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AdvertisementCompetition from driverless taxis could reduce Uber and Lyft drivers' earnings in the years to come. Many drivers told BI that the gig has become less profitable recently due to increased competition. As the adoption of driverless taxis spreads across the US, ride-hailing experts told Business Insider that Uber and Lyft drivers could see their earning opportunities slowly deteriorate. Garin said that many ride-hailing drivers work part-time and don't rely on the gig as their primary source of income. A Lyft spokesperson did not respond to BI's question about the impacts driverless taxis could have on ride-hailing drivers.
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AdvertisementThe Biden administration is trying to finalize CHIPS Act agreements before Donald Trump takes office. Locking in agreements could make it more difficult for the Trump administration if it decides to change course. The Biden administration is running out of time to finalize agreements that would secure billions in funding for US chipmakers. The Biden administration is working to finalize agreements before president-elect Donald Trump — who has criticized the CHIPS Act — takes office in January. However, she did not answer questions about whether Trump's approach to CHIPS Act funding could differ from that of the Biden Administration.
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AdvertisementThe tariffs Donald Trump proposed while campaigning could help create US semiconductor jobs. To be sure, the impacts of a tariff policy on chips could be mixed. He said that the federal government should have implemented tariffs instead to motivate global chipmakers to build more factories in the US, which would then create jobs. AdvertisementTo be sure, the impacts of a tariff policy on chips could be mixed. In August, the White House said that investments supported by CHIPS Act funding would help create 115,000 construction and manufacturing jobs.
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Trump has said he plans to bring down gas prices by boosting US oil production. AdvertisementDuring the presidential campaign, Trump said that he planned to lower energy prices — including the cost of gas — by increasing US oil production. Cahill added that he expects the US to increase oil production, but it will happen gradually. However, he said boosting oil production while keeping prices at a desired level is a "delicate balance" for the industry. "If oil prices drop, you're likely to see a natural decline in US oil production over the long run," he said, adding, "Oil companies have shareholders to be accountable to."
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An AI tool called AIHawk is helping some job seekers apply for hundreds of jobs a day on LinkedIn. Some users told BI the program added false information into their resumesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementA new AI tool released in August is helping some people quickly apply for roles on LinkedIn. Related Video "We've been using AI all along." AdvertisementAIHawk is free but users found problemsAIHawk is one of many AI job application tools on the market.
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More than 750 job seekers shared their frustrations trying to find work recently. AdvertisementMore than 750 Americans between the ages of 18 and 76 who have recently struggled to find work shared their experiences with Business Insider. Through emails and an online form, readers shared stories of fierce competition for white-collar roles and lower-paying gigs alike. Over three dozen respondents said they pulled from their 401(k) or IRAs to stay afloat. Meanwhile, some executives with 30 years of experience said their credentials may have prevented them from getting interviews for lower-paying white-collar roles.
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Lloyd Morgan was struggling to make ends meet working multiple jobs and earning under $50,000. Now he's working in local politics and earning $78,500 annually. Morgan decided he had to try something different. In recent years, some people have decided college isn't worth it due to the cost of higher education and job opportunities for workers without degrees. To be sure, a college degree doesn't guarantee a higher-paying job.
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A millennial couple moved from Hawaii to Colorado in 2017 in search of a lower cost of living. AdvertisementEntrepreneurship could help them afford a homeSibok and his girlfriend moved to Colorado in 2017. Related storiesOne of the biggest reasons they left Hawaii was the state's high cost of living. Jon Sibok and his girlfriend are struggling to find a home in their budget in Colorado. AdvertisementWhen the couple first moved to Colorado, home prices and mortgage rates were significantly lower than they are today.
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American consumers and businesses are having a hard time paying off credit card, auto, and commercial real estate debt. Bank CEOs said on recent earnings calls that elevated prices and interest rates continue to weigh on Americans. According to Federal Reserve data, the past-due debt share for credit card, auto, and commercial real estate has recently risen to above pre-pandemic levels. That's because some loans are coming due — forcing businesses to refinance at much higher interest rates. The financial roller coaster of pandemic payments, whipsawing inflation, and high interest rates are especially affecting lower-income Americans.
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AdvertisementWhen Morgan earned her bachelor's degree in 2018, she graduated with over $20,000 in student loan debt that she hoped to pay off by 2032. Morgan now expects to fully pay off her remaining $16,000 student debt balance by 2028 — four years earlier than planned. Morgan estimates that receiving student debt relief will allow her to pay off her loans four years ahead of schedule. MorganGlobalFoundries is betting that student debt relief will help it attract prospective employees and retain current workers. The company's student debt relief program is just another way it's trying to attract workers.
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US efforts to produce semiconductor chips will continue regardless of who wins the election. AdvertisementNo matter who wins the presidential election this November, President Joe Biden can rest easy knowing one thing: The US's chip manufacturing push isn't going anywhere. The US has seen its share of overall chip production fall from 37% of the world's supply in 1990 to 12%. While many factories remain under construction, the federal funding has already helped boost US chip production. According to a report published last year by the trade and lobbying group Semiconductor Industry Association and Oxford Economics, the US semiconductor industry will face a shortage of 67,000 workers by 2030, including technicians, computer scientists, and engineers.
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AdvertisementThe US's efforts to produce more semiconductor chips have encountered some challenges over the past few years, but the tide may be turning. In 2022, President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS Act into law, which included $39 billion in manufacturing incentives for chip production in the US. Last year, TSMC announced that the official opening of its first Arizona fab would be pushed back from 2024 to 2025. TSMC's production of Apple chips is good news for Americans hoping to land jobs in the industry, Patel said. He said he thinks TSMC's production of Apple chips would bode well for the future.
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Uber and Lyft drivers in Florida saw gas shortages and obstructed roads before and after Milton. After making landfall in Florida, Hurricane Milton caused at least 14 deaths and left millions without power. In the days preceding the storm, some Uber and Lyft drivers went from transporting beachgoers to helping residents flee their communities — before eventually fleeing themselves. Related storiesTrent T., 50, drives independently for his own transportation company and for Uber and Lyft in South Florida. Are you an Uber or Lyft driver in a hurricane-impacted area who's willing to share your story?
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Many Gen Zers purchase cheap goods from the Chinese e-commerce companies Shein and Temu. The Biden administration is taking steps to make more Chinese imports subject to import fees. AdvertisementTwo of Gen Z's favorite shopping platforms for cheap goods could get more expensive in the near future. The trade provision, called "de minimis," allows US consumers to avoid paying these import fees on direct-to-consumer shipments of less than $800. However, import fees could vary by product.
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AdvertisementIn recent years, many young people have questioned whether the benefits of a college degree are worth the cost of tuition. According to a new survey, college graduates appear to have a clear edge in one area: their social lives. However, the widespread decline in socialization in recent decades has been steeper for people without a college degree. AdvertisementAdditionally, people without a college degree may also be more likely to work multiple jobs, or have roles with unpredictable hours, Pressler said. Going to college can be a "supercharger of relationships"Of course, some of the social benefits of a college degree date back to the connections fostered on campuses.
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A millennial with a Ph.D. and over $250,000 in student loan debt said she can't find a job. She's looking for business roles while working as a nurse to help pay the bills. She said she's been forced to expand her job search and explore a new career in nursing to help her make ends meet. AdvertisementRasberry said she thinks the biggest obstacle in her job search is her lack of work experience. She said working remotely would make it easier to keep her nursing job, reduce her commuting costs, and care for her dog.
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Despite having a bachelor's and master's degree in chemistry — and sending out countless applications — Putro said he's had little luck in the job market. Putro shared his job search strategies — and why he's unsure whether his age is helping or hurting him on his job hunt. AdvertisementAfter losing his job, Putro didn't immediately start applying for jobs. Over the past decade, Putro said he's applied "irregularly" for jobs — anywhere between zero and 40 applications in a given month. He said he's not sure whether being 55 years old is helping or hurting him in the job market.
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Medical bills are more negotiable than you think
  + stars: | 2024-09-28 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +10 min
Some Americans have seen success when negotiating for a lower medical bills. AdvertisementHowever, healthcare experts told BI that trying to negotiate medical bills — while far from a guaranteed strategy — is worth a shot. "We don't normally think about medical bills as something that you can negotiate, but it seems that sometimes you can," Duffy said. How to negotiate a medical billBefore anyone tries to negotiate a medical bill, Kelmar said they should do everything they can to ensure it's accurate. Why some people don't negotiate their medical billsDuffy and Kelmar have a few theories about why some people don't bother trying to negotiate their medical bills.
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Read previewBuying a home could get much more affordable, but Americans might have to wait a while. AdvertisementHere's how Goldman Sachs expects this to play out. To be sure, predicting the future of the US housing market is no easy task, and housing affordability levels will continue to vary by city and state. But if Goldman Sachs is right — and these three developments come to pass in line with the bank's projections — buying a home could become much more affordable for Americans. Viswanathan said Goldman Sachs expects US home prices to rise 4.4% in 2025, up from a 3.2% projection in April.
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The ratio of job openings to unemployed people — an indicator of job availability — has declined considerably over the past two years. As a Black man, Jared said he thinks it's likely he's also faced some discrimination on his job hunt. AdvertisementJared said he also suspects that being a Black man has sometimes worked against him during job interviews. AdvertisementInterviewing can be a difficult skill to masterA competitive job market and discrimination during the hiring process aren't the only reasons Jared thinks he's struggled to land a job. While Jared feels he has a pretty good handle on the job market challenges he's facing, he said that sometimes, certain developments can perplex him.
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Since 2019, Oberman, his wife, and their two cats have lived in five cities across four countries. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. "With a creative background, I bring some flexibility to our travels," the 38-year-old told Business Insider via email, adding, "I have options to work no matter where we land." Over the past year, Business Insider has interviewed several people who have moved away from their home countries. The couple found a full-time day care option that charges roughly $400 a month for children less than one year old, according to a document provided to Business Insider.
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Read previewMatthew, a registered nurse based in the Western US, began working as a field case manager about a decade ago. But it wasn't until several years later that he started working multiple jobs in secret to boost his income. While working multiple jobs can be stressful at times, Matthew said he hasn't burned out yet. Today, he works as an occupational health nurse for a corporation in addition to his case manager job. AdvertisementAre you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to discuss details about your pay and schedule?
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Read previewNikki, a recent college graduate, has been struggling to find a job after completing her degree in biochemistry this year. While a cooling job market has made it harder for Americans of all ages to find work, young college grads are among the groups being hit the hardest. This means young college grads have been more likely to be unemployed than the broader population, even as the job market has returned to a more normal post-pandemic state over the past two years. "If you don't have a job, if you're a new grad, finding a job is actually unusually difficult." AdvertisementAre you a recent college graduate who's struggling to find a job?
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AdvertisementDavis shared how he's grown his net worth — and why he thinks finding one's dream work can help them live their ideal life. For example, if a person retires at age 60 — rather than age 50 — then it would be much easier for them to hit their retirement savings goal. That's why Davis thinks the key is finding one's dream work. "You just need enough money to cover any shortfall between what you want to spend and what your dream work pays," he said. To be sure, finding a job — forget about one's dream job — is easier said than done in today's economy.
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They were lucky enough to lock in a 2.79% mortgage rate when they bought it — the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is over 5% today. However, one non-financial factor began to lure the couple away from Colorado: family. Due to Massachussets' "higher cost of living," Nicole said the move has had a significant impact on their finances. For these people, buying a new home could mean taking on a significantly higher mortgage rate and monthly mortgage payment than they previously had. Lastly, while they live closer to family, Nicole said this hasn't saved them money on childcare.
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