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8 ways you can start investing today

Magnifi explains eight investment assets and shares historical market data to get you started investing.

What to know when buying a used electric vehicle

CarGurus provides specific information that you should be aware of before you venture into the marketplace for a used battery electric vehicle.

Craig Fitzgerald

Yesterday at 1:00 PM

Workplace summer safety tips: How to keep your cool when the heat is on

NEXT compiled some practical strategies to help prepare your business for summer-related incidents and mitigate risk.

Kim Mercado

Yesterday at 12:00 PM

Divided we drive: America's EV adoption gap

Motointegrator worked with research experts to look at the electric vehicle trends throughout the U.S. and what they say about the country's transition.

María Fernandez

Yesterday at 11:30 AM

Competition in the AI sector is heating up. Here's how it's impacting business and academia.

Highlighting the exponential growth of artificial intelligence, Verbit analyzed a Stanford University report to see how the world of AI is changing.

Wade Zhou

2 days ago

College athletes aren't paid by their schools. Here's how brands fill that gap.

Collabstr mapped how brands compensate college athletes, using data from SponsorUnited and Opendorse.

Jake Kring-Schreifels, Data Work By Karim Noorani

2 days ago

How to budget for home renovations

Rocket Loans explains the importance of sticking to a budget when renovating a home.

Dan Miller

2 days ago

How to get a discount on your car insurance

The Markup learned about the many ways you can save money on your car insurance and how insurers have built-in discounts that you could be taking advantage of and saving money on in the long run.

Aaron Sankin for The Markup

2 days ago

Is the solution to the truck parking shortage as simple as an app?

To address the nation's shortage of truck parking, Truck Parking Club compiled examples of technology solutions for safe semitruck parking in the U.S.

Andrew Jose

2 days ago

The best ways to sell your car

CarGurus takes a look at the various ways to sell a car and offers tips on what to do before starting the process.

Craig Fitzgerald

2 days ago

First-generation college students who graduate against all odds still earn less than their peers

Bold.org used Pew Research Center and Federal Reserve data to examine the earning disparities between first-generation students and their peers.

Emma Rubin

3 days ago

Do safer cars mean cheaper insurance? The answer might surprise you

CheapInsurance.com explores the newest automobile safety features to understand how they make driving safer and how it might, or might not, influence your car insurance costs.

John Davey

3 days ago

Out-of-school suspensions can do more harm than good, data shows

Study.com used National Center for Education Statistics data and other sources to examine the racial disparities of out-of-school suspensions.

Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Emma Rubin

4 days ago

A guide to power of attorney for elderly parents

Caring.com explains the benefits of having a power of attorney in place for elderly parents.

Kevin Buttery

4 days ago

Is a personal loan for home improvement the right choice?

Rocket Loans breaks down how a personal loan stacks up against some common options for financing home improvement projects and explains what you need to know to find the option that's right for you.

Miranda Crace

4 days ago

Influencers are upending advertising. Here are 4 ways their brand collabs have changed the marketing game.

Collabstr scoured press coverage and analyzed marketing campaigns to dissect the ways brands collaborate with influencers to sell products.

MB Boucai

5 days ago

How one state is pioneering a way to let renters earn cash back for paying rent

Next City reports on an effort in Colorado that could be a preview of how the state will operate a new program meant to help renters make money from the buildings they live in.

Roshan Abraham for Next City

5 days ago

Tipflation is real: 31% of Americans are feeling tip fatigue

Way.com reports that while tipping at restaurants is still recommended, adding tips on top of other types of already high-priced services can be overwhelming for more than 25% of Americans.

Jeannie Assimos

5 days ago

They thought graduation was near. Instead, these immigrant students were pressured to transfer.

Chalkbeat reports on the problems a New York City school's population of English Language Learners faced before being allowed to graduate.

Michael Elsen-Rooney for Chalkbeat

Friday, July 19

Learning science might help kids read better

The Hechinger Report explains how the evidence is increasing for building students' background knowledge of the world, an indirect way of teaching reading comprehension.

Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report

Friday, July 19

Average student loan debt declines in 2024

Experian takes a look at student loan debt and at how forgiveness programs have helped in many cases.

Chris Horymski

Thursday, July 18

Most popular car colors in America

To see what vehicle colors hold sway today, CheapInsurance.com compiled a ranking of the most popular car colors in America using data from Edmunds.

Cassidy Grom, Data Work By Karim Noorani

Wednesday, July 17

How long do points stay on your driving record?

CheapInsurance.com clears up how long traffic points stay on a driving record and explains how to fight them and lower insurance costs.

John Davey

Wednesday, July 17

The rise and fall(?) of coding bootcamps

After gaining popularity due to the promise of high-paying jobs without the need for a college degree, BestColleges reports on the state of coding bootcamps in 2024.

Mark J. Drozdowski

Wednesday, July 17

4 really good reasons to use credit over cash

Money.ca provides several reasons why credit cards should be used over traditional cash without incurring fees and debt while also taking advantage of the perks of using credit.

Jessica Morgan

Tuesday, July 16

Even as women outpace men in graduating from college, their earnings remain stuck

The Hechinger Report explains that while women are making strides in colleges and universities, the climb to pay and promotions continues to be slow-moving.

Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report

Tuesday, July 16

- Copying a person's likeness has become easy with AI. Is it legal?
  
  Verbit explored what legislation might be coming down the pike to regulate the use of peoples' work and likeness with artificial intelligence.
  
  Wade Zhou
  
  Tuesday, July 16
- Wall Street's Bitcoin Adoption Hindered By Regulatory Scrutiny, says one expert from Shark Tank.
  
  Benzinga analyzes how the increased regulation of Bitcoin may affect future investment strategies.
  
  Emily Lew
  
  Monday, July 15
- Which U.S. metros are the most and least expensive to raise a child?
  
  SmartAsset determined the costs of raising a child by examining childcare, housing, food and other cost data across 50 of the largest U.S. metro …
  
  Jaclyn DeJohn, CFP
  
  Monday, July 15
- How to move stocks and transfer brokerages, stress-free
  
  Money.ca explains how to transfer funds from one brokerage account to another.
  
  Martin Dasko
  
  Thursday, July 11
- What does brand loyalty look like now? Why businesses are revamping their customer rewards programs
  
  Task Group analyzed Deloitte's 2024 retail industry outlook report to see how well customer rewards programs can strengthen brand loyalty.
  
  Wade Zhou
  
  Thursday, July 11
- Rideshare driver? Here's why your regular insurance isn't enough
  
  If you're a rideshare driver, CheapInsurance.com explains why regular car insurance may not provide adequate coverage and how rideshare …
  
  John Davey
  
  Wednesday, July 10
- 10 high-impact tips to protect yourself from fraud
  
  Spokeo provides a number of simple and quick tips consumers can take to help reduce the risk of becoming fraud victims.
  
  Fred Decker
  
  Wednesday, July 10
- A self-made billionaire's advice for lotto winners: Cash or annuity?
  
  Benzinga reviews Shark Tank's Mark Cuban's advice on why lottery winners should opt for an annuity paid over time rather than a lump sum in …
  
  Kaili Killpack
  
  Tuesday, July 9
- Why Gen Z college students feel more financially insecure than ever
  
  BestColleges reports that with so many economic factors to consider, Gen Z college students feel more financially insecure than ever.
  
  Mark Kantrowitz
  
  Tuesday, July 9