5 millennial dads describe the burnout of modern fatherhood: Splitting parenthood duties, juggling careers, and more
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Colleges are on notice: Too many graduates with student loans are behind on payments
A third of student-loan borrowers from for-profit colleges are behind on payments. Trump's Education Department is issuing a warning.
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Traders rushed to stockpile copper before Trump's tariffs. Now they're stuck with a lot of it.
Traders had spent months shipping refined copper into the US in anticipation of a 50% tariff.
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4 ways the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady will impact your wallet
Here's how the Federal Reserve will impact mortgage rates, credit cards, car loans, and market stability.
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The Fed holds rates steady for the fifth time this year, but some officials think it's the wrong call
The Fed announced it will leave interest rates unchanged in July, despite Trump and members of his cabinet pushing for a cut.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says it's 'not the end of the world' if Trump's snapback tariffs go into effect on Friday
Time is running out for countries to reach an agreement to avoid Donald Trump's delayed tariffs.
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Adidas, Walmart, Shein, and other major brands that say Trump's tariffs are pushing them to raise prices
Trump's tariffs have companies scrambling as they navigate cost increases. Here are the companies that have talked about hiking prices.
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US economic growth was hotter than expected last quarter
Real GDP unexpectedly rose at an annualized rate of 3% in the second quarter, strongly rebounding after a contraction in the first quarter.
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IMF sees Russia's wartime economy slowing after two strong years
The IMF now expects Russia's economy to grow 0.9% in 2025, down from the 1.5% it had projected in April.
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Stocks and bonds are behaving like the US economy is recession-proof
Markets are acting as if the US will stave off a recession forever, with stock and bond investors showing unprecedented confidence, DataTrek says.
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Chinese exports to the US could decrease by $488 billion without a trade deal, as the end of the tariff pause looms
A new tariff simulator shows Chinese exports to the US could plummet without a trade deal, and be redirected towards Southeast Asia and Russia.
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My wife and I both work and trade off childcare. We're happily married, but it can feel like we're splitting custody.
Joshua and Kelsey Harville both work full time. They share how they juggle taking care of their 16-month-old daughter with their careers.
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Goodbye stagflation: 3 reasons BofA sees the US economy avoiding a worst-case scenario
Trump's pro-growth agenda, the manufacturing push, and growing AI spend are some of the factors that could stoke a fresh economic boom, BofA said.
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Russia's economy is now so militarized, it may keep expanding its army even after the Ukraine war
Military production and defense spending are propping up Russia's economy and may shape its future long after the war in Ukraine.
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Trump strikes a deal with the EU on tariffs
President Donald Trump announced the deal on Sunday in Scotland alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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The dark side of the Shroom Boom
Psychedelic medicine is booming. Will it heal trauma, or create even more?
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I felt attacked by Trump's tariffs so I made an AI-powered app to help Canadians fight back
Helping Canadians understand their purchases and find local alternatives have helped many permanently change their choices.
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The summer's hottest drink is also a recession indicator
The Spaghett, a combination of cheap beer and Aperol, signals weaker consumer spending, which could push the economy into a recession.
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I paid $18.65 for an Etsy witch spell in hopes that 'extreme luck' could help me land an NYC apartment with laundry
I went to Etsy in search of a good luck spell for under $20. I found a lot of AI slop and am still waiting for the extreme luck I paid for.
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Americans have dating app burnout. Let's start setting up our friends.
Dating apps are leaving Americans lonelier than ever. We've lost the art of matchmaking — it's time to start setting up our friends.
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Diners say they're eating less at restaurants to save money. Spending data suggests that's not quite true.
Spending data suggests that diners aren't eating out less, though some are dining at restaurants less often and spending more money when they do.
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80 over 80
Working is not a choice for some older Americans. Despite heart failure, an 81-year-old navigates a job at Home Depot.
More older Americans are working well into their 80s just to survive. Meet a couple from the Silent Generation who say they can't afford to retire.
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Daily stock watch: Intel keeps falling premarket
Intel tumbled 5% in premarket trading after the tech giant announced 25,000 job cuts and that it will scrap European projects. AEye is up about 14%.
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Top strategist Vincent Deluard predicts a summer slump in stocks — but says 'recessions have been canceled'
StoneX's Vincent Deluard told BI he expects stocks to tumble as tariffs bite and interest-rate cuts are pushed back, but he ruled out a recession.
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Trump and Powell can't agree on numbers, and it's more than just interest rates
Aside from interest rates, the president and Powell are also not on the same page about the Federal Reserve renovation costs and inflation.
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Ray Dalio warns of an 'economic heart attack' in the next 3 years if the US doesn't shrink the deficit
Investing legend Ray Dalio predicts that the US is headed for an 'economic heart attack' unless policymakers reduce the deficit in the near future.
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Photos show the extreme inequality between rich and poor Americans during the Gilded Age
The Gilded Age was a period of enormous wealth for some and extreme poverty for others.
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Daily stock watch: How investors are reacting to Tesla, Alphabet, and IBM's Q2 earnings
Tesla shares were down about 6% in pretrading on Thursday after reporting a 12% decline in revenue year-on-year. Alphabet jumped 3%.
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80 over 80
I'm 90 and still working to get by on $1,100 monthly in Social Security. Finances are tight, but I'm not worried.
June Boyd, 90, works as a director's assistant for a nonprofit that helps older Americans find work. She's still working out of financial necessity.
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These Gen Zers are working to realize their American dream, but hit roadblocks without legal status
Young people brought to the US as children may get degrees and pay taxes, but without legal status they struggling to reach their American dream.
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Companies love trapping people in subscriptions. Savvy consumers are fighting back.
Companies love trapping people in recurring subscription payments. Savvy consumers are using free trials to fight back.
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Why China's export machine keeps humming, despite the US's tariff squeeze
Over the first half of 2025, China's exports to the world grew nearly 6% from a year earlier, defying expectations of a broad slowdown.
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My grandmother had 10 children and not a lot of money. She taught me how to live on a tight budget as a single mom.
My grandmother loved buying gifts and home decor at thrift shops. She also never wasted any food. These lessons helped me raise my son on my own.
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Millions of Americans could pay up to $1,247 more for Affordable Care Act health insurance next year
Some Americans saw their health insurance premiums drop with Affordable Care Act subsidies. Now those are set to expire.
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Trump paused student-loan forgiveness for nearly 2 million borrowers on income-based repayment plans
Trump's Department of Education said it is temporarily pausing student-loan forgiveness under IBR plans to comply with ongoing court orders.
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Daily stock watch: WallStreetBets has got people watching Kohl's
Kohl's and Krispy Kreme have been subject of online chatter, including on WallStreetBets, about their potential. Rocket Companies is up 6%.
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The UK reportedly plans to woo the ultra-rich back with a new 'golden visa.' Analysts say the damage may already be done.
Having long been a hub for the world's richest people, the UK is now seen as a "hostile" environment by many millionaires, one analyst said.
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Billionaire Jeff Greene predicts house prices will soar once rates fall — and warns the US faces a 'downward spiral'
Real estate billionaire Jeff Greene sees a housing boom once interest rates fall, and says he's worried about the US debt and a lack of immigration.
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America's next big land grab is already here. Homebuyers could be the winners.
"Land bankers" are buying billions of dollars' worth of real estate and setting the stage for a homebuilding boom — and cheaper home prices.
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These are the 3 manufacturing sectors set to be the big winners of Trump's Made in America push
President Trump's made in American manufacturing push will benefit some sectors over others, Oxford Economics said.
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Americans are mostly paying for tariffs — and price rises may be on the way, says Deutsche Bank
People overseas have so far paid very little for tariffs, with Americans bearing the brunt of the cost, per Deutsche Bank.
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Why some economists think Powell should resign to save Fed independence
Mohamed El-Erian and Jeremy Siegel think Jerome Powell's resignation would ultimately bolster the independence of the central bank.
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If you are working at age 80 and older, we want to hear from you
BI wants to hear from people who work into their 80s and 90s (and even 100s) about their experience and motivations for working.
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3 moms reveal how their kids' lives changed after moving out of the US
Moms who moved with young kids to Panama, Belgium, and New Zealand said their families are better off after leaving the US, despite a few challenges.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent bashes Fed 'fear mongering' over tariffs and says central bank should be reviewed
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the latest Fed drama, pointing to the "fear-mongering" around tariffs and the potential for higher inflation.
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America's terrible tariffs could actually be a huge win for Canada's economy
Trump's tariffs are causing short-term pain for Canada's economy. But this may finally be the wake-up call America's neighbor to the north needs.
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Russia's high military recruitment bonuses are straining its economy
Moscow is "burning the candle at both ends" by loosening monetary policy to prop up growth and expanding wartime spending, wrote ISW analysts.
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Here are the 10 most expensive cities for the ultra-rich in 2025 — and the quiet power shift shaping the next luxury capitals
Julius Baer's latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report found Dubai, Bangkok, and Tokyo are rising fast as new luxury hubs.
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The Trump-Powell feud keeps heating up. Meet the betting markets' top picks to replace the Fed chief.
Four potential Powell replacements have been shortlisted by the betting market. Here's who's in the running to be the next Fed Chair.
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