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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.

12 cost-cutting strategies that can improve a small business owner's bottom line

Next Insurance compiled a list of 12 cost-cutting strategies that may help reduce small-business expenses.

What careers do a master's degree in psychology qualify you for?

Psychology.org outlines the career possibilities for students who earn a master's degree in psychology.

10 U.S. cities that saw the biggest annual rent increases and drops over one year

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities by the percent increase in average rent prices over a one-year period.

How AI can—and can't—boost efficiency for programmers

Verbit analyzed data from a range of surveys to learn more about how artificial intelligence is changing the way software developers work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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. …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

- 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.
- 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.
- 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 …
- 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.
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …
- 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 …