Meet the millennials who got student-loan forgiveness and now have the freedom to save for retirement, grow their families, and consider going back to school

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Miniature graduate standing in between frayed rope.
Millennials who received student-loan forgiveness have been able to invest in their futures.

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A Gen Xer shares why going back to college after dropping out was the best decision he ever made

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
David Houde
David Houde said going back to college after dropping out was the "best thing" he ever did.

David Houde

After various degrees and a brain injury, I owe $150,000 in student loans. The lawsuits and election only make it worse.

Tech Insider : Politics
Shanna hayes sitting outside the Supreme Court
The ongoing litigation has only made it harder for Shanna Hayes to pay off her $150,000 in student loans.

Shanna Hayes

A millennial who's been looking for a job for over 4 years says his degrees have offered little value: 'I can't get anything even at minimum wage'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Roland Hesmondhalgh
Roland Hesmondhalgh has been struggling to find a job since 2020.

Roland Hesmondhalgh

Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

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Illustration of parents holding up a bridge for their child.
Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

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The 10 highest-paying blue-collar construction jobs in the US

Tech Insider : Economy
Photo of engineers working on a construction site in the evening.
Trade jobs like electric power-line installers can earn over $80,000 annually in the US.

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I left the US for Australia. Here are the differences I've spotted in the culture and job market.

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Left: Aolin Xu. Right: Sydney skyline
Xu is a dual citizen of the US and Australia.

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Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Recent college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs, and this could have a lasting impact on some of their earnings and careers.

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Earning $100,000 a year isn't enough to feel 'rich' in the US anymore

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Christopher Stroup (left), Madelyn Driver (center), and Abid Salahi (right), are six-figure earners who feel far from "rich."

Christopher Stroup (left), Madelyn Driver (center), and Abid Salahi (right)

A Texas HIFI couple made $200,000 last year. Their budget for vacations and restaurants keeps shrinking despite 'making more money than ever.'

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel
Couple listening to music at a concert
HIFIs — people who are high income, financially insecure — often earn six figures but struggle to afford their growing cost of living. The subject of the story is not pictured.

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