From Social Security to jobs: America's oldest workers were anxious this year

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Politics
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Older Americans told Business Insider they've faced lots of stressors this year.

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Which states tax Social Security benefits? See the map and tax rates.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
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Social Security tax rules will change in 2026.

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Major food chains are reinventing themselves. We ranked their efforts to see who's winning the Great Restaurant Reset.

Tech Insider : Business
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Brands including Chili's, Starbucks, and Cracker Barrel have undergone revitalization efforts this year.

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America's hidden economic crisis: personal financial chaos

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Technology
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Up in smoke: Inside New York City's chaotic crackdown on unlicensed weed shops

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Politics
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Job seekers in 2025 faced a Great Frustration: never-ending applications, ghosting after interviews, and losing hope

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Sports
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Meet the real estate CEO who wants to reshape how Americans buy and sell homes

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Technology
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It's almost 9 p.m. on a Wednesday in November, and Robert Reffkin is working the phones.

The best albums of 2025

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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Hayley Williams, Bad Bunny, Addison Rae, and Jade.

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The bags successful women carry on and off the clock

Tech Insider : Style, Business
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These 8 beauty, fashion, and lifestyle items are already shaping the 2026 aesthetic

Tech Insider : Business, Style
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Here's a list of eight items to make you the coolest kid in 2026.

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