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8 ways you can start investing today

Magnifi explains eight investment assets and shares historical market data to get you started investing.

Banned books make up the sophomore English curriculum at this high school

Chalkbeat reports on a New York City high school class that is reading banned books to open their minds.

10 states with the highest and lowest salary needed to live comfortably

SmartAsset applied the 50/30/20 budget rule to cost of living data in each U.S. state to determine how much income a single adult needs to live comfortably, as well as two working adults raising two children.

Managing your money

Buying a car with cash? Here's how to determine when it's the best financial move for you

Edmunds presents the pros and the cons of paying cash for a car.

Business schools embrace sustainability

BestColleges reports on how business schools are stepping up to build better sustainability workforces.

As Covid-19 emergency funding dries up, some rural schools may face a steep fiscal cliff in 2024

The Daily Yonder reports on how rural school districts are likely to face budget reductions in the fall.

How much should college students take out in student loans?

Experian explains that borrowing for student loans is a personal decision based on a student's situation, needs and opportunities.
More money matters
Break the cycle of debt: Here's how to get out of credit card debt, even during financial hardships
BestCards offers strategies to help consumers see their way through credit card debt during financial hardships.
Protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft
Cheap Insurance explores the top 10 targeted vehicles for catalytic converter thefts, and what steps to take for prevention and protection.
How much could Ethereum be worth in the near future? One cryptocurrency expert makes a bullish prediction.
Benzinga spotlights cryptocurrency expert Cathie Wood's view that a $10,000 Etherium investment today could be worth more than $540,000 by 2030.
Richest states by decade since 1930
Stacker used Bureau of Economic Analysis data to determine the richest states by decade.
How the US minimum wage compares to other countries
Is minimum wage ever a livable wage? JobTest.org used OECD data to chart the U.S. minimum wage compared to other countries to examine the variations.
The habits that could earn you an 800+ credit score
Experian explores the characteristics of U.S. consumers with exceptional credit scores of 800 and higher.
Survey finds more high schoolers put higher value on job training than a college degree
The 74 reports on the four things to know about why students are flocking to immediate employment instead of a college degree.
Is your student loan helping you build a good credit history?
Experian explains ways student loan debt can impact a credit profile and other ways to build credit as a college student.
How 10 AI-impacted jobs are projected to grow
Revelo used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify projected growth in 10 jobs that are expected to be affected by AI.
How much income do homebuyers need to afford a mortgage in Canada?
Money.ca walks Canadian homebuyers through the steps it takes to attain an affordable mortgage.

Savvy Online Shopping Tips to Save Money and Time

(BPT) - Sponsored by CitiThe ease of shopping online can offer customers greater flexibility and convenience, as well as access to a wider range of products. However, these expanded choices can …

12 cost-cutting strategies that can improve a small business owner's bottom line

Next Insurance compiled a list of 12 cost-cutting strategies that may help reduce small-business expenses.

What careers do a master's degree in psychology qualify you for?

Psychology.org outlines the career possibilities for students who earn a master's degree in psychology.

10 U.S. cities that saw the biggest annual rent increases and drops over one year

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities by the percent increase in average rent prices over a one-year period.
More news about money
How AI can—and can't—boost efficiency for programmers
Verbit analyzed data from a range of surveys to learn more about how artificial intelligence is changing the way software developers work.
Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students
BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business students.
6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough
Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if federal student loans just aren't enough.
Gen Z is averaging higher credit scores than millennials: Is it financial competence or just good timing?
Rocket Loans analyzed its own data to see which generational group is faring better financially than the others.
Quitting your job to start a business? Here's advice from 4 successful entrepreneurs who have been there
Next Insurance highlights entrepreneurial success stories to motivate anyone wanting to start their own business.