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My son just bought a $70,000 truck he didn't need — should I mind my own business until he's drowning in debt?

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Elon Musk's DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here's what to know.

President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk are using the Department of Government Efficiency to make dramatic changes in Washington.Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesDOGE is one of the most ambitious e...

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My ex made more money than I did. Eventually, it tore us apart.

The author (not pictured) and her ex-partner broke up over financial differences.kieferpix/Getty ImagesWhen we started dating, I knew my ex made more money than I did and felt pressure to keep up.I...

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My mom says my boyfriend shouldn't have a say in my finances before marriage — but he does. How can I make her understand?

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Investing tips for finding cheap stocks from David Booth, the Eugene Fama pupil who built a $777B firm

David Booth; BIDavid Booth says investors' biggest pitfall is their anxiety when markets are volatile.He advises against trying to make market-timed bets and instead invest based on life needs.He f...

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On the anniversary of the dot-com bubble bursting, is history repeating itself?

Buckner Hightower, left, and his son Chris Hightower examine the plunging stock market indices at the Nasdaq MarketSite, December 20, 2000 in New York City''s Times Square. The Nasdaq composite ind...

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I spent 3 days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and saw how the ultra-rich live and vacation

Business Insider's reporter went to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to see how some of America's wealthiest live and vacation.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderJackson Hole, Wyoming, is a luxury enclave for some ...

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We moved from San Francisco to rural Washington. We built a $40,000 greenhouse to grow food and be more self-sufficient.

Azadeh Weber and her husband used an ancient building technique called rammed earth to construct their ADU greenhouse.Courtesy of Azadeh WeberAzadeh Weber, 44, lives in rural Washington, about 20 m...

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My twin sister and I live together, and she recently started outearning me. It's caused a change in our power dynamic.

The author and her twin sister live together.Courtesy of Issy PackerMy twin sister and I live together, and I almost always earned more money than her. I'm older than her by seven minutes, and I ta...

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Ageism, economic shifts, and finances: Over 600 older Americans shared how they're navigating today's job market

Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BIOlder Americans are taking blue-collar jobs or navigating unemployment because of hiring slowdowns.Many said that ageism, tech changes, and economic shifts have affec...

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How to cast a wide net in your job search, including a message template for cold outreach

hamzaturkkol/Getty, Tyler Le/BIThe competition for jobs is fierce right now, and smart networking could give you a leg up.Cold outreach, fellow alums, neighbors, and former coworkers: career exper...

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From college to dating, no one in history has been rejected more than Gen Z

Jovana Mugosa for BIWhen Em graduated from the Pratt Institute in May 2020, two months into the pandemic, there were simply no jobs for a sculpture major, even in New York. "That absolutely set the...

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Donald Trump is taking aim at Big Law

Jim WATSON / AFPDonald Trump issued three orders revoking the security clearance of lawyers at major firms.He described the firms as "dishonest and dangerous" accusing each of weaponizing the judic...

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A former stockbroker explains how real estate became his 10-year path to financial freedom after falling behind on retirement savings

Texas-based real estate investor Brannon Potts builds his rentals.Courtesy of Brannon PottsBrannon Potts shifted to real estate investing to achieve financial freedom in his 50s.He does 'build-to-r...

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My son just bought a $70,000 truck he didn't need — should I mind my own business until he's drowning in debt?

Elon Musk's DOGE is overhauling the federal government, cutting spending, and drawing backlash. Here's what to know.

My ex made more money than I did. Eventually, it tore us apart.

My mom says my boyfriend shouldn't have a say in my finances before marriage — but he does. How can I make her understand?

Investing tips for finding cheap stocks from David Booth, the Eugene Fama pupil who built a $777B firm

On the anniversary of the dot-com bubble bursting, is history repeating itself?

I spent 3 days in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and saw how the ultra-rich live and vacation

We moved from San Francisco to rural Washington. We built a $40,000 greenhouse to grow food and be more self-sufficient.

My twin sister and I live together, and she recently started outearning me. It's caused a change in our power dynamic.

Ageism, economic shifts, and finances: Over 600 older Americans shared how they're navigating today's job market

How to cast a wide net in your job search, including a message template for cold outreach

From college to dating, no one in history has been rejected more than Gen Z

Donald Trump is taking aim at Big Law

A former stockbroker explains how real estate became his 10-year path to financial freedom after falling behind on retirement savings

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