Jobs are scarce, and wages are stagnant for white-collar workers compared to last year.
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One of President Trump's economic advisors said tariffs aren't going away, but deadlines could be extended for countries making an effort to negotiate.
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Trump is reportedly weighing a slate of candidates to take over Jerome Powell's job and could announce a replacement long before Powell's term is over.
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After retiring at 57 and spending three years living off his investment portfolio, Chris Mott is returning to work because of economic concerns.
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"You're paying for your past while also trying to save for your future," Max Heninger, a HENRY parent with student debt, said.
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Home prices in China have fallen 20% over four years and could decline another 10% before bottoming out in 2027.
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Uber's decision to use AI to determine prices and driver pay could be the key to the ride-hailing company's financial turnaround, a new study found.
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Inflation is finally coming for toys, which have been really cheap for a long time. This could mean parents finally buy fewer of them.
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Meredith Whitney Advisory Group expects the housing market to "weaken throughout the year," posing issues for the wider US economy.
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The UK faces a record loss of 16,500 millionaires in 2025, driven by tax hikes and post-Brexit economic instability, according to Henley & Partners.
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Abigale Albera and her husband were tired of suburban life and wanted a new adventure. Their "luxury" downtown apartment quickly became a nightmare.
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US cities are no longer relatively cheap compared with their rivals in developed countries, Deutsche Bank's Mapping the World's Prices report found.
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There's still a 25% chance the US could enter a recession sometime in the next 12 months, Apollo's chief economist says.
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Zillow and mega-brokerage Compass are battling it out over where real estate agents can list homes for sale. Homebuyers are stuck in the middle.
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Chase's Sapphire Reserve credit card became a millennial touchstone. I never got one when it first came out — and felt FOMO. Now I'm vindicated.
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Amid military tensions in the Middle East, international peace has gained new importance for those looking to travel or move abroad.
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FICO will begin incorporating BNPL data into credit scores this fall. The payment plan is popular among younger consumers.
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2025's first heat wave is searing the Northeast and Midwest this week. Commuters are slowed on trains and boiling at bus stops.
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Several top Fed officials have voiced support for cutting interest rates in the week after the central bank's latest policy decision.
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Gas prices may rise by about 8 cents a gallon this week, one commentator predicts, while higher diesel prices would mean even more pain for consumers.
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Abdullah Abbasi, 24, is a part-time college student and full-time stay-at-home son. He's also selling a clothing brand promoting his lifestyle.
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Donald Trump on Saturday announced the US had launched strikes on three major Iranian nuclear targets. Here's how business leaders reacted.
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Women are making a killing on Etsy. Their husbands are quitting full-time jobs and lining up to work for them.
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The midlife crisis is the latest thing millennials feel priced out of. Blame sluggish hiring and worry over AI claiming jobs.
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Canada has been exploring basic income programs amid rising living costs and job losses. They're not quite UBI, but some have shown promising results.
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The Illinois educational toy company owner wants the Supreme Court to hear his company's lawsuit against Trump's tariffs.
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Oliver Brandt had a bit of a Starbucks addiction, and it was costing him more than he wanted to spend. He quit going in 2024 and has stuck with it.
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Hiring is down and unemployment is up for Gen Z college grads, who are overeducated for today's job market. These five charts show what's going on.
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Wealthy families in the Gilded Age spent conspicuously, from fancy clothes to European palace-inspired mansions to lavish balls.
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President Donald Trump said American holidays cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and "must change."
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Employed, in college, or somewhere in between, many young adults are still living with their parents.
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Russia's economy is cooling, with a top minister suggesting it's on the verge of a recession amid record-high defense spending and sanctions.
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William Gagnon, COO of Excel Dryer, said making products in the US has been hard but that that company has gained customers as a result of tariffs.
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Shu Cheng says counterfeit sneakers are hard to spot but some things to look at are color, shape, and smell. Even then, you may need a professional.
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"In an extremely harrowing year for my business, my lawsuit against Trump's tariffs keeps me empowered and energized," Victor Schwartz said.
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Roadie COO Dennis Moon says the delivery app is using more face scans and wants to make GPS improvements to deal with fraudulent delivery workers.
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Cimarron Beckstead puts Alaska's oil dividend checks directly into his kids' 529 savings accounts. He hasn't had to put any of his own money aside.
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Americans are being hit with huge tariff bills on their online orders.
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Misty Miller was a diligent saver and always had enough money. She retired early at 58 without a plan and says it was the biggest mistake of her life.
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A total of 169 CEOs weighed in for The Business Roundtable's economic outlook index, which dropped 15 points, hitting its lowest level in five years.
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The Fed announced Wednesday that it will hold rates steady for the forth time this year.
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Street vendors BI spoke with said they are are barely keeping their businesses afloat and are fearful they could be the next ICE target.
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I wrote about the chaos in store as baby boomers pass down homes to millennials — and managed to enrage Gen X, the overlooked "Sandwich Generation."
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Linda Zierolf, 80, has worked at the same company since she was 18 and has no plans to retire. She values the face-to-face interactions she still has.
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Two Illinois-based businesses are hoping the Supreme Court will hear their lawsuit against Trump's tariffs to speed up the timeline.
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Grocery stores, car dealerships, and appliance stores all experienced fewer shoppers in May.
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