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The pool of U.S. students who completed accounting degrees dropped sharply in the latest available academic year as more workers in the profession retire without an adequate pipeline of entrants to fill the gap.

Answers to your questions about one of the biggest challenges facing students.

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For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet.

`These requirements would have the impact of exacerbating the already too-high homeownership gap,' said Marc Morial, head of the National Urban League.

Airbnb called the new law a “de facto ban” on its listings.

Is it better to buy or rent? Closing costs can get expensive and it can be better to rent, depending on how long you're staying. NerdWallet's calculator helps you determine if renting or buying a home makes more financial sense for you.

Northwestern Mutual's 2023 Planning & Progress Study finds Americans feel stronger about their friendships, mental health, physical health and job stability than they do about their finances An...

For buyers facing affordability challenges getting into a home of their own, Zillow Home Loans is rolling out a new option: a 1% down payment.

This nasty calculation is keeping younger consumers out of homes.

CNN’s Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The index uses seven market indicators to help answer the question: What emotion is driving the market now?

Stay informed with the latest changes to FAFSA 2023, including the shift from EFC to SAI, Pell Grant modifications, and the new SAVE repayment plan. NGPF's deep dive helps educators navigate these updates for effective teaching.

Cursed Fact:More of America's housing stock is from the 1950s than the 2010s pic.twitter.com/9nnae8Wnih— Joey Politano 🏳️‍🌈 (@JosephPolitano) August 14, 2023

Despite higher prices, people aren’t canceling their streaming subscriptions.

As of June 2023, rents in the U.S. are rising at a slower pace than in the previous year.

Data shows that Airbnb revenues per listing have dropped by nearly 50 percent in some cities over a year—a decline that could force 'newbie' owners to sell, an expert said.

Colleges and universities are spending more on administration and less on instruction. Here's what that means for students.

Minnesota's ambitious plan to give free college to lower-income students threatens a brain drain from institutions in its neighbor state.

Tax articles recently included many on developments at the IRS and tax advice and planning for retirement. We also take a look at inflation’s impact on tax brackets for 2023 taxes, and changes to some states’ income taxes. But we begin the update with a timely article given all of the huge lottery drawings this summer.   Lottery Winnings This might be a good hook during your tax unit—How much will a jackpot winner pay in taxes?

Government incentives and deregulation have brought digital nomads, Airbnbs and ‘golden visas’ – but steep housing costs for locals

A quick update on an odd market dynamic that we spotlighted a couple of days ago ... median home prices for existing homes have officially surpassed that of new homes, Matt writes.

This is quite an anomaly for residential real estate.

Just how far will home prices fall? That's the million-dollar question for frustrated homebuyers, worried sellers, and homeowners.

Realtor.com's midyear forecast and housing market predictions on key trends that will shape the remainder of the year. Home prices, market trends and more as we look toward the second half of 2023.

We’ve calculated the true cost of owning a home accounting for all expenses of the average homeowner. See the findings here.

With rent outpacing income since 1985, we analyzed rent-to-income ratios in the 50 largest U.S. cities to find which are the most affordable.

With rates now close to 7%, many homeowners aren’t moving, which is intensifying a shortage of homes for sale.

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The drop came as Americans faced high inflation and economic uncertainty.