Personal Finance

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.

Question of the Day for teachers and students: What percent of high school students are interested in pursuing a career in a trade?

Almost 96% of all dental hygienists are women. Six out of seven lawyers are white. New government data shows who fills occupations according to gender and race.

For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make.

Tax season is here! Whether you're seeking a quick overview of the essentials, a deep dive into the details, or an exploration of engaging activities for your students, we've got you covered!    Want to review the essentials?  NGPF's new Starter Pack On-Demand modules do just that!  The Role of Taxes reviews the elements of your paystub and an overview of where your tax dollars go. The Tax Forms & Filing module covers key dates, tax forms, and methods in filing your taxes. Both modules are filled with fundamental tax content.

Amazon has something in abundance that its rivals don’t: customer data

Predominantly, the top 20 most expensive neighborhoods in the country are located in California, Florida, and New York. In stark contrast, Homewood North in Pennsylvania secures the position of the least expensive neighborhood, where the average property is priced at $29 per square foot.

A new Harvard analysis finds people across income levels got squeezed by rent hikes during the pandemic. The market has lost millions of low-rent places, and new construction is mostly high-end.

Climbing rents in recent years propelled US cost burdens to staggering new heights: in 2022, half of all US renters were cost burdened. This all-time

Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) Explorer: Earnings and employment outcomes for college and university graduates

Google recently released a list of 2023's most searched terms, providing insights into what people are most curious or unsure about. Finance Buzz sifted the list for the personal finance-related terms. We’ve provided NGPF resources to help explain each one so you can dive deeper with your students.    1. W9 Form The W-9 is an IRS form for employers or other entities to verify the name, address, and tax identification number of a person receiving income.

Instagram is introducing new nighttime nudges for teen accounts to limit their time on the app, the company announced on Thursday.

According to Zillow, the Northeast city will be the hottest housing market in the US this year thanks to affordable home prices and strong employment rates.

A bachelor’s degree continues to be a great investment. Why do the media keep suggesting otherwise?

A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors.

Daniel Shapero, LinkedIn’s chief operating officer, offers his advice for Gen Z workers entering a labor market undergoing radical change.

How close can you get to the selling price of homes from across the country? Craftsman or colonial? East Coast or West Coast? Maybe the Midwest?

Question of the Day for teachers and students: What percent of U.S. workers participate in the gig economy?

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A short history of Giving Tuesday, the international day for giving back.

Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.