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Real Estate

Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners

A man calculating his mortgage

Personal Finance

How policy is setting the stage for markets in 2026

Close up on a US dollar banknote illustrated with Federal Reserve alerts with stock and currency chart graphics.

The most popular cities to move to in 2026

Aerial view of downtown Knoxville in Tennessee.

The life insurance misconception leaving Americans exposed

A couple sitting together on a sofa at home

What drivers pay for auto insurance in every state: A monthly cost snapshot

Illustration of the US map with an icon of a car on each state.

Business & Economy

Business & Economy

The shifting demand for remote talent amid global business growth

Vector illustration of a network of employees as a concept of virtual remote work.

Business & Economy

7 tips for creating a successful hybrid work culture

A businesswoman on a video call in an office.

Business & Economy

The security upgrade that can help businesses cut insurance costs in 2026

Person monitors a split screen view of CCTV footage using a laptop.

Business & Economy

QR Codes: A powerful CTA for first-party data

A 'scan me' QR code sign and payment terminal on a cafe reception table.

Business & Economy

Are we entering 2026 in an AI bubble?

A businessman holding a phone illustrated with AI and stock chart graphics.

Careers

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

A person about to hit send to a message on their phone that says, "Just like share, and I get paid? Ok, I would like to join, my bank account number is XX-XXXX."

Gen Z earnings premium: Cities where young workers are excelling

An aerial view of Hollywood Beach, Florida on a clear day.

How to become a group fitness instructor

A trainer cheers on attendees of her spin class in a gym.

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

A fitness instructor leading a class.

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

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.

Side hustles and skills: How today's college students are redefining success beyond the classroom

A college-age person wearing a crisp white shirt and headphones around his neck and bright white shoes sits on the side-facing seats in public transportation looking attentively at phone.

Schools that are good at teaching math are also good in reading — and vice versa

A collage of a young girl solving math problems using a marker and a young boy reading a math book.

10 European countries with great study options for US students in 2026

Three female university exchange students studying together around a sunny courtyard table.

Real Estate

Which states limit renters insurance requirements and which do not

A couple sitting together on a sofa and reviewing bills.

Analyzing the growing role of real estate in intergenerational wealth

A senior woman signing documents with adult children behind her.

Homeowners insurance and earthquake coverage: Which states offer protection?

A foggy view of the San Francisco skyline during sunset.

What cities have the biggest housing shortage?

Aerial view of a residential area in Oxnard, California.

The most popular cities to move to in 2026

Aerial view of downtown Knoxville in Tennessee.

Real Estate

Average home sale price in the U.S. nears $1 million in higher-priced housing markets

Panoramic night view of urban sprawl in San Jose, Silicon Valley, California; Visible light trail left by cars driving on one of the freeways.

Money

Why is a Roth IRA better than a traditional one for beneficiaries?

Concept of Traditional IRA and Roth IRA depicted on paper list in notebook on a wooden table with blank columns for pros and cons.

Money

A closer look at 8 common construction risks

An aerial view of construction workers pouring concrete for a project site.

Transportation

One city's unique bike giveaway program is a win for mobility justice

Money

Car insurance safety net or money trap? Can you be overinsured?

Graphic design checklist and icons representing risks overlaid on image of person sitting at a desk; concept of insurance.

Money

State of retail cards and buy now, pay later in 2024

A person holding a credit card, making a purchase payment using a laptop and a phone.

Transportation

These cities had the worst traffic in 2023

Rush hour traffic out of Downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

Education

'Astonishing' absenteeism, trauma rates root of academic crisis

An empty chair in a sparsely attended high school classroom in Stamford Connecticut practicing hybrid learning during the pandemic.

Transportation

In some states, road safety is going in reverse

Major traffic accident with multiple cars involved, at junction of Loop 1604 with I-10 in San Antonio, TX with firefighters, police and ambulance at the scene.

Transportation

Federal mandates meant to make trucking safer, so why have fatal truck accidents increased?

A large blue truck on a rural road.