Seniors are flooding AARP with concerns about their Social Security retirement benefits
As Trump's budget cuts hit the Social Security Administration, older Americans are reaching out to AARP to ask about their retirement benefits.
$6 meals and food bank hauls: ALICEs on TikTok share their best tips for affording groceries
Parents told BI how they afford food for their families — through a combination of food bank hauls, cheap grocery trips, and government assistance.
Social Security is telling its staff that customer service is about to get a lot worse
Some beneficiaries will now have to confirm their identities in-person to claim Social Security. SSA staff say it's bad news for low-income Americans.
I'm a mom who feeds my family of 3 with $200 monthly and food bank hauls. Here are my top 2 tips for saving money on groceries.
Danielle Howard, 32, tells BI how she saves money on groceries with a $200 monthly budget and trips to her local food bank.
Don't call it a recession — but bad vibes are back in a big way
Tariffs, stock market dips, and job cuts are driving a new vibecession. It's impacting retirees' 401(k)s, consumer spending, and job market outlooks.
3 things to do now if recession jitters have you questioning your retirement plans
Recession fears have some worried, but financial advisors and economists said older Americans shouldn't make major changes to retirement accounts.
Experts to follow for sharp insights on recessions — and how to tell if we are in one
Recession on your mind? Here's who to read and follow to stay informed about the health of the US economy.
Older Americans watching their retirement investments fluctuate under Trump: 'I hope he knows what he's doing.'
Business Insider spoke to nearly a dozen older Americans about how they view their retirement amid a wave of market and economic uncertainty.
Are we in a recession? How to tell where the US economy is headed in 2025
Is the US economy headed for a recession in 2025? Get insight from experts, learn about key indicators, and understand the impact on average people.
Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum have begun. Here are the top countries that supply America's metal imports.
Trump placed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Here are the top countries that supply metals to the US.
70 and job hunting: A boomer moved to Wyoming and still can't afford to live on her $2,000 in monthly Social Security
Shelley Janek, 70, says Social Security isn't enough, and she's looking for a job to pay for essentials.
America's birth rate is falling. Here's how many kids Americans have vs. how many they want.
Many Americans say they want more kids, but can't afford them because of steep childcare and household expenses.
Where America imports $100+ billion of food from a year
America depends on outside countries for food imports. Let's take a look at where America gets food from and how Trump's tariffs could affect that.
A mom details how she feeds her family of 4 on $150 a month plus food bank hauls
Tiffany Bly, 57, relies on food banks to feed her family on a tight budget.
2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.
Gainesville and Durham gave formerly incarcerated residents $600 a month. It helped participants afford food and other essentials.
How the egg crisis is hitting food banks
Egg prices see their biggest monthly price spike in a decade. For America's food banks, steep costs are making it difficult to meet demand.
Hundreds of FAA workers were fired weeks after deadly DC collision, union says, as Trump promises aviation safety upgrades
President Donald Trump pledged to make rapid improvements to increase aviation safety after a deadly plane collision near Washington, DC, in January.
Trade war game plan: Trump's going bigger this time
Trump's sweeping tariff strategy is bigger than his first-term in office. BI broke down what the trade war means for Americans' wallets.
Photos show crew removing USAID signage amid the agency's uncertain future
A crew took letters off the USAID headquarters hours after President Trump called to "CLOSE IT DOWN."
Why Friday's jobs report could cause widespread confusion
Annual data revisions could show slower job growth in 2024 than we previously thought.