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A millennial who moved from Canada to Florida said the weather and housing are great — but the politics and healthcare could push them out
A millennial moved from Toronto to South Florida for the weather and cheaper housing. The state's...
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Why college applicants will have to wait months longer to find out how much financial aid they're getting this year
A FAFSA delay means many hoping to take on student loans for college won't get financial...
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China is stepping up to save its economy this year, but the data just doesn't seem to be getting much better
In January alone, Chinese authorities pulled about a dozen moves to stabilize a stock market rout...
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Return-to-office mandates aren't making companies more valuable and productive, study finds
Bosses say they want workers in because it'll make the company more valuable. A new study...
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Americans are getting closer to an interest rate cut — but it probably won't happen in the Fed's next big decision
The Federal Reserve is expected to continue its pause on interest rate hikes this week, with...
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An Air Force veteran with a back injury turned to gig driving to pay her bills. A few months later, she lost her apartment.
Rene, an Air Force veteran with numerous disabilities, said she's struggling to makes end meet as...
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Biden has spent millions on gun policy, but future violence prevention depends on who wins the presidency
Biden has poured resources into gun violence prevention, but the election will determine if the initiatives...
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It already felt impossible to watch my favorite NFL team. The Peacock game means it could get worse.
The NFL makes it easy to watch the Super Bowl. But the struggles of the recent...
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Putin is trying to track down overseas properties that the Soviet Union owned and stake claims on them
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed two decrees relating to his order.
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Gig driving was a glimmer of hope for many people with disabilities — but for some, it's a dead end.
Nearly a dozen drivers told Business Insider that driving for companies including Uber and Lyft are...
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There's an enormous financial divide among the 4 NFL quarterbacks still hoping to win the Super Bowl
Despite four quarterbacks taking their teams to the playoffs, there is a large divide among what...
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Inside the company that calls itself 'Moneyball-plus'
Michael Schwimer has discovered the ultimate cash cow for investors: teenage athletes. Just don't call it...
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Meet a millennial DINK who's grateful for the flexibility of a childfree lifestyle during a medical crisis
Being a DINK is more than just the freedom to travel and spend. It also means...
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A retiree explains his path to achieve happiness and counter loneliness. It can work at any age and doesn't cost a penny.
Joe Lamy is surviving on Social Security, but his focus isn't on money. It's on the...
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Nick Saban's retirement started a chain reaction that led to millions of dollars in raises for coaches at other schools
Four head coaches and many assistants got big pay raises thanks to Nick Saban's retirement.
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A millennial who quit her corporate job in London and moved to Australia explains the pros and cons of her career switch and life down under
Tara, who recently moved from London to Melbourne, Australia, shared what pros and cons she sees...
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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.
Making money with Uber and Lyft can be challenging, but some drivers value the social interactions...
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A 27-year-old Berkeley city council member wanted to build more affordable housing. Relentless harassment from 'left NIMBYs' pushed him to resign.
Former Berkeley city council member Rigel Robinson wanted more housing, but anti-development NIMBYs' harassment and threats...
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Most parents are still giving money to their young adult kids, survey found
59% of parents say they financially assist their 18- to 34-year-old children, Pew Research Center found,...
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A Gen Xer with paralysis says he has no choice but to drive for Uber and Lyft to earn a paycheck — here's how he makes it work
Robert, 56, drives for Uber and Lyft but said he has no other options to supplement...
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Why Americans are addicted to giant cruise ships
Retirees aren't driving America's obsession with giant cruise ships like the Icon of the Seas. Gen...
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The 23 state universities that make at least $125 million annually from their sports teams
The SEC and Big Ten dominate the list of the NCAA schools that make the most...
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Beijing is making moves to restore confidence in its battered stock markets, but there might be another big problem just ahead
Analysts' earnings estimates for companies represented by the MSCI China Index members are down nearly 1%...
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Chinese people are debating a superstition that says 2024 is the 'Year of the Widow.' Beijing is starting to pay attention.
China is debating whether people should listen to a superstition that says 2024 is a bad...