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White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the November CPI report, tax refunds, an anticipated White House announcement on housing reform and more. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that Americans will see “gigantic” refund checks in the upcoming filing season thanks to tax cuts in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Bessent, who also serves as the acting commissioner of the IRS, made the remark during an appearance on the “All-In Podcast.” The treasury secretary told the hosts that the tax provisions in the act, which Trump signed in July,…

A waterfront pool, a private spa with saunas, a 9-hole golf course, a 24-hour butler: there are plenty of luxurious amenities that the ultra-exclusive Residences at Six Fisher Island is offering to their tenants, who will pay $15 million and above for units in a building set to open in 2026 in the richest ZIP code in the country. But there’s one amenity developers are betting will be their secret weapon in luring prospective buyers: a residents-only restaurant.In a post-pandemic world where more people are treating their homes as destinations rather than places to sleep, developers are competing with one…

At the end of the year, it can be tempting to keep your Slack on and quietly slack off.If a lot of your coworkers are away — and you’re supposed to be working — you might feel the pull to skip out. Yet, what’s sometimes called “ghost vacationing” carries risks that often outweigh the benefits of surreptitious R&R, career advisors told Business Insider.One of the biggest hazards, of course, is getting caught. That can damage trust with your boss, said Amanda Augustine, a career expert at TopResume.The timing can exacerbate the situation if you disappear when many people within your…

Girls just want to have more protein — and the snack industry is cashing in.Once tied to the gym-bro stereotype of mysterious powders and potions, the category has gotten a glow-up, turning niche products into breakout hits. Today’s protein snacks encompass a wide range of products, from meat sticks and chicken chips to popcorn and milk, as well as shakes and ice cream, all enriched with added protein.As women increasingly embrace strength training and high-protein diets, they’re snapping up “clean ingredient” and “better-for-you” snack options in numbers brands say they’ve never seen before.”The snacking and broader CPG industry have undergone…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maren Droubay, a 32-year-old who moved from Salt Lake City to New York City with her family. It’s been edited for length and clarity.My husband and I are from the Salt Lake City area of Utah, and we have five young kids.We appreciated being close to family, nature, and a city with a variety of dining options and entertainment. But we always wanted our kids to have more exposure to different parts of the world and different lifestyles than what we felt they were getting in Utah.Utah is home, but we…

Bankruptcies aren’t just rising — they’re suddenly everywhere.From billion-dollar giants to mom-and-pop shops to everyday individuals, bankruptcies are piling up across the US this year, with large corporate bankruptcies already hitting their highest level in 15 years.The surge in bankruptcies highlights the growing financial pressures facing consumers and companies as costs climb amid a tougher borrowing environment.”Rising costs, tighter credit conditions, and ongoing geopolitical volatility continue to exert pressure on households and businesses already facing financial strain,” Amy Quackenboss, the executive director at the American Bankruptcy Institute, said earlier this month.Unlike past downturns, this wave of bankruptcies appears to be…

When I got my book deal with HarperCollins UK, I was thrilled that a childhood dream of becoming an author was coming true.Then, reality hit. I had less than a year to research and write an 80,000-word book.I had never taken on anything this big before, and certainly not alongside a full-time job. The prospect of juggling a 9-to-5 as a journalist with such a time-consuming passion project felt terrifying.But by being intentional with my time and relying on a few key productivity habits, I’ve ended up with a book I’m proud of, all without losing sleep.I need sleep to…

2025-12-27T10:44:01.216Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. 2025 has been a big year for retail CEO transition announcements. Roughly 45 retailers said they are changing leadership, up from about 32 the year before. Here are some of the more notable retail chains that are getting a new CEO. 2025 may go down as the end of…

What do half-and-half-infused Dr. Pepper, group ketamine therapy, and a swinging scandal have in common?They’re all part of the new strain of Mormon mania sweeping American culture. When I asked “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Heather Gay about the phenomenon last week, she called it “undeniable and crazy.””I just think that the Mormon moment is because we’re taking over, we’re industrial, we’re enterprising,” Gay said. Heather Gay (center) speaks with castmates Bronwyn Newport (left) and Whitney Rose (right) on the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” : Fred Hayes/Bravo via Getty Images Two percent of the US population…

2025-12-27T10:22:01.219Z Share Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Remote work policies are changing at many large companies, including media giants. NBCUniversal and Paramount Skydance asked staffers to return to the office in early 2026. Here’s a list of which major media firms do and do not allow remote work. It was a year of RTO mandates in…