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What a roommate can save you in 100 US cities

SmartAsset ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on the average savings for someone who splits a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate versus renting a one-bedroom apartment by themselves.

Here’s how US tariffs may affect home prices in 2025

NewHomeSource reports that new U.S. tariffs on construction materials may increase home prices by $5,000 to $20,000 in 2025, burdening buyers.

Love and money: The reality of couples’ finances before marriage

SoFi reports that most couples are open about finances before marriage, with 75% comfortable discussing money, but still face financial challenges.
Managing your money

Study from math learning platform shows difficulty in motivating teachers to change behaviors

The 74 reviewed a Zearn Math and University of Pennsylvania’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative study, which found nudging educators to use an online math platform did surprisingly little to increase usage or student success.

Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Redfin reports the U.S. housing market is now a buyer's market, but high prices limit affordability and sales.

5 ways to let AI do your financial heavy lifting

Finder.com reports five ways to use AI for financial management: budgeting apps, robo-advisors, credit monitoring, AI coaching, and negotiating bills.

66% of small business owners struggle to hire: How companies are changing how they bring in new employees

NEXT reports that 66% of small business owners face hiring challenges, prompting them to adopt innovative strategies for attracting talent.

What increases your total loan balance?

Achieve reviews how understanding what can make your total loan balance increase  may help you avoid costly situations and get to debt freedom faster.

Saving grace: High interest rates benefit savers if they know where to look

Current reports that high interest rates can benefit savers significantly if they seek out better savings accounts offering over 4% yields.

5 key global hiring trends to watch

Oyster compiled five key global employment insights distilled from its platform data and survey results.

Purchase card vs. credit card: 5 key differences to know

Brex reviews how choosing the right payment method can have an outsized impact on your company's financials, as it can streamline operations while providing valuable rewards and financial control.

12 ways to lower your high electric bill

Shipley Energy understands the importance of manageable utility costs, and can help you identify what might be driving up your electricity bill and share ways to lower it.

Is Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ good for US consumers?

Range says that the U.S. budget deficit is a problem that can no longer be ignored because it reflects deep-seated concerns about long-term inflation risks, fiscal sustainability, and the future value of long-dated dollar assets.

Modern Portfolio Theory explained: A guide for investors

Range defines Modern Portfolio Theory, the mathematical framework of investment decision-making that quantifies the relationship between risk and return in financial markets, and breaks down the theory into practical insights that can be used to build a more efficient investment portfolio.

Why and when to switch business bank accounts

Brex provides a step-by-step approach to switching your business bank account while minimizing disruption to your daily operations.
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Retail labor plans fall short on the front line, survey finds
Logile survey reveals that 77% of store associates say poor scheduling and staffing decisions directly cost their stores sales.
Credit card debt forgiveness: Is it possible?
Achieve outlines how you might be able to resolve your debt without having to pay the full amount you owe.
Automation in restaurants: Enhancing service, not replacing it
Square explores how restaurants can use automation to empower their staff instead of replacing them.
The most volatile major currencies in 2025
OANDA reviews major currencies that have seen the most volatility since the beginning of 2025.
What to do if your credit score is harmed by the restart of federal student loan collections
Current shares everything you need to know about why credit scores are dropping and what steps you can take to start bumping your score back up.
The gun industry makes billions. But how many exactly?
The Trace takes a shot at estimating the profits made by the gun industry.
Student absences have surged since COVID-19. Some lawmakers say parents should be jailed
The 74 reports that dozens of bills nationwide seek to address chronic absenteeism, and while some focus on support and incentives, others look to leverage punishments.
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes
GoodRx tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications.
The economic impact of tariffs: How local businesses can plan ahead
Square provides information on the ins and outs of what tariffs are, their potential impact on small businesses, and how to work around economic uncertainty.
Small business AI adoption declines to just 28%
NEXT finds that many small business owners have stopped incorporating AI into their business operations since surveyed in 2024, and cost and complexity seem to be the barriers keeping them out.

6 money tips for recent grads

Freedom Debt Relief lists six money tips that can help you to get on the path toward growing your net worth so you can maximize the chances of building a strong financial future.

Top three things to know if you want to open a franchise restaurant

The Wendy’s Company reports that the Quick Service Restaurant franchise industry will grow in 2025.

Get back on track: How a hardship loan can help you overcome financial struggles

Achieve takes a closer look at hardship loans, how they could help when you're facing money problems, who can get them, and what you need to consider before applying.

Students at this law school get a firsthand look at a 'broken' immigration law system

Chalkbeat reports that law school students learned how few resources immigrants have at their disposal to get through a system that has been described as "broken" during a time when the need is possibly at its greatest.
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States that stand to be the most impacted by tariffs
Gateway Commercial Finance explores how new tariffs in 2025 are reshaping U.S. state economics, impacting industries, jobs and local growth trends.
How many accidents are caused by texting and driving?
The Sumner Law Group LLC explores the risk factors associated with texting and driving, why texting-related accidents are so common, and what you can do to stay safe behind the wheel.
Saving sinking homes
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Nation examined how a lack of federal funding and climate change severely impact housing for Indigenous communities in Alaska. 
Private equity is turning mobile homes into health hazards. What can governments do?
Next City reports on new research showing health impacts of private equity buying manufactured housing—and offers some policy-based solutions to protect residents.
7 options if you can’t pay your student loans
Experian offers some potential solutions if you can't make your required student loan payments, which could include looking for ways to increase your income, tightening your budget, pursuing income-driven repayment or consolidating.
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