Their goal is a peaceful retirement. Up to half a million dollars in student loans is standing in the way.
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Public breakups are still a thing — and it's awkward for everyone
In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about the booming mini economy of public breakups.
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Uber drivers say they've been getting 2 different prices for the same trip. The company said it was a glitch.
Uber said a glitch led its app to send some drivers using its Trip Radar feature lower payout offers for gigs they had already accepted.
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The economist who first warned of America's K-shaped recovery says this is his worst fear for the US
The economist who popularized the idea of the K-shaped economy says one of his biggest worries is that the divide leads to a caste system in the US.
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A single mom's ACA premium jumped from $3 to $164. Now she's skipping her medications.
Natalie Richards, 37, said her health insurance premium skyrocketed when enhanced ACA subsidies expired. She can no longer afford her medications.
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Why top economist says the US will continue to dodge a recession through the end of the decade
Yardeni has touted his "Roaring 20s" thesis before, retierating his view this week that the economy and markets will remain strong through this decade.
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Student-loan forgiveness emails are going out to a new batch of borrowers
Trump's Department of Education emailed a group of student-loan borrowers who reached their payment threshold under income-driven repayment plans.
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Inflation cooled more than expected in January
The new consumer price index report showed the inflation rate slowed more than expected.
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The K-shaped economy is reshaping Valentine's Day spending
Valentine's Day spending may look different this year in the K-shaped economy, as the highest earners enjoy luxuries and everyone else cuts back.
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We visited the Arctic mine shaping Greenland's mineral future. Take a look inside.
Greenland is believed to hold significant deposits of rare-earth elements. Mining them, however, is another story.
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I needed to save money, so I challenged myself to a 30-day spending freeze. I learned a lot about my financial habits.
After the holidays, I needed to save up some money for my family. I decided not to spend money for a month; I had to curb late-night spending first.
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Are you a real adult if you're still on your parents' family phone plan?
Family plans are super-popular: One stat says 85% customers are on one. But if you're an adult, should you stay on your parents' phone plan?
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The booming business of public breakups
From fancy tasting menus to bars, restaurant workers have overheard their fair shares of public breakups. Here's what they think of yours.
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Congress defies Trump on tariffs amid his ongoing spat with Canada
A bipartisan coalition in the House delivered a rare rebuke of Trump's tariffs by voting against his duties on Canada, citing economic concerns.
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Top economist Mark Zandi says don't expect January's strong job gains to last
Moody's economist Mark Zandi doubts job growth will continue despite a strong January jobs report, due to healthcare reliance and AI risks.
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Jobs report recap: US added 130,000 jobs in January, beating expectations
The BLS released its delayed jobs report Wednesday showing that the US added 130,000 jobs in January, and unemployment ticked down to 4.3%.
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Why a bridge over the Detroit River is the latest flare-up in the US-Canada trade spat
Trade tensions between the US and Canada escalate as Donald Trump threatens to delay the Gordie Howe International Bridge, challenging Mark Carney.
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Why landing a doctor's appointment is such a headache
A new report from Covista found that hospital leaders are struggling to find enough staff, especially for preventive care.
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I followed an RFK-approved, $15-a-day diet for a week
The White House and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have a new protein-forward food pyramid that they say you can follow cheaply. I tried it out.
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The 10 best states for retirement in 2026 — and the 10 worst
WalletHub ranked every US state on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare to determine the best places for retirement.
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Zillow's big win in the real estate listing wars will create big headaches for homebuyers
The home-search giant can continue banning some real estate listings from its site, a judge ruled. Homebuyers still face a messy search process.
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Trump threatens to block the opening of a bridge between Ontario and Michigan in ongoing spat with Canada
President Donald Trump demanded the US own half of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the US and Canada, or he would block it from opening.
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Trump's plan to limit student loans for nurses is dominating the public's feedback on the repayment overhaul
Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul would place a lower student-loan limit on certain advanced degrees, including nursing.
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Gen Z is slamming the brakes on getting a driver's license
Driving is too scary, expensive, and exhausting for Gen Z. So they're waiting to get a license and making their parents ferry them around.
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Get ready for a tax season run by a much smaller IRS
Trump promised Americans higher tax refunds this year, but staffing cuts at the IRS could lead to customer service delays.
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The prediction market bubble is already here
The Super Bowl and other recent events show prediction markets are in a fragile "boom" thanks to a legal workaround. But it could burst at any moment.
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I've gone to Disney parks every year for decades. As prices rise, here's what I still splurge on—and skip.
Sarah Rachul shares how she still enjoys Disney parks as costs rise, cutting back on what she does while continuing to visit often.
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Eddie Bauer through the years, from outdoor apparel icon to bankruptcy watch
Eddie Bauer, one of the oldest brands in American outdoor apparel, is facing potential closures of most of its stores as bankruptcy looms.
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Mark Cuban says money won't change your misery — but it will change your stress
Billionaire Mark Cuban pushed back on Elon Musk's take, saying money amplifies who you are rather than creating happiness.
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Elon Musk says money can't buy happiness. Research shows he's both right and wrong.
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, questions if money buys happiness. Studies suggest income boosts happiness, but with diminishing returns.
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I needed my dad's help to buy my first home and to stay afloat after a layoff. An early transfer of generational wealth is essential.
Arran Skinner and his wife found their dream home priced at $374,000 in 2018. Without the help of his father, they couldn't have afforded it.
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Cost of the City
Too rich for assistance, too poor to get by: A single mom's struggle to afford life in New York City
A single mom juggling multiple jobs, grad school, and rising costs explains what it takes to stay in New York City — and why she may have to leave.
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Elon Musk will have to sit for a deposition over what he did at DOGE, judge rules
A judge ruled that Musk could not be considered a high-ranking government official and forgo a deposition.
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The long line for Kalshi's free groceries taught me people care more about affordability than prediction markets
My visit to Kalshi's free grocery event underscored that people in line cared far more about affordability than prediction markets.
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I quit my career to care for my aging mother. Now I have to work in my 70s — I should've thought of myself more.
Susan Freeman, 72, put her career on hold to care for her aging mother. She now works four days a week at her sister's store to pay the bills.
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Airbnb hosts in World Cup cities are going big to squeeze every dollar out of their homes
It's shaping up to be a banner year for Airbnb hosts near sports stadiums in World Cup cities. But not every homeowner will come out a winner.
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The rise and fall of American vinyl manufacturers
We visited the world's biggest vinyl plant in Czech Republic to find out how it became the largest factory in the industry and helped save vinyl.
The dueling 'free grocery' stunts from Polymarket and Kalshi in NYC
In the latest game of one-upsmanship, Kalshi offered to cover $50 worth of groceries, and Polymarket is doing a "free grocery store" pop-up in NYC.
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Disneyland admission was $1 on opening day in 1955. See how Disney park prices have skyrocketed since.
The cost of tickets, food, and merchandise for Disneyland and Disney World have risen drastically over the years.
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Deactivated accounts are one of gig workers' biggest challenges. NYC just got Uber Eats to reactivate some of them.
Some Uber Eats workers in NYC will have their accounts reactivated under a settlement. The move addresses a major pain point for delivery drivers.
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Crunch Fitness responds to backlash after ICE memo from Texas franchise leaks
A Crunch franchisee's internal memo told employees that raids could "last hours" and include searches of "offices, lockers, and computers."
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Not enough student-loan borrowers know about this way to get rid of their debt
Biden's reforms to the bankruptcy process for student-loan borrowers are working. The main issue: not enough people know about it.
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There won't be a jobs report on Friday because of the government shutdown
Because of the government shutdown, BLS will be rescheduling the jobs report and other data that were supposed to be released this week
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What smart people in economics and business are saying about Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair
Reactions are already pouring in from prominent economists and business leaders about President Donald Trump nominating Kevin Warsh.
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A top economist says Kevin Warsh is a 'reasonable' choice for Fed chair, but his legacy hinges on one key issue
A top economist says Kevin Warsh is a solid choice for Fed chair — but his legacy will depend on keeping politics out of interest rate decisions.
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A new report shows how Trump's sweeping student-loan changes are poised to reshape repayment for borrowers and private lenders
Major student-loan companies told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that they're preparing to service more borrowers due to federal repayment changes.
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Economic data is getting harder to come by, and the alternative won't help everyone
The erosion of economic data over the past year poses a massive risk for individuals and businesses
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Elon Musk called on corporations to ditch Delaware. They didn't listen.
A handful of billionaires and prominent companies urged corporations to leave Delaware. According to the numbers, the opposite happened.
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Future of Capitalism
How the decline of economic data could end up with a lot of unemployed Americans
The quality and availability of economic data is declining. That could lead to a lot more unemployed Americans and increase the chance of recession.
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