April 17, 2024

Fast food has become a luxury in California, a franchisee says

A combination of wage and labor inflation pushed fast-food prices up during the pandemic. Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Some diners now think fast food is a "luxury" […]
April 17, 2024

Student-loan borrowers have delayed buying a home or car, having kids, and getting married because of their debt — even for those with balances smaller than $10,000

College graduates. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation report delved into the impact of college costs on adults' lives. It […]
April 17, 2024

The new American dream: leaving America

Americans are discovering that their income can stretch much further in other countries, allowing them to save, pay down debts, and get ahead. Juanjo Gasull […]
April 17, 2024

I got a job and immediately knew it wasn’t a good fit. I quit in less than a year to take care of my mental health.

Basant Shenouda said her toxic job taught her what to look for in a career and company. Courtesy of Basant Shenouda Basant Shenouda, 27, is […]
April 17, 2024

A Harvard Medical School professor with ADHD shares how he retrained his brain for deep work and reached peak productivity

Jeff Karp suffered from undiagnosed ADHD as a child and taught himself tricks for focused work. lijing/Getty Images Dr. Jeffery Karp grew up with undiagnosed […]
April 17, 2024

A California franchisee says he’s reducing staffing, raising prices, and mulling kiosks to cover the $20 wage. Closing stores is a last resort.

A Vitality Bowls franchisee in San Jose told BI how he's trying to absorb California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A […]
April 17, 2024

I quit McKinsey after 1.5 years. I was making over $200k but my mental health was shattered.

A former McKinsey & Company associate (not pictured) shares their experience working at the consulting giant and why they left. Abrice Cofrini/AFP via Getty Images; […]
April 17, 2024

Five things that are hard to get even if you’re pretty rich

The Cartier Cheich is one of the most elusive timepieces in the world. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images Wealth can't buy everything — even some things that […]
April 17, 2024

Gen Zers are in their ‘boycott era’, even when it comes to which jobs they apply for

A young Gen Z man heading to a job interview (stock image). Lisa5201/Getty Images Gen Zers are in their boycott era, turning against anything that […]
April 17, 2024

Tesla’s US market share grows through the EV carnage

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. Chesnot/Getty Images Tesla's US electric vehicle market share has grown to 51.3%, despite numerous challenges. Overall US EV sales dropped […]