They fled cities in the pandemic exodus, seeking a cheaper cost of living, safety, and more. Here's how it's panned out.
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Big business and capitalism are becoming less and less popular with Americans
Just 37% of Americans have a positive view of big business, while 54% have a positive view of capitalism.
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These charts show why the US job market is struggling in the 2nd half of the year
Job growth has slowed sharply over the last five months. Tariffs and immigration policy are among factors that have weighed on the labor market.
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America is turning into a nation of conspiracy theorist consumers. American Eagle and Cracker Barrel are proof.
From American Eagle to Cracker Barrel, Americans are now creating wild conspiracy theories about minor company decisions.
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Hyundai has for decades poured billions into America's South. Then ICE rattled its biggest US project yet.
The ICE raid on a Hyundai plant, one of the "largest" in history, is reverberating far beyond the rural Georgia town where it took place.
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Sorry, job seekers. The labor market is worse than we thought.
In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about the state of the job market and what you can do about it.
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Job seekers at their wits' end are finding a few silver linings
The US isn't in an official recession, but things have slowed down, including the job market. If you need a job, you could try contract work.
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How billionaires are fueling the rise of private jets
The number of private jets operating globally has more than doubled since 2000. Now airlines are coming up with new ways to get customers hooked.
The end of the de minimis exemptions is creating a fresh round of frustrations for American small businesses
Small businesses are facing hefty customs bills and soaring shipping costs after a long-standing duty exemption on low-value parcels ended in August.
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'Mini-stagflation is brewing': 5 fresh signs that the economy's worst-case scenario could be inching closer
Stagflation fears are back after a week of dismal jobs data and hot inflation indicators.
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Millennial parents are clinging to all the job flexibility they can get in this hardcore, RTO era
Rising childcare costs and the need for flexibility drive parents to cling to jobs that let them balance career demands with family duties.
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How the tiny tattoo became a big status symbol
Are you seeing tiny tattoos everywhere you look? They're a beloved status symbol.
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Trump's administration is making another shift away from Biden's student-loan forgiveness efforts
Trump's Department of Education is soliciting feedback on a new manual focused on helping student-loan borrowers better manage repayment.
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3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report
Friday's jobs report shows it's a brutal time to look for work, the US isn't in a recession, and there's a high chance the Fed cuts interest rates.
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'Edge of the cliff': A top economist says the US is in a full-blown labor recession that risks spilling into the rest of the economy
The dismal August jobs report on Friday did nothing to convince Mark Zandi that the US is safe from recession.
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The US has more job seekers than open jobs. These 10 states are seeing the biggest increases in unemployment claims.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report on job openings showed that there are more job seekers than openings for the first time since 2021.
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Job growth badly missed expectations in August, and unemployment ticked up
The US added far fewer jobs in August than the expected gain of 75,000, while unemployment increased to 4.3%.
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London's status as a global hub for the world's rich may be under threat — but it's still holding on to their fortunes
London's status as a global hub for the wealthy may be waning, yet the city retains $344 billion in family offices, per With Intelligence.
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One chart shows how single dads are growing in the workforce
Single dads are increasingly joining the workforce, seeking flexible work schedules to balance family responsibilities with office tasks.
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From student-loan repayment changes to a new AI push in classrooms, here's what Trump has in store for the new school year
Students are going back to school while the Trump administration is pushing new policies for K-12 and higher education.
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How this Gen Z couple with $30K in student debt afforded a $435K home in Georgia
A Gen Z couple bought a $435K home in Georgia with help from a VA loan, family support, and a basement tenant.
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It costs nearly $300,000 to raise a child in the US. Here's the annual cost in every state.
On average, US parents spend 22.6% of their income on costs related to raising their children each year, a report found.
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Seller beware: Homebuyers are backing out of real estate deals more than ever
Homebuyers are pulling out of purchases at a record rate, wary of homeownership costs and mortgage rates. But the cold feet won't last forever.
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Forget tariff rollbacks — the US will keep charging for imports one way or another, analysts say
The Trump administration can pivot to other laws — from national security provisions to balance-of-payments measures — to keep tariffs alive.
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From Trump vs. Powell to the AI talent wars, these are the biggest topics the business world is following this fall
From execs to staffers, the business world is closely watching Trump vs. Powell, the AI talent wars, major media deals, and more.
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New Zealand carves out a luxury housing loophole to woo golden visa millionaires
New Zealand's Prime Minister said easing the foreign buyer ban could inject $1.8 billion into the country's economy.
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I'm 90 and work at a convenience store. I make $14.90 an hour and money is tight, but I hope to retire.
Vince Scidone, 90, got a job at a convenience store because he said money is tight. He earns $14.90 an hour, but he enjoys the work.
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Europe's top central banker is the latest leading financial voice to issue a warning about Trump's battle with the Fed
Investors have grown jittery at President Donald Trump's moves to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence.
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America's richest generation got much richer in recent decades as everyone else fell behind
The homeownership rate, the share of stocks owned, and mortgage debt has created a wider gap between boomers and everyone else.
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It's now harder to qualify for SNAP benefits. That could be good for retail giants like Walmart.
Millions could lose SNAP benefits under new Trump administration rules, but retailers like Walmart may benefit from shifting grocery spending.
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The CDC is calling workers back to the office 5 weeks after the shooting at its Atlanta headquarters
CDC employees are being called back to the office by mid-September, following a shooting and significant internal changes at the agency.
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The 10 hardest-working states in the US — and the 10 states that work the least
Americans work an average of 1,805 hours per year, but some states put in more hours than others.
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The Middle East is competing for wealthy expats with a surge of 'golden visas'
Oman joined the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the golden visa race with a $520,000 option, seeking to attract wealthy expats amid declining oil revenues.
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Americans are saving more, and it could be because they expect price rises from tariffs
The Bank of America Institute found that across all income brackets, household savings balances have stayed above inflation-adjusted 2019 levels.
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Why Taylor Swift's engagement proves she's become an economy of her own
Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce proves that she's transformed herself from a celebrity into an economy of her own.
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White-collar work is breaking people's brains. Some are turning to unorthodox coaches for a fix.
Want to avoid burnout? Just hire an 'executive function' coach.
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I've been co-parenting for five years. It's a lot of logistics, but everything is worth it to raise my kids.
Two kids into our marriage, my wife and I divorced. Five years later, we co-parent and make sure to put the kids first while working full-time.
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How a tiny metal part showed a $100 million bag maker the high cost of obscure trade codes
Trump's new tariffs are forcing businesses to pore over obscure HTS import codes, rework products, and diversify supply chains to keep costs down.
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Protesters are targeting the Hamptons as part of a Labor Day weekend action against billionaires
Protesters disrupted the Labor Day weekend in the Hamptons as part of a nationwide action called "Workers Over Billionaires."
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Vintage photos show how the role of women in the workforce has evolved in the last 100 years
In the 1920s, women entered the workforce in astonishing numbers as a result of the industrial revolution.
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This 24-year-old Gen Zer just bought a $395K home with his fiancée. They have this key piece of advice.
This 24-year-old from Minnesota and his fiancée just bought a $395,000 house amid a tough housing market for Gen Z. They had a strategy. It worked.
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Beware 'stall speed' in the job market, which could start a vicious cycle of unemployment
If the job market hits stall speed, unemployment could stay elevated for another year, one strategist told BI.
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These 80-somethings are using AI more than you
Americans working in their 80s and above are split on using AI, but those who do say it's helping them get ahead professionally.
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Can you make it as an Uber driver? A new game simulates work in the gig economy
GigU's Cherry Picker game challenges players to make money as an Uber driver. Its creators hope it will make players sympathize with gig workers.
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Trump's tariffs ruled illegal by appeals court; why plan stands for now
A federal appeals court found President Donald Trump's tariff plan unconstitutional, ruling that he overstepped his executive power to write trade policy.
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Millennials and Gen Zers in their first jobs out of college might actually tell the story of the economy
Your first job out of college might tell a story about the state of the economy. The entry-level job market for millennials and Gen Z has shifted.
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One chart shows how expensive day care has gotten for working parents
Childcare costs have outpaced overall inflation. Data shows prices for day care services growing out of reach for some parents.
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China's era of one-yuan lattes and cheaply delivered meals is cratering
Alibaba, JD.com, Meituan have poured big money into subsidies for their food delivery services, eroding profits and rattling investors.
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The US ended a decades-old shipping perk. Now small businesses say they're paying the price.
Starting Friday, package deliveries to the US will face duties, prompting postal carriers of at least 25 countries to pause package deliveries.
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