Personal Finance

Financially literate citizens are the bedrock of a healthy economy.

The number of “serial churners,” or cost-savvy customers who hop between streaming services, is on the rise.

We are quickly approaching the deadline for filing (and paying) our federal and state income taxes, and that means it’s time for an annual post to help put things in perspective. Let's start with some historical perspective: when income tax began in 1913, the maximum marginal income was only 7% on incomes above what would be more than $12 million in today's dollars.

Federal aid application woes mean Michigan families are contemplating college decisions without crucial information: How much it will cost.

The U.S. tax system is designed to be progressive, with rich people paying a larger share of their income to the IRS. Here's what to know.

April is Financial Literacy Month, and starting with 9th graders in 2024, a half-credit personal finance course is required for high school graduation in Michigan.

Behavioural finance studies the role our emotions can play in investment decisions, and can help us better manage those decisions.

Behavioral finance is the study of the influence of psychology on the behavior of investors or financial practitioners.

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Question of the Day for your personal finance classroom: What is the average amount of time between a job interview and receiving an offer?

Most U.S. workers are in occupations that have only emerged widely since 1940, according to a large-scale study of 80 years of U.S. census data, led by MIT economist David Autor.

More young people are opting out of traditional college and opting into vocational programs.

Question of the Day for teachers and students (Updated): What 3 jobs are projected to be the fastest growing over the next decade?

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This graphic illustrates the biggest stock markets by country, providing a unique breakdown of $110 trillion in valuation.

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.

New York placed strict restrictions on short-term rentals last year. Rents still remain high, and some former hosts are frustrated. Meanwhile, Airbnb rentals in New Jersey are booming.

Student loan repayment can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, we offer different repayment plans that are designed to meet your needs. Whether you prefer ...

Striving to get into the fanciest college might not be the best choice

Find student loan debt statistics, including the national debt balance, average individual balance, and annual growth rates.

Costs have gone way up and there are so many options — but we are here to help. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans suggests some streaming strategy best practices and looks carefully at the major providers.

Why major US cities are finally ditching parking mandates

FitMoney providees free, unbiased financial literacy programs to empower K-12 students with critical life skills for a financially fit future.

Choice of major, internships and getting the right first job after graduation are critical to career paths, new data show.

Jeff Bezos has been unloading Amazon shares at a fast clip, dumping nearly 36 million shares for about $6 billion. Here's why.

Bezos has said he plans to offload about 50 million Amazon shares in total over the next year, worth ~$8.7 billion currently.