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How social media transformed the way companies sell us products

Social media is now the go-to place for companies to sell products. Xactly analyzed industry reports to understand this retail transformation.

Demand for sustainability, AI, and equity and inclusion courses are on the rise globally among prospective business students

BestColleges reports on how inclusion and sustainability are increasingly important to prospective business students.

Bennett Leckrone

10 hours ago

6 ways to find more money for college when federal student loans aren't enough

Experian offers options to help cover college expenses, from a budget review to cost-cutting, to a part-time job and grants and scholarships, if federal student loans just aren't enough.

Allison Martin

11 hours ago

Gen Z is averaging higher credit scores than millennials: Is it financial competence or just good timing?

Rocket Loans analyzed its own data to see which generational group is faring better financially than the others.

Lauren Nowacki

11 hours ago

Quitting your job to start a business? Here's advice from 4 successful entrepreneurs who have been there

Next Insurance highlights entrepreneurial success stories to motivate anyone wanting to start their own business.

Wil Chan

11 hours ago

Cashiers vs. digital ordering: What do people want, and at what cost?

Task Group summarized the rise in digital ordering over the past couple of years, its acceptance among customers, and its cost.

Katherine Brown

Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Do business credit cards affect your personal credit score?

Ramp explains why it's important to keep your business credit card activity separate from your personal credit.

Fiona Lee

2 days ago

Credit card, car loans, and mortgage payments have all been rising in the US—and it's not just because of interest rate hikes

Experian reports on what may be behind an increase in consumer personal debt including credit card, auto loan and mortgage payments.

Chris Horymski

2 days ago

The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise

BestColleges reports on the growing number of women leading business schools.

Bennett Leckrone

2 days ago

Itching for a new venture? Here are the 20 best US metro areas to start a pest control business in 2024

Pest Gnome takes a look at the best U.S. metro areas to launch a pest control business.

Sav Maive

3 days ago

While demand for personal loans cooled in 2023, the average personal loan balance grew 6.3%

Experian data shows that total US personal debt increased by almost 10% even as demand for personal loans steadied in 2023.

Chris Horymski

5 days ago

How to track business expenses in 6 simple steps

Ramp reports on tracking business expenses, a factor that can help businesses make smart financial decisions.

Fiona Lee

5 days ago

With property values strong in 2023, many homeowners tapped home equity lines of credit, pushing total HELOC balances up 6.6%

Experian looked at recent trends in the HELOC and home financing market in 2023.

Chris Horymski

Thursday, April 18

5 charts that break down the British royal family's wealth

OLBG compiled five charts that break down the British royal family's wealth using data from The Guardian, YouGov, and yearly financial reports.

Keerthi Vedantam

Thursday, April 18

The surprising effectiveness of having kids study their errors to succeed

The Hechinger Report analyzes research on how students may be learning better by focusing on what they did wrong.

Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report

Wednesday, April 17

UAW wins big at Volkswagen in Tennessee – becoming the first foreign-owned factory in the American South to unionize

A decisive majority of the Volkswagen workers employed at a factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee cast their ballots in favor of joining the United Auto Workers union, the German automaker announced on April 19, 2024. …

Bob Bussel, University of Oregon, The Conversation

5 days ago

Investing in Bitcoin for a long-term portfolio is too risky, according to Vanguard CEO

Benzinga looks at why one investment expert currently does not recommend investing in Bitcoin for the average long-term portfolio.

Caden Pok

Wednesday, April 17

Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here's how to protect yourself

ConsumerAffairs sheds light on the rise of government benefit theft in the U.S. in 2023 and provides advice on how to protect yourself from this crime.

Dieter Holger

Wednesday, April 17

Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?

Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.

Pete Grieve

Wednesday, April 17

From grocery cards to car repairs: How COVID-19 aid changed the way schools can help families experiencing homelessness

Chalkbeat discusses how pandemic relief from the federal government gave schools a means to provide families direct aid.

Kalyn Belsha for Chalkbeat

Tuesday, April 16

Innovative apps help teachers communicate with families in their preferred language

Chalkbeat reports on apps that help non-English speaking families stay engaged with schools.

Yesenia Robles for Chalkbeat

Friday, April 12

Could Elon Musk help the Dogecoin cryptocurrency surge to a $1 value?

Benzinga looks at how Elon Musk's public comments on the popular DOGE memecoin has affected its perceived value.

Caden Pok

Thursday, April 11

Import costs in these industries are keeping prices high

Machinery Partner used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify the soaring import costs that have translated to higher costs for Americans.

Paxtyn Merten

Thursday, April 11

Top 10 US counties where women earn the most and least compared to men

SmartAsset ranks U.S. counties and states with the biggest and smallest gender pay gap as well as locations where women make the most money.

Jaclyn DeJohn

Wednesday, April 10

- Navigate the Sea of Financial Advice with 4 Tried-and-True Savings Tips
  
  (BPT) - By Holly O’Neill, President, Retail BankingSocial media has become a hub of personal finance advice, giving rise to countless …
  
  Wednesday, April 10
- These countries are among the biggest gold consumers
  
  SD Bullion used data from the World Gold Council to break down gold consumption per capita, identifying countries with the greatest consumer …
  
  Beth Mowbray, Data Work By Emma Rubin
  
  Wednesday, April 10
- Caretaking demands often put working women at a financial and workplace disadvantage. Can gig work and the care economy help?
  
  To better understand how working women and mothers carry more of society's caretaking burdens, hampr looked at the financial and social …
  
  Lauren Thayne
  
  Monday, April 8
- Bank junk fees: Who gets hit and which institutions are the worst offenders?
  
  ConsumerAffairs analyzes Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaints to see which banks have a history of surprise charges and what can be …
  
  Mark Huffman
  
  Monday, April 8
- Turn Your Tax Refund Into a New Ride
  
  (Family Features) With tax refunds starting to flow in, many people are considering ways to invest their money. If you're looking to …
  
  Monday, April 8
- Tax Guidance for 2024
  
  (Family Features) For some, tax season represents the opportunity for a return and some much-needed relief for their bank accounts. Yet for …
  
  Monday, April 8
- Failed West Virginia microschool fuels state probe — and some soul-searching
  
  The 74 reports on a microschool closure that led to a government investigation and closer scrutiny at other programs across the country.
  
  Linda Jacobson - The 74
  
  Friday, April 5
- What trends are showing about the types of startups getting funding
  
  Flippa used data from Y Combinator to see what kinds of startups are getting funding.
  
  Wade Zhou
  
  Friday, April 5
- The number of female Certified Financial Planners grew by 13.9%. Here's a closer look at who is joining the profession—and where
  
  SmartAsset compares data on Certified Financial Planners to reveal findings about who is joining the profession and which states had the highest …
  
  Jaclyn DeJohn
  
  Thursday, April 4