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Where income increased most across the US

SmartAsset shared findings from its ranking of 636 cities based on the percent change in median household income over one year, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau.

Where income has declined most nationwide

SmartAsset analyzed data from 630 cities to rank them based on the percentage decline in median household income over one year, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau.
Managing your money

7 different types of business credit cards you should know about

Brex provides an overview of seven different types of business credit cards available today, including their essential features and ideal use cases.

Guide to the average savings in America by age

SoFi shares the average savings by age in the U.S. and some tips to help meet your saving goals.

How much do property managers charge, anyway?

TurboTenant examines property management fees and their structure, discusses factors affecting the cost of using a property management company, and explains what you need to consider when searching for one.

How artificial intelligence is transforming HR departments

WorkTango explored how companies are leveraging AI for personnel management using data from the SHRM's 2024 Talent Trends report.

Experian study: Average U.S. consumer debt and statistics

Experian examined representative and anonymized credit data through Q3 2024 to identify trends within average and total debt balances for major household credit categories.

Nearly 40% of restaurant owners lack business insurance coverage for extreme weather

NEXT shares findings from its survey of 1,500 restaurant owners across the U.S. about their weather-related preparedness and top stressors.

Average US salary by state

SoFi examines the average salary in the U.S. and how income varies from state to state

What is the average credit score in the US?

Experian data suggests average credit scores are holding steady across all generations.

15 American and Canadian downtowns that are bouncing back, and how they did it

Spokeo used data published in the Journal of Urban Studies to explore which cities across the U.S. and Canada have experienced a resurgence.

As workplaces adopt AI at varying rates, Gen Z is ahead of the curve

WorkTango used Deloitte survey data and more to analyze how millennial and Gen Z workers are responding to artificial intelligence in the workplace.
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The biggest mistakes people make in looking at their power bill

Arbor breaks down the biggest mistakes people make when looking at their power bill and how to avoid them.

How to make principal-only payments on student loans

SoFi shares exactly what a principal-only student loan payment is and how to be sure you're doing it right.

Cash management vs. treasury management: What's the difference

Ramp provides information to help understand these differences and balance immediate needs with long-term goals.
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