“Parasite” won the Best Picture Oscar on Sunday, and the movie’s plot about the tensions between a lower-class family working as servants for a wealthy corporate executive and his famiy echoes a global trend. “Wealth jobs,” or personal-care gigs that typically cater to wealthy clientele, are growing fast in the […]

For some middle-class families, every dollar counts – and it helps to live in a city where they will have the most leftover cash. A new study by Simple. Thrifty. Living. determined the best cities for the middle-class in each state. The study defines “middle class” as anyone who makes […]

Yeardley Smith has spent 30 years as the voice of Lisa in “The Simpsons.” She spoke about her career in an episode of Business Insider’s podcast “This Is Success.” Smith says she kept her voice-acting Emmy from 1992 in her closet for nine years because the role was never part […]

The Amazon rainforest is on fire, and people are taking to Twitter to ask Jeff Bezos to help out. Bezos’ multi-billion-dollar company, Amazon, gets its name from the Amazon river that winds its way through the rainforest. Bezos has not publicly commented on the crisis. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for […]

Silicon Valley claims it’s all about building innovative products that change the world. But in the desperate pursuit of success, many founders and venture capitalists have become morally bankrupt. They frequently and knowingly accept money from corrupt sources, which then corrupts the products we all buy and use. Jeffrey Epstein […]

The Amazon is burning at an extreme rate. There have already been 74,000 fires this year, nearly double last year’s total of 40,000. Brazil’s environment minister, Ricardo Salles, told the Financial Times that the solution was to “monetise” the rain forest. “The fact is that laws and regulations that were […]

Movie theatres are changing, and that means once-popular concession candies like Red Vines, Sugar Babies, and Goobers are becoming harder to find. In an effort to modernise, cinemas are offering more expansive menus like gourmet pizzas and specialty cocktails. Luckily, many of these nostalgic confections are still available at specialty […]

Starting a business is daunting, especially when you’re in a brand-new country. According to Russian entrepreneur Katya Dorozhkina, US business culture is unlike any other in the world. Here are Dorozhkina’s seven tips for entrepreneurs who are either new to the US or new to the startup world. Visit Business […]

August 13 is “equal pay day” for Black women in the US. That is, that calendar date marks the day when the typical Black female worker would have earned as much in 2019 and 2020 as the typical white male worker would have earned in 2019 alone. The gender gap […]

Households with at least one advanced degree carried 51% of overall student-loan debt in 2016. More students are attending and completing graduate school, but as master’s degrees become more expensive, they’re also borrowing more. Graduate students can more easily pay off loans because they tend to get high-paying jobs. Sometimes, […]

Former president Bill Clinton released a list of books he thinks everyone should read. The list also includes the late Toni Morrison’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech. He recommends both fiction and nonfiction works, though it’s clear he especially enjoys mystery novels. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Bill Clinton, […]

The 10,000-hour rule popularised by Malcolm Gladwell roughly says if you practice one skill for 10,000 hours, you’ll have a good chance at becoming an expert at it. As the Guardian reports, new research indicates the 10,000-hour rule alone doesn’t account for mastery in a given skill, like playing the […]

There’s a lot about being a nurse that many people outside of healthcare don’t understand. To find out more about the profession, Business Insider spent a day shadowing Czarina Cecilio, a registered nurse at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Multiple Myeloma Center in New York City. Cecilio said the best part of […]

School-ranking website Niche released a list of the best public high schools in America for the upcoming academic year, after rating thousands of schools across the country. The top spot went to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy in Aurora, […]

When it comes to work-life balance, Sweden is far ahead of the game compared to many countries. In Sweden, there is a law enforcing a five-week vacation policy. The work culture in the US compared with Sweden differs greatly when it comes to prioritising family and well-being. Visit Business Insider’s […]

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you land a first date for the holiday, there are a few things you should avoid discussing – otherwise it could get awkward. Business Insider spoke to seven relationship experts and found out their least favourite first date icebreakers. Their off-limit questions ranged […]

A report on nurse suicides recently found that the profession had higher rates of death by suicide than non-nurses in the US. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the US, yet nurses work long hours and often face physical abuse on the job. Nursing is one of many […]

New York City is one of the most well known cities in the entire world. I was born and raised in Manhattan, and I’ve heard some pretty interesting questions about the city throughout the years. Here are some of the most common tropes and misconceptions people have about New York […]

School-ranking website Niche ranks the best colleges in America in 2020 based on factors ranging from acceptance rates to median income six years after graduation. Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is at the top of the list. Stanford, Yale, Harvard, and Princeton occupy other top spots. Colleges across […]

College students could be more politically active than in previous elections. A new survey by learning-services company Chegg found that 80% of students expect to cast a ballot in 2020. This is in contrast with a college-student voter turnout of just 48.3% in 2016. The report also suggests that students […]

The Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs of many of America’s largest companies, announced Monday in a statement that it now views the purpose of a company to be not just for shareholders, but for all stakeholders – like customers, employees, and communities. Among the 181 signatories are the CEOs […]

If you’re feeling the effects of burnout, your commute might have something to do with it. Americans spend 20 more total minutes commuting than they did a decade ago, adding to the factors that make a city hard to work in. According to a new study by Kempler Industries, Texas […]

My divorce was more amicable and less stressful than many, but even so, it was chock-full of unexpected financial landmines. I’ve learned that everything is more expensive when you’re single, from taxes to insurance to your phone service. Not only does spousal support leave me without disposable income, but the […]

Becoming a millionaire is still a steep goal for most Americans, but if wealth continues to grow for the typical family, it’s possible that a seven-figure net worth could be relatively common for the middle class in the future. Using data on the wealth of American families from the Federal […]

A key part of the American Dream is the idea that anyone can make it to the top, no matter where you come from. But a World Bank report shows that it’s more likely for children from modest backgrounds to reach a higher economic echelon in most countries than it […]

Disney shared in a memo on Tuesday that 28,000 employees will be laid off because of the negative impact on its business during the pandemic. Disney’s California Parks are still closed as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Disney World has reopened. According to data from the Bureau […]

Elena Donio helms legal-talent marketplace Axiom, which refers to itself as “the future of law,” and previously helped run SAP Concur – yet still encounters sexism. Donio makes it her priority to mentor other women and encourage girls to get ahead at work. Along with calling out sexism when she […]

General Electric used to be a byword for American innovation until a few years ago. Its 127-year history was marked by revolutionary technologies, immense profit, and now, alleged fraud. Here’s a look back at GE, a manufacturing company that became one of the biggest on Earth, but not without immense […]

Three years ago, I moved from Guiyang, China, to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to attend college. Before moving, I had certain perceptions and expectations of what the US would be like. Several aspects of US culture were different than I had imagined. And in some cases, those cultural differences left […]

It’s not unusual for companies to rebrand themselves, but those original names tend to be forgotten. Some tech giants used to go by completely different names – Google was BackRub, eBay was AuctionWeb, and Amazon was Relentless. Many companies, like eBay,Nike, or Subway, changed their names just before becoming insanely […]

Teens and members of Gen Z are using a slew of new slang terms, many of which are confusing to older generations. If you’ve ever wondered what terms like “periodt,” “snatched,” or “big yikes” mean – then this guide is for you. Here’s a list of 24 popular Gen Z […]

The average US workweek may be 38.6 hours long, but quite a few countries have employees who spend even more time at the office. Turkey, Colombia, and Mexico all have workweeks that are over 40 hours long, according to the OECD Better Life Index. The longest workweek in the world […]

For college students looking for a career path, Glassdoor has a list of six-figure jobs that will have plenty of openings in the future. These jobs also allow employees to grow within the role. Physician assistants, for instance, have 10,000 career openings on Glassdoor, and also make more than $US100,000 […]

A new report from the New York Times said staff-free virtual restaurants that only cater to delivery apps are on the rise. Third-party apps are expensive for restaurants to maintain due to high commission fees, so reducing headcount could save businesses money. Many restaurants have pointed to minimum wage hikes […]

“Reply all” messages can become a nuisance, especially if you’re trying to get work done and the messages have nothing to do with you. To hide notifications from ever-growing email threads, Gmail users can go to a drop-down menu above the thread and click “Mute.” Whatever you do, don’t ask […]

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is travelling across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas via boat because she refuses to board aeroplanes due to their high carbon footprint. She will attend climate conferences in New York and Santiago, as well as meet people around the US, Canada, and Mexico. She […]

31 teachers from 19 different states revealed to Business Insider how much of their salary they spend on school supplies. Some teachers spend thousands of dollars a year on their classrooms. Salaries for teachers vary. One Mississippi teacher makes $US35,000 a year. A teacher from Massachusetts with over 30 years […]

The US just got a big recession warning, with the spread between 2-year and 10-year federal debt falling below zero for the first time since 2007. Using data from the OECD, we took a look at the history of recessions across the world. The chart shows how harshly the Great […]

Making meaningful small talk on a first date can get tricky and awkward. Relationship experts told Business Insider their favourite questions to ask on a first date. Many of them stressed that to have the conversation flow organically, you should be present in the moment by asking good follow-up questions. […]

“Green” jobs in the renewable-energy industry are seeing a spike in popularity, with plenty of lucrative roles expected to be in demand through 2026. Some jobs related to renewable energy can also pay six-figure salaries. Wind-turbine technicians and solar panel installers are the fastest-growing jobs in the country. Here are […]

Restaurants employ more minimum-wage workers than any other industry. With the movement to increase wages across the country, economists worried the policies would kill jobs and raise prices. So far, five cities that have raised wages had little change in employment after the policies went into effect. Visit Business Insider’s […]

Ray Dalio is the co-CIO and chairman of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. He’s a well-known reader, disclosing book recommendations for everyone from recent college graduates to people trying to understand the world. Here’s a list of the 15 books Dalio has recommended throughout the years. Click here […]

Leading a team to success is almost always more challenging than it seems. If you’re aiming to become a top-tier people manager, you’ll want to join Business Insider Prime’s webinar this month. We’ll ask Patty McCord, the first chief talent officer at Netflix, to break down the most dangerous traps […]

Coca-Cola is sold in all but two countries in the world:Cuba and North Korea. In every country, Coca-Cola uses unique advertising to appeal to vastly different cultures, but every ad is still unmistakably for Coke. Despite Coca-Cola being seemingly everywhere, political circumstances – wars and dictatorships, mainly – have thwarted […]

For some seniors, retirement is an opportunity to learn how to use computers and start their own small business – and they’re doing it at New York’s Senior Planet. The MIT Technology Review got a glimpse of Senior Planet, a community center and coworking space that hosts classes on everything […]

I realised I was spending a little too much time on social media apps like Instagram and Facebook. So, I decided to step away from the two apps for a week to see if I could handle it. Here’s a day-by-day synopsis of what happened when I gave up Instagram […]

White nationalism is on the rise in America – and the recent El Paso and Gilroy shootings prove it can be deadly for minority groups and the general public. Business Insider spoke to experts about what motivates individuals to become white nationalists. They are typically motivated by feelings of “insignificance,” […]

I first attended college in the mid-1980s before pursuing pre-law. After 25 years, I went back to school to get my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rhode Island College. This fall, I’ll be attending the University of Connecticut to get my Ph.D. in social psychology. Here are the most surprising […]

America’s student-loan debt crisis is hurting women more than men. Women carry more than half of the nation’s $US1.7 trillion student-loan debt – and it takes them longer to pay it off because of the gender pay gap. Women also feel worse about their student-loan debt: they’re more stressed by […]

Americans spend 35% of their vacation days on other peoples’ holidays – and a majority of them would rather spend the days on themselves, according to a new survey. Only a fifth of respondents said they were “ok with using earned vacation time for other people’s events.” Americans already take […]

Some jobs pay you well, while others allow you to feel like your work makes a difference in the world. But these two things don’t necessarily have to be mutually exclusive. Using data from PayScale, we found which majors led to jobs that paid well and where workers also felt […]

Working from home can save you thousands of dollars each year. Some of the biggest savings come from cooking at home, not having to buy dress clothes, and not spending money on commuting. Costs of working from home include using your own internet and electricity – and navigating a new […]

The pay increase for restaurant workers in New York City to $US15 represented the largest hike for a big group of low-wage workers since the 1960s, a new study found. During the years New York raised the minimum wage to $US15 from $US7.25, its restaurant industry outperformed the rest of […]

I’ve been working and travelling abroad for more than two years, and I’m a firm believer in waiting until the last minute to book flights and hotels. Waiting until the last minute can save you money on airfare and lodging. Last-minute travel plans can also lead to unexpected adventures and […]

LGBT families are an essential part of communities across America. In our recent collection of 50 maps tracking American life today, we included two maps that showed how the LGBT community varies across states. Western and Northeastern states have higher shares of the adult population self-identifying as LGBT, while same-sex […]

Taylor Swift admitted in an interview with Vogue that she didn’t see sexism in her career when she was first getting started. Once she became ultra-successful, she saw it frequently. Unfortuantely, that’s the norm for lots of successful women. The gender pay gap gets bigger at the top. Expectations for […]

Teachers are joining a nationwide campaign to crowdfund money for school supplies. Celebrities like Khloé Kardashian and country singer Casey Donahew have helped spread the word. GoFundMe says teachers ask for school-supply money on the platform each year. Public investment in K-12 education has dwindled in the last decade, as […]

Experts say that trying to predict who’s going to be the next person to commit an act of mass violence isn’t a practical prevention tactic due to the minute statistics involved. While horrific, mass shootings remain rare among the wide range of human behaviours. While mass shooters tend to be […]

Teachers revealed to Business Insider the things they wish they could tell parents – but can’t. Teachers say kids will often lie to their parents about homework and class attendance. They would also caution parents against acting like over-involved, “helicopter” parents. Here are the 7 things teachers wish they could […]

There are many cultural differences between the Midwest and the East Coast of the United States. After living in both regions, I noticed some of the things that make them distinct, like the regional attitudes toward work, family, and fun. Here are 10 of the biggest differences I noticed between […]

The Princeton Review, a college-admissions company, found the schools where marijuana use is most common. In a survey of 140,000 students, most colleges that made the list were located in states where cannabis is legal, like Vermont, California, and Colorado. The No. 1 school for weed smokers is the University […]

We asked professional résumé writers and career consultants for one thing they want people to know about crafting a résumé that will land the job. Small mistakes on a résumé can be off-putting to recruiters. A strong résumé should answer the “So what?” question and give context to past experiences. […]

The shooter responsible for 20 deaths in a Walmart in El Paso may have sought to target immigrant and Hispanic people. The city is home to one of the largest shares of Hispanic people in the US, and more of the city speaks Spanish than English. The region also saw […]

A new report found that 45% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or by their children. Some of the biggest Fortune 500 companies fall into that category, like Amazon, Apple, Tesla, and Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Many of these companies spoke out against an executive order that halted […]

The US economy continues chugging along. For most Americans, local economic conditions are at least as important as the national picture. To get a snapshot of how the smaller economies that together make up the national jigsaw are doing, Business Insider ranked the 50 states (and DC) on six economic […]

I’ve been living and working abroad for almost three years, and I always book my travel last-minute. Waiting until the last minute to book your flights and housing can save you money if you know the best strategies. Here are 12 of my best tips for booking travel at the […]

There are steps you can take to increase your chances of happiness down the line. Large decisions, like getting a new job, can improve your long-term happiness. Smaller habit changes – such as volunteering or scheduling a call with your parents – can have similar impacts as well. Here are […]

America’s big cities are one of the main engines of the country’s economy. We ranked the 30 biggest metro areas on five measures of economic health. The cities at the top of the list have thriving technology sectors. San Francisco took the top spot. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more […]

I moved from Los Angeles to a town of just 2,260 people in Idaho. Moving from a major US city to a small town came with many culture shocks, from the popularity of hunting and rodeo to the nature of local politics. Here were some of the biggest culture shocks […]

America’s big cities are one of the main engines of the country’s economy, but these 15 are relatively struggling. We ranked the 30 biggest metro areas on five measures of economic health. The cities at the bottom of the list tend to have higher unemployment and lower wages. Detroit had […]

To get a closer look at the US economy as it varies by metro area, we considered five measures of economic health. We used those measures to establish to ranking of the 30 biggest metro areas in the US. Cities such as San Francisco and Seattle have some of the […]

Research has shown that one personality trait: introversion or extroversion, can vastly impact how teams operate. Much of business culture, at least in the U.S., lends itself to extroverts. There are a lot of cultural changes a company can deploy to level the playing field. But introverts working on extrovert-heavy […]

As people practice social distancing amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, pet shelters across the country report an uptick in applications for adoption and fostering, The New York Times reports. Having a pet comes with some surprising mental and physical benefits, especially if you own a dog. According to most studies, […]

Financial stability is a major factor in Americans’ decision to get married. We asked experts to weigh in on the biggest financial advantages of tying the knot. They said marriage comes with a number of monetary benefits, including potentially lower tax rates and better insurance options. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

Danielle Roberts is the co-founder of Boomer Benefits, an insurance agency that helps customers understand Medicare. She co-founded and runs the business with her brother, Dave. Many people are amazed to hear that she works so closely with her brother. But Roberts says that working with a sibling can have […]

I’m an American who lived in Sweden for five years. During my time there, I noticed several cultural differences between the US and Sweden when it comes to work culture, family dynamics, and other areas. Here are 10 of the biggest cultural differences I observed between the US and Sweden. […]

Parents are giving up legal guardianship of their kids to get them a potential leg up in college admissions, according to a new ProPublica investigation. ProPublica identified cases around the Chicago suburbs where parents would hand over guardianship of their kids to friends or relatives. Students would then qualify for […]

With former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats’ resignation Sunday, the Trump administration continues to see record amounts of turnover among high-ranking officials. Turnover, though not necessarily a bad thing in industries like fast-food and retail, is always costly for companies. US employers pay $US15,000 on average to replace a […]

The student debt crisis has disproportionately impacted black borrowers and saddled black students with the most debt. Here are 9 startling statistics on how much harder the student debt crisis has been for black borrowers compared to other racial groups. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. In the wake […]

Alexander Wang is a fashion designer whose clothes are worn by the world’s top models and celebrities. In an episode of Business Insider’s podcast “This Is Success,” Wang explained that he increasingly cares less about what fashion-industry gatekeepers think, and is instead more focused on the consumer. This is why […]

Reality-altering tools have existed almost as long as photography. In the last century and a half, there has been an array of tools developed to trick viewers into seeing things that aren’t there. Old trick photographs look silly to us now, but deepfake videos are shockingly convincing. Visit Business Insider’s […]

Dan Schawbel is a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the “5 Questions with Dan Schawbel” podcast, where he interviews world-class humans by asking them just five questions in under 10 minutes. He recently interviewed social media phenomenon, entrepreneur, and content creator Jay Shetty. When making a big life […]

Since 2000, the US has lost 2.1 million administrative and office support jobs, The Washington Post reported. But this change extends beyond administrative assistants: As globalization and automation continues to affect American workers, jobs in construction, manufacturing, and the food service industry are also disappearing. We broke down the fastest-disappearing […]

In the 40 years that Jerry Seinfeld has been a comedian, he’s learned some valuable lessons. Along with his celebrity guests, Seinfeld gives career and life advice on his current Netflix series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” usually in the form of witty banter. Here are the best lines – […]

I recently stopped using the phrase “unskilled” or “low-skilled” to describe low-paying work. Economists say low-paying jobs are a result of a high supply of non-college-educated workers relative to college grads – not because the work isn’t hard. Even if you have a college degree, it doesn’t immediately mean you […]

Pete Buttigieg called out Uber, Lyft, McDonald’s, and Google for treating gig-economy and contract workers unfairly. The Democratic presidential candidate unveiled a plan on Friday to give gig-economy workers the right to unionize and expand labour protections across the country. Uber and Lyft drivers work as independent contractors, meaning they […]

Alexander Wang is a fashion designer whose clothes are worn by the world’s top models and celebrities. For an episode of Business Insider’s podcast “This Is Success,” Wang told us about starting his label at 20 years old, what he learned from a three-year stint as creative director of Balenciaga, […]

Every day, I receive an aggressive daily horoscope from Co-Star, an AI powered astrology app. At first, I was irritated by the persistence and meanness of these notifications. But after the app delivered some randomised tough love, I found it becoming something of a comfort. Now, I look forward to […]

Business Insider analysed research that has shown many ways our parents’ behaviour shapes our own habits. A mother’s mental health has a significant effect on their child’s behavioural and emotional problems, according to one study in the Journal of Marriage and Family. A 2015 study in the Official Journal of […]

Three years ago, I gave up my San Francisco apartment and moved onto my boyfriend’s boat after I lost my job. Living on a boat was challenging at first, but has had many rewarding moments. That said, there are several things I wish I had known before deciding to live […]

Here are some questions the country’s top companies ask job interview candidates, according to Glassdoor users. Facebook wants to know how candidates fit into company culture. Consulting firms like Bain & Company asks candidates how they’d handle particular management problems. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Job interviews can […]

“Begpacking” has become a controversial trend: Young travellers beg for money from locals to continue their journeys. Authorities in places such as Hong Kong and Bali are cracking down on begpackers, who are usually young Westerners with a serious case of wanderlust, according to a report by The Guardian. Many […]

The average American family spends more on student-loan payments than on fuel or healthcare, according to a new report by the JPMorgan Chase Institute. The report also found that student-loan debt disproportionately affects young borrowers and low-income families. Diana Farrell, the think tank’s president and CEO, said in a statement […]

Cold messaging someone on LinkedIn can help you expand your network and even lead to getting a new job. A company insider shared 4 ways to improve your chances of getting a response when messaging someone you don’t know. Bring up a common connection, and keep your messages under 100 […]

Teacher’s Appreciation Week, May 4-8, comes during a trying time this year. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, teachers have had to adjust to online learning in a matter of days. This is just one of the many ways educator have adapted to changes over the years – both in terms of […]

South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are the worst states for student loan debt, according to personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub determined the worst states for student debt by analysing where students have the most debt and least job opportunities to help pay it off. South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and West […]

It’s easy for new founders to fall for the “superhero mythology.” That what Jason Nazar calls thinking that you personally have all the diverse skills required to build a company from scratch. No one actually does. In reality, companies are successful because of the dream teams that are built around […]

Progressive congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley, and Ilhan Omar have been friends since taking office. Making friends at work, both in DC and beyond, has been linked to better work performance and increased job satisfaction. Minorities say having work friends leads to less burnout. Visit Business Insider’s homepage […]

Delivery app DoorDash’s payment system has come under criticism after a New York Times article described how the company handles tips. Under the company’s payment policy, tips contribute to the “guaranteed minimum” payment the company offers delivery workers, rather than representing additional pay. Here’s how the DoorDash system works. Visit […]

Once some of the richest people in the world, these billionaires were all broke or declared bankruptcy at one point in their lives. The former billionaires Bernie Madoff, Allen Stanford, and Eike Batista have all served jail time for financial-related crimes, while others lost their fortunes because of other circumstances. […]