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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

Child riding a scooter in a city.

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

A women works at a desk covered with financial charts and calculator.

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

A courier delivering packages.

50 most physical jobs in America

Construction roofer on ladder.

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

Most trafficked roads in every state

The biggest high school in every state

Business & Economy

States where people spend the most on towing

Best cities for young professionals

Business & Economy

How minimum wage compares across every state in America

65 gig economy jobs you haven't considered

Best and worst paying states for public employees

Highest paying metros for elementary school teachers

Lowest paying metros for elementary school teachers

Business & Economy

Breaking down babysitting costs across the U.S.