Personal Finance
The World’s Biggest Stock Markets, by Country
This graphic illustrates the biggest stock markets by country, providing a unique breakdown of $110 trillion in valuation.
That spare change you donate at checkout is adding up to millions for charities
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.
6 Months After New York Banned Airbnb, New Jersey Is Doing Great
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.
Your Guide to Student Loan Repayment Plans
Student loan repayment can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, we offer different repayment plans that are designed to meet your needs. Whether you prefer ...
Transferring to a better college leads to lower income
Striving to get into the fanciest college might not be the best choice
Student Loan Debt Statistics [2024]: Average + Total Debt
Find student loan debt statistics, including the national debt balance, average individual balance, and annual growth rates.
The average federal student loan debt balance is $37,088, while the total average balance (including private loan debt) may be as high as $39,981.
Less than 2% of private student loans enter default as of 2021’s fourth financial quarter (2021 Q4).
The average public university student borrows $32,637 to attain a bachelor’s degree.

How to choose the streaming services that are right for you
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.
Cities are leaving parking up to the market
Why major US cities are finally ditching parking mandates
FitMoney | The K12 Financial Literacy Curriculum
FitMoney providees free, unbiased financial literacy programs to empower K-12 students with critical life skills for a financially fit future.
Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees
Choice of major, internships and getting the right first job after graduation are critical to career paths, new data show.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos just saved millions on a recent share sale. Here's how.
Jeff Bezos has been unloading Amazon shares at a fast clip, dumping nearly 36 million shares for about $6 billion. Here's why.
Bezos saved about $288m by moving to Florida
Bezos has said he plans to offload about 50 million Amazon shares in total over the next year, worth ~$8.7 billion currently.
QoD: What percent of high school students are interested in pursuing a career in a trade? - Blog
Question of the Day for teachers and students: What percent of high school students are interested in pursuing a career in a trade?
40% of Lawyers Are Women. 7% Are Black. America’s Workforce in Charts
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.
Highlights From the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
For most home buyers, the purchase of real estate is one of the largest financial transactions they will make.
Are you ready to teach taxes? - Blog
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 primed to shake up advertising
Amazon has something in abundance that its rivals don’t: customer data
The Most and Least Expensive American Neighborhoods - Vivid Maps
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.
Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all U.S. renters, study finds
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.
America's Rental Housing 2024
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
PSEO Explorer - Census Bureau
Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) Explorer: Earnings and employment outcomes for college and university graduates
NGPF Resources Explaining 2023’s Most Googled Personal Finance Terms - Blog
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's new 'nighttime nudges' aim to reduce teens' time on the app | TechCrunch
Instagram is introducing new nighttime nudges for teen accounts to limit their time on the app, the company announced on Thursday.
Buffalo is bound for the NFL playoffs—and a great real estate year
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.
The Myth of the Unemployed College Grad
A bachelor’s degree continues to be a great investment. Why do the media keep suggesting otherwise?
New College Program Gives Students Seed Money To Invest
A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors.
How to get a job in the age of AI, according to a top LinkedIn exec
Daniel Shapero, LinkedIn’s chief operating officer, offers his advice for Gen Z workers entering a labor market undergoing radical change.
Reading a Pay Stub: Activity 1 of 3 | TV411
Interactive: Listed (guess the home's list price) - Blog
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?