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Real Estate

Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners

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Personal Finance

Sectors to consider when investing in 2026

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Business & Economy

Cheapest gas stations in every state Jan. 15, 2026

Motorcycle insurance and state helmet laws: A 50‑state overview

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Business & Economy

Responsible AI sales ethics: A guide to maintaining customer trust

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Business & Economy

Business & Economy

Cheapest gas stations in every state Jan. 15, 2026

Business & Economy

Responsible AI sales ethics: A guide to maintaining customer trust

A businesswoman having a virtual call and with illustrations of AI network graphics.

Business & Economy

Accessibility lawsuits rose by 37% in 2025: Why small businesses can no longer ignore their websites

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Business & Economy

The shifting demand for remote talent amid global business growth

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Business & Economy

7 tips for creating a successful hybrid work culture

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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

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

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

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

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Real Estate

The most popular cities to move to in 2026

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Which states limit renters insurance requirements and which do not

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Analyzing the growing role of real estate in intergenerational wealth

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Homeowners insurance and earthquake coverage: Which states offer protection?

A foggy view of the San Francisco skyline during sunset.

The impact of insurance costs on homeownership

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Business & Economy

5 tech advancements sports venues have added since your last event

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Business & Economy

What's behind the declining trust America has in its nurses, police officers, and 21 other professions

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Real Estate

With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%

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Education

Districts where student-teacher ratios are still behind pre-pandemic levels

A teacher helps young students with lesson.

Education

The surprising effectiveness of having kids study their errors to succeed

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Money

Investing in Bitcoin for a long-term portfolio is too risky, according to Vanguard CEO

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Money

Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here's how to protect yourself

U.S. Treasury check, social security card and hundred dollar bills displayed on tabletop as concept of elements of ID theft scams.

Money

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

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Real Estate

Outdoor TVs, 'she sheds' and saltwater pools: 20 features that could boost a home's sale price and speed up offers

Blue she shed in backyard surrounded by autumn leaves turning yellow and orange.

Education

Innovative apps help teachers communicate with families in their preferred language

Young teacher sits in kindergarten classroom setting using smart phone