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The consumer slowdown is here and its flashing a recession warning for the economy

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 12:56

Tech Insider : Economy

Target out of business — People shop during the going-out-of-business sale at Target Canada in Toronto, February 5, 2015. Target Corp is closing its stores in Canada after the insolvent retailer came to an agreement with its landlords to start liquidation.
REUTERS/Mark Blinch

economy, Markets, Recession, recession-outlook, recession-2024, us-economic-outlook, consumer-spending

Meet a couple with 5 kids who are barely making it despite working 4 jobs: 'It shocks me that $100k feels like poverty'

Thu, 05/16/2024 - 09:33

Tech Insider : Economy

April Schultz and her husband — April Schultz and her husband make about $130,000 a year but barely have money for savings.
April Schultz

economy, finance, alice, millennial, Retirement, social-security, Moving

15 cities where retirees are moving — most are in the South

Wed, 05/15/2024 - 05:59

Tech Insider : Economy

Mesa, Arizona — Mesa, Arizona, had the highest net influx of retirees.
Shutterstock

Real Estate, economy, Retirement, Moving, cost-of-living, Arizona, Texas

Austin offers the jobs and city life of San Francisco but with Atlanta's cost of living. Here's how.

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:58

Tech Insider : Economy

An aerial view of Barton Springs Pool and downtown Austin, Texas. — People gather at Barton Springs Pool on June 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Brandon Bell/Getty Images

economy, Real Estate, finance, Housing, cost-of-living, Austin, Texas

I'm a Gen Zer who moved to London from the US. I wouldn't recommend it if you're used to American salaries and social life.

Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:09

Tech Insider : Travel

Gladys Nkengasong wears a black dress and coat and stands on a London street. A building behind her has a a Union Jack flag hanging from it. — Gladys Nkengasong moved to the UK from Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021.
Courtesy of Gladys Nkengasong

Real Estate, Travel, Moving, Relocation, uk-vs-us, London, Atlanta

'Intellectual influencers' will soon be taking over your social-media feeds

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:43

Tech Insider : Economy

intellectual influencer — Intellectual influencers, or thought leaders, are the ones who will survive a social-media flux (stock image)
Tashi-Delek/Getty Images

culture, economy, tiktok, Influencers, social-media, Businesses, youtube

A millennial couple moved from Arizona to China to teach at an international school. The cost of living is much cheaper, though the language barrier is challenging.

Wed, 05/08/2024 - 05:54

Tech Insider : Economy

Scott Vleeschouwer and his wife — Scott Vleeschouwer moved from Arizona to China to work at an international school.
Scott Vleeschouwer

Real Estate, economy, China, shenzhen, Arizona, Moving, cost-of-living

Why a boomer left coastal Florida for a rural Arkansas town of 900 residents: 'I didn't think we'd make it' to retirement in Florida

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 09:16

Tech Insider : Economy

Milan Novak and his wife — Milan Novak and his wife moved from Florida to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, a decade ago.
Milan Novak

Real Estate, economy, Florida, Arkansas, Moving, cost-of-living, insurance

Meet the typical ALICE: Americans struggling to afford basic necessities but making too much to get help

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 06:04

Tech Insider : Economy

A cashier rings up a customer's groceries — ALICE workers often are in retail and food services.
Michael Nagle/Xinhua via Getty Images

economy, finance, alice, gen-z, Boomers, Poverty, Survival

A millennial Lyft driver who used the gig to explore all 50 states explains his strategies for maximizing earnings and tips

Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:06

Tech Insider : Economy

Kreskin J. Torres eating BBQ and Hawaiian food. — Kreskin J. Torres has traveled to all 50 states thanks to Uber and Lyft driving.
Kreskin J. Torres

economy, finance, Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, Rideshare, gig-work

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