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'The economy and stock market have never seen anything like this': There's an unprecedented number of recession signs flashing, veteran strategist says
The next recession has likely been postponed by the trillions of stimulus spent during the pandemic, according to one Wall Street vet.
Don't call them DINKs. Many childfree adults are ALICEs.
Half of Americans living in deep poverty are childfree adults because it's harder to access certain tax and government assistance without kids.
Americans with a college degree say they'd need at least a $100K salary to change jobs. But roles that pay in that range are getting harder to find.
It'll take at least a $100,000 salary to convince Americans with a degree to change jobs, New York Fed survey finds.
10 cities where Social Security and retirement incomes are the highest
Arlington, Virginia ranked highest in retirement account and Social Security income, followed by Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Austin offers the jobs and city life of San Francisco but with Atlanta's cost of living. Here's how.
Even as housing costs have risen over the last several years, Austin has managed to maintain a relatively affordable cost of living.
The US dollar has become so weaponized that central banks are snapping up politically-neutral gold
Gold is seen as a politically neutral, safe asset, insulated from sanctions. China has doubled down on the metal in the last eight years.
An ancient coin collection worth $72 million is headed to auction after 100 years of secrecy
A Danish butter tycoon's $72 million coin collection is headed to auction 100 years after his death.
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Why a debt-fueled US economy is facing a hard landing in 2025, chief economist says
"Once people do begin to lose their jobs, once the economy does begin to slow down, you already have a lot of distress," Torsten Slok told Bloomberg.
Meet the millennials who made all the right money moves in the pandemic economy — and are suddenly wealthy
Millennials' average wealth doubled in the last four years, leaving some surprised to realize that they're suddenly doing very well.
China is kicking off a $138 billion bond sale to help boost its flagging economy
Beijing will issue a tranche of 30-year bonds on Friday as part of sales intended to raise $138 billion for "major national strategies."
Meet the group preparing for a Soviet Union-type collapse of the US economy
Opinions fluctuate on the economy, but one group has a decidedly strong take.
We've entered a world of zombie inflation. Wall Street is scared witless.
The sudden resurgence of inflation has caused some more alarmist analysts to suggest that the US economy is in deep trouble.
Arizona is a cautionary tale for school vouchers as a wave of states are giving parents cash to send their kids to private school
A new Brookings report found Arizona's universal education savings accounts are primarily going to wealthy families. It's a red flag for other states.
Putin's latest political move shows Russia's wartime economy is here to stay
Putin's appointment of a civilian economist as defense minister signals Russia's military-industrial complex is now key to its wartime economy.
These 2 charts show just how little faith Americans have in the economy
The University of Michigan's monthly survey of how Americans feel about the economy took a nosedive in May as consumers feel more gloomy.
15 cities with plenty of rentals and high enough wages to afford them
New Yorkers are seeing their rents grow a lot faster than their wages. But other cities are doing much better.
A 62-year-old boomer without a college degree can't land a higher-paying job — and she doesn't see herself ever being able to fully retire
Crystal, 62, doesn't think she'll ever be able to fully retire because of her expenses, and uncertainty with Social Security isn't helping.
Gig work is the new Ellis Island for immigrants looking for work. But many drivers feel trapped in the long hours and low pay.
Business Insider spoke to a dozen recent immigrants who rely heavily on driving for Uber and Lyft to make ends meet.
Warren Buffett's selling stocks like Apple as he sees trouble ahead — but he'll spend if markets crash: elite strategist
Buffett sold $17 billion of stocks and amassed a record $189 billion cash pile last quarter because he knows the fun won't last, Paul Dietrich said.
Meet the doomsayers waiting for the economy to crash
Reddit and other social media sites are seeing an uptick in user content focused on a coming economic collapse.
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These 3 metro regions still haven't recovered from the pandemic recession
"Many of the places that have not regained the jobs lost were hit particularly hard by the pandemic, leaving a deeper hole to dig out of."
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour might be about to do for Europe what it did for America
Fans are expected to spend big during the singer's European leg of her mega-tour.
A couple who moved 15 times in 25 years says Taiwan was the best place for their finances but moving so often took a toll
A Canadian couple said moving to Taiwan twice helped them pay down debt, but moving costs took a toll on their finances.
Scammers are using delivery apps like Instacart to swindle customers and delivery workers out of money
Scammers are trying to get Instacart shoppers to buy gift cards that the scammers use — but don't pay for, leaving others on the hook for the cost.
A New Jersey homebuilder who pays his workers over $100,000 wants young people to know construction can be a lucrative career that doesn't require college — and businesses are desperate to hire
There's a growing shortage of skilled construction workers, and long-time contractor Michael Bodei says it's made business much more challenging.
The US and the West are facing the blowback of sanctions against Russia, economist says
The US may have opened a "Pandora's box of unintended consequences" by imposing sanctions on Russia, one economist says.
China is likely to hit back against US tariffs on electric vehicles, Wedbush's Dan Ives says
Ives noted that heightened competition wouldn't just be a blow to Tesla, but also to the Detroit automakers that have bet big on EVs.
A Gen Xer struggles to afford housing and groceries, but her income is about $100 too high to get help
Melinda Binkley, 56, has tried to apply for safety net programs before but she's told her household makes too much money, usually by less than $100.
'Something could break': The Fed risks recession, bank failures if it doesn't cut rates soon, economist Mark Zandi says
High interest rates are "corrosive" to the economy, and the Fed risks breaking something in the financial system, Mark Zandi said.
The US may be 'sleepwalking' into a recession as cracks form in the labor market, top economist says
Several financial models are already showing the US economy is on its way to a hard-landing, according to top economist David Rosenberg.
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Interest rates on student loans are rising yet again. It'll make things a lot more expensive for new borrowers this fall.
Interest rates on federal student loans are increasing by more than 1% on July 1, marking the highest rates borrowers have faced in over a decade.
Most retirees say inflation has them worried they'll outlive their savings, Schroders survey shows
Inflation is a top concern for retirees, with 89% surveyed saying it will erode their assets, and 68% worrying about outliving their money.
China is untangling its economy from the West. It could be preparing for long-term tensions — and an invasion of Taiwan.
China is trying to make its economy less reliant on the West, but these efforts could also prepare it for an invasion of Taiwan.
Xi wants to boost trade and investment between Europe and China. It won't be easy.
A record low 42% of EU companies said they plan to expand their operations in China this year, according to a EU business chamber survey.
More companies would move to Miami if there were more private schools, says billionaire Miami convert Barry Sternlicht
The city just doesn't have enough private schools, which is holding more companies from setting up shop in Miami, he said.
Chick-fil-A's founding family is worth more than $33 billion. Here's how the Cathys created the fast food chain and how they run it today
The Cathy family is the reason the world has Chick-fil-A. See how they've grown the fast-food chain — and their $33.6 billion fortune.
A millennial working 2 full-time jobs sometimes only gets 3 hours of sleep — but she's over halfway to saving $100,000
Mitzi Lacerna, 28, said she's working over 80 hours a week at two different full-time jobs in the Bay Area to save for a down payment to buy a house.
How Corporate America is rethinking its sustainability and diversity efforts
After years of big promises and grand plans around social issues like diversity and sustainability, companies have taken a noticeable step back.
The golden age of golden visas is over in southern Europe
Generous visa programs in southern Europe have boosted economies and attracted huge real estate investments. Now some countries are walking them back.
Gen X can add one more financial problem to its list
Gen Xers were already worried about their financial insecurity. Enter Social Security.
Warren Buffett said he could make a 50% return on $1 million and predicted higher taxes. Here are 14 Q&A nuggets.
Warren Buffett teased a potential Canada bet, predicted Berkshire would surpass $200 billion in cash this quarter, and shrugged off dollar worries.
Home prices are falling in parts of Florida and Texas as buyers tap out and supply outpaces demand
Home prices fell in five parts of Florida and Texas as buyers balked at high values and steeper mortgage rates, and supply caught up with demand.
A millennial who went to college in his 30s when his career stalled says his bachelor's degree is 'worthless,' and he's been looking for a job for 3 years
A millennial went to college in his 30s when his career growth stalled. Now he's saddled with student debt and struggling to find a job, he says.
A 63-year-old peak boomer said she 'can't even think about retiring' despite having a master's degree and working two jobs
Cathy, a 63-year-old clerical worker in Minnesota, fears she may never be able to fully retire, even though she's worked her entire life.
Corporate America got woke. Now it's having second thoughts.
Companies were eager to undertake ESG and DEI efforts a few years ago. Now, their talk and actions are changing.
Uber, Doordash, and other gig workers in Seattle may be about to face a pay reckoning
A proposal, drafted with the support of delivery companies, could roll back Seattle's PayUp law for gig workers — and result in pay cuts.
Many Americans have no idea how much they need to save for retirement — and the calculus is getting even more complicated
Knowing how much to save for retirement is already a gamble. Inflation and the uncertainty of Social Security are making it even harder to calculate.
The West is freaking out that China is making too much stuff, and it looks like China might be starting to agree
The West has been complaining that China is overproducing goods and dumping them on the global markets, incurring the ire of Beijing.
An escalating cold war between US and China would be a blow to global growth, IMF official says
The IMF predicts that the global economy could incur costs equivalent to as much as 7% of the world's GDP in the worst-case scenario