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States with the highest number of college graduates living in poverty

Which U.S. states have more college graduates living at or below the federal poverty line than others? Stacker analyzed Census Bureau data to find out.

Highest-paying jobs that don't require a degree

College isn't for everyone, so Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to find the 50 highest-paying jobs that don't require a college degree.
How Anxious Are Americans About Their Finances? Very.

(NewsUSA) - A new poll paints a troubling picture of how anxious Americans are about their finances.Nearly half of respondents said they didn’t feel “financially stable,” according to the …

Talking financial literacy and money management with your children

(NewsUSA) - Teaching children about money is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Start when they’re young with simple lessons like saving up to buy a toy. You can build upon those lessons …

How Financial Planners Can Advance Equality

(NewsUSA) - Financial planning is about helping individuals and families make sound financial decisions that enable them to achieve their life goals. When financial planners provide these services …

10 states where inflation is hitting the hardest

Experian examined data from the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey to evaluate which states struggled the most under rising household costs as the U.S. grapples with record inflation.

Ways to save money this year

(BPT) - Home and auto owners are aware of the financial responsibilities associated with each, but those looking to save money understand it goes beyond only reducing mortgage or auto payments. …
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Most conservative colleges in America
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How shopping stacks up in 10 major US cities
Justin Sullivan // Getty Images In-store shopping across the U.S. is making a comeback after the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted many …
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States with the largest job increases over the last 20 years
Jacob Lund // Shutterstock Over the past 20 years, the U.S. has weathered multiple major financial crises, natural disasters, and …
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Most and least lucrative college majors, by state
Canva Over a dozen medical schools and 40 law schools have elected to withdraw from the U.S. News & World Report annual college …
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The Nigerian Prince and 8 other common cybercrime characters
fizkes // Shutterstock "My Dear, a fortune is awaiting you … but it's locked in an overseas account …" Sound familiar? You …
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Industries that laid off the most workers in January
Canva World economies have been left in disarray after the COVID-19 pandemic shocked supply chains and deeply affected the global …
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Best Midwest small towns to live in
Robert Hale // Shutterstock The Midwest may be best known for its big cities of Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis, but prospective …
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Los Angeles school worker strike just latest in growing trend across US
Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times // Getty Images About 30,000 workers, unionized support staff who make schooling possible for the …
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States with the most adults of retirement age still working
Aruta Images // Shutterstock For many Americans, the typical life plan has long been school, work, retirement at 65, and living …
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How businesses can help employees boost their productivity
GaudiLab // Shutterstock Whether people are working from home, in offices, or in some sort of hybrid model, businesses are always …
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Spending and Saving Strategies for 2023

(NewsUSA) - The past few years have upended many perceptions of financial stability. A layoff or career change, inflation never before seen by younger generations and the lingering uncertainty of …