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Real Estate

Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners

A man calculating his mortgage

Where homeowners have gained the most equity since 2019

An aerial view of the Atlantic City waterline in New Jersey.

Do I need renters insurance if my landlord has coverage?

A firefighter on a lift sprays water from a hose into an apartment building as smoke pours out..

Business & Economy

Why 95% of enterprise AI projects fail to deliver ROI: A data analysis

A data analyst reviewing dashboards.

Business & Economy

Job market for highly skilled workers remains volatile as AI redefines demand across sectors

A window view of a jobseeker and a signage with an arrow pointing to where a career fair is situated in New York City.

Business & Economy

Business & Economy

Why 95% of enterprise AI projects fail to deliver ROI: A data analysis

A data analyst reviewing dashboards.

Business & Economy

Job market for highly skilled workers remains volatile as AI redefines demand across sectors

A window view of a jobseeker and a signage with an arrow pointing to where a career fair is situated in New York City.

Business & Economy

China-US freight shipping rates stabilize at lower levels as December bookings slow

An aerial view of a cargo shipment terminal in China.

Business & Economy

The Great Return: Why 82% of workers are RSVPing 'yes' to the company holiday party again

Various dishes for a holiday office party tablescape.

Business & Economy

Cheapest gas stations in every state Dec. 11, 2025

Careers

Anti-hustle culture 2026: Gen Z's rebellion against burnout

A diverse Gen Z business team in a meeting room.

20 side hustle ideas to make extra money during the holidays and in 2026

Dogs taken to a winter park by their walker.

Burnout and AI are redefining healthcare work in 2026

A hospital nurse experiencing burnout at work.

How to start a career as a fitness instructor

A group having a Zumba party at the top floor of a hotel.

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

A fitness instructor leading a class.

Education

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.

‘Failing our kids’: Philadelphia’s struggle highlights how young learners nationwide miss out on legally mandated support services

Kimberly Halevy wearing a crimson red midi dress with mid-length sleeves walks with her son Joshua beside her, enjoy treats from an ice cream truck visible behind them, after a recent session with a special instructor.

Many young adults are barely literate despite earning a high school diploma

Godfrey Rangasammy, Supervisor of Science, background center, and Tanisha Johnson, a Science Coach, right, background, observe a chemistry class as Literacy coaches at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Students want schools to incorporate AI in learning, but express some fears

From L-R: Arnav Hingorani, a junior from Desert Mountain High School in Arizona. Ian Son, a senior at Redondo Union High School in California. Neha Palla, a senior at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Kentucky, spoke about generative artificial intelligence.

Real Estate

11 home design predictions for 2026, based on insights from home professionals and homeowner activity

A professional interior designer using two monitors to work on a project.

America's house-poor metros: Where mortgage owners stretch the 30% rule

An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood in San Fransisco, California.

Is a 2026 housing crash coming?

Homes listed for sale in Seattle, Washington, are seen on the map in the Zillow app on a smartphone.

Higher-for-longer: How 2026’s mortgage rates may shape your homebuying plan

A real estate agent's hand holding up a hologram of a home with percentage figure.

Where homeowners have gained the most equity since 2019

An aerial view of the Atlantic City waterline in New Jersey.

Actual cash value vs. replacement cost: Which renters policy saves you money?

A woman calling about her home's water leaks.

Personal Finance

Million-dollar question: Survey reveals what Americans would do if they got $1M

A female manager holding cash daydreaming in an office.

Business & Economy

The quiet revolution happening in your inbox: How AI can help you stay organized

Person using a smartphone illustrated with blue and red email alert graphics.

7 ways to save on your prescriptions with Medicare Part D

A female pharmacist helping senior customers.

Business & Economy

The first 48 hours on a past-due invoice: A no-stress game plan

A businesswoman writing down notes as she talks to someone on the phone.

How long should a car loan be?

Figures of cars surround a table while a car salesperson transacts with a customer.

8 customer retention strategies that work

Customer service concierge answering phone standing behind reception desk looking at computer screen with modern decor and houseplants behind her.

CRM planning and implementation for small businesses: A guide for teams with limited technical resources

Colleagues seated at a desk in a co-working room.

Business & Economy

The Holiday Downtime Report 2025: Key trends, costs, and lessons from past year’s biggest IT outages

Site visit to Jaguar Land Rover's supplier, Webasto.

Business & Economy

Where to place QR Codes for maximum engagement

Barista receives a customer lining up to pay in a cafe's counter where a QR code information graphic is displayed.