5 millennial dads describe the burnout of modern fatherhood: Splitting parenthood duties, juggling careers, and more
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Why China's export machine keeps humming, despite the US's tariff squeeze
Over the first half of 2025, China's exports to the world grew nearly 6% from a year earlier, defying expectations of a broad slowdown.
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My grandmother had 10 children and not a lot of money. She taught me how to live on a tight budget as a single mom.
My grandmother loved buying gifts and home decor at thrift shops. She also never wasted any food. These lessons helped me raise my son on my own.
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Millions of Americans could pay up to $1,247 more for Affordable Care Act health insurance next year
Some Americans saw their health insurance premiums drop with Affordable Care Act subsidies. Now those are set to expire.
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Trump paused student-loan forgiveness for nearly 2 million borrowers on income-based repayment plans
Trump's Department of Education said it is temporarily pausing student-loan forgiveness under IBR plans to comply with ongoing court orders.
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Daily stock watch: WallStreetBets has got people watching Kohl's
Kohl's and Krispy Kreme have been subject of online chatter, including on WallStreetBets, about their potential. Rocket Companies is up 6%.
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The UK reportedly plans to woo the ultra-rich back with a new 'golden visa.' Analysts say the damage may already be done.
Having long been a hub for the world's richest people, the UK is now seen as a "hostile" environment by many millionaires, one analyst said.
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Billionaire Jeff Greene predicts house prices will soar once rates fall — and warns the US faces a 'downward spiral'
Real estate billionaire Jeff Greene sees a housing boom once interest rates fall, and says he's worried about the US debt and a lack of immigration.
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America's next big land grab is already here. Homebuyers could be the winners.
"Land bankers" are buying billions of dollars' worth of real estate and setting the stage for a homebuilding boom — and cheaper home prices.
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These are the 3 manufacturing sectors set to be the big winners of Trump's Made in America push
President Trump's made in American manufacturing push will benefit some sectors over others, Oxford Economics said.
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Americans are mostly paying for tariffs — and price rises may be on the way, says Deutsche Bank
People overseas have so far paid very little for tariffs, with Americans bearing the brunt of the cost, per Deutsche Bank.
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Why some economists think Powell should resign to save Fed independence
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central bank.
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If you are working at age 80 and older, we want to hear from you
BI wants to hear from people who work into their 80s and 90s (and even 100s) about their experience and motivations for working.
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3 moms reveal how their kids' lives changed after moving out of the US
Moms who moved with young kids to Panama, Belgium, and New Zealand said their families are better off after leaving the US, despite a few challenges.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent bashes Fed 'fear mongering' over tariffs and says central bank should be reviewed
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the latest Fed drama, pointing to the "fear-mongering" around tariffs and the potential for higher inflation.
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America's terrible tariffs could actually be a huge win for Canada's economy
Trump's tariffs are causing short-term pain for Canada's economy. But this may finally be the wake-up call America's neighbor to the north needs.
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Russia's high military recruitment bonuses are straining its economy
Moscow is "burning the candle at both ends" by loosening monetary policy to prop up growth and expanding wartime spending, wrote ISW analysts.
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Here are the 10 most expensive cities for the ultra-rich in 2025 — and the quiet power shift shaping the next luxury capitals
Julius Baer's latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report found Dubai, Bangkok, and Tokyo are rising fast as new luxury hubs.
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The Trump-Powell feud keeps heating up. Meet the betting markets' top picks to replace the Fed chief.
Four potential Powell replacements have been shortlisted by the betting market. Here's who's in the running to be the next Fed Chair.
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From toys to TVs, return fraud is running rampant
Whether it's sending back broken items or claiming a package never arrived, Americans are committing return fraud at Amazon and other retailers.
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Uber drivers aren't worried about the company's driverless car plans. Who's going to handle tune-ups?
Uber's robotaxi deal with Lucid and Nuro isn't worrying gig worker drivers. Here's why they don't think driverless cars will replace humans.
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Trump is kicking off sweeping changes to student-loan repayment
Trump's Department of Education is starting to implement student-loan repayment changes from the "beautiful bill," including limits on debt relief.
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War-weary Russian banks are reportedly eyeing state bailouts as bad loans pile up
Execs at some of Russia's big banks have discussed approaching the central bank for a bailout, Bloomberg reported this week.
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Here's when a top economist says the US will see the most damage from Trump's tariffs
Inflation from tariffs will likely keep rising until November or December, according to Apollo's chief economist Torsten Sløk.
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My husband, our newborn, and I live in my 110-square-foot childhood room in my parents' home. We want more space, but can't afford it.
Monica Luhar Field had to leave her beloved apartment and move in with her parents after surgery for her high-risk pregnancy and losing her job.
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'How much longer until I break?': The emotional toll of working in the federal government right now
6 months into DOGE, Business Insider spoke with 22 federal workers who stayed. They're mourning fired colleagues and trying to find a way forward.
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Xi Jinping is questioning if all of China should chase the same AI and EV dreams
China's top leadership has recently pledged to curb "involutionary" competition amid intense price wars in the country.
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Businesses warn the Fed that prices will likely start rising more rapidly by late summer
Businesses across a range of industries told the Federal Reserve that tariffs have increased their costs either modestly or "pronouncedly."
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Student-loan borrowers are at high risk if Trump dismantles the Department of Education, 11 organizations told Elizabeth Warren
Education organizations told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that Trump's plans to dismantle the Department of Education will harm student-loan borrowers.
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Rideshare drivers use apps to help them judge whether a ride is worth it. Uber and Lyft are trying to kill some of them.
Apps like GigU, Maxymo, and Mystro can help drivers assess whether a prospective trip is worth their time or the wear and tear on their vehicles.
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Job searching in 2025? It's a mess no matter how old you are.
It's something we can all agree on: Career prospects are rough. Here's how each generation is coping.
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Summer is peak quitting season. Turnover is highest in these industries.
Education and leisure and hospitality workers leave their jobs at the highest rates over the summer.
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Americans lost a key path to escape subscription traps. Its revival is possible — but won't be easy.
The FTC's rule to make canceling subscriptions as easy as they were to sign up was blocked just days before it was set to go into effect.
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Jamie Dimon just sent Donald Trump a warning about meddling with the Fed
Trump has been highly critical of Jerome Powell this year, pressuring him to cut rates. The Fed Chair has said he's awaiting further clarity on inflation.
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Inflation surged more than expected in June
Inflation is speeding up after a period of cooling down earlier this year.
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Turns out spending hours playing Minecraft could help you land a tech job
Minecraft, the world's most popular video game has inspired a generation of entrepreneurs.
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A Gen Xer self-deported to Mexico after 36 years in the US for a safer, more affordable life: "I feel a sense of relief"
Faced with the risk of ICE detention, Regina Higuera decided to leave her family behind in the US to move back to Mexico.
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Russia's population crisis is so dire, it's staring down a labor shortage of 11 million people by 2030, a minister told Putin
In 2024, births in Russia fell to 1.22 million — the lowest level since 1999 — while deaths increased by 3.3% annually, to 1.82 million.
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Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education is back on, the Supreme Court says. Here's what that means.
The Supreme Court said that Trump can move forward with his plans to terminate half of the Department of Education's staff.
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My side hustle is buying and reselling secondhand merch. I sold over 470 items and made nearly $9,000 in my first year.
Breanna Lambert enjoys the flexibility of her side hustle reselling second-hand merch. She's made nearly $9K and says the people are a huge benefit.
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The hot new MBA hustle: 'I will never work in a corporate job ever again.'
Millennials' hottest new career pivot: ditching the corporate grind to run unsexy small businesses.
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2 former Fed economists say Chair Jerome Powell is facing an epic conundrum
It hasn't been an easy start to 2025 for Jerome Powell. Unfortunately for the Fed chair, the second half of the year is likely to be even tougher.
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I left my stable tech job because I needed a break. I'm using a three-part plan to make sure I'm not blowing up my family's finances.
Leo Robadey, a former tech professional, shares his journey of leaving his job to pursue personal growth through the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
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21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression
The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history. More than 15 million Americans were left jobless and unemployment reached 25%.
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From rice to digital services, here is what's making trade negotiations difficult for the Trump administration
Domestic politics in trading partner countries, as well as China's influence, are complicating Trump's tariff negotiations.
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Why a Midwest mom who moved to Belgium says her family is 'way better off' financially and she doesn't regret taking her kids out of US public schools
A Midwest woman who moved to Belgium says life is cheaper, even after leaving her job and becoming a stay-at-home mom. Plus, schools are safer.
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Canada would suffer the most economic damage under Trump's tariffs, new Yale report shows
Canada would bear the brunt of Trump's tariffs in terms of economic contraction, says The Budget Lab of Yale.
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Social Security is rerouting staff to man the phone lines — and hiding how long callers are waiting
The Social Security administration is moving some workers to do teleservice work and address their most pressing needs.
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Nike, Walmart, Shein, and other major brands that say Trump's tariffs are pushing them to raise prices
Trump's tariffs have companies scrambling as they navigate cost increases. Here are the companies that have talked about hiking prices.
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