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Toni Says: Why Did COBRA Cost Me $40K in Medical Expenses?

Reader Alert: Many employer benefit group plans terminate the day you are no longer working full-time. Explore employer group medical plan rules and options with Medicare if you or your spouse are 65 …

Kovar Capital: Inflation proof investments

Hey Taylor: Any investments I can make that will stand up well against inflation? I feel like the dollar has to weaken soon and I’m wondering how I can protect myself. — Jeremy Hey …

Amarillo Area Airports, including Perry Lefors Field, to Receive $425K in Coronavirus Relief Funds

WACO – Several airports in the greater Amarillo area were awarded a number of federal grants totaling $425,000 to combat the spread of coronavirus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The …

Kovar Capital: How to save more effectively

Hey Taylor: For some reason, even as my earnings go up, my savings stay flat. I haven’t made any big purchases or changes, so I feel like I need some advice on how to save more effectively. - …

8 ways you can start investing today

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

Savvy Online Shopping Tips to Save Money and Time

(BPT) - Sponsored by CitiThe ease of shopping online can offer customers greater flexibility and convenience, as well as access to a wider range of products. However, these expanded choices can …

The habits that could earn you an 800+ credit score

Experian explores the characteristics of U.S. consumers with exceptional credit scores of 800 and higher.

Survey finds more high schoolers put higher value on job training than a college degree

The 74 reports on the four things to know about why students are flocking to immediate employment instead of a college degree.

Is your student loan helping you build a good credit history?

Experian explains ways student loan debt can impact a credit profile and other ways to build credit as a college student.

How 10 AI-impacted jobs are projected to grow

Revelo used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to identify projected growth in 10 jobs that are expected to be affected by AI.

How much income do homebuyers need to afford a mortgage in Canada?

Money.ca walks Canadian homebuyers through the steps it takes to attain an affordable mortgage.

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.

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.

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 …
- 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 …