A look at the average consultant salary by industry
Simply Business analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see the average hourly pay for different types of consultants in…
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When salt was gold: The evolution of two commodities
SD Bullion researched the history of salt and gold, from their convergence in value long ago to the modern-day difference in cost between the…
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Here are the advantages of online tutoring, according to research
As students have struggled to catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic, Marker Learning broke down some of the advantages of online…
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What's the impact of teacher experience on student success across the US?
TeacherCertification.com examines teacher experience levels across states and subjects using data from the National Center for Education Statistics…
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Which of 11 most common types of small business loans is right for you?
Lendio breaks down the 11 most common types of small business loans, how they work, and their pros and…
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The highest-paying metro for nurses in every state
Vivian Health found the metro in each state that pays its nurses the highest wages, using data from the Bureau of Labor…
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Ransomware attacks target these 5 sectors most
Drata used FBI data to identify the five critical infrastructure sectors that faced the most ransomware attacks in…
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8 banking mistakes the middle class should avoid to maximize their savings potential
GOBankingrates breaks down eight banking mistakes commonly made by the middle…
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These 7 hidden property manager fees are costing landlords millions
Belong breaks down 7 property manager fees that get hidden in the fine print and are costing landlords…
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Average credit score in the US climbs to 715 in 2023: Here's why that matters
Experian breaks down anonymized consumer credit data to find the average credit score in the US and how that figure has changed over…
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Student test scores are falling across the world. Is the pandemic to blame?
A HeyTutor data study of PISA’s latest exam found that student test scores have dropped worldwide since the COVID-19…
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5 reasons your car could be uninsurable
Insurify researched why insurance providers may not insure a car and how people can avoid being put in that…
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The top 5 places people start their online shopping search
Flippa used survey data from Jungle Scout to analyze the top sites where U.S. online shoppers begin their…
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5 easy car repairs you can do on your own instead of making an insurance claim
Cheap Insurance identified five car repairs that even people lacking car knowledge can do independently to avoid making an insurance…
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2023 consumer debt levels grew, but not as severely as in 2022, according to Experian data
Experian digs into its own data for its annual consumer credit review, which looks at consumer spending, debt, and…
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The pros and cons of using multiple banks, according to banking experts
GOBankingrates consulted experts in the banking and financial sectors to determine the pros and cons of using more than one…
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These 25 counties have the most debt in collections in the US
Stacker used data from the Urban Institute to see what counties across the United States had the most debt in collections in February 2022, broken…
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First-time homebuyers in today's market are older and wealthier, but often need help from family and luck in location
ConsumerAffairs looks at how the current housing market is affecting first-time…
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Business email compromise attacks are on the rise. Here's how to avoid getting duped.
Drata analyzed complaint data from the FBI and threat trends reported by Verizon to illustrate recent trends in cyberattacks in the…
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The myth of the quick learner
The Hechinger Report looks at a study that found everyone learns at the same rate, although some have a head…
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Which states need K-12 educators the most—and in which subjects?
TeacherCertification.com looks at the national teacher shortage and which states need educators the most in which…
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5 of the biggest venture capital funding rounds ever
Flippa lists five record-breaking venture capital rounds from 2021 based on Crunchbase…
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5 early warning signs of fraud on your account, according to banking experts
GOBankingRates talked to banking experts to identify the early warning signs of account fraud so you can avoid falling…
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In some school districts, it's the end of the snow day
Numerade used data from The Conversation to show how schools are getting frosty over snow days amid e-learning in a post-pandemic…
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The 10 top online nurse practitioner programs of 2024
Nurse Journal outlines the top online programs for registered nurses interested in becoming nurse…
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11 ways to secure startup funding for your business
Lendio details 11 unique ways a business can procure startup…
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Trade programs, unlike other areas of higher education, are in hot demand
The Hechinger Report looks at why many young people choose to pursue short-term credentials over traditional college, seeing them as a quicker and…
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Which counties have the most prewar homes? Compare historic homes in every state
Every state has a stock of vintage housing. Rocket Homes examined Census Bureau data to find which county has the most prewar homes in every…
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The 10 states where the ultra-wealthy have the highest net worth
SmartAsset breaks down the top 10 states where the ultra-wealthy hold the greatest net…
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How to rent out your car
Way.com outlines how you can turn your car or truck into a new source of income with a comprehensive guide on how to rent out your vehicle and what…
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The 7 essential things you need when applying for a business loan
Lendio compiled a list of the seven loan requirements business owners need to know before filing a loan…
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Malls are closing across the country. These states are keeping them alive.
Findbusinesses4sale used International Council of Shopping Centers data to identify states with the highest concentration of…
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Will savings interest rates stay high in 2024?
Experian analysis finds that savings interest rates will likely decrease in 2024, but not by…
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Educators and families are divided on banning phones in classrooms. Is locking up phones the solution?
The 74 takes a closer look at Yondr, a company that’s seen a boom in business driven by school district…
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Nursing students have strong feelings about DEI initiatives at their schools
BestColleges conducted a survey to learn more about the role of DEI initiatives in nursing school and the nursing profession.…
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What kinds of schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic?
HeyTutor looked at a 2023 NWEA report to determine how the pandemic affected test score outcomes for students by comparing 2019 and 2022 test…
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Car insurance costs are rising faster than overall inflation—here's a closer look
CheapInsurance.com compared overall inflation to the rising cost of car insurance and identified reasons that costs are spiking using BLS…
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Parents don't grasp the full academic damage from COVID's disruption, according to study
The 74 takes a closer look at a USC paper that claims that grade inflation and pandemic leniency are shielding the true extent to which children have…
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How long it takes to get 6 different health care degrees—and how much they pay
Vivian Health compiled information on six health care educational programs, including their duration and potential earnings for graduates using BLS…
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The Smithsonian is coming to town
The Daily Yonder follows the Smithsonian’s prestigious Museum on Main Street exhibits as they travel to rural communities, highlighting local…
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Community schools work to boost student performance by meeting their non-academic needs
Numerade explored the growth of community schools with NCES data and the connection between access to social services and academic…
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Why furniture prices are falling amid ongoing inflation
Lazzoni Modern Furniture analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data to see what’s behind the fall of furniture prices amid…
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Chronic absenteeism is still up in schools across the US
Since the pandemic, student absenteeism is down, but it’s still not at pre-COVID-19 rates, according to a HeyTutor analysis of data from…
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Where do teacher salaries stretch the furthest?
MoneyGeek analyzed educator salaries in major U.S. cities to find the locations where teachers make the most after taxes and living…
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Can landlords be held responsible for criminal activities on their properties?
Belong outlines where a landlord’s responsibilities regarding crime on their properties begin and…
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Workers suffer the most injuries in these 25 jobs
Westfield ranked the 25 jobs with the highest rates of nonfatal occupational injuries using data from the Bureau of Labor…
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4 ways technology has changed employee training
Bonsai identified several ways technology has made employee training faster and more effective, based on news and industry…
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The cost of these 5 construction materials grew the most in 2023
Machinery Partner used BLS data to identify the construction materials—including equipment—that saw the steepest price increases over the last…
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The counties where American children have the best and worst shot at upward economic mobility
Wealth Enhancement Group used data from Harvard University to show where American kids have the best chances at upward economic…
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How to keep your personal data a little more private while pursuing higher education
The Markup outlines key tips for college students on how to protect their online identity and…
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What can homebuyers get for $400,000 in America's largest cities?
This Old House Reviews Team investigated how much home $400,000 can buy you in the 100 largest U.S.…
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He wanted privacy. His college gave him none.
An examination by The Markup of a typical college shows how students are subject to a vast and growing array of watchful tech, including homework…
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Like car prices, the annual cost of car ownership is also up
The General crunched Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine how much the cost of owning a car has risen since…
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5 of the top AI roles companies are seeking to hire
Revelo looked at data from a 2022Â McKinsey report to see which jobs were the top jobs in…
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The education requirements for the fastest-growing health care jobs
Incredible Health outlined the educational requirements for fast-growing occupations in health care. The takeaway? Many don’t require a…
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Navigating nursing paths: Comparing travel nurses and staff nurses
Study.com offers an in-depth analysis of the current nursing landscape, exploring demographic shifts and economic factors reshaping the…
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When it comes to using AI, nursing students trust themselves to use it correctly—but not their peers or administrators
NurseJournal found that nursing and health students are split on the use of AI in nursing school and…
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These alternative investments are attracting millennials amid economic woes
Moneywise looks into how millennials are finding alternative investment opportunities in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and…
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6 hidden (and not-so-hidden) factors driving America's student absenteeism crisis
From higher-paying minimum wage jobs to missing teachers, students have a lot of reasons to skip school. The 74 dives into the factors driving…
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The average American falls $40,000 short of being able to buy a home—here are 3 alternative ways to get into real estate
Moneywise outlines three ways you can get into real estate even if you don’t earn a high…
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Even as Caltech drops calculus requirement, other top universities continue to require the hard-to-find course
The 74 investigated why, at 20 of the top engineering programs in the US, many have dropped the calculus requirement, despite others’ staunch…
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On the rise: These 25 cities have the highest potential for new business growth in the US
Swyft Filings analyzed the 600 most populated cities in the United States using the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the…
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These lesser-known costs can have a big impact when buying a home
TD Bank outlines what you need to know about some of the unexpected costs of buying a new…
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These states offer the greatest benefits to veteran-owned businesses
Lendio ranked the top states in which veterans are succeeding in business based on the veteran labor market and…
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Housing vacancies are peaking in these 10 cities
SmartAsset examined U.S. Census Bureau data to calculate the housing vacancy rates in the 343 largest cities in the country and how they changed…
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Metros with the biggest housing shortages
Belong looked at Labor Department and Census data to calculate which metros have the biggest housing shortages.…
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These 20 cities have seen the highest recent population growth anywhere in the US
To find where population growth has been most prevalent, SmartAsset examined the most recent U.S. population data across 344 of the largest cities to…
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Your car insurance rates aren't going to go down: Here's why
Cheapinsurance.com breaks down factors such as the volatile insurance marketplace, age, location, and more to explain why car insurance rates won’t…
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What's at risk when you take out a small business loan
Westfield compiled a list of potential risks that might arise when borrowing money from various sources to fund a small…
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Cybersecurity experts can make six-figure salaries in these 5 industries
Tech site Revelo identified the five top-paying industries for information security analysts, using data from the Bureau of Labor…
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8 ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday
Lendio outlines 8 things small businesses should do to prepare for Cyber…
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Most $1 million+ mortgages are in these California and New York cities
Experian unveils which US cities have average mortgage balances in excess of $1…
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Public colleges with the best return on investment
Stacker looked at the public colleges with the best return on investment, using Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce…
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Joint accounts are on the decline for couples
Experian analyzes the details behind why the average number of joint credit accounts among couples has slowly declined over the past…
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3 benefits of buying a home when interest rates are high
Moneywise outlines a few surprising advantages to homebuying in a high-interest…
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ChatGPT detectors claim to catch students cheating, but educators have found they're easy to fool
The Hechinger Report looks at AI detector experiments at Stanford University that document high rates of false positives and negatives in…
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AI and digitalization are key to nearly all current business growth plans—here's what's in store
Bonsai took a closer look at how businesses are digitizing—and how those transformations are already beginning to have an…
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Up to 30% of adults have graduate degrees in these cities
SmartAsset examined Census Bureau data for 281 metropolitan areas with at least 100,000 residents to identify which cities have the most graduate…
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Not all teachers want to be principals, but what comes next otherwise?
Teachers who don’t want to be administrators have limited opportunities for career advancement. TeacherCertification.com explored what this…
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What every state received to support education for youth experiencing homelessness
Using Department of Education data, HeyTutor investigated U.S. federal funding allocations to support education for youth experiencing…
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Restarting student loan repayments is causing stress for most borrowers, according to survey
Experian surveyed 1,024 student loan borrowers about their views on repaying student loans now that the federal loan repayment pause has…
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Transportation issues are making students miss school
HeyTutor looked at how transportation issues are affecting public schools, using HopSkipDrive’s 2023 State of School Transportation…
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It's never too late to plan ahead: Here are the major milestones on the road to retirement
Wealth Enhancement Group outlines the major milestones you’ll face in retirement and the ages at which you’ll face…
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5 ways a will provides crucial financial benefits to you and your loved ones
TD Bank outlines the 5 reasons why having a will provides benefits and assurance to you and your loved…
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Marketing, sales, and other areas where AI drives revenue increases for companies
Freshworks ranked the five areas where AI drives the most revenue for companies, based on an analysis of 2022’s McKinsey Global Survey on…
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Banning smartphones at schools: Research points to higher test scores, less anxiety, more exercise
The 74 looks into research that suggests the banning of smartphones at schools offers academic and social benefits, as well as improved mental and…
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Here are two ways to use your home's equity to increase its value
TD Bank outlines the differences between home equity loans and home equity lines of…
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Open for business: These 10 states have the highest rates of success for new business owners
Using recent data from the Small Business Administration, Trademark Engine identified the states with the highest business survival rates in…
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Despite continued economic struggles, consumer credit scores are on the rise
Experian examined publicly available economic data as well as representative and anonymized credit data from Q2 2022 through Q2 2023 to look at the…
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ChatGPT is landing kids in the principal's office, but not because of cheating
While educators worry that students are using generative AI to cheat, The 74 looks into a new report that finds students are turning to the tool more…
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Why some children don't participate in extracurriculars and how to close the access gap
HeyTutor leveraged Census Bureau data to examine participation rates in extracurricular activities among children between the ages of 6 and…
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Rent-to-own homes: What are they and why are they so popular?
Rent.com explains rent-to-own homes, a little-known option that may help first-time homebuyers get the house they’ve always wanted in a tough…
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27M Americans own businesses with no employees—here's who they are
Millions of American businesses don’t employ anyone. Next Insurance used Census Bureau data to analyze this portion of the U.S.…
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New businesses in these 10 states are creating the most new jobs
To determine the top 10 states with the highest proportion of jobs from new businesses, the data and research team at Swyft Filings analyzed the most…
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How online and traditional tutoring methods benefit different students
Numerade explored the differences between online and traditional in-person tutoring and how parents and teachers can decide which method suits…
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Homeowners in these 10 cities pay the highest property tax relative to their home's value—and they're not in California
With ongoing homeownership cost top of mind, SmartAsset examined real estate taxes paid by homeowners across 330 U.S. cities to determine where it is…
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Scare up some Halloween savings with these money-saving tips
MoneyGeek analyzed Halloween candy, costume, and decor prices from 2021 and 2022 to understand how much more expensive everybody’s favorite spooky…
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Facebook's founder, a Walmart heir, and a Trump family connection—these are the 11 youngest billionaires in America
Benzinga breaks down the 11 youngest members of the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest people in the…
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Who's teaching our kids? These 4 charts break down K-12 teachers by education level, race, and more
TeacherCertification.com examined a May 2023 report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to identify key characteristics of…
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Having these 9 home-rental documents at hand will make you a much better landlord
Belong has put together a list of 9 important documents you’ll need to keep on hand when renting a…
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