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These are the most common names for Ivy League grads

Spokeo conducted a study to find the most common first and last names for Ivy League graduates.

Financial advisors in these states saw the biggest pay jumps

SmartAsset ranked U.S. states by the percent increase in median pay that personal financial advisors saw over the course of one year.

Managing your money

Berkshire Hathaway's cash hoard rekindles Tesla investment chatter

Benzinga reports on Berkshire Hathaway's $277 billion cash hoard that had Tesla investors hoping for an investment in its company.

Largest college campuses in the US by acreage

LawnStarter ranked the campuses of four-year colleges and universities in the U.S., based on acreage provided on school websites and 2022-2023 enrollment figures.

How to do a QR code campaign like Taylor Swift's

Uniqode reports on what made Taylor Swift's QR Code campaign successful and what lessons any business can learn from it.

Be on the lookout for these common phone scam area codes

Spokeo fills you in on what you need to know about phone scam calls and how to get rid of the bothersome numbers.
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Where are all these trucks headed? The top freight destinations from each state.
Truck Parking Club used Bureau of Transportation Statistics data to identify the top destinations of domestic freight from each state.
To be a top earner in these states, your annual salary will need to top $1 million
SmartAsset ranked states based on the minimum pre-tax income needed to be considered a top 1% earner, based on the latest IRS tax return data.
25 least expensive states to live in
Stacker used data from the Council for Community and Economic Research to determine the 25 least expensive states to live in as of early 2024.  
Average home sale price in the U.S. nears $1 million in higher-priced housing markets
SmartAsset ranked the 100 largest metro areas based on the average home sale prices as of April 2024 to find the most and least affordable places for homebuyers.
Why is a Roth IRA better than a traditional one for beneficiaries?
Benzinga provides advice from financial expert Suze Orman on the benefits to beneficiaries of inheriting a Roth IRA.
State of retail cards and buy now, pay later in 2024
Experian looks at both retail credit cards and their new counterpart—buy now, pay later, two payment methods that serve similar markets and provide an alternative to traditional credit card debt.
These cities had the worst traffic in 2023
Stacker used data from the Inrix 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard to identify the 25 worst cities in the United States for traffic delays.
'Astonishing' absenteeism, trauma rates root of academic crisis
The 74 provides information on a 50-state report that spotlights social, health and economic factors driving the country's literacy and math crises, urging investments in family engagement.
Federal mandates meant to make trucking safer, so why have fatal truck accidents increased?
Truck Parking Club visualized data from the FMCSA to see how accident rates have changed since the electronic logging device mandate for truckers. 
How congestion pricing makes cities more livable
Reasons to be Cheerful reports that, while New York's gridlock-busting plans are being put on hold, the success of congestion pricing elsewhere proves it's both smart and popular.

Energy assistance benefits for seniors

Caring.com reveals that while seniors may often cut back on their home energy use to help make ends meet, there are federally funded programs to help keep them safe.

Is summer learning loss real? Research sends mixed signals.

Do students forget their studies over the summer? HeyTutor analyzed academic research to see how much summer breaks affected student learning.

Investing apps make auto-investing simple and cost-effective

Money.ca advises that before you can use auto-investing tools, it's best to get a better understanding on what the term auto invest means, when and how to use auto-investing, and what tools are available to help make the most of your investing journey.

6 Steps to Help Teens Plan Financially for the Future

(Family Features) For teenagers, retirement may seem like a lifetime away, but it's never too early to start saving for the future.
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What HR professionals worry about most, according to data
WorkTango analyzed data from the Society for Human Resource Management to explore the biggest concerns facing companies in the United States.
Why 2024 might be one of the hardest years for recent college grads to get hired
JobTest.org analyzed survey data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers to illustrate hiring projections for 2024 graduates.
COVID-19 aid funded big repairs at high-poverty schools. Will that give academics a boost too?
Chalkbeat reports on how school districts spent their final federal COVID-19 relief package payment, highlighting funds that went to fixing facilities versus academic recovery.
The teacher 'pay penalty' is trending in the wrong direction post-pandemic
HeyTutor analyzed data from the Economic Policy Institute to illustrate how teacher wages compare to other workers.
America's wealthiest are more likely to invest in these alternative assets than their international counterparts
Wealth Enhancement Group analyzed survey data from Knight Frank to show how wealth advisors are putting clients' money into alternative investments.