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☆ Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The IRA splits $8.8 billion in total rebate funding between two programs: the Home Efficiency Rebates program and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program. The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program pays consumers a maximum amount of money for buying specific technologies and services, Saul Rinaldi said. Home Efficiency Rebates program Conversely, the Home Efficiency Rebates program is technology-neutral, Saul Rinaldi said. Larger rebates flow to those who cut more energy, Saul Rinaldi said. In this way, the Home Efficiency Rebate's value can technically exceed that of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, Zelmar said.

Persons: Zelmar, Jan, Biden, Kara Saul Rinaldi, Saul Rinaldi Organizations: Energy Department, AnnDyl, U.S . Department of Housing, Urban Locations: Arizona , California , Colorado , Georgia, Hawaii , Indiana , Minnesota , New Hampshire , New Mexico , Oregon, Washington, Georgia, Oregon , Indiana, New Mexico

☆ A disabled woman planned a 'once-in-a-lifetime' trip to Disney World. Then the park changed its disability policy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewSavannah spent nine weeks and thousands of dollars planning her family's trip to Walt Disney World. AdvertisementMinnie Mouse at Walt Disney World. Disney's new disability policyThe bombshell: Disney announced earlier this month that it would revise its Disability Access Service policy. The Washington Post/Getty ImagesThe Disneyland and Disney World websites include information for individuals with disabilities across different categories, including mobility. However, the policy changes — scheduled to go into effect the first day of their Disney vacation — have upended everything.

Persons: —, Minnie Mouse, Savannah —, Savannah, She's, Disney, there's, Bob Iger —, Joe Burbank, I've Organizations: Service, Savannah, Walt Disney, Disney, Business, Walt Disney World, Anadolu, Getty, Fox Business, The Washington Post, Disneyland, Washington Post, Services, Orlando Sentinel, Tribune, Getty Images Savannah, Universal Locations: Savannah, Indiana, California, Florida

☆ Russia-linked hacking group claims to have targeted Indiana water plant
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Sean Lyngaas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Hackers targeted a wastewater treatment plant in Indiana on Friday evening, prompting plant managers to send maintenance personnel to investigate the suspicious activity, a local official told CNN. A Russia-linked hacking group claimed responsibility. The same group claimed credit for a string of hacking incidents against water facilities in Texas earlier this year. On Saturday, Russian-speaking hackers posted a video to social media claiming credit for a cyberattack on a TMU wastewater treatment plant. It’s the latest apparent effort by a group of Russian-speaking hackers to target water facilities in small American towns.

Persons: “, Jim Ankrum, “ TMU, ” Ankrum, Ankrum, Department of Homeland Security’s, Jake Sullivan, Mandiant, Ron Fabela, ” Fabela Organizations: CNN, Tipton Municipal Utilities, Tipton, Department of Homeland, Infrastructure Security Agency, US, Telegram, Infinity Squared Locations: Indiana, Russia, Texas, Tipton Municipal, Indianapolis, Muleshoe , Texas, United States, Tipton

After the Indiana Fever made Caitlin Clark the W.N.B.A.’s No. In exchange for Clark’s once-in-a-generation talent, the W.N.B.A. The simplest reason the W.N.B.A. isn’t paying Clark more is that the league brings in just $200 million annually and relies on the N.B.A. The N.B.A., by contrast, brings in about $10 billion.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, ”, Clark’s, Biden, Clark Organizations: Indiana Fever, Nike

☆ Caitlin Clark: Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel apologizes for his awkward moment with Caitlin Clark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Michael Nam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The discussion began with Gregg Doyel, a columnist for the Indianapolis Star newspaper, making a heart with his hands to Clark, a gesture Clark often used during her college basketball career. I sincerely apologize.”In a separate post on X, he added: “Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry. Caitlin Clark Introductory Press ConferenceDoyel’s back and forth with Clark was almost universally panned online. — I now realize what I said and how I said it was wrong, wrong, wrong. “Caitlin Clark, I’m so sorry.”But users on X accused him of using the incident as a way to produce content and of missing the point of the offending behavior.

Persons: Caitlin Clark’s, Gregg Doyel, Clark, ” Doyel, “, we’ll, emoji, ”, “ Caitlin Clark, I’m, Doyel, Caitlin Clark, Nicole Auerbach, Dave Portnoy, — I’m Organizations: New, New York CNN, University of Iowa, Indiana Fever, Indianapolis Star, “, Indy, Press, Media, The Athletic, NBC, Sports, Indy Star Locations: New York

☆ Caitlin Clark gets an apology from the reporter whose awkward interaction with her at a press conference went viral: 'I screwed up'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An IndyStar sports columnist apologized for his exchange with Caitlin Clark at a press conference. Gregg Doyel made Clark's hand heart towards her, making what he called a "clumsy and awkward" remark. 1 WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark, saying in a column that he was "part of the problem." Doyel and Clark interacted at Clark's welcome press conference for the Indiana Fever, where she will play professionally in the WNBA, on Wednesday. Doyel, per NBC News, made a hand heart symbol with Clark, prompting her to ask, "You like that?"

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Gregg Doyel, Doyel, —, Clark Organizations: Service, Indianapolis Star, Indiana Fever, NBC, Business

☆ Led by stars like Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark, women keep breaking boundaries (and records) in entertainment
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The highest-grossing film in recent memory is Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” And the most-watched basketball star is Caitlin Clark. Beyoncé’s first country album, “Cowboy Carter,” topped Billboard’s charts with nearly half a million copies sold in its debut week. Meanwhile, Swift is set to release her highly anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on Friday. The impact of a once-in-a-generation star like Swift will surely inspire interest in other female-led performers, spawning even greater appetite and opportunities. Compare that to the NBA’s top pick Victor Wembanyama, who signed a $55 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

Persons: New York CNN —, Taylor Swift, Greta Gerwig’s “ Barbie, Caitlin Clark, Swift, Beyoncé’s, Cowboy Carter, ”, Tom Poleman, CNN’s Alli Rosenbloom, ” “ It’s, ” Poleman, Clark, Barbie ”, Gerwig, didn’t, Victor Wembanyama, “, Hoda Kotb, Caitlin Organizations: New York CNN, Poets Department, Clark’s Hawkeyes, South Carolina Gamecocks, NBA, WNBA, Street Journal, NCAA, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Warner Bros . Pictures, CNN, Indiana Fever, San Antonio Spurs Locations: New York, America

☆ Caitlin Clark salary criticism a 'false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

But right now we're seeing that even if you're the best, women are not paid their fair share." However, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, speaking at CNBC's inaugural Changemakers Summit on Thursday in New York City, said there's a "false narrative" around Clark's expected salary, likening it to the way that executive salaries are displayed for public companies. Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) speaking at the CNBC Changemakers Event in New York on April 18th, 2024. The NBA has around $13 billion in revenue while the WNBA is roughly around $200 million. Caitlin Clark poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected first overall pick by the Indiana Fever during the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Joe Biden, Clark, Victor Wembanyama —, —, Cathy Engelbert, there's, Engelbert, Danielle DeVries, Caitlin, she's, we're, Sarah Stier Organizations: Indiana Fever, House, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, Summit, Deloitte, National Basketball Association, CNBC, Nike, Gatorade, State, WNBA, Athletic, Getty Locations: New York City, New York, U.S, Iowa

☆ Here's how Caitlin Clark's $338,000 WNBA contract compares to No. 1 picks from the NFL, NBA and MLB
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

1 overall selection by the Indiana Fever in this week's WNBA draft, Clark's salary her first season will be just over $76,000. Clark's pay will escalate over the course of her four-year rookie contract, leaving her with total earnings of $338,056. The WNBA has grown in popularity in recent years, but it still trails behind the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL. The highest paid WNBA player is Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young, who will earn just over $250,000 this season. Here's how Clark's rookie deal stacks up against the most recent top picks from America's big four sports leagues.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, she'll, Jackie Young, Steph Curry, Cathy Engelbert, we're Organizations: WNBA, Indiana, Gatorade, Nike, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Las Vegas Aces, Golden State Warriors, CNBC Locations: State

☆ Caitlin Clark completed her expensive Prada outfit with more than $10,000 worth of sparkling diamonds
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Caitlin Clark attended the 2024 WNBA Draft on Monday and was picked by the Indiana Fever. On the red carpet, she wore a $17,000 Prada outfit and more than $10,000 worth of John Hardy jewels. She wore diamond earrings and three bracelets made from silver and gold. AdvertisementThe 2024 WNBA Draft wasn't just about basketball for superstar Caitlin Clark. The event was also her first foray into the world of fashion, with the 22-year-old athlete sporting a $17,000 Prada outfit and an array of diamond jewelry worth $10,485 on the red carpet.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, John Hardy, — Organizations: Indiana, Service

☆ LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team will be anchored by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, making his fourth appearance after skipping the past two Olympics. This will be the 36-year-old Curry’s first Olympic Games, making him the fifth player to represent the Warriors at an Olympics with Team USA. The US team will hold a training camp and exhibition games in Las Vegas in July, before traveling to Paris. The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place on July 26 with men’s basketball play beginning the following day.

Persons: ”, LeBron James, James, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese, Bam Adebayo, Joel Embiid, Paul Childs, Embiid, Steve Kerr, Gregg Popovich Organizations: CNN, USA, Tokyo Olympics, Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Miami, Olympic Games, Warriors, Team USA, Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, Tokyo Games, US Locations: Tyrese Haliburton, Cameroon, France, Las Vegas, Paris

☆ One chart shows just how much women's college basketball ratings have soared while men's have dipped
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Cork Gaines | Andy Kiersz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Viewership for the women's NCAA basketball championship surpassed the men's final for the first time. Over the next three years, the TV audience for the women's final grew by 23% to an average of 3.7 million. Women's basketball popularity goes beyond championship game ratingsWe have seen other evidence of women's college basketball's emerging dominance in the sports landscape. Meanwhile, merchandise sales related to women's college basketball are also soaring. JuJu Watkins celebrates with USC fans following a win during the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

Persons: —, Nielsen, Caitlin Clark —, Angel Reese, Dawn Staley, Clark, University of Connecticut's Paige Bueckers, Juju Watkins, James, LeBron James, JuJu Watkins, Wally Skalij, Darren Rovell, Bruce B, Greenspoon Marder, you've, Siegal Organizations: NCAA, WNBA, Service, University of Iowa, University of South Carolina, Purdue University, University of Connecticut, Nielsen, Sports Media Watch, Louisiana State, University of South, Business, Nike, University of, University of Southern, USC, Indiana Fever, Impact, Vanderbilt University Locations: Louisiana, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California

☆ Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After W.N.B.A. Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Neil Vigdor | More About Neil Vigdor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

President Biden jumped into a debate about gender and sports this week, calling for pay equity for women athletes after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa basketball standout, was selected first in the W.N.B.A. Ms. Clark’s salary will be far less than that of her male counterparts. Mr. Biden, writing on X on Tuesday, said that for all their accomplishments in sports, women athletes were undervalued. “Right now we’re seeing that even if you’re the best, women are not paid their fair share,” he said. “It’s time that we give our daughters the same opportunities as our sons and ensure women are paid what they deserve.”Mr. Biden was nodding to a banner moment for women’s basketball, one powered by stars like Ms. Clark, who was chosen by the W.N.B.A.’s Indiana Fever, and Paige Bueckers of the University of Connecticut and Angel Reese of L.S.U.

Persons: Biden, Caitlin Clark, ”, “, Mr, Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, L.S.U Organizations: University of Iowa, Indiana, University of Connecticut Locations: ’

☆ South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says women's basketball will get 'better and better'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Dawn Staley just finished leading South Carolina's undefeated season and witnessing the end of Caitlin Clark's record-breaking college career — and she thinks women's basketball is only getting started. The matchup, broadcast on ESPN , was the most-watched basketball game at any level since 2019, according to Nielsen. "I hope every school or university treats women's sports like South Carolina," she said. Staley, who is the second-highest-paid coach in women's college basketball, has a salary of $3.1 million per season, and earned a reported $680,000 more in bonuses following South Carolina's championship. Staley also reflected on Clark's effect on women's basketball, not only through drawing new audiences to the sport, but also by appearing on platforms such as "Saturday Night Live."

Persons: Dawn Staley, Caitlin Clark's, —, Clark, Nielsen, Staley, …, Caitlin Clark Organizations: South, CNBC, of Fame, Gamecocks, ESPN, New York Stock Exchange, National Basketball, Indiana Fever Locations: Iowa, South Carolina

☆ Prada dresses Caitlin Clark on WNBA draft night
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

And while Caitlin Clark, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer across men’s and women’s basketball, was snapped up as the No. Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesIn previous years, dress codes at the draft had tended to lean toward daytime suiting and dresses, but on Monday night it was clear that the stakes had been raised. Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesRickea Jackson in a playful, high-low pantsuit. Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesPrada’s move to dress Clark is likely a sign of luxury brands’ further expansion into the sport. Designer brands now jump at the chance because they know this will be publicized, styled, and shown to millions.”Ahead of the draft, Clark called her collaboration with Prada “pretty special,” in a red-carpet interview (though, technically, said carpet was orange-colored) with the WNBA.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Prada, Clark, Sarah Stier, Stanford’s Cameron Brink, Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson, Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso, LSU’s Angel Reese, Angel Reese, Rickea Jackson, ’, — Clark, Cardoso, Reese, Jazmine Motley, Maddox, DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas, ”, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, Indiana Fever, Iowa Hawkeyes, Los Angeles Sparks, Brink, Banco, Chicago Sky, NBA, NCAA, WNBA Locations: men’s, LA, Bronx

☆ Caitlin Clark: Here’s what she said after being selected at No. 1 in the WNBA draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Few things in professional sports have ever been as certain as Caitlin Clark being selected as the No. That’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to be in there and be like, ‘Go make a layup.’ She’s going to make my life easy. “If you’re a women’s basketball fan or you’re not a women’s basketball fan, I encourage you to watch the show when it comes out,” Clark says. I think I’m just excited.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, –, Clark, “, ” Clark, ’ She’s, Cameron Brink, Angel Reese, Adam Hunger, ”, Clark Clark, they’re, It’s, Peyton Manning’s, Kamilla Cardoso, Kiki Rice, Brian Babineau, I’ve, it’s, hasn’t, Steph Chambers Organizations: CNN, Iowa Hawkeyes, NCAA Division, Indiana Fever, Boston, South, NCAA, ESPN, Peyton, Chicago Sky, UCLA Bruins, Clark, Getty, Fever, WNBA, Iowa, Phoenix Mercury, Pacers Locations: men’s, Boston, South Carolina, Los Angeles, New York, Peyton Manning’s Omaha, Phoenix Mercury . Iowa, Indianapolis

☆ Caitlin Clark, the top rookie female basketball player in the US, is making less than the average detective or acupuncturist
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Caitlin Clark will earn less in the WNBA than some trade jobs – and the average athlete. Despite her low base salary, Clark could make over $3 million from brand sponsorships and endorsements. Clark, who wore a $17,000 Prada outfit to the draft, will make an estimated base salary of $76,535 in her first year. Lower-level draft picks make $64,154 as a base salary, but salaries are much higher for non-rookie players: The highest-paid WNBA players make over $200,000 in base salary. Despite the low base salary, Clark, who has over two million social media followers, stands to make major money from brand sponsorships and endorsements.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, —, she'll, I've Organizations: WNBA, NBA, Service, Basketball Association, Indiana Fever, NCAA, of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Revenue, Bloomberg, Nike, Gatorade, State Farm Insurance

☆ Meet the 12 first-round picks of the WNBA draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The WNBA draft was held on Monday, April 15, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. The Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark first overall. AdvertisementThe WNBA reported that the 2023 season was "its most-watched regular season in 21 years," with combined viewership across networks "up 21 percent over the 2022 regular season." With big names like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark joining the league, there's no telling what new heights it'll reach this season. AdvertisementGet to know all 12 talented women from the first round of the draft as they prepare to continue changing the world of women's basketball, one block, three-pointer, and rebound at a time.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, —, Clark, Jeff Pagliocca, Angel Reese Organizations: Brooklyn Academy of Music, Indiana Fever, Service, NCAA, ESPN, Sky Locations: New York

☆ Caitlin Clark wore a $17,000 Prada outfit to the WNBA draft. That's about 22% of her expected first-year salary.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Caitlin Clark showed up to the WNBA Draft dressed in Prada from head to toe. According to Business Insider's calculations, Clark's outfit costs $16,875 — or about 22% of her first-year WNBA salary. AdvertisementA close-up of the satin Prada outfit Clark wore to the WNBA Draft. A composite image of the Prada sunglasses and the patent leather Galleria bag that Clark wore to the WNBA draft. AdvertisementAccording to BI's calculations, Clark's Prada outfit totals up to $16,875 — or about 22% of her first-year salary in the WNBA.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Prada, —, Clark, Sarah Stier, Prada's, Adri Zgirdea Toth, Marie Claire, Caitlin, Toth, Clark's Prada, Spotrac, Julia Marino, LVMH, Moët Hennessy Organizations: WNBA, Service, Prada, Indiana Fever ., GQ Sports, NBA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Nike, Gatorade, Olympics, Team USA, Linea, women's national football team Locations: Paris

☆ The top 14 cities in the US people are fleeing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

1 for its negative net domestic migration rate per 1,000 people. Business Insider looked at negative net domestic migration estimates for US metropolitan statistical areas for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Negative net domestic migration means they had more people fleeing these metropolitan statistical areas for another US location than people in the US moving in. Six of the 14 metros that had the biggest negative net domestic migration rates per 1,000 people were California metros. Below are the top cities people are fleeing based on net domestic migration rates per 1,000 people.

Persons: — Organizations: New Orleans, Service, Golden State, Business, metros, Fremont — Locations: California, Golden, New York City, Los Angeles, Long, Anaheim , California, Chicago, Naperville, Elgin , Illinois, Indiana, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Oakland, Anaheim, Orleans, Metairie , Louisiana

We'll show you everything you need to know about tonight's event, including where to watch the WNBA Draft live stream and how the draft works. How to watch the WNBA Draft in the USThe WNBA Draft will air on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. If you don't have cable, there are a couple of live TV packages that will be able to help you out, like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. Shop at SlingYou can also catch ESPN live with Hulu + Live TV. The WNBA Draft is split into three rounds featuring 12 picks each, so 36 players in total will be selected.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cardoso, we've, Hulu's, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, NCAA, Iowa, WNBA, Indiana, Fever, South Carolina, ESPN, Sling, Hulu, Disney, Disney Plus, ExpressVPN, Indiana Fever Locations: Chicago

☆ Mark Cuban shares his No. 1 favorite way to inspire young kids—it's as easy as pointing to a lightbulb or chair
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Tom Huddleston Jr. | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Mark Cuban has a simple tactic for inspiring young kids — and getting them to think about their own limitations, or lack thereof. "I get emails [from] kids around the world, because 'Shark Tank' is shown everywhere, asking me business questions," Cuban recently told the "Lex Fridman Podcast." The tactic is as simple as pointing to a lightbulb or chair. "When I go talk to elementary school kids, one of the things I do, I say, 'OK, let's look around. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Lex Fridman, Mary Murphy, Murphy, that's Organizations: Indiana University, CNBC, Cuban, CBS

☆ The income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures up
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Northeast and Western regions tend to have higher-earning populations compared with the South and some states in the Midwest. Massachusetts tops the rankings with the highest median wage of $60,690 for individual workers, while Mississippi has the lowest median wage in the country at $37,500. In Wyoming, workers have the 26th highest median wage, but the 18th lowest cost of living. Florida, similarly, has the 14th lowest median wage, but is only the 29th cheapest state to live in, according to MERIC. Sign up for CNBC's new online course How to Earn Passive Income Online to learn about common passive income streams, tips to get started and real-life success stories.

Organizations: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Rhode, Missouri Economic Research, Information Center, for Community, Economic Research, CNBC Locations: Midwest . Massachusetts, Mississippi, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Hampshire, Jersey, Mexico, York, Carolina, Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, . Massachusetts, U.S

☆ The 14 U.S. states where you can still afford to buy a home if you earn less than $75,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

There are only 14 U.S. states where residents who earn less than $75,000 can afford a median-priced home, a new Bankrate analysis reveals. Considering that half of the country's households earn a median of $74,580 or less, these 14 states are some of the few places where middle-income earners can afford a typical home. Here's a look at the 14 states where homes are most affordable, based on the annual income needed to cover homeownership costs without spending more than 28% on housing. While these 14 states may have cheaper properties available, there are trade-offs to consider, like higher rates of poverty and fewer high-paying jobs compared with the rest of the country. The median income needed to afford a home in the U.S. overall is $110,871 — up from $76,191 in 2020.

Organizations: U.S, CNBC Locations: U.S, . Mississippi, Ohio, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Oklahoma, Michigan, Missouri, Louisiana, Alabama, Kansas, Dakota, Virginia, United States, California, New York, Mississippi

☆ The city whose 'doom loop' just might be worse than San Francisco's
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

An office building in St. Louis sold for $3.6 million after selling for $205 million 18 years prior. Downtown St. Louis is filled with unoccupied buildings and an unwillingness to visit them. The steep drop in the tower's value is just one sign that St. Louis' central business district is struggling, reports say. Indeed, St. Louis' downtown resembles a ghost town with a number of boarded-up buildings, according to The Wall Street Journal's Konrad Putzier. AdvertisementThe problem with Midwestern cities, like St. Louis, is that there's not much attracting people to the center of the city — and that applies to commuters, tourists, and residents.

Persons: Louis, —, Konrad Putzier, Glenn MacDonald, Business Insider's Eliza Relman, Michael Hicks, BI's Relman, Relman, Tracy Hadden Loh Organizations: Service, T, Goldman Group, News, Washington University, Olin Business School, Business, University of Toronto, Midwest ., Ball State University, Midwest, Brookings Institution Locations: St, Downtown St, Francisco's, North America, Midwest, Midwest . San Francisco, Indiana, —, San Francisco and New York

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