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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ambitious 2030 goal of getting 60 percent of Michigan's adult population to have some level of postsecondary education attainment has suffered a pandemic setback as college enrollment sharply declined in 2020.The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual State of Education report…

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When Leondra Garrett wanted to stock up on three new pairs of shoes early last year, the North Carolina resident split a $161 online purchase into four installments through a "buy now, pay later" service, in what seemed like a convenient deal.

Just in time for the Lenten season Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chain launched a new fish sandwich that's similar to its chicken sandwich.

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The frenzy also extended to physical demand for the metal, with coin dealers reporting delays in deliveries as they were overwhelmed by demand

GameStop stock rose more than 1600% in two days. Stephanie Ruhle explains how amateur day traders on the Wall Street Bets subreddit bought GameStop stock en masse in response to hedge funds shorting the stock.

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How many Americans could not pay a surprise $1,000 bill using their savings account? ngpf.org 1/25/20 Q: Saving QUESTION OF THE DAY

Thanks to the coronavirus, this tax season is going to look a lot different. Here’s everything you need to know to help you file your taxes with confidence.

Despite the massive squeezes, GameStop short sellers are doubling down on their bearish bets.

The sooner you start saving for retirement, the better. Tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs can incentivize you to save. While you can’t fully predict how much money you’ll need, here’s how you can think about growing your retirement stash.

The markets were volatile but offered great opportunity in 2020. See how every asset class, currency, and S&P 500 sector performed last year.

The dollar figure that the federal financial aid form spits out has long left families confused and despondent. And then there are those great expectations.

Many gave drivers a break in the spring. With accident claims remaining below normal, consumer advocates are calling for another one.

Mortgage rates fell to another record low last week.

Which car brand will be the first in the race to reach $1 trillion? We take a look at the world’s top car manufacturers by market cap.

Discover the 25 highest-paying jobs in the United States for 2019, based on the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Question of the Day Budgeting #35 How much do millennials spend annually on coffee? www.ngpf.org Last updated: 8/30/18

Answer: 27% Questions: Which majors do you think are more likely to lead to a job in that field? What steps can you take to prepare yourself for employment, regardless of which major you choose? Given that almost 3/4 of college grads end up in fields that are not related to their major, do you think it's a good idea to consider multiple majors while in college?  Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.  Behind the numbers (Inside Higher Ed): A New York Federal Reserve Bank study came up with this 27% statistic. The Insi...

Even billionaires need to start somewhere - and often that's with a college education. See which colleges produce the most American billionaires.

/PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest Future of Money Study from Logica Research, COVID-19 continues to impact Americans' money mindset. Key study findings...