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College Grads Expect an K Salary. Good Luck with That

Newly minted college graduates may have to manage their expectations about that first job. The average college student expects to earn $80,000 after graduation, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate. But the actual starting salary for college graduates is closer to $56,000. The survey comes at a…

Tesla’s robotaxi fleet in Texas is still playing catch-up to Waymo

Nearly a year after launching its robotaxi service in Texas, Tesla has just 42 vehicles on the road, compared with Waymo’s fleet of 577.The figures come from newly available records on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website, which were disclosed as part of a new state authorization process for…

Analog ambition

Those dusty old paintbrushes and crochet needles in the attic? It’s time to put them to use again.With the rise of AI slop on the internet, Gen Z is craving real, physical experiences, like shopping in malls, sending snail mail, and going to in-person dating events. And a group of…

Dan Loeb says the only way to ‘get good’ at AI is to start using it now

Dan Loeb, the founder of New York-based hedge fund Third Point, says he underestimated how quickly AI would disrupt some businesses.Speaking on Thursday’s episode of the “Invest Like The Best” podcast, Loeb said while Third Point had made successful bets against some companies affected by AI, the firm also misjudged…

Do Seniors Over 80 Have to Pay Income Tax?

Reaching your 80s doesn’t automatically mean saying goodbye to income taxes. Many retirees live on fixed incomes and may owe little or nothing to the IRS. However, others with pensions, investment income or retirement withdrawals may still face tax obligations. The key to understanding your tax situation in your later…

7 surprising things I learned when I booked my first cruise

The ship’s scheduled arrival time is when the ship docks at the port, a cruise ship employee previously told Business Insider. Before passengers can get off, there’s an inspection that can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour or longer.Just to be safe, I booked a night flight at…