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Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners

A man calculating his mortgage

A look at federal grant programs available for students

The exterior of the U.S. Treasury Building.

How English-language learner education has changed since the 1950s

Multiethnic group of students sitting on floor in circle.

How US K-12 spending compares to other countries

Child working on math assignment at desk.

Which zip code in each state has the highest median income?

A neighborhood of rowhouses in Chicago.

Business & Economy

Business & Economy

The COVID era's lasting impact on retirement savings

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Business & Economy

100 best cities to raise a family

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Business & Economy

9 in 10 small businesses use tech platforms—here are the most common types

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Business & Economy

4 investments to avoid during a recession

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Business & Economy

The top patent earner in each state last year

The United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Careers

25 of the industries with the highest net job creation

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50 most physical jobs in America

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A small business owner's guide to starting a 401(k) plan

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10 fastest-growing jobs in education

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Industries where job openings are increasing and decreasing most

Job candidates sit in chairs as they wait to be interviewed.

Education

A look at federal grant programs available for students

The exterior of the U.S. Treasury Building.

How English-language learner education has changed since the 1950s

Multiethnic group of students sitting on floor in circle.

How US K-12 spending compares to other countries

Child working on math assignment at desk.

Teacher and student diversity in the US: How diverse is your state?

A teacher oversees a classroom of diverse students.

10 jobs with the most remote work opportunities

A person in a dress shirt sits outside with a laptop and a cup of coffee.

Real Estate

The 50 places where homes are taking the longest to sell

Can these popular TV characters afford their homes?

Monica (Courteney Cox), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), and Chandler (Matthew Perry) sit on the couch in Monica and Rachel's apartment on 'Friends.'

The 50 places where homes are selling the fastest

Home with sold sign.

Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price

White home in Rochester, New York with American flag.

Real Estate Money

20%, 10% or 5%? How your down payment affects the rest of your finances

A couple carrying boxes moves into a new home.

Business & Economy

10 side hustles you can launch yourself

Side view of a young woman riding her bike in a city.

Many Americans make this financial mistake when switching jobs — here's how to avoid it

Two people shaking hands over an office desk with charts and reports.

As post-pandemic enrollment lags, schools compete for fewer students

Students wait to board a school bus.

Top 10 colleges with the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs

Student writing in a notebook and using laptop for homework.

A look at federal grant programs available for students

The exterior of the U.S. Treasury Building.

How English-language learner education has changed since the 1950s

Multiethnic group of students sitting on floor in circle.

How US K-12 spending compares to other countries

Child working on math assignment at desk.

Which zip code in each state has the highest median income?

A neighborhood of rowhouses in Chicago.

Real Estate Money

20%, 10% or 5%? How your down payment affects the rest of your finances

A couple carrying boxes moves into a new home.

100 least popular jobs in America

A woman works on a math problem.