a series of competing boycotts.

Trump's critics have been urging customers to stop shopping at retailers that sell Trump family brands, including Ivanka Trump's line of women's clothing and accessories.

The anti-Trump boycott movement, launched by Shannon Coulter, has been branded with the hashtag #GrabYourWallet on social media.

Alternatively, Trump's supporters have threatened to stop giving their business to companies that bow to the pressure and drop Trump products.

Here's a list of the companies that have cut ties with the Trump family.

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Uber

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stepped down from Trump's economic advisory board.

Uber had faced calls for an international boycott after it was accused of trying to profit off protests among taxi drivers against Trump's executive order barring people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the US.

In a memo to employees, Kalanick said he called the president to let him know he would step down.

"Joining the group was not meant to be an endorsement of the president or his agenda but unfortunately it has been misinterpreted to be exactly that," Kalanick said.

Nordstrom

Nordstrom that it stopped carrying Ivanka Trump's brand because of declining sales.

"Each year we cut about 10% [of brands carried] and refresh our assortment with about the same amount," a Nordstrom representative told Business Insider. "In this case, based on the brand's performance, we've decided not to buy it for this season."

Nordstrom became one of the main targets of the anti-Trump boycotts after a shopper's open letter to the retailer went viral in October. The letter called Ivanka Trump's brand "toxic" and demanded Nordstrom stop selling it.

Macy's

Macy's stopped selling Donald Trump's line of menswear — which includes suits, ties, and accessories — in 2015 after he referred to Mexican immigrants as "rapists."

After Trump won the presidency, Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren said the company would stand behind its decision.

"We made our decision about a year and a half ago and stand by our decision," Lundgren told TheStreet's Brian Sozzi in November.

Trump said in June 2015 that people coming into the US from Mexico were "bringing drugs."

"They're bringing crime," he continued. "They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

Macy's released a statement at the time to explain its decision: "We welcome all customers, and respect for the dignity of all people is a cornerstone of our culture. We are disappointed and distressed by recent remarks about immigrants from Mexico. ... In light of statements made by Donald Trump, we have decided to discontinue our business relationship."

However, Macy's still sells Ivanka Trump's line of women's clothing and accessories.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Europe and he's having a wonderful time. 

We know this because Cook has been publicly sharing updates about his travels with his 4.1 million Twitter followers, posting a stream of new photos with the zeal of a work colleague flooding their friends' timelines with vacation photos.

While it looks like Cook is having a blast in his posted photos, it's a business trip. A French startup CEO told Business Insider that Apple people contacted him 10 days ago to help set up one of Cook's meetings, so that he could learn more about French app developers. Cook is also set to give a speech at the University of Glasgow in Scotland on Wednesday.

Even so, Cook appears to be eating well, meeting interesting people, and even testing out his foreign language skills.  And he's dutifully chronicling it all on Twitter — of Cook's 328 total tweets, 8 of them are from this trip. 

So far this week, he's visited France and Germany, and the trip's not over yet. 

Here's a quick look at his European travels: 

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The public portion of Cook's trip started when he dropped into an Apple Store in Marseille, France.

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Ravi d'être de nouveau en France et de rencontrer notre talentueuse équipe à Marseille. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/ihJusWQP2o

Then Cook met up with Jean claude Luong, who said he spent two hours with Apple's CEO. Luong had taken a photograph that was used in Apple's "shot with iPhone campaign. "

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J'ai eu le privilège de passer 2 heures avec @tim_cook lors de son passage à Marseille... quelle expérience fantastique et inoubliable❤ pic.twitter.com/vbC7ZxNYtX

Apparently Cook wanted to know how he got the shot.

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When @tim_cook asks me how i realized the pix 🙄😅☺👍🏻#fotomaniak#timcook#amazingmeeting#dream@AppleStoreMars#applestore@LesTDPpic.twitter.com/ueUFNAvPPt

When moving abroad, especially when you have a family, there is a lot to consider when it comes to quality of life.

Expats have to think about everything from access to affordable and quality education, to available leisure activities and family well-being, on top of the more mundane issues such as moving costs.

A survey by InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, rated 43 different aspects of life abroad on a scale of 1-7.

One of the sub-indexes is the Family Life Index, which consists of 45 countries.

Expats rated everything from childcare and education, to children’s health and safety. Each country had to have at least 31 respondents who are raising dependent children abroad, for the nation to be included in the index.

Business Insider took a look at the countries that made the top 19 spots:

19. South Korea — The improvement in the Quality of Education subcategory led to the country hitting the top of the charts. "47% of expat parents in South Korea rate the quality of education as excellent this year compared to just 22% last year," said the report.

18. Mexico — Expat parents said not only did they have a good work-life balance in this country, which gave them more time with their children, but Mexico also hit the 8th spot for the subindex Friendly Attitude Toward Families with Children.

17. Philippines —The country is one of the best in the world for quality of education, for family well-being, and being a place that has a friendly attitude towards children, according to expats.