80 over 80
Some of America's oldest workers hold jobs while battling major health issues
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Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The Supreme Court extended an order that blocked the full payment of SNAP payments as the government shutdown approaches a potential end.
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America's hotels are feeling the sting as the shutdown keeps rooms empty
A hotel trade group estimates that the industry has lost out on $1.2 billion in revenue because of the shutdown.
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80 over 80
I'm 82 and still working to stay afloat. I wish I'd saved more, but my job is meaningful.
David Hugo Barrett, 82, works as a substitute teacher to makes end meet in Maryland despite two disabilities that impact his mobility.
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Gen Z's hottest new job: Nannying for billionaires
Gen Z is fleeing the white-collar apocalypse and joining billionaires' private staff, taking jobs as nannies, personal assistants, and private chefs.
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Trump wants to issue $2,000 tariff checks. He can't do that by himself.
Both the House and the Senate would need to approve any tariff-based checks from the government. Many in the GOP have already said they're opposed.
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Trump recommends $10,000 bonus to air traffic controllers who didn't call out sick during the shutdown
The president sharply criticized air traffic controllers who took time off during the shutdown, saying he's "NOT HAPPY" with them.
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Student-loan forgiveness is back on — but a tax change could be a 'financial disaster' for some borrowers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on the IRS to prevent student-loan borrowers from facing a "tax bomb" on debt relief beginning next year.
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We're looking for Americans to tell us how prices have changed. Fill out our new survey.
We want to hear from Americans about how prices have changed in recent months.
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Washington just moved one step closer to ending the longest government shutdown in US history
Six Democratic Senators split with their party and voted to advance a package that would reopen the government.
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Trump floats using tariff revenue to send $2,000 checks to Americans. Here's how that could hurt people in the long run.
Trump says he will use tariff revenue to send $2,000 checks to Americans. While most would welcome the infusion, it could cost them in the long run.
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The Trump administration orders states to reverse full SNAP benefits sent for November
Some 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, but payments have become shrouded in uncertainty amid the ongoing government shutdown.
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Trump says a tariff dividend of 'at least' $2,000 will be paid to most Americans
In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump said the payments would be for all but "high income people."
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Businesses' use of AI comes with plenty of stops and starts
In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about the highs and lows of AI in the workforce so far.
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Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash say self-driving tech is the future — and they'll need to spend big to make it happen
Gig companies Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash said in earnings calls that they will need to spend more in order to make autonomous vehicles a common sight.
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Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment changes are a big step closer to reaching borrowers
The Department of Education concluded its negotiations on Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul, with big implications for federal borrowers.
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Baby boomers have turned into Generation Can't-Let-Go
As boomers cling to power, America's become a gerontocracy — in business, housing, and the workforce. Here's what it means for millennials and Gen Z.
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80 over 80
She's 90 and a professional caregiver. Workers over 80 say jobs that help their peers live longer and better are the best they can get
Many of the 550,000 Americans 80 and older who still work do jobs that improve the lives of other 80-year-olds. They're home health aides and nurses.
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Student-loan forgiveness is back — and they got up to $70K wiped out: 'I can actually live my life'
"I can actually live my life and hopefully retire before I'm 90," said Tammy Stinson, who got student-loan forgiveness after 25 years of payments.
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Elon Musk says Optimus will 'eliminate poverty' in speech after his $1 trillion pay package was approved
Elon Musk has spent the last few weeks outlining a future with Optimus — one that will "eliminate" poverty, work, and require a universal income.
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DoorDash makes its corporate staff moonlight as delivery workers. It's led to big changes to the app.
DoorDash's WeDash program requires corporate employees to make deliveries. One staffer says it's helped the company fix the app.
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People who haven't had steady work for at least a year are networking, doing temporary jobs, and soul-searching
Unemployed Americans who have been looking for a job for a long time have increased. They cite varying reasons for not landing a full-time gig.
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There's no jobs report today, but here's what private data is telling us about the labor market
The Bureau of Labor Statistics won't be publishing the October jobs report on Friday. LinkedIn, Bank of America, and more crunched their own numbers.
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These are the most popular jobs between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Healthcare, food preparation, and protective service industries require around the clock work. These shifts affect work-life balance for some.
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I stopped chasing early retirement after years of aggressive investing. The FIRE movement made me feel guilty.
Charlie Brown, a freelance writer living in Portugal, shared
why she quit the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement after 6 years because of her ethical concerns.
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The whole economy is a casino. Businesses like Kalshi, Polymarket, and FanDuel are cashing in.
America is willing to gamble on anything, from sports to the stock market to elections. Kalshi, Polymarket, and FanDuel are happy to take those bets.
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DoorDash's plans to spend big on tech upgrades and delivery robots in 2026 are spooking Wall Street
DoorDash will spend several hundred million dollars more in 2026 than it did this year as it builds a new tech platform and rolls out delivery robots.
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Why one of Asia's poorest countries grows Japan's cash
Farmers in Nepal, one of Asia's poorest countries, harvest the shrub for Japan's money supply.
The government shutdown is now the longest in US history. See how it compares to others.
The ongoing government shutdown is now the longest in US history, surpassing the 2018 shutdown.
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At day 36, the government shutdown is the longest in US history
At day 36 of the government shutdown, Americans are seeing disruptions at airports, Head Start childcare centers, national parks, and more.
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America's first-time homebuyers are disappearing. That's bad news for real estate.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever. Instead of millennials, the real estate market is seeing "geriatric homebuyers" with piles of cash.
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Breaking down Zohran Mamdani's proposals by the numbers: What has he planned and how much will it cost?
The Democratic socialist is now the mayor-elect of NYC. Here are his affordability-centered plans, and what may stand in the way.
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A former Trump student-loan official calls for at least $100,000 to be returned to borrowers who faced 'unfair' credit reporting
Wayne Johnson, who oversaw student loans during Trump's first term, is launching a lawsuit challenging the administration's debt collection efforts.
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Trump says he will withhold SNAP benefits until the government shutdown ends
President Donald Trump said he will withhold November food stamps. This comes a day after the administration said it will pay partial benefits.
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The government shutdown by the numbers — as it becomes tied for the nation's longest
As the shutdown stretches into its 35th day, air traffic controllers, SNAP recipients, and federal employees are feeling the impact.
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Uber is offering AI gigs for PhDs as it becomes a 'platform for work,' CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says
Uber's Digital Tasks, which involve training AI, show that the app is becoming a place to find work, including for users with advanced degrees.
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Lyft's CEO explains why he prefers 'Falcon Mode' to being a hands-off CEO
Lyft CEO David Risher said his management style at the ride-hailing company mimics a falcon, as he dives into details and talks to teams below him.
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'We will not let this stand': Trump's new rule that blocks student-loan forgiveness for some public servants is hit with a fresh lawsuit
A coalition of labor unions and cities filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its new rule to limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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The Trump administration will fund SNAP after courts rule it must pay November benefits
Judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration must fund SNAP during the government shutdown.
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How workers are trying to get ahead of a job market full of uncertainty
People are getting nervous about layoffs. It could be time to start planning ahead.
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Would Nobu and private fireworks convince you to pay $23,000 an hour for a flight?
From suites at the F1 Grand Prix to appointments at the Mayo Clinic, private jet companies pull out all the stops to win customers who have it all.
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There's 'overwhelming evidence' tariffs have raised consumer prices, says Bank of America
The analysts wrote in a note on Friday that consumers have covered about 50% to 70% of the cost of tariffs to date.
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Well Spent
The old 'buy vs. rent' rule is officially dead. We break it down.
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make. But is it always smarter to buy than to rent? Zillow's expert breaks it down.
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Trump's major student-loan repayment overhaul continues during the government shutdown
Trump's Department of Education is kicking off the second week of negotiations on its student-loan repayment changes and new borrowing caps.
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Larry Summers said the best thing about the Trump-Xi meeting was that it 'didn't spiral out of control'
The former Treasury secretary said the meeting could have had "unfortunate and destabilizing outcomes" if it had gone downhill.
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Overseas military is getting paid, but their kids' teachers aren't — and they're worried about making rent
Teachers on military bases across the pond are working without pay amid the shutdown, Their landlords are confused why they suddenly can't pay rent.
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Why most rich families lose their fortunes — and how 5 kinds of 'capital' can save them, says a legendary advisor
Jay Hughes, a pioneer in family wealth, shares the five capitals he believes keep fortunes from fading.
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The Supreme Court could strike down Trump's tariffs — or expand his power instead
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's tariffs under the IEEPA were legal, a ruling that could expand or limit presidential trade authority.
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Student-loan borrowers could lose access to public service debt relief under a new Trump rule. Here's what's changing.
Trump's Department of Education finalized a rule that would narrow eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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