Since 1981 the government has defined people spending more than 30% of their income on housing as "cost-burdened," while those spending more than 50% of their income are "severely cost-burdened."
Older adults reported the most incidents and the highest losses of any group when it comes to financial scams, but that doesn’t mean you need to single out your grandparents for a phishing lesson at the next family gathering.
Authors, journalists and filmmakers take what may seem mundane or complicated and bring it to life through engaging storytelling. Each year, I highlight interviews that stuck with me throughout the year.
Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metro areas had the most homes sold over asking price.
Stacker ranked the 35 colleges with the highest median debt after graduation using Department of Education data.
Tech and media layoffs have gotten the most headlines lately. But combined, the two high-profile industries account for only about 5% of U.S. employment, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.Other industries are also cutting jobs, including the auto industry, manufacturing and financial servi…
To explore how location affects the average age of death, MoneyGeek looked at the average life expectancy for 118 major metropolitan areas with 250,000 residents or more using data from County Health Rankings and ranked them in order of longest to shortest life expectancy.
Olive Invest examined historical equities data from S&P Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and others to demonstrate the state of the stock market over the last decade.
Student loan borrowers are facing unprecedented amounts of debt. On top of job uncertainty and high inflation, borrowers are left to figure out how to save for retirement as monthly loan payments take a chunk out of their paychecks. But a new federal law could make saving for retirement while paying student loan debt a...
Thanks to fierce competition among robo advisor firms, even beginning and small investors can now get top-notch portfolio advice and management at vanishingly low prices — in some cases, for free.
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode we continue our series about managing your money in 2023 with a discussion about managing uncertainty in the new year. Check out this episode on any of these platforms:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOur takeUncertainty — in your personal life, in the economy, in the...
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.In investing terms, a “glide path” describes how a mix of investments changes over time. Typically, the mix gets more...
CoPilot examined data to find out which states are cheapest when it comes to buying used cars.
CoPilot examined data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ValuePenguin, and AutoInsurance.org to find out the 10 most dangerous cars in the country.
You walk into a local chain drugstore to buy shampoo and notice that the in-store health clinic is offering flu shots, and there’s no wait. You’re overdue for that vaccination, so you get it — and accept the clinician’s offer of a blood-pressure screening.You’re done just 15 minutes after you walked in, satisfied that you’ve...
The country is increasingly becoming more ethnically and racially diverse—in fact, the White population is projected to lose its majority status by 2045. However, increased population diversity has not carried over into the government workforce at every level, and varies by location. Researc…
The fate of up to $20,000 in student loan cancellation for over 40 million borrowers is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. One group, however, has the most to lose if the court decides against the Biden administration.That group is Black women.“We are told that if you get your education, you can make...
Whether you like to file your tax returns early or wait closer to Tax Day (April 18 this year), there are a few things you need to know about income reporting, new tax credits, and potentially smaller refunds.
In this competitive job market, how are small businesses handling pay raises? Swyft Filings compiled data on independent businesses to find out.
Don’t make tax season harder for yourself by ditching old tax documents before you should. But how long do you really need to hold onto them? It depends.
As concerns over climate change continue to grow, there has been a sustained effort towards electrification, or the process of replacing technologies that use fossil fuels with those that use electricity for energy. The electrification movement is putting many traditional mechanical occupati…
Stacker examined 2021 Census Bureau data to find how many renters in each state spend more than half their income on housing.
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Stacker compiled a list of metros across the US where homes are selling the fastest in November using data from Redfin.
Using 2023 data released by Niche, Stacker compiled a list of colleges and universities with the best party scene in each state and Washington D.C.
CoPilot looked into the Consumer Expenditure Surveys to see how much Americans spend on vehicle fuel and suggested ways to lower that expenditure.
Study.com compiled a list of five countries offering free college education and researched how they do it and how their policies apply to international students.
Stacker combed through Niche's 2023 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America ranking to see which school is the most difficult to gain admission to in each state.
Thinking of picking up sticks and heading west? Stacker analyzed data from Niche to determine the best places to live on the West Coast.
Giggster analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine the average wage of photographers in 20 major metropolitan areas.