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Low-income households in Minneapolis who've received $500 a month as part of a pilot guaranteed basic income program say the no-strings-attached cash is most useful for housing costs, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.Thirty-five percent of the 200 households participating in the two-year program said "the most important use…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elizabeth Illing, a 37-year-old general manager for a catering company in Austin, Texas, who moved into a tiny home with her daughter in 2022 but is planning to move out this spring. Her rent increased after the first year in the 600-square-foot, one-bedroom tiny home, and…

Wealthy people are moving to states including Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee.They've been wooed by the same things less wealthy movers seek: space, weather, and lower taxes.This pattern is driving up home prices in Miami, in particular, even for the highest earners. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…

Texas has become a popular destination for homebuyers.Smaller cities like New Braunfels are passing metros like Austin and Dallas in attracting buyers.New residents and locals told Business Insider how the city is winning people over. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app…

I'm not surprised that Texas is one of the top states in the country attracting new residents.What is surprising: Some newcomers bypass bigger cities like Austin and Dallas for smaller spots.Movers told me smaller cities and suburbs offer more ways to buy homes and form community. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…

Ayahna Wilbon, 27, is a YouTuber who almost moved from Chicago to Texas in 2021.She had signed a lease and packed up her old apartment when she suddenly had a change of heart.Wilbon said she now regrets not moving and hopes others will embrace the unknown. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access…

A 28-year-old man was arrested for planning an attack at Tesla's delivery event in Austin.He is believed to hate technology and had previously threatened Tesla on Instagram.After his arrest, he said: "I was going to shoot up Elon Musk and the plant," local news reported. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Virgin Atlantic said on Friday that it would end its route between Austin and London in January.Virgin Atlantic cited "persistent softening in corporate demand, specifically the tech sector."The airline's route commenced in May 2022, fueled by major tech growth in the Texas city. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…

The population of Northwest Arkansas has grown 5.4% from April 2020 to July 2022.People are moving to the area seeking a "better way of life," one real-estate agent said.Two relocaters told Insider what drew them, from home prices to having a voice in a growing town. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Austin, Texas, is home to a number of clean-tech startups. Part of the secret, a longtime entrepreneur told Insider, is people's willingness to help others. The city's thriving culture also makes it a magnet for tech workers. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…