Companies are making customer service experiences more exhausting. A new report calls it the "annoyance economy" and it costs Americans $165 billion.

I'm not the only movie theater freak out there: Gen Zers are bringing it back.

Boomers want to stop paying property taxes on the valuable real estate they own. That could hamstring millennials and Gen Zers trying to buy a home.

If the economy heads into a recession, consumers who signed up to get blockbuster points deals might find credit card companies changing their perks.

Gen Zers have made this into the TikTok papal conclave, partially inspired by the film.

Acting commissioner Leland Dudek helms the nearly 60,000-person federal agency. Frank Bisignano, a former JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup executive, waits in the wings.

Acting commissioner Leland Dudek helms the nearly 60,000-person federal agency. Frank Bisignano, a former JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup executive, waits in the wings.

IRS Direct File is the nation's first free tax filing system. A Treasury Department official told BI it was a failed program with an uncertain future.

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.

DOGE staffer Riley Sennott's Google Calendar wasn't private, exposing his interactions with DOGE and firms like Tesla and Palantir.

Debt or day care? We spoke to millennial moms who are trying to figure out if they can afford another baby.

We want to hear from you: As you head into the new year, what are your biggest financial concerns and goals? Please note: We won't publish anything you write or share without contacting you first.

On Monday, screens at HUD showed a fake video of Trump sucking Elon Musk's toes. As of Tuesday morning, they showed Trump signing executive orders.

On Monday, screens at HUD showed a fake video of Trump sucking Elon Musk's toes. As of Tuesday morning, they showed Trump signing executive orders.

The video played on monitors as some workers officially returned to the office.

Firings are focused on new hires, many of whom investigate fraud and evasion.

"We ask that you gather your personal belongings and exit the premises by 3 pm ET as well," an official on the call said.

As Elon Musk's DOGE and the Trump administration push to scale back the federal workforce, a chaotic reversal happened at one agency over five days.

One FEMA worker was rushing to get aid out to states before the 5 p.m. deadline. Another didn't know of the freeze until contacted by reporters.

Gen Z is excited to hang out and see each other — but not necessarily over an alcoholic drink. That's a big opportunity for some businesses.

From tinier homes and fewer kids to less vacation time and longer commutes, America's aspirations are getting smaller by the day.

From tinier homes and fewer kids to less vacation time and longer commutes, America's aspirations are getting smaller by the day.

Boomers faced the highest inflation of any generation in 2023, driven by rising healthcare and insurance costs that outpaced overall price increases.

Fans are still willing to shell out for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, but middle-sized artists are struggling to sell tickets.

Americans are worried about prices going up even more with tariffs, so some are stockpiling or making major purchases now.