Originally Published: 04 JAN 24 14:29 ET By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Americans ramped up their online shopping this past holiday season, splurging on a record-setting $222 billion worth of electronics, toys and other items. The spending haul between November 1 and December 31 marks a 4.9% increase from the previous holiday
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Westfield ranked the 25 jobs with the highest rates of nonfatal occupational injuries using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Belong outlines where a landlord’s responsibilities regarding crime on their properties begin and end.
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Lazzoni Modern Furniture analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data to see what’s behind the fall of furniture prices amid inflation.
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Since the pandemic, student absenteeism is down, but it’s still not at pre-COVID-19 rates, according to a HeyTutor analysis of data from FutureEd.
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 03 JAN 24 14:03 ET Updated: 03 JAN 24 15:03 ET By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Federal Reserve officials during their December policy meeting broached the subject of reducing interest rates, minutes from that meeting released Wednesday showed. Officials’ latest economic projections released in December showed that they expect to cut rates this year
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MoneyGeek analyzed educator salaries in major U.S. cities to find the locations where teachers make the most after taxes and living expenses.
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Bonsai identified several ways technology has made employee training faster and more effective, based on news and industry reports.
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Wealth Enhancement Group used data from Harvard University to show where American kids have the best chances at upward economic mobility.
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Machinery Partner used BLS data to identify the construction materials—including equipment—that saw the steepest price increases over the last year.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s 2024 which means senior citizens will now be seeing an increase to their social security benefits. The United States Social Security Administration announced during the fall that recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 3.2% beginning January 2024. That’s an average of more than $50 dollars per month. This is the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the holidays out of sight, experts say there are various key elements to follow for a healthy financial roadmap for post-holiday financial recovery. ABC-7 spoke with Keith Erickson, an El Paso-based financial advisor at Edward Jones Investments. Erickson emphasizes three key actions: Prioritize Credit Card Debt: According to Erickson,
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Numerade explored the growth of community schools with NCES data and the connection between access to social services and academic performance.
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The Daily Yonder follows the Smithsonian’s prestigious Museum on Main Street exhibits as they travel to rural communities, highlighting local stories, and inspiring new homegrown installations.
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Vivian Health compiled information on six health care educational programs, including their duration and potential earnings for graduates using BLS data.
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The Markup outlines key tips for college students on how to protect their online identity and data.
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Wealth Enhancement Group breaks down everything you need to know about 529 plans, from their various types, tax benefits, and expenditures they cover, to their contribution and withdrawal limits, impact on financial aid, and more.
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An examination by The Markup of a typical college shows how students are subject to a vast and growing array of watchful tech, including homework trackers, test-taking software, and even license plate readers.
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This Old House Reviews Team investigated how much home $400,000 can buy you in the 100 largest U.S. cities.
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Revelo looked at data from a 2022 McKinsey report to see which jobs were the top jobs in AI.
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The General crunched Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine how much the cost of owning a car has risen since 2010.
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The Hechinger Report looks into how ChatGPT’s ‘voiceless’ writing can help students find their writer’s ‘voice,’ and allow teachers to quickly analyze trends in student writing.
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Study.com offers an in-depth analysis of the current nursing landscape, exploring demographic shifts and economic factors reshaping the profession.
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Incredible Health outlined the educational requirements for fast-growing occupations in health care. The takeaway? Many don’t require a doctorate.
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By TAYLOR GETLER of NerdWallet Planning a wedding and buying a home are two of the most expensive milestones of adult life, and couples with both of these goals may wonder how they’ll pay for it all. After all, new mortgages cost more now than ever, and wedding catering alone can easily cost five figures.
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AskGamblers.com analyzed data collected by the Web3 Is Going Great project to illustrate losses in cryptocurrency and related systems since 2021.
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By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Shares are mostly higher in Asia after a powerful rally across Wall Street sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record high as the Federal Reserve indicated that interest rate cuts are likely next year. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell, however, as the yen gained sharply
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NurseJournal found that nursing and health students are split on the use of AI in nursing school and beyond.
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Experian breaks down buy now, pay later plans and their increasing popularity as the holiday season goes into full swing.
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