Student-loan borrowers get notices saying they have 30 more days to pick a new repayment plan
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The 20 best small cities to live in across the US, ranked
WalletHub released a ranking of the best small cities in the US. Check to see if your hometown made the cut.
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Here's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all stands
From tariff rebate checks, to bonuses, to Trump accounts, to DOGE dividends, here's all the free money Trump has floated giving to Americans.
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The Fed and bond market are sending opposite signals ahead of a crucial jobs report
Deficits and inflation fears could keep long-term borrowing costs painfully high, even if the Fed waits to raise rates.
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Elder care was too expensive in the US. I moved to the Philippines in my 80s, and costs are way down.
Lemuel Bray, 85, moved to the Philippines for affordable long-term care, remarried, and enjoys lower living costs and supportive community.
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The latest ploy to get you to spend more money: Bizarre cross-brand collabs
It's harder than ever to get Gen Z consumers' attention. To win them over, companies are launching increasingly bizarre brand collaborations.
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Read the letter Trump is sending along with $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans for ACA 'refunds'
Trump is sending $500 checks to nearly a million Americans insured under the ACA ahead of the midterms, with a letter promoting his healthcare record.
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Bill Gates says companies that replace human labor with robots should have to pay the same FICA taxes
Bill Gates says he wants workers to pay their fair share — even if they're not human.
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Michael Burry says it would be for the 'good of humanity' if a market crash stops OpenAI and Anthropic from going public
Michael Burry says it would benefit humanity if markets tanked and blocked OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs, warning they could destroy trillions in capital.
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15 US colleges now cost more than $100,000 a year. See the list, ranked by cost of attendance.
Over a dozen colleges are now part of the six-figure club, costing students over $100,000. But all of these schools also offer generous financial aid.
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I go to a tuition-free college where every student works part-time. I'm very busy, but I'll graduate nearly debt-free.
Grace Mullins, a student at Berea College in Kentucky, shares her experience at a labor college, where students work and many graduate debt-free.
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Millions of student-loan accounts are being transferred to the Treasury — and the first phase is launching
The Trump administration is launching its new online default portal for student-loan borrowers as part of the transfer of accounts to the Treasury.
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The next jobs report is almost here. Here's how to read it if you're job hunting.
The job market can look healthy even when hiring is weak. Here's why the numbers can be confusing — and what they mean for job seekers.
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Vacation homes were once real estate's hottest play. Now they're a nightmare.
Vacation homes that might have once sparked bidding wars are now languishing on the market or taking huge price cuts as the Airbnb boom cools off.
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Judge rules Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax rollout needs a do-over
New York City plans to place a tax on multi-million-dollar second homes. A judge ruled Tuesday that its rollout needs to be redone.
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Student-loan borrowers now have 3 more months to enroll in a temporary repayment benefit
The Education Department extended the deadline for student-loan borrowers to enroll in autopay and get a 1-percentage-point interest rate reduction.
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2 retirement mistakes many people make, according to one investment strategist
Many people make 2 mistakes in their retirement accounts: not contributing enough to their 401k & investing too heavily in stocks, one strategist says.
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The data center buildout is driving blue-collar job growth
Your favorite chatbot isn't just answering questions; it's also led to skyrocketing construction spending.
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A major deadline for student-loan borrowers is here — and glitches persist
The deadline for the first batch of student-loan borrowers to transition off SAVE is this week. Some are having issues selecting a new plan.
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3 overlooked ways higher bond yields could be felt by everyday Americans
Mortgage rates aren't the only risk from high bond yields. They can squeeze apartment construction, utility investment, and public works.
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AI is prompting these Gen Zers to learn how to type
Gen Zers are taking typing classes. You need a keyboard to use AI — and they're used to phones.
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They couldn't afford nursing homes for their parents. They built them a tiny home instead.
Instead of emptying their wallets to pay for nursing homes, Americans are building tiny houses, renovating sheds, or buying trailers for loved ones.
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How financial advisors keep doomer clients from blowing up their portfolios
We're in a golden age for apocalyptic thinking, but that doesn't mean you should invest like we're near the end.
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My husband and I work full-time but had to borrow money to pay for my dad's cremation
Heather Waughtel and her husband both work full-time but have no savings. When she lost her dad, she had to borrow $3,700 from a family friend.
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We asked our Gen Z and millennial reporters and editors about AI agents. Here's where they split.
Business Insider's Economy team weighs in on AI agents: Our Gen Zers are skeptical, while millennials see promise with caution.
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Each state's infrastructure, ranked worst to best
Infrastructure has a big impact on the quality of day-to-day life. Some states have slower internet, longer commutes, and more expensive electricity.
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She left her NYC teaching job to open a sewing studio. Here's how she did it.
Her NYC sewing studio earned six figures — more than her teaching job — so she quit. Here's how she made the switch affordable.
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300,000 student-loan borrowers got their debt wiped out — but their credit is still taking a hit, a new lawsuit says
A lawsuit filed against the Department of Education argued that student-loan borrowers' forgiven debt is being improperly reported to credit bureaus.
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The states where adults without bachelor's degrees earn the most — and the least
See which US states offer the highest median earnings for adults with some college or an associate degree but without bachelor's degrees.
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A Nobel Prize-winning economist explained why he's backing California's billionaire tax
Daron Acemoglu argued that the proposed California billionaire levy would reverse the effects of tax avoidance and could spur more tax reform.
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More than 10 million student-loan borrowers are behind on payments — with their wages and Social Security on the line
New data from Federal Student Aid found that 9.3 million student-loan borrowers are in default, and 1.5 million more are in serious delinquency.
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Trump made nearly 40x more trades in a month than his hedge-funder Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made in a whole year
Scott Bessent may be a high-flying hedge funder, but he's making just a fraction of the trades that Trump is while on the job.
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Scott Bessent says the US and China are giving their trade truce 2 more months
Bessent said the US and China extended their trade truce to January 10, giving both sides more time to pursue a broader deal.
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The 16 industries that have made America's richest people, from tech to trucking
Some of America's richest billionaires have made their fortunes in not-so-glamorous sectors such as trucking and pest control.
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Rural Americans are getting more and more fed up with data centers
A growing share of Americans living in rural areas aren't happy with data centers, a new Pew Research poll reveals.
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More and more middle-income Americans are struggling to make rent
Middle-income Americans increasingly say they couldn't pay their rent on time. It's another warning sign for America's middle class.
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The ugly tax battle brewing between baby boomers and millennials
Property tax breaks and Social Security are fueling a generational war over how much millennials and boomers should pay — and who should get relief.
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NYC's DoorDash settlement is just one part of Mamdani's big swing against delivery apps
Mayor Zohran Mamdani finished what Eric Adams started with DoorDash. Here's what's next in NYC's delivery app crackdown.
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AI minted fortunes across Asia. Now we're seeing where the money goes.
Chipmakers sparked North Asia's AI boom. Retailers and luxury brands are reaping the rewards.
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McKinsey warns that AI may get a lot more expensive for companies
McKinsey warns companies that AI spending may rise further and be less predictable with adoption of agents
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Student-loan borrowers are facing 'drastic changes' to repayment that require lawmakers to step in, 89 organizations say
Nearly 100 organizations are calling on Congress to hold an "emergency hearing" in light of major student-loan repayment changes over the past months.
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Trump wants potash from Belarus. A Canadian premier warns it would have to go through Russia.
Belarus says this year's potash output is already contracted as Trump seeks a cheaper supply deal with the US.
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The 20 richest women in the world, ranked
From Alice Walton to MacKenzie Scott, the richest women in the world are all heiresses who own stakes in some of the biggest companies.
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The most and least educated US states, ranked
Some states prioritize advanced degrees, while others have more associate degrees. But Massachusetts holds the highest share of educated adults.
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They planned their lives around the H-1B dream. A year of turmoil has some looking beyond America.
As a stable future in the US increasingly becomes a pipe dream, many foreign workers are looking beyond America and the H-1B visa to build a new life.
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This artist hacked a CitiBike to make NYC's affordability crisis harder to ignore
Justin Blinder created a device that makes it harder to pedal a CitiBike in rent-burdened areas.
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A 60-year-old took out student loans to help her kids succeed. She's facing retirement with a $156,000 balance.
She doesn't have a college degree of her own, but she's staring down a six-figure student-loan balance she took on to give her kids a better life.
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I’m a KPMG forward-deployed engineer. AI has moved my job beyond writing code.
Justin Johnsen, now a forward deployed engineer at KPMG, has been at the firm for six years. He says a lot has changed in the past year.
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Dementia care can cost a fortune. Families pay in more ways than one.
Families caring for loved ones with dementia navigate substantial costs, with memory care facilities averaging over $8,000 monthly across the U.S.
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