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A century ago, the government hired unemployed young men to build America's forests, trails, and...

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The Civilian Conservation Corps planting seedlings. Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The Civilian Conservation Corps was part of Franklin...

The best online flower delivery services of 2025

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Fresh flowers make a thoughtful and easy gift. We ordered more than 50 bouquets...

Why a top economist thinks the odds of a tariff-fueled recession have climbed to 90%

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Robert Alexander / Getty The risk of a recession this year has spiked to 90%, according to Apollo s Torsten Sløk. That s because tariffs could result in a big blow to small...

We bought and renovated a laundromat for $125,000, not knowing much about the business. We don't...

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Erin and Jon Carpenter bought and renovated a laundromat in Charleston, South Carolina. Jordi Tiffany Erin and Jon Carpenter bought and renovated a laundromat in Charleston,...

Nightmare on Main Street: Trump's trade war is hurting American small businesses

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Small businesses could feel the pain of tariffs the most, while larger businesses may be better positioned to weather the storm. Mint Images/Getty Images Main Street...

Fly By Jing CEO says Trump's China tariffs are 'disruptive' but her chili crisps can't be sourced...

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Founder Jing Gao told BI that the fluctuations around tariffs are impossible to plan for and disproportionately affect small businesses and entrepreneurs. Fly By Jing Jing Gao...

How these 80-somethings are stitching together work, savings, and Social Security to get through the...

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Richard Stephen/Getty, Ricky John Molloy/Getty, BI Some older Americans are working past 80 to supplement Social Security and cover their expenses. Rising inflation and health...

Fight, flight, or freeze: What kind of recession prepper are you?

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Getty Images Americans are dealing with a palpable sense of uncertainty about the economy. Most react to money fears in three ways: fight, flight, or freeze. Which are you?...

I skipped university and landed a full-time job at Google at 19. Here's how I got it and why I...

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Zack Isaacs. Courtesy of Zack Isaacs Zack Isaacs became an associate product marketing manager at Google UK at age 19. He gained experience through mentorships and a Google...

I hired a tax pro for the first time for $280. It was still stressful, and I turned to ChatGPT...

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Everything was not OK for the author on Tax Day. Courtesy of Kathleen Elkins After years of filing my own taxes, I decided to hire a tax pro to help with my 2024 return. By...

The biggest hurdle facing markets: Should investors stop taking Trump's tariffs seriously?

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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Trump eased tariffs on tech and hinted at auto industry exemptions, causing market uncertainty. This uncertainty has paralyzed some investors....

US companies are demanding price cuts from Chinese suppliers to mitigate tariffs but there's nothing...

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Chinese manufacturers are finding little wiggle room to further lower prices for US companies that are trying to mitigate tariffs. Stringer/VIA REUTERS US businesses are...

The antiaging secret these 80-somethings swear by: work

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Some Americans are working in their 80s for fulfillment and social benefits. Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI Some Americans in their 80s are working past retirement age, but...

I'm a financial planner. When my client launched her small business, we solved 3 problems to...

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They assemble their products in America. They're also rattled by Trump's tariffs.

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Trump s roller-coaster trade policy has some American small businesses on edge. SAUL LOEB / AFP/Getty President Donald Trump says his reciprocal tariffs will cause more...

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