Not Doing Better Than Mom and Dad: The Stunning Fall of Gen X
For the most part, generations in America have followed a similar storyline: Kids grow up to do better than their parents. But that story ended with Generation X.
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13 Major Suburbs Where Poverty Is Soaring
Don't let the white picket fences fool you. For the first time ever, poor people in America's largest suburbs outnumber those in cities.
The 20 Most Valuable Brands In The World
Every year, BrandZ and Millward Brown Optimor calculate and rank brands based on their global value. These are the 20 most valuable brands for 2013. (Think mobile.)
Groupon Co-CEO Ted Leonsis: We Can Be a $100 Billion Company
Groupon co-CEOs Eric Lefkofsky and Ted Leonsis have some interesting visions for the future of their daily deals company.
U.S.: 19th Best Place for Retirees
For retirees hoping to live long and prosper in their golden years, the U.S. is only the 19th best place to be, according to a new index.
This Couple Bounced Back From $160,000 of Debt in 3 Years
For most people, tackling the average $8,000 we carry in credit card debt seems like an unbearable task. What if you had 20 times as much to worry about?
Built to Last: 22 Products That Never Need Replacing
In an age when the Next Big iGadget is always around the corner and people go through cell phones like pairs of socks, it's nice to know there are some products that can never be replaced. In a popular Reddit thread, more than 500 users shared the "trustiest" products they've relied on for years -- and in some cases, a lifetime.
Teens Reveal the Craziest Things They've Done to Save Money
The two companies have launched a quirky new campaign to get teens motivated to save more and spend less. At its center is a simple, teen-friendly challenge titled: "The Craziest Thing I Did To Save Money." We've got some of the best responses from those submitted so far.
Go Inside McDonald's Secret Test Kitchen
Business Insider visited McDonald's headquarters in Oak Brook, Ill., and the company gave them a peek inside its test kitchen, where new menu items are developed for its global fast food empire.
The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the United States
The Council for Community and Economic Research just released its sixth annual city cost-of-living rankings. We'll tell you which cities made its top 10 list, plus the average costs of a few ordinary purchases in each one to help put those expenses in perspective.
Retail, Fast Food Stocks Stung by Obama's Minimum Wage Push
President Obama's State of the Union proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour has the retail industry on edge and fast food stocks struggling.
10 States with the Most People Living on Edge of Financial Ruin
Across America today, millions of people are unable to save for even short-term emergencies -- but in some places, people have it worse than others. Business Insider reveals the states where residents are the least able to cope with unexpected money troubles.
4 Tax Breaks Every College Student Should Know About
In 2009, Americans missed out on $800 million in education-related tax breaks. If you're paying tuition, make sure you get your share: Before you complete the take-home final that is your 2013 tax return, review the four most-lucrative tax breaks for college students.
The Dangers of 401(k) Loans
Dipping into your 401(k) plan is tantamount to journeying into the future, mugging your 65-year-old self, and then booking it back to present day life. And yet, a new study finds that one in four workers resorts to taking 401(k) loans each year.
Are Mortgages from Walmart the Future of Lending?
Since the financial crash of 2007, banks have lost their luster and alternative financing options like peer-to-peer lending have grown rapidly. Now, a new study suggests the next phase of lending's transformation will be companies like Walmart and eBay offering big loans at lower rates.
Nate Silver Almost Certainly Has Millions at Stake in Tonight's Election
The other day, Nate Silver proposed a $2,000 bet (for charity) with Joe Scarbrough on the outcome of the election. But let's be honest, the New York Times polling guru has WAY more at stake than that. We're talking millions of dollars on his being right that Obama will stomp Romney in the Electoral College.
The Cities Where Americans Are Least Prepared for Retirement
According to a recent retirement survey, a still-recovering economy has not only hindered Americans' ability to plan for the future -- it has put a big dent in their confidence in retiring at all.
13 Ways Americans Throw Away Money
Blame the government or blame the economy, but Americans should also blame themselves for their declining net worth. We waste over half a trillion dollars each year -- and that's just for areas with available data. And what do we waste that money on? Read on ...
Employee Sentiment Is Improving: Here's What That Really Means
America's workers are feeling better about their jobs and the economy, according to Glassdoor's recent Employment Confidence Survey. Not feeling elated just yet? That's normal: It takes time for things to filter through our economic machine.
Woman Trying to Sell Her Soul on eBay
People can sell their souls on eBay? A New Mexico woman named Lori is doing just that, and bidding has already jumped from $100 to $405 in just a day. But this auction doesn't appear to be about the money.
This German Woman Has Lived Without Money For 16 Years
As we edge closer to a cashless society, some consumers are quietly challenging the idea of money in the first place -- by giving it up completely. Meet Heidemarie Schwermer, who gave up a cushy career to do just that.
7 'Sure Thing' Stock Market Predictors Put to the Test
The problem with trusting in so-called market truisms is that they often defy common sense. But before we chalk them up to coincidence, let's see how oddities like the January theory or the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover theory have done so far this year.
The Safras: The Mysterious Family of the World's Richest Banker
Joseph Safra is the richest banker in the world, according to Forbes. Notorious for their stable yet clandestine banking operations, the mysterious Safra family is a fortress of banking successes.
529 College Savings Plans: What You Need to Know
What might be the most accessible and simplest way to save for college -- a 529 savings plan -- is also one of the most widely misunderstood financial tools among consumers. Let us clear up some of that confusion.
Teen's Facebook Posting Gets Her Mom's House Robbed
An Australian newspaper reports that a 17-year-old was helping her grandma count her savings when she decided to snap a photo of some wads of cash and post it to Facebook. Not long after, a pair of robbers arrived at her family's home.
Do You Really Need a Credit Card?
Business Insider tapped two of their favorite credit experts, Bethy Hardeman of CreditKarma.com and John Ulzheimer of SmartCredit.com, to weigh in on the pros and cons of carrying plastic.
The Shocking Story of What Really Happened Inside Facebook's IPO
First, we learned Facebook's IPO underwriters had cut their estimates for the company in the middle of the IPO roadshow. What we didn't know was why. Now we know. The analysts cut their estimates because a Facebook exec who knew the business was weak told them to.
28 Crazy Facts You Didn't Know About Facebook
For your reading pleasure while you watch the roller coaster ride of Facebook's Friday trading debut, here's a list of facts about the company and CEO Mark Zuckerberg that aren't widely known.