Why companies keep betting — and losing — on Harry and Meghan

Tech Insider
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle divided by a ripped $100 bill with a downward trending line
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are really famous, but that doesn't mean they're good at business.

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It turns out the best way to get ahead in America is to leave

Tech Insider : Economy, Travel
Photo illustration of a passport and money butterfly.
Americans are discovering that their income can stretch much further in other countries, allowing them to save, pay down debts, and get ahead.

Juanjo Gasull for BI

America's young men are blowing their money like never before

Tech Insider : Economy, Crypto
A young man in the center of a $100 bill
The boys-who-like-to-bet bank is open, and a slew of companies are making as many withdrawals as they can.

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Beware: leaving a big city could be really bad for your career

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
A man crossing the street with money falling out of his suitcase

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America's cities had a way to escape the 'doom loop.' Then they blew it.

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
Money dripping over an image of a city
City and state governments across America are facing a nasty budget crunch as property taxes fall and new expenses add up.

iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

Landlords have a secret weapon in the war over high rents

Tech Insider : Economy
How landlords use algorithms to jack up your rent.
Big-time apartment owners have a secret weapon: a software that helps property managers to help them set rents and juice their profits

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AI bots are replacing Gen Z influencers. Maybe that's a good thing.

Tech Insider
Genz's fading dreams of fame because of AI
Gen Zers want to be influencers. But the industry is getting more competitive — and flooded with AI.

Abanti Chowdhury/BI

Why saving for retirement has never felt scarier — or more confusing

Tech Insider : Economy
An empty savings jar with a label that says
Instead of a golden sunset to look forward to, retirement has become anxiety-inducing for many Americans.

iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

The biggest secret at work: your office crush

Tech Insider
Illustration of two office chairs.
All around the office, your managers, direct reports, and peers are spending some untold portion of company time daydreaming about or flirting with each other.

Mikel Jaso for BI

Your credit card company is looking for new ways to screw you over

Tech Insider : Economy
A hand holding a credit card with a knife as its shadow
Cred card issuers are very good at getting money out of people. There are all sorts of levers they will use to make up for reduced late fees.

iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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