1,200 readers told us what they regret about investing for retirement
"I didn't think about the retirement aspect because it was so far down the road, but here I am now wishing that I had," one baby boomer said.
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Taylor Swift or bust: As costs weigh on concertgoers, mid-sized shows just aren't worth it
Fans are still willing to shell out for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, but middle-sized artists are struggling to sell tickets.
Meet the typical billionaire. He's not exactly surprising.
Most of the world's billionaires are men, and the largest share work in finance or banking.
Is the vibecession about to end?
Improving small-business optimism after Trump's victory could open up a floundering labor market.
Putin tells Russians there's no reason to panic as the ruble sinks, but analysts say its economy is in trouble
Vladimir Putin dismissed the ruble's latest tumble, but analysts say falling oil prices and sanctions spell problems for Russia's economy.
The social media world is splintering, and it'll pave the way for a new breed of influencer
Influencers must show expertise to escape the digital salesperson trap as the industry gets more saturated and audiences seek authenticity.
What are tariffs? How Trump's tariff plan would work, who pays them, and how they could affect prices
Donald Trump's tariff plan would affect products from Canada, Mexico, and China. Here's what to know about tariffs, who pays them, and how they work.
Trump will decide the future of government money for healthcare plans. Letting it expire could save money, but the middle class might pay more.
Biden's enhanced Affordable Care Act subsides lowered costs for millions. Trump could let the subsides expire in 2025.
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Uber and Lyft drivers say Waymo's robotaxis are hurting their earnings in Phoenix and LA
Uber and Lyft drivers in Phoenix and Los Angeles said robotaxis are making their gigs even more competitive.
Baby-boomer homeowners got rich from skyrocketing house prices. Now they can't find retirement housing.
After building real-estate wealth from high housing prices, boomers are facing a shortage of suitable retirement housing.
China is on edge after Trump's talk of tariffs
Beijing's commerce ministry said tariffs wouldn't 'solve America's own problems.' Investors are taking a wait-and-see approach.
The most auspicious year for Chinese births is almost over. For dragon babies, the competition is just getting started.
Having a child in an auspicious year may be a point of prestige for some parents, but experts say there are real drawbacks.
Biden cautions Trump over imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada: 'I hope he rethinks it'
Joe Biden said Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports is "counterproductive."
US economy could face higher inflation and slower growth when Trump takes office, 'Dr. Doom' economist Nouriel Roubini says
Inflation could rise as high as 5% as Trump enacts his economic policies, "Dr. Doom" Nouriel Roubini said.
Here's how the Butterball turkey CEO spends his Thanksgiving
Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain says he cooks his own turkeys and enjoys some classic stuffing every Thanksgiving.
Trump tariffs would increase the price of cars made by US automakers by over $2K: Wells Fargo
US car prices would rise by over $2,000 if President-elect Donald Trump pushed ahead with tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Wells Fargo said in a note.
Neom is a '50-plus-year plan,' says Saudi Arabia's finance minister
Neom is a long-term project, rather than one expected to be "making money in five years," said Saudi Arabia's finance minister.
When to quit working, take Social Security, and focus on yourself: Older Americans share their regrets about navigating retirement.
Older Americans regret taking early retirement and premature Social Security claims, as well as overspending or being too cautious in retirement.
6 charts show why Gen X is so bummed about money right now
One Gen Xer said she just wanted to be able to go out for dinner and have a couple glasses of wine once a week. High costs and debt make that difficult.
Coffee is more expensive — and it's only going to get worse
Expect coffee prices across the board — from fancy beverages made from Arabica beans to robusta-fueled instant coffee — to cost more.
Elon Musk wants to 'delete' a federal agency designed to prevent another financial crisis and protect people from scams
Republicans and the banking industry have accused the CFPB of regulatory overreach because it doesn't follow the usual congressional budget process.
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Government workers on the prospect of DOGE-fueled layoffs: 'It kind of feels like we're being villainized'
Some federal workers are worried, some are optimistic, and most are considering their other career options, 10 who spoke with BI said.
An iconic 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' clip is going viral as Trump rolls out more tariff plans
The 1986 classic "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" includes a prescient economics lesson amid Donald Trump's tariff plans.
Mexico vows to retaliate with its own trade barriers, putting US joint ventures at risk
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said her country would go after the US with its own tariffs if Donald Trump pushed ahead with his.
The world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans
Donald Trump's new trade proposals target China, Mexico, and Canada.
Why Trump is threatening Canada with tariffs
Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, told reporters on Tuesday that he had a "good" conversation with Trump following the president-elect's post.
A Gen Zer who used AI to apply for hundreds of roles says it helped him land a job
A 28-year-old spent months applying for jobs before using AI to speed up the process.
Trump is directing the trade war even before he takes office. Surprise tariffs were just the start.
Trump's early tariff announcements on Mexico, Canada, and China are just the "opening move," one trade-focused lawyer wrote.
Trump said he'll charge up to an extra 25% on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. Here's what the US buys from them the most.
Trump has upped his threats to place big tariffs on imports, adding Mexico and Canada to his plans. Here are the goods that could be affected.
The Fed might not cut interest rates at all in 2025, Deutsche Bank economist says
"Unemployment is going to come down, growth is going to come up, inflation is going to come up," Deutsche Bank's chief US economist said.
Agility Robotics CEO tells BI how its humanoid robots are entering the workforce — and getting paid for it
By mid-2025, the next-generation version of Agility Robotics' Digit robots will be able to safely operate around humans, its CEO said.
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Best Buy CEO says higher costs from tariffs would mean higher prices for shoppers
"These are goods that people need, and higher prices are not helpful," Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said a day after Trump proposed steep new tariffs.
Trump says he will slap 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada — sparking a US dollar rally
Markets expect the Fed would need to keep rates higher to counter inflation that could be caused if Trump follows through on his threat.
What Trump's trade plans mean for industry in Canada and Mexico — from oil to autos
Mexico and Canada are two of America's biggest trading partners, shipping everything from energy and vehicles to machinery and electronics to the US.
Fears of trade wars, volatility, and higher inflation: What analysts are saying about Trump's tariff plans
Donald Trump's plans could spark trade wars, fuel volatility, reignite inflation, and spur a flight to safety in markets, analysts said.
Musk's F-35 jab could be a preview of the fights DOGE will wage to cut government spending
Elon Musk's critique of the F-35 sparks debate on manned fighters vs. drones and raises questions about where he'll look to make cuts with DOGE.
Organic meat and flip flops: the secret to Aldi's success
The discount chain is America's fastest-growing grocery store. It's built an avid fan base with low prices and quirky branding.
A baby boomer living on $1,470 monthly in Social Security returned to work to support her children and grandchildren: 'I try to help as much as I can'
Pamela Shields, 67, works part-time caregiving and grocery jobs to put food on the table and help her family.
Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less — so some are starting their own ride services
Uber and Lyft drivers say they're earning less through the apps. That's led some to start their own ride businesses to make more money.
DOGE aims to cut the number of federal workers. Here are the 20 highest-paying government jobs.
Federal workers are at risk of losing their jobs under Musk's DOGE. Business Insider looked at which jobs have the highest average salaries.
Inflation will keep falling next year despite fears of prices spiking under Trump, veteran economist Steve Hanke says
It's "nonesense" to expect Trump's policies to spark a resurgence of inflation in the coming years, economist Steve Hanke said.
Trump's trade plan could mean higher prices, and avoiding the impact won't be simple
Trump's tariffs, ranging from 20% to 60%, will drive up prices and inflation, leaving consumers with only a few options to prepare.
'It's Trump 5.0': Lobbyists reveal how Trump is changing the influence game
K Street lobbyists are flocking to Florida, as the nexus of power under Donald Trump shifts from Washington to Palm Beach.
What an extra $500 to $1,000 a month did for 8 families
BI spoke with 8 families to learn how basic income payment programs have changed their lives.
Economists say Trump's immigration plans could deepen US demographic challenges
America's population could plunge as much as 32% if the US were to completely close its borders, one Brookings projection found.
Insider Today: White-collar recession
In this Sunday edition of Insider Today, we're talking about a tech jobs recession and the effects of Elon Musk's DOGE.
One of Trump's cabinet picks shows how making it easier to build homes is a rare point of bipartisan agreement
When it comes to housing, Democrats and Republicans agree on a key solution: cutting regulations. But they talk about it differently.
Trump wants to crack down on imports. Americans are preparing for the worst.
Consumers and businesses may have nowhere to hide from Trump's tariffs. So instead of waiting around, they're trying to get ahead of new import taxes.
TSMC's Phoenix chip factories likely won't erase the US's reliance on Taiwan
TSMC's US factories likely won't produce the company's most advanced chips, but the Taiwan factories will.
Trump's pick for Treasury secretary shows there's a limit to Elon Musk's influence
Trump ally Elon Musk publicly threw his weight behind Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary. Trump went with Scott Bessent instead.