A Gen X dad who drives from Alabama to South Carolina every week for work explains why it's worth it for his career — despite the time away from family

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Jae Kim commutes 350 miles every week from Alabama to South Carolina for work.

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The real reason Americans can't get enough sleep

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The wealthiest parts of America tend to sleep much better than low-income areas.

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Sleep is the great unifier. Everyone needs it to repair cells, store memories, and balance emotions. It also helps us solve complex problems — ever need to just "sleep on it"?

People love hanging out with friends who they think make less than them

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People with a higher perceived relative income spend more time socializing in recreational settings.

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China is the only major economy dealing with deflation

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Chinese national flags are seen as tourists crowd along the Nanjing Pedestrian Road, a main shopping area, on a national holiday in Shanghai on October 4, 2014.

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Sorry, parents: The American dream is only for DINKS

Tech Insider : Economy
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This year, homebuyers with children are likely to spend 66% of their income on mortgage and childcare expenses, Zillow found.

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The US housing market is so expensive that incomes would have to spike 55% for it to be considered affordable, industry exec says

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The price of a typical starter home fell in San Francisco, Austin, and Phoenix, bucking a national trend — here's why

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San Francisco has seen the biggest decline in starter home prices this year, according to Redfin.

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Some critics of Biden's student-loan forgiveness say the relief will help rich people the most. New data suggests the exact opposite.

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics
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A view of the U.S. Capitol before a news conference to discuss student debt cancellation on Sept. 29, 2022.

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Why Biden's plan to make monthly student-loan payments cheaper could end up sticking borrowers with the same repayment struggles they've had for decades

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College graduates.

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