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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.
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Can AI get you into college? Admissions expert says think again

Study.com talks to an admissions expert to understand exactly how to use AI to enhance a college essay without overstepping critical lines.

The impact of toxic work culture on employee turnover, well-being

LA Post reveals the impact a toxic workplace has on employee turnover and wellbeing, in addition to company productivity.

Gen Z is 65% less likely than Boomers to turn to financial professionals for advice

Policygenius shares insights from its 2024 Financial Planning Survey about the differences in where Americans turn when they need money advice.

Millions of Americans don't have bank accounts. Here's where they live.

Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short.

Small business financial planning for 2025

NEXT shares 11 financial planning tasks for small business owners to help them get the most out of the next calendar year.

Guide to safe and secure online casino payment methods

OLBG shares a comprehensive guide to the safest and quickest online casino payment methods to easily fund your account and manage withdrawals.

Top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for 2025

Vivian Health projects the top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for the year ahead.

Is college worth it? Debunking myths on costs, time, value, and more

Study.com debunks myths and explores affordable pathways to show how and why college may still be a valuable investment.
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A look at lives transformed by the student debt crisis
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10 practical winter time vehicle upgrades
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Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price
Canva Homebuyers are beginning to feel relief from skyrocketing home prices spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the fifth month …
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Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price
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These states have the most car repair shops
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The 10 best small business grants for women (2025)
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Another car-sharing startup is dead. Why is car sharing so difficult?
Gig Car Share In 2016, ads for a new car-sharing service called Gig Car Share began popping up. The service allowed users to pick …
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Being 'bad at math' is a pervasive concept. Can it be banished from schools?
Daniskim // Shutterstock Math education leaders have long said children should not be labeled "bad at math," even if they struggle …
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How weight loss could tip America's economic scales
Gutesa // Shutterstock While it may not seem obvious at first, the obesity epidemic and economics have a direct connection to each …
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Landlords are using AI to raise rents—and cities are starting to push back
Adriana Heldiz // CalMatters; iStock, RentCafe If you've hunted for apartments recently and felt like all the rents were equally …
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It takes $5.8M to be part of the 1% in the US. Here's where in the world wealth is more achievable.

Spokeo used data from Knight Frank's Wealth Report to visualize what it takes to be in the top 1% in select nations across the world.

The 25 most successful small business ideas (2025)

LegalZoom shares some of the best business ideas in tech, consulting, home improvement, health care, hospitality, and other industries.

Average auto lease payment climbs to $638, slightly less than loan cost

Experian looks into anonymized and aggregated data to provide an overview of the current lease market, recent trends and whether there will be more leasing or less in 2025 and beyond.

Ohio's most expensive power bills: Cities and counties to watch

Arbor analyzed recent utility data and average household usage to calculate the projected supply portion of monthly power bills this winter in different areas across Ohio.
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In the season of giving, corporations aren't particularly charitable
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Why salary isn't solving teacher turnover: Survey finds work-life balance key to retention
OLIVIER TOURON // AFP via Getty Images The  winter holidays are a time of year when people are encouraged to give back to their …
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The best business credit cards with no annual fee
mavo // Shutterstock Business credit cards with no annual fee are free to open, and the best ones offer extra benefits like a …
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6 Ways to Turn Everyday Items into Extra Cash
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Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in these states
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