5 unexpected costs of moving
When calculating moving costs, several factors are often overlooked. Extra Space Storage compiled a list of moving costs that can add up.
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5 of the biggest perceived problems that small-business owners face
Simply Business outlines major problems small-business owners face based on years of research by NFIB.
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ABC-7 Financial Contributor Brian Mirau: Don’t wait to plan for your retirement.
EL PASO, TX – Rising costs and keeping up with your current financial obligations – like raising kids and paying for college – means some Americans are tempted to hold off on saving for retirement. They think it makes sense to wait until the kids have grown and there’s more money to save. The problem?
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Inflation rises at fastest pace in 40 years
Inflation in the U.S. is surging to the highest level in 40 years. Wednesday, the bureau of labor statistics reported consumer prices rose nine-point-one percent last month, in a year-over-year comparison. That’s the highest rate since 1981. Refinitiv reports, that it’s also higher than the eight-point-eight percent that economists predicted. Analysts say gas prices played a major factor
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Seniors could see double digit Social Security cost of living adjustment thanks to inflation
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Tami Luhby, CNN Social Security recipients could see a 10.5% increase in their payments next year, driven by the steep rise in inflation, according to a new estimate. That would add about $175 to the average monthly retiree benefit, which is currently $1,668, according to The Senior Citizens League, an advocacy
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How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country
HeyTutor outlined five ways pandemic-related teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the U.S.
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1 in 4 professional jobs are expected to be remote this year. Here’s how to onboard employees from afar
Tovuti LMS compiled a list of tips from HR experts, academics, and new sources on how companies can support new hires onboarding remotely.
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Which states rely the most on motorist taxes to pay for road repairs?
Jerry used government data to examine how fuel taxes, licensing fees, and road tolls are used to fund highway repairs. Find out how your state ranks in this slide show.
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Consumers worldwide are getting set for major online discounts. Amazon’s prime day sales event started this morning at 3am eastern and goes for 48-hours. The shopping event has become synonymous with deals, although not everything you want will be on sale. Still, there are lots of opportunities to save. Discounts will be offered on many items
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Cities with the most expensive homes in every state
Stacker compiled a list of the cities with most expensive homes in every state using data from Zillow.
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43% of small businesses are owned by women. Here’s how that breaks down in your state.
Simply Business examined trends and statistics among women entrepreneurs in the U.S.
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Most common financial conflicts between kids and parents and tips for getting ahead of them
GoHenry analyzed the most common financial conflicts between kids and parents based on a study from LendingTree and further research.
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How the largest companies are reacting to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Stacker looked into the top 10 companies on the Fortune 500 list—and several others—to see how they reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Retailers scale back hiring as worry about a slowdown grows
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — After going on a frenzied hiring spree for a year and a half to meet surging shopper demand, America’s retailers are starting to temper their recruiting. The changing mindset comes as companies confront a pullback in consumer spending, the prospect of an
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FC Juárez owners pay $6.5 million to save team from losing spot in top tier Mexican league
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — The FC Juárez ownership is investing in the team’s facilities, new players, and new coaching staff all in hopes of turning around the fortunes of the team. With the new investment – fans of the team believe the team will have good results this upcoming season. ABC-7 spoke with a Bravos fan, Maqroll
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Metros with the most mortgage-burdened homeowners
Where in the U.S. are homeowners stretching budgets thin to afford their mortgages? Stacker analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to find the metro areas with the most mortgage-burdened residents.
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El Paso County Commissioners allow El Paso County Hospital District to publicly post they want to use taxpayer money to expand services
EL PASO, Texas — In a 3-2 vote Monday, El Paso County Commissioners allowed the El Paso County Hospital District to alert the public that they want to use up to $400 million of taxpayer money to expand services. The money would go toward both the University Medical Center and the El Paso Children’s Hospital. The
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Richest self-made women in America
Who are the richest self-made women in America? To find out, Stacker analyzed data from Hurun Research Institute’s 2023 report.
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Undeterred by climate change, US homeowners are moving to climate-vulnerable areas
Stacker looked at population change due to migration in counties with the greatest and lowest climate risk between 2015-2019, citing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Risk Index data and U.S. Census Bureau net migration data.
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How educational games have evolved over time
Best Universities compiled a list of how different kinds of digital games for teaching students have evolved over time, from The Oregon Trail to the latest version of the Scratch programming app.
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5 ways high school students can earn college credit
As the cost of higher education soars, more and more students want to get a jump on earning college credits. EDsmart looked at ways students could accomplish that goal.
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Fact or myth? Can missing gas caps lead to evaporation of gas
EL PASO, Texas – Raising prices are being felt by everyone across the country. Groceries, bills, and of course, gas prices have skyrocketed in the past several months. According to AAA, the national average for regular gas is $5.009 a gallon. In El Paso County, the average price for a gallon of gas is $4.82.
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Best Southern beach towns to live in
Stacker compiled a list of the best Southern beach towns in the United States to live in. As expected, Florida dominates the list.
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Best Midwestern lake towns to live in
Lakefront living is luring many people to relocate to the Midwest. Stacker collected data from WalletHub to find which lake towns are the best to live in.
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Best East Coast beach towns to live in
Envision beach living? Stacker collected data from a 2021 WalletHub study comparing U.S. beach towns by affordability, weather, safety, economy, education, health, and quality of life.
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What the 10 largest retailers pay their workers
See what the median worker makes at the top 10 U.S. retail companies—and how that compares to CEO compensation packages—in this Stacker analysis.
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Best West Coast beach towns to live in
Stacker collected data from WalletHub (released in June 2021) to compile a list of the 25 best West Coast beach towns to live and retire in.
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Cities where rents have increased the most
Stacker examined which major cities have recorded the biggest rent increases in May 2022 compared to a year ago, referencing data from Apartment List.
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The 25 schools that have produced the most Fulbright students over the past decade
AdmissionSight identified the 25 colleges and universities that have produced the most Fulbright students using data from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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Jobs with the highest fatality rates in the US
Stacker analyzed the occupations with the highest fatal injury rates according to 2020 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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