With the US obesity rate hovering at around 40%, tens of millions of Americans could take GLP-1 drugs over the next few years.
The top 10% of Americans have gained a whopping $30.5 trillion in wealth since 2020, according to Federal Reserve data.
Uber and Lyft drivers share what they do to maximize their tips, even though some say tipping is inconsistent and not worth relying on.
During the first presidential debate, Trump and Biden sparred over who is to blame for inflation. But the economy did not dominate the evening.
Homelessness in the US hit a record high last year, fueled in large part by the nation's severe shortage of housing.
Multiple surveys also found young people are willing to put travel plans ahead of their financial goals.
Biden has pushed for more federal involvement in housing policy. Trump proposed massive cuts to federal housing programs for the neediest.
Britt Lorino, 55, relocated to Arkansas after living most of his life in Austin. The county's mover incentive program helped pay for his house.
A Texas-based millennial who's making $350,000 secretly working two remote jobs says he only worked 50 hours a week.
Thousands more one-person businesses are hitting million-dollar revenues and may keep growing, increasing from 47,000 in 2020 to 58,000 in 2021.
Rachel Wells doesn't see herself ever working for an employer again, given the perks of being fully self-employed and trying different income streams.
Inflation has slowed but is above its ideal rate. Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz broke down why Trump's policies could make it worse.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has made it to five European countries so far. It boosted accommodation prices everywhere except France.
The NFL was hit with billions in damages after a jury sided with subscribers of the league's "Sunday Ticket" telecast package in an antitrust lawsuit.
The Supreme Court is poised to curtail the federal government's power to regulate the environment, including President Joe Biden's climate policies.
Three surveys show that Gen Z and millennials are willing to risk their financial health for summer fun.
Milan Ball moved to Indianapolis in 2022. She pays less than $1,700 in rent, landed a job there, and finds downtown beautiful.
BI looked at President Joe Biden's and former President Donald Trump's plans for eight major economic categories that affect Americans' daily lives.
Career experts explain how performance punishment and the perception of weakness prevent likable, competent employees from being promoted.
Daily essentials are inflating faster than broad inflation indexes, as the ALICE Essentials Index is up 7.3% annually from 2021 to 2023.
With the rise of remote work, fewer people have friends at their jobs. That may actually be a good thing.
Tens of millions of children face increased hunger during the summer months without the certainty of free and reduced-price meals provided by schools.
Lyft CEO David Risher often posts positively about driving for the rideshare service. But one gig worker said they're not even making minimum wage.
Nearly 50 entities and individuals were sanctioned on Tuesday for funding an illicit network in Iran, that's helping fuel Russia's war effort.
Trump has promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in US history, which risks setting off stagflation, Adam Posen told Bloomberg.
The ranking takes into account the costs of housing and childbirth costs as well as wealthy status symbols like jewelry, whiskey, and boarding school.
Remote roles are often portrayed as good for mental and physical health, but that isn't always the case.
St. Louis is giving low-income families $500 monthly, but a lawsuit aims to block the guaranteed-basic-income program.
There were more than 22,000 short-term rentals listed in NYC last August. The number of legal listings has dropped precipitously.
It's not the pay or the perks causing American workers to disengage. It's the lack of purpose.
Stocks are hugely overvalued and the economy is faltering, paving the way for a stock-market crash and a recession, B. Riley's Paul Dietrich said.
Workers will receive 40% more pay for extra hours and 115% more for holiday work.
Two separate court rulings blocked parts of the SAVE plan, including student-debt relief and cheaper payments. Here's what borrowers should know.
MrBeast, known for handing cash to strangers, used his Beast Philanthropy organization to support a UBI program.
Saudi's Vision 2030 plans feature several projects, including the futuristic megacity Neom and an entertainment project on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Two separate rulings from federal judges in Kansas and Missouri halted student-debt cancellation and lower payments through the SAVE plan.
Oregon residents may soon vote on a universal basic income program that would give every resident $750 each year.
The US became Germany's top trading partner, ending an eight-year streak by China. The shift reflects competition over electric vehicles.
The Education Department issued a request for information on expanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility to early childhood educators.
Student-loan borrowers on income-driven repayment plans and PSLF have until June 30 to consolidate their balances for one-time account adjustments.
A California millennial made six figures secretly working two remote jobs. But he said he's happy he's no longer overemployed.
Given how low last year's inflation was, CPI data might rebound in the latter half of this year. That could mean further rate hikes, Rob Arnott said.
More than a decade after the Great Recession reshaped millennial life, Gen Z is now enduring its own set of significant economic challenges.
Over the last year, Swift's Eras Tour injected billions into the US economy. She could do the same thing for Europe.
Even homeowners are struggling with rising costs, as insurance premiums and home repairs balloon.
Remote work has made it harder to preserve the "work spouse" and connect with coworkers. It could be bad news.
Angela Babin, 62, lives in a mobile home in Houma, Louisiana on her $1,104 monthly Social Security income.