Business

A college graduate is a remote freelancer, so she developed her business from her childhood bed. She doesn't feel part of the professional world.

Ray and Karen DeVite happened upon a vintage train caboose on Facebook Marketplace. Now, they're planning a site with 5 cars to host overnight guests.

The luxury Red Sea island resort of Sindalah is due to open this year. It's aimed at upmarket travelers to set itself apart from nearby Dubai.

YouGov's report found that Americans are still buying luxury goods in 2024 despite the economy experiencing "inflationary fluctuations."

From tech bros to finance guys, rich young men are in love with this midcentury modern Eames lounge chair and ottoman from Herman Miller.

Over 50 cities and counties have piloted basic-income programs that give residents hundreds of dollars a month for housing and groceries.

Warren Buffett and YouTube star Ryan Trahan share a love of fast food, an aversion to vegetables, and a knack for making money quickly.

Men aren't working at the same rate they did in decades past. We asked two economists to help us figure out why.

Antoine Echavidre's side hustle is teaching pickleball. He's a stay-at-home dad with a passion for this sport and doesn't want to be in an office job.

The massive housing and community development projects in Vancouver are designed to help solve the housing affordability crisis.

Rising sea levels are threatening to swamp Jakarta, Indonesia's biggest city, so authorities are building a new capital called Nusantara.

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy is betting billions on in-person shopping by turning old buildings into mixed-use centers focused on luxury.

Even though Meta originally offered a higher salary, Google was always my first choice.

From making fun of the corporate accent to guidelines for professional flirting we break down the latest work buzzwords and trends.

The three surviving children of Walmart founder Sam Walton have a collective net worth of about $240 billion, more than either Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.

A first-quarter GDP slowdown, paired with hotter inflation, is a sign of trouble for the Fed. Some analysts warn of eventual stagflation.

Blanca Barragan moved into an ADU and rents out rooms in her home. It covers about $2,200 of her mortgage, helping her save for another home.

Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up. It's clear Elon Musk can't fix the company, it needs a new CEO.

If Russia defeats Ukraine, other countries might rethink their reliance on the US and embrace nuclear weapons, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said.

I'm a single mom and moved with my daughter to South Dakota without knowing anyone. I have more budget to do fun things here, but miss diversity.

Andy "Andersin" Collins is a Valorant esports athlete in its Challengers League, playing for "Thinking Men."

An employee started dating a coworker from her interview panel. When they were outed as a couple, the ethics became murky. They got married anyway.

It's not just the rocky FAFSA rollout. Lower birth rates and high student debt loads could hurt the business of higher ed.

The home's airstrip and hangar are registered as Green Acres Airport in Bristol, Connecticut. It's a 30-minute flight away from New York City.

McKinsey has become known as an incubator for top leadership talent, with many Fortune 500 CEOs numbering among its alumni.

The couple faced backlash last week following reports that they had demolished the 1950s midcentury modern home.

Aisha Canfield moved with her two daughters from California to Portugal. She says there kids are allowed to be kids and people take care of them.

Millennial Hannah Tooker found working with Gen Z changed her perspective and improved her management style.

Sephora employees said benefits like free makeup are being cut and that they're struggling to get enough shifts after it introduced a new policy.

Jefferies CEO Rich Handler sold $65 million worth of stock — some of which he used to buy a superyacht from a billionaire friend. Take a look.

A rising number of America's young people are disconnected from work, school, and a sense of purpose.

The Biden administration introduced new rules aiming to hand some power back to workers, but business groups are gearing up to challenge them.

BI spoke to top bankers from Goldman Sachs, Raine, and more on what it's like to work as a dealmaker in the red-hot sports sector.

Walmart CEO and President Doug McMillon's total compensation was over $26.9 million last year. The median compensation for workers was $27,642.

Meta's median salary is significantly higher than many tech jobs, though on par with rivals like Google and Amazon.

Blogilates founder Cassey Ho is an influencer, fashion designer, and Swiftie. She's ecstatic that Taylor Swift has now worn one of her creations.

You should always keep your personal expenses and business expenses separate and here's why.

Billionaire Walmart heir Rob Walton, who is the company's longest-serving board member and the eldest son of founder Sam Walton, is retiring.

The impact of millennials having fewer kids will probably be worse than the impact of aging boomers, an economist told Business Insider.

Warren Buffett's HomeServices of America agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims of inflated agent commissions, according to plaintiffs in the case.

Kasa Living is trying to disrupt vacation rentals. Here's the pitch deck CEO Roman Pedan used to raise $70 million last year.

Rob, Jim, and Alice Walton's fortunes have more than doubled to more than $72 billion each, making them richer as a trio than Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk.

As the US bears a housing crunch, Florida and Texas have homes stagnating on the market after a pandemic-era construction boom.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump's advisors are making a plan that would give Trump the authority to oust Powell from the Federal Reserve.

Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, says "work-life balance" is a "debilitating phrase" as it implies there's a trade-off. Instead, he sees it as a circle.

Rob Walton first joined Walmart in 1969, served on the board for more than 40 years, and will step down in June, the company said Thursday.

Cherie Tobias, 48, can't afford groceries but doesn't qualify for government assistance.