Allie Kelly

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Andy Kiersz |Allie Kelly |Madison Hoff |Henry Blodget

It's grad season, and Gen Z job seekers are feeling desperate. Zoomers are staring down a tough hiring market: Economic uncertainty has contributed to employees' wariness to quit and companies' hesitancy to hire. Artificial intelligence is disrupting the entry-level rung of the career ladder in industries like tech. Recent graduates have told Business Insider that they're frustrated by hundreds of rejected applications and being ghosted by prospective employers.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Andy Kiersz |Allie Kelly |Madison Hoff |Eliza Relman

Your parents' basement might be looking pretty good these days. In 2023, around 40% of younger Americans lived with their parents. Living with mom and dad is a popular safety net for Gen Zers who face steep housing costs, expensive higher education, and a shaky job market.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Andy Kiersz |Allie Kelly |Henry Blodget

America's interest rates will hold steady once again — and the Fed is keeping a close eye on President Donald Trump's trade war. In line with forecasts, The Federal Open Market Committee announced Wednesday that it will not cut rates, holding for the fourth time this year. The decision comes as Trump's quick-changing tariff policies with top trade partners have spooked businesses and investors for the past several months.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Andy Kiersz |Allie Kelly |Henry Blodget

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Fellenz, 81, a retiree who lives on a houseboat off the coast of southern Maryland. She is one of thousands of older Americans who have shared their financial, career, and retirement stories with Business Insider. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The idea of living on a houseboat felt like serendipity. I retired at 51 from my teaching career as a reading specialist.

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Bartie Scott |Allie Kelly |Henry Blodget

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sara Thomas, 22, a 2025 graduate from the University of Chicago and incoming investment banking analyst at Morgan Stanley. Business Insider's recent "Path to Wall Street" series highlighted how finance careers continue to attract young talent, despite the industry's long hours and demanding entry-level roles. Entry-level bankers typically earn about $110,000 a year, not including bonuses. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.