Is real estate actually a good investment?
Wealth Enhancement Group analyzed data from academic research, Standard and Poor’s, and Nareit to compare real estate to stocks as…
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How to track business expenses in 6 simple steps
Ramp reports on tracking business expenses, a factor that can help businesses make smart financial…
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While demand for personal loans cooled in 2023, the average personal loan balance grew 6.3%
Experian data shows that total US personal debt increased by almost 10% even as demand for personal loans steadied in…
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10 U.S. cities where living with a roommate can save you more than $700 a month
SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest cities by calculating the amount saved when splitting rent on a two-bedroom apartment versus renting a…
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5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event
Uniqode compiled a list of technologies adopted by stadiums, arenas, and other major sporting venues in the past few…
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6 home improvement projects that offer the best return on your investment
Rocket Loans reports that there are large and small home improvements that provide a good return on…
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Districts where student-teacher ratios are still behind pre-pandemic levels
TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to show how student-teacher ratios have…
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With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%
Experian looked at recent trends in the HELOC and home financing market in…
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Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or…
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Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here's how to protect yourself
ConsumerAffairs sheds light on the rise of government benefit theft in the U.S. in 2023 and provides advice on how to protect yourself from this…
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Investing in Bitcoin for a long-term portfolio is too risky, according to Vanguard CEO
Benzinga looks at why one investment expert currently does not recommend investing in Bitcoin for the average long-term…
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The surprising effectiveness of having kids study their errors to succeed
The Hechinger Report analyzes research on how students may be learning better by focusing on what they did…
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Outdoor TVs, 'she sheds' and saltwater pools: 20 features that could boost a home's sale price and speed up offers
Money reports that despite high mortgage rates and home prices, there are still ways sellers can boost sale…
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Innovative apps help teachers communicate with families in their preferred language
Chalkbeat reports on apps that help non-English speaking families stay engaged with…
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Could Elon Musk help the Dogecoin cryptocurrency surge to a $1 value?
Benzinga looks at how Elon Musk’s public comments on the popular DOGE memecoin has affected its perceived…
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Import costs in these industries are keeping prices high
Machinery Partner used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify the soaring import costs that have translated to higher costs for…
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When teachers quit for other jobs, how is life outside of the classroom?
How do teachers really feel about leaving their education careers? HeyTutor analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to find…
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Top 10 US counties where women earn the most and least compared to men
SmartAsset ranks U.S. counties and states with the biggest and smallest gender pay gap as well as locations where women make the most…
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These countries are among the biggest gold consumers
SD Bullion used data from the World Gold Council to break down gold consumption per capita, identifying countries with the greatest consumer…
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Bank junk fees: Who gets hit and which institutions are the worst offenders?
ConsumerAffairs analyzes Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaints to see which banks have a history of surprise charges and what can be done…
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The top 10 most common jobs for Hispanic and Latino scientists and engineers
Revelo used data from the NCSES to identify the most common occupations for Hispanic and Latino scientists and…
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What trends are showing about the types of startups getting funding
Flippa used data from Y Combinator to see what kinds of startups are getting…
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Failed West Virginia microschool fuels state probe — and some soul-searching
The 74 reports on a microschool closure that led to a government investigation and closer scrutiny at other programs across the country.…
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The number of female Certified Financial Planners grew by 13.9%. Here's a closer look at who is joining the profession—and where
SmartAsset compares data on Certified Financial Planners to reveal findings about who is joining the profession and which states had the highest…
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Top 10 cities with the lowest and highest salaries needed to live comfortably
SmartAsset determines the average salary needed to live alone or support a family comfortably in major U.S.…
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25 hardest colleges to get into in America
Stacker used the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics to rank the 25 hardest colleges to get into across the…
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Credit card APRs are at an all-time high—and so are credit card providers' profits. What's behind the record-high rates?
Creditnews reveals that there is more than one reason credit card APRs are at their highest…
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You can plan a dream wedding while still avoiding the nightmare of credit card debt
BestCards explores how to plan a dream wedding while dealing with credit card…
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These 20 jobs have the widest gender gaps
Many jobs are dominated by one gender. Stacker used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to rank the 20 jobs with the widest gender…
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7 secrets tax preparers don't want you to know
Wealth Enhancement Group discusses the seven things your tax preparer may not want you to…
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Should consumers be worried as surge pricing spreads from ride-sharing to fast food?
Cheap Insurance looks at the benefits and drawbacks of surge pricing and its impact on consumers and…
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The number of cost-burdened renters has hit an all-time high
Belong analyzed research from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies to show how Americans are spending record-high percentages of income on…
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The top cities for US job seekers in 2024
MoneyGeek looked at 94 metropolitan areas to find the best and worst places for job seekers in the U.S. in…
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20 metro areas with the most income and work opportunities for HVAC technicians
HVAC Gnome ranked 2024’s best metro areas offering the most training and income opportunities for current and aspiring HVAC…
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10 states where residents write off the most in taxes
SmartAsset analyzed the latest IRS data to find which U.S. residents wrote off the most in taxes.…
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Best states for women-owned small businesses in 2024
With the number of businesses growing in the United States, Lendio analyzed seven metrics to determine the best states for women small-business…
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Average credit card debt increased 10% to $6,501 in 2023
Experian examined what drove the increases in credit card balances in…
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Restaurant owners aren't feeling fully prepared for weather-related damages: Here are their top stressors—and what they can do about it
Next Insurance survey reveals concerns expressed by restaurant owners about weather-related damages to their…
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The state of the American homeowner: Average US mortgage balance increased while their credit scores outpace overall average
Experian takes a look at U.S. credit and debt trends with a focus on upcoming housing supply and demand.…
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How much does a home addition cost?
Rocket Loans takes factors such as project size, type of room, labor, and features into consideration to determine the cost of a home…
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States with the highest rates of teacher attrition
Where are teachers leaving classrooms at the highest rates? HeyTutor analyzed data from NCES and the RAND Corporation to find…
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Buyer beware: Unregulated 'buy now, pay later' loans can lead to greater debt and higher costs for you
Creditnews reports on the soaring number of “buy now, pay later” loans and how one state is fighting for…
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Students with disabilities are referred to law enforcement twice as often as their peers
Marker Learning used data from the NCES Civil Rights Data Collection to illustrate the disproportionate way schools and police punish children with…
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Reduced interest rates affect mortgage costs—here's what to know
Experian explains what possible cuts in the Federal Reserve’s target rate in 2024 could mean for mortgage rates.…
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Boomers could work minimum wage and pay off college debt—a feat that would take Millennials at least twice as long
While Baby Boomers were able to pay off their college debt more quickly, Creditnews looks at how Millennials compare today and why some may have less…
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What is chronic absenteeism, and how does it impact student learning?
Study.com used Return to Learn Tracker data to explore the negative effects of chronic absenteeism, especially related to economic…
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Post-pandemic car pricing remains high, but shifts in the market may bring prices down in 2024
CoPilot compares current used car prices to the replacement cost of a comparable new car and finds rising prices.…
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As fewer students seek teaching degrees, universities close undergraduate programs
TeacherCertification.com used data from the National Center for Education Statistics to examine why fewer students want undergrad education…
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Dave Ramsey warns against investing in crypto — do other financial experts agree?
Benzinga reviews what industry insiders and finance experts are saying about Dave Ramsey’s anti-crypto…
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The SAT is going digital. Here's what to know.
Chalkbeat looks at the new digital SAT exam: shorter reading sections, fewer questions and sections that adapt to each student’s…
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The states with the most gambling revenue growth in 2023
ATS.io mapped state-by-state commercial gaming revenue growth in 2023 using year-over-year data from the American Gaming…
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It's tax season: Here are the simple rules to file correctly—and on time
With tax season now upon us, Money outlines the key deadlines and details you need to know in order to file correctly and on…
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Which states have the highest utility rates?
Rocket Loans looks at the factors including home size, usage and insulation that affect monthly utility bills and which residents in the U.S. have…
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It's not too late to make these 6 money resolutions for a financially fit 2024
Here are six money resolutions Experian suggests considering in…
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Best and worst metro areas for first-time homebuyers in 2024
Creditnews looked at America’s 50 largest metro areas to uncover housing markets that are still attractive for first-time…
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States with the most tutors
HeyTutor used data from the Census Bureau and the University of Minnesota’s IPUMS database to find out which states had the highest rate of…
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The Trump-themed "MAGA" token has appreciated more than 700% — is it the next hot cryptocurrency trend?
Benzinga takes a closer look at when — or if — the hype will die down for the MAGA Trump meme crypto…
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The top reasons teachers give for leaving their jobs
HeyTutor analyzed teacher attrition data from the National Center for Education Statistics to shed light on how teachers feel about leaving their…
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10 cities with the most income inequality
SmartAsset ranked 98 of the largest U.S. cities by the size of their income inequality, measured by comparing the incomes of the top 80% of earners…
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71% of teachers with student loan debt are considering quitting due to financial stress, according to survey
AÂ Study.com survey shows that 71% of teachers are contemplating a career change due to the financial strain brought on by the resumption of student…
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These are the cities where $250K goes the furthest
To find where high earners retain more of their income, SmartAsset adjusted a $250,000 income for federal, state and local taxes, as well as varying…
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Where graduation rates for students with disabilities are improving
Marker Learning used NCES data to illustrate graduation rate gains made by students with disabilities around the…
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Where's my paycheck? How pay periods break down by industry
Xactly visualized and analyzed how pay periods compare between industries, using 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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Small businesses in these industries have massive potential for women entrepreneurs in 2024
Lendio outlines industries where businesswomen can…
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Three teaching tips from a top pre-K educator
The Hechinger Report spoke with Berol Dewdney, Maryland’s 2023 teacher of the year, about how she spends time building routines and…
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How social media transformed the way companies sell us products
Social media is now the go-to place for companies to sell products. Xactly analyzed industry reports to understand this retail…
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No, you can't change the locks: 8 must-know eviction laws for Florida landlords
Belong outlines the eviction process in the state of Florida and its implications for property owners and…
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Does my credit card cover damages to my rental car? A guide to credit card car rental insurance benefits and coverage
BestCards dives into the details of credit card car rental insurance—its benefits and coverage…
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Small banks emerge as the top source for small business financing
Findbusinesses4sale used the Fed’s Small Business Credit Survey data to compare approval rates among small business financing…
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4 crucial tips for Canadian homeowners considering renewing their mortgages in 2024
Money.ca has four crucial tips for Canadian homeowners considering refinancing their mortgages in…
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