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Real Estate

Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners

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Personal Finance

5 steps you can take now to make filing taxes easier and get your refund sooner

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The US markets where Airbnb listings are surging, and where they’re collapsing

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11 numbers that capture the Trump effect on education

: Protestors participating in a 'study-in' in front of the US Department of Education building on March 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Personal Finance

Crypto all-time highs by year: When the market set new records

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Business & Economy

Business & Economy

Top-rated companies hiring now, according to Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026

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Business & Economy

Why 'being helpful' is sometimes the worst thing a leader can do

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Business & Economy

The new geography of ecommerce: Top distribution locations retailers are betting on for 2026

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Business & Economy

What shapes QR Code trust? Consistency matters more than you think

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Business & Economy

How to implement AI training for employees

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Careers

Keep getting texts about job offers? Don’t fall for this common scam

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Gen Z earnings premium: Cities where young workers are excelling

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How to become a group fitness instructor

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The advantages of becoming a part-time fitness instructor and where to start

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Are trade skills now more valuable than a college degree?

Technical College students climb 35 foottall wooden poles with a harness and spikes on their boots to train aloft with rigging to complete the 16 week course and earn a climbing certificate before moving into a apprentice position for the electric utility field.

Education

11 numbers that capture the Trump effect on education

: Protestors participating in a 'study-in' in front of the US Department of Education building on March 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

How education changed in one year under Trump

US President, Donald Trump, displaying a signed executive order aimed at closing the Education Department during an event at the White House on March 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

AI tutors, with a little human help, offer ‘reliable’ instruction, study finds

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Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really.

Students walking through Dickson Plaza by the Royce Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood, California.

Will federal tax-credit scholarships help public school students?

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the media after the House passed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' at the U.S. Capitol on May 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Real Estate

Trump pledges to ban institutional homebuyers. Is he bluffing?

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How does mold remediation work in a residential property?

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7 top US cities to live in, rated by homeowner type

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The impact of insurance costs on homeownership

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The US markets where Airbnb listings are surging, and where they’re collapsing

A group of male friends arriving at a rental home.

Features to look for in spa booking software

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Personal Finance

Trump’s tax plan for capital gains taxes

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Personal Finance

The hidden cost of retirement: How Americans can reduce 6-figure healthcare expenses

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Business & Economy

Cheapest gas stations in every state Jan. 22, 2026

New year, new job offer: How to make sense of your equity award package

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20 useful AI prompts for landlords

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Layoffs are rising: Here’s where Americans are experiencing the most job disruption

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Personal Finance

The aging in place checklist: 5 steps to ease the financial burden

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The skills gap crisis: Boomers are retiring before the next generation is ready

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Personal Finance

What percentage of Americans have medical debt in 2026?

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