It's getting really hard to find a job that pays well
Job growth is booming in low-paying, traditionally female industries, but high-paying roles might be harder to find.
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I tried Chili's new Big Smasher burger and thought it was far superior to a Big Mac
I tried Chili's first new burger in three years, the Big Smasher. I'd come back for it again and again.
Elon Musk wants to use AI to summarize the news on Twitter and ... it's not a terrible idea?
X/Grok/Twitter won't replace a real news outlet. But a summary summarizer kinda makes sense.
HGTV's new show 'Zillow Gone Wild' brings the popular Instagram account to life and shows off the one-of-a-kind homeowners behind the listings
Viewers can step into the eye-popping home listings the have become the internet's obsession and compete for the chance at $25,000.
America's big stagflation scare is over
Friday's jobs report was a 'Goldilocks' print: Not weak enough to ring stagflation bells, but not strong enough to block rate cuts.
A 63-year-old peak boomer is 'incredibly scared' Social Security won't be enough to cover her expenses in retirement: 'I'll probably need to work until I die'
After Diane Senffner, 63, lost her job during the pandemic, she depleted her savings and hasn't been able to find stable work since.
The US could give homeowners a $980 billion stimulus at no additional cost, 'Oracle of Wall Street' says
"As early as this summer, a proposed move could begin to unleash almost $1tn into consumers' wallets. By the autumn, it could be on its way to $2tn."
A 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'
David Kirsch, 64, is hoping to live comfortably in retirement — but he isn't sure his savings and Social Security will cover his living expenses.
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Home prices aren't falling in the biggest metro areas for the first time in 2 years, Redfin says
Home prices saw the largest jump in Anaheim, California, with prices rising 20% year-per-year, according to Redfin data.
How Hoka became a billion-dollar brand by selling comfort
Hoka was founded a little over a decade ago and is already worth more than $1 billion. We explore the shoe's design and what makes the brand stand out.
Meet Lukas Walton, the fiercely private heir to the Walmart empire who is the richest person in Illinois
Lukas Walton is currently the 59th richest person in the world with a net worth of $28.3 billion. The Walmart heir keeps a very low public profile.
Snapchat pushes 'real' connections with friends over its AI chatbot and influencer feeds in pitch to advertisers
At its 2024 NewFronts, Snapchat told marketers its app is a tool for real-life experiences with friends instead of a hub for influencers and AI.
A couple that built wealth from 'live-in flips' shares 4 strategies they use to flip homes for a profit, including: Find the 'dumpy house in the great neighborhood'
A successful house flip requires waiting for the right deal, says investor Mindy Jensen: "You make your money when you buy."
AB InBev is making another push into Hollywood-style entertainment with a new primary partner
AB InBev is leaning on Superconnector Studios to pitch TV shows and movies around its brands to Hollywood.
Biden's new student-loan forgiveness plan has already received over 24,000 comments. There are 2 weeks left to give the administration input.
The Education Department plans to begin implementing Biden's new student-debt cancellation plan this fall, and anyone can provide input on the relief.
How much the typical worker makes at 19 retailers, from Amazon to Walmart
Retail workers' wages have increased substantially in the last few years. Here's the median wage for workers at companies like Amazon and Walmart.
AI boom in Silicon Valley is going to worsen the housing crisis, says CEO of the company trying to build a new city near San Francisco
Jan Sramek, the leader behind plans to build a new California city, said that the AI boom will put more pressure on the housing market.
8 tips from Jeff Bezos on how to run a company and manage your team
From Jeff Bezos' famous "two-pizza rule" for meetings to his decision-making habits, here's some of the Amazon founder's best business advice.
Email startup Beehiiv lays out its plan to make $5 million from advertising this year and differentiate itself from rival Substack
Beehiiv has raised $33 million in a Series B round of funding as it builds an ad business to rival Substack's subscription-based model.
A shortage of Nvidia AI chips is hindering hedge funds. Google Cloud is giving quants like Two Sigma a way around.
This is how Google Cloud and Two Sigma worked together to increase access to Nvidia's prized AI chips.
Stocks' bull run will end in a bubble or recession, says Bank of America strategist
Stocks are in a "late secular bull market" that's likely to end in tears, Bank of America's Michael Hartnett warned in a research note.
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Don't worry, your Shake Shack burger shouldn't get any more expensive this year
Shake Shack's menu prices went up by 3% in March. It doesn't currently plan to increase prices again this year, its CFO said.
Buying a first home is 'prohibitively expensive' and 'almost impossible' for many, says Janet Yellen
Soaring home prices and surging mortgage rates have ruled out home ownership for many people, said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
The job market is starting to show cracks. Hiring fell short of expectations for the first time in 6 months.
The unemployment rate increased from 3.8% in March to 3.9% in April. The US also added 175,000 jobs, far below the forecast.
Larry Ellison bought an entire island and Jeff Bezos owns a $78 million property there, but eBay's reclusive founder is Hawaii's richest resident
Pierre Omidyar, who founded eBay in 1995, has taken the top spot away from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who is now California-based.
Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia are the only states that still don't have a single billionaire resident
California has nearly 200 billionaires. But Alaska, Delaware, and West Virginia don't have any, according to Forbes.
Top 10 most livable small to midsize cities where the median home price is $500,000 or less
Indiana and Texas had two cities that made the top ten of Livability's most livable small and midsize cities list, which factored in housing prices.
Here are the highest-paid CEOs in the US , some of whom have 9-figure compensation packages
Compensation for big-company CEOs continues to rise, growing 11.4% to a median $23.7 million in 2023, Equilar said. Here are the highest-paid chiefs.
The fall of Gucci was inevitable
Gucci's growth under Alessandro Michele was unsustainable. Its new designer now faces a struggle to reenergize the Kering luxury fashion brand.
Gen Zers say they're hooked on fast fashion, but regret their Shein hauls when the 'high' wears off
The thrill of fast fashion on TikTok shop and budget sites like Shein wears off quickly for Gen Zers who can't stop spending.
I was fired from a new job in less than a week after I started. It taught me not every opportunity is a good opportunity.
This Gen Z worker was fired from her new job on the third day and called it a blessing. It taught her to value mental health and respect over money.
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I moved to Chicago from Portland for an affordable big city life. It's been easy to make friends and I'm never bored.
Jessica Kirshner moved to Chicago for a big city life and to connect with a bigger Jewish community. She's happier than she was in Portland.
The hedge-fund industry's newest rock stars don't manage money
Business-development execs lure portfolio managers to hedge funds. Their status is rising as funds from Citadel to Point72 vie for trading talent.
'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says pro-Palestinian student protesters are 'screwed' because employers can identify them through AI
O'Leary says the protesters can be filtered out by employers using AI technology to conduct background checks on job applicants.
Meet the 37-year-old Apollo partner behind the $26 billion bid for Paramount
Apollo's Aaron Sobel's credits include buying a $760 million stake in production company Legendary Entertainment.
Cartier tried to stop a man from buying $13,600 earrings for $13 after a website typo, but he got them anyway
When Cartier accidentally discounted a pair of $13,600 gold earrings online, a man bought two pairs. He's now been granted the right to keep them.
Seeking nominations for rising stars in influencer talent management in the US and the UK
Please submit your nomination by Thursday, May 9, 2024 for Business Insider's list of rising stars in influencer talent management.
A millennial who quit Fidelity and Salesforce is one of many choosing to 'descend the corporate ladder' — for less stress
Los Angeles-based content creator Kirra Dickinson felt instantly "relieved" quitting her job at Salesforce to pursue social media and coaching.
Student-loan borrowers in public service will now have to wait until July for their debt relief forms to be processed
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is transferring away from student-loan company MOHELA, and any applications for relief are now paused.
We're reading: Here's a helpful hint for people starting a media company in 2024
A good tip when starting a media company in 2024? Be well connected. That's a nugget I found interesting in this longer story about Hunterbrook Media.
I went shopping at Express and saw firsthand why the retailer has filed for bankruptcy
Express has been a clothing staple in US malls for years. I went to check out the clothes and what might have led to it filing for bankruptcy.
Russia's economic survival hinges on prolonging the Ukraine war, think tank expert says
"Should the authorities attempt to halt militarization, a hard landing could add pressure to the government," Elina Ribakova wrote for FT.
The Fed likely won't cut rates until after a recession strikes, research firm says
The Fed is making a big mistake by not cutting interest rates right now, according to GlobalData TS Lombard.
Sony and Apollo offer $26 billion for Paramount: report
Sony and Apollo have teamed up to offer $26 billion for Paramount studios, WSJ reported on Thursday.
LinkedIn wants you to compete against your coworkers and classmates with its new Wordle-like puzzle games
LinkedIn is introducing a new suite of games, following in the footsteps of brain teasers like Wordle.
Citadel's stock-pickers lead the way in April — here's how the hedge fund's competitors fared
April hedge-fund returns are rolling in at Millennium, Balyasny, Point72, Citadel, Schonfeld and more.
Drake and Olivia Rodrigo fans can rejoice. TikTok is getting their music back.
TikTok reached a new licensing agreement with Universal Music Group that will once again allow users to incorporate music from UMG artists like Drake.
Costco members can save $1,000 or more on an EV from GM, Volvo, or Polestar this summer
Costco regularly offers big deals on new autos, but this level of savings on four brands at once is unusual.
A sports startup for bettors and creators raised $3.7 million. Read 10 key pitch-deck slides it used to get seed funding.
SoBet is a sports-betting content platform that works with short-form video creators.
Here's why Americans having fewer kids won't doom the economy
The US birth rate just fell to its lowest level in over 40 years, according to provisional CDC data.