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Where income increased most across the US

SmartAsset shared findings from its ranking of 636 cities based on the percent change in median household income over one year, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau.

Where income has declined most nationwide

SmartAsset analyzed data from 630 cities to rank them based on the percentage decline in median household income over one year, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau.
Managing your money

The "Bank Black & Green" campaign is funneling millions away from fossil fuels and incarceration

Next City examines the "Bank Black & Green" campaign, which aims to move capital into Black-owned banks that commit to not funding the fossil fuel or mass incarceration industries.

What are the risks of using Zelle, Venmo, Cash, or Checks for rent payments?

TurboTenant breaks down the risks that a rental business may face if it chooses to accept rent with Zelle, Venmo, cash, or checks.

Guide to business credit cards that report to Dun & Bradstreet—and why you should consider one

Ramp reviews how credit card providers report card activity to credit bureaus, why having a business credit card that reports to Dun & Bradstreet is important, explains how D&B determines your business credit score, and lists additional vendors and companies that can help to build a credit profile.

Best used SUVs at every size

Edmunds lists the top-rated used SUVs of all sizes and styles.

10 tips to help you recover from holiday spending

Experian shares 10 ways to help trim back spending, bring in extra cash and shape up finances for the year ahead.

Risk management plan for small business owners: 6 tasks for success

NEXT shares six essential steps to create a risk management plan that works for small business growth.

Record-high credit card interest rates and fees are bogging down consumers. Here's how to avoid them.

US Banks & Branch Offices used resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other groups to learn about credit card fees and their impact on users.

The 11 fastest growing small business categories of 2025

NEXT shares its list for the fastest growing small businesses of 2025 and shares findings about rising self-employment opportunities from each category.

East Coast breaks the rule: Renters can find the most spacious houses for rent in metros famous for compact living

Point2Homes provides details about where renters can find homes that cater to their changing needs without the stress of mortgages and maintenance.

Can AI get you into college? Admissions expert says think again

Study.com talks to an admissions expert to understand exactly how to use AI to enhance a college essay without overstepping critical lines.

The impact of toxic work culture on employee turnover, well-being

LA Post reveals the impact a toxic workplace has on employee turnover and wellbeing, in addition to company productivity.
More money matters
Gen Z is 65% less likely than Boomers to turn to financial professionals for advice
Policygenius shares insights from its 2024 Financial Planning Survey about the differences in where Americans turn when they need money advice.
Millions of Americans don't have bank accounts. Here's where they live.
Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short.
Small business financial planning for 2025
NEXT shares 11 financial planning tasks for small business owners to help them get the most out of the next calendar year.
Guide to safe and secure online casino payment methods
OLBG shares a comprehensive guide to the safest and quickest online casino payment methods to easily fund your account and manage withdrawals.
Top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for 2025
Vivian Health projects the top 10 highest-paying allied health specialties for the year ahead.
Is college worth it? Debunking myths on costs, time, value, and more
Study.com debunks myths and explores affordable pathways to show how and why college may still be a valuable investment.
A look at lives transformed by the student debt crisis
Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Teen Vogue profile the stories of young people in the U.S. dealing with student debt dilemma of all kinds.
10 practical winter time vehicle upgrades
RealTruck.com walks through ten upgrades that can make winter driving a breeze.
Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see where homes are selling for the most below the asking price.
Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see where homes sold for the most over the asking price. Metros are ranked on the average sale-to-list ratio.

These states have the most car repair shops

As many Americans are driving older cars, The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to map the concentration of auto repair shops by state.

The 10 best small business grants for women (2025)

LegalZoom breaks down the 10 of the best small business grants for women that provide everything from small needs to large growth initiatives.

Another car-sharing startup is dead. Why is car sharing so difficult?

Next City examines the latest car-sharing app to shut down and what this might mean for the future of car-share in America.

Being 'bad at math' is a pervasive concept. Can it be banished from schools?

The 74 shares insights from math education experts about the societal tendency to classify kids as "bad" or "good" at the subject instead of normalizing accommodations and tutoring.
More news about money
How weight loss could tip America's economic scales
Hims research shows how Americans would adjust their spending if they reached their goal weight.
Landlords are using AI to raise rents—and cities are starting to push back
The Markup spotlights California's inflated real estate market, much of which is due to a software company called RealPage.
It takes $5.8M to be part of the 1% in the US. Here's where in the world wealth is more achievable.
Spokeo used data from Knight Frank's Wealth Report to visualize what it takes to be in the top 1% in select nations across the world.
The 25 most successful small business ideas (2025)
LegalZoom shares some of the best business ideas in tech, consulting, home improvement, health care, hospitality, and other industries.
Average auto lease payment climbs to $638, slightly less than loan cost
Experian looks into anonymized and aggregated data to provide an overview of the current lease market, recent trends and whether there will be more leasing or less in 2025 and beyond.