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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.

10 U.S. cities where living with a roommate can save you more than $700 a month

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest cities by calculating the amount saved when splitting rent on a two-bedroom apartment versus renting a one-bedroom apartment alone.

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. …

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.

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.

Is real estate actually a good investment?

Wealth Enhancement Group analyzed data from academic research, Standard and Poor's, and Nareit to compare real estate to stocks as investments.

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 Americans.

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 trends from soft saving to loud budgeting to cash stuffing. …

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 demand

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 differences of women and men in the workplace.

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 done about it.

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 purchase a vehicle, putting your tax refund toward a down payment on a used car can be a smart financial decision.

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 others, it's time to write a check to Uncle Sam. Ensure you're up to date on all things 2024 taxes with this guidance.

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.

- 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.
- 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 …
- Top 10 cities with the lowest and highest salaries needed to live comfortably
  
  SmartAsset determines the average salary needed to live alone or support a family comfortably in major U.S. cities.
- 25 hardest colleges to get into in America
  
  Stacker used the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics to rank the 25 hardest colleges to get into across the U.S.
- The states where people pay the most in car insurance premiums
  
  Cheap Insurance compiled a ranking of the states where people pay the most in full-coverage car insurance premiums using MarketWatch data.
- Credit card APRs are at an all-time high—and so are credit card providers' profits. What's behind the record-high rates?
  
  Creditnews reveals that there is more than one reason credit card APRs are at their highest levels.
- You can plan a dream wedding while still avoiding the nightmare of credit card debt
  
  BestCards explores how to plan a dream wedding while dealing with credit card debt.
- 2021 Child Tax Credit expansion not only lowered financial stress for millions of families, but also improved their mental health
  
  The Daily Yonder looked into a study that found that a child tax credit expansion not only lowered financial stress, but also improved mental …
- Sizzle with Savings: Summer Splash of Credit Card Rewards
  
  (BPT) - As spring blooms and summer approaches, it's prime time for consumers and small businesses to leverage the power and convenience of …