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How much income do you need to enjoy a middle-class life in your city?

SmartAsset determined the income ranges for a household to be considered middle class in 345 of the largest U.S. cities, as well as each state.

6 ways digital accessibility is good for business

To identify the areas where digital accessibility efforts improved performance for most businesses, accessiBe analyzed 2023 survey data from Level Access.

Managing your money

10-year-old Dogecoin wallet sold doge tokens too early, missed out on more than a million dollars in profit

Benzinga looks at how the unpredictability of the crypto market can contribute to some investors selling at inopportune times, missing out on larger profits.

Financial aid falling short? Here's 6 ways to close your college funding gap

Experian compiled six ways that can help students and families pay for the cost of college in addition to financial aid

Energy-efficient home improvements that can help lower taxes in 2025

Rocket Loans reports on energy-efficient home improvements to consider for tax savings in 2025.

Where can you live most comfortably on a nurse's salary?

MoneyGeek analyzed nurse salaries in 109 metro areas to find the U.S. cities where nurses make the most after taxes and living expenses.
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Seasonal hiring: 5 tips for hiring seasonal employees for summer
BigPixel Photo // Shutterstock Seasonal hiring for summer makes sense for a lot of small business owners. You may not need to hire …
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A tale of two nurses: How average travel nurse compensation compares to all US nurse salaries
Shutterstock // Gorodenkoff Heightened demand made nursing a high-paying profession over the last decade, especially since the …
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Charge card vs. credit card: What's the difference?
Yuliia_Yershova // Shutterstock Charge cards and credit cards are both forms of cashless payments, but the way you pay them off is …
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Considering an instalment plan? Here's how to use a payment plan the right way
Feng Yu // Shutterstock Instalment plans can be a great way to buy something you need when you don't have the money to pay for it …
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Higher ed experts foresee enrollment decline due to botched FAFSA rollout
Ricky Carioti // The Washington Post via Getty Images The botched launch of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid …
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How to jump-start a car
MS Mikel // Shutterstock A dead car battery can leave you stranded and be a real headache. But if you carry jumper cables or a …
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India reached 100B digital payments in 2023: Could it work in the US?
Nattakorn_Maneerat // Shutterstock The National Payments Corporation of India introduced a digital public infrastructure project …
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This video game is teaching college students entrepreneurship
Courtesy of Venture Valley A free mobile and PC game teaches students something classes can't: how to react in real time to a …
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Which common college majors have the highest earning potential?
hxdbzxy // Shutterstock More Americans than ever are earning diplomas, which boosts earnings and decreases their risk of …
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10 states with the highest and lowest salary needed to live comfortably
Travellaggio // Shutterstock Outside of the big cities, life can be cheaper for many Americans. Though after years of high …
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Business schools embrace sustainability

BestColleges reports on how business schools are stepping up to build better sustainability workforces.

As Covid-19 emergency funding dries up, some rural schools may face a steep fiscal cliff in 2024

The Daily Yonder reports on how rural school districts are likely to face budget reductions in the fall.

How much should college students take out in student loans?

Experian explains that borrowing for student loans is a personal decision based on a student's situation, needs and opportunities.

Break the cycle of debt: Here's how to get out of credit card debt, even during financial hardships

BestCards offers strategies to help consumers see their way through credit card debt during financial hardships.

Protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft

Cheap Insurance explores the top 10 targeted vehicles for catalytic converter thefts, and what steps to take for prevention and protection.
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How much could Ethereum be worth in the near future? One cryptocurrency expert makes a bullish prediction.
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Richest states by decade since 1930
Smith Collection // Getty Images Austin, Texas, saw a 102% jump in millionaires between 2012-2022. That, along with a $100 billion …
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How the US minimum wage compares to other countries
Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis // Getty Images For almost 15 years, the U.S. federal minimum wage has remained stuck at $7.25 an hour, …
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Savvy Online Shopping Tips to Save Money and Time
(BPT) - Sponsored by CitiThe ease of shopping online can offer customers greater flexibility and convenience, as well as access to a …
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The habits that could earn you an 800+ credit score
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