News about your money around the web

Why did your homeowners insurance go up?

Policygenius examines the reasons why homeowners insurance went up for many people in the U.S. and shares tips on how to lower it.
Managing your money

What is a Power of Attorney? A comprehensive guide

LegalZoom examines the different ways a power of attorney can help make decisions on your behalf—but only in certain situations.

What a brief port strike on the East Coast means for your holiday shopping

Truck Parking Club examined Bureau of Transportation Statistics data to uncover the impact of the October 2024 dockworkers strike on the supply chain.

In-depth comparison: PPOs vs EPOs

Thatch details the key differences between PPO and EPO health insurance plans.

LDS Church's investment approach: No flash but plenty of cash

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on the investment strategies behind a highly valued and hotly debated stock portfolio of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survey: Gig workers face financial challenges but remain optimistic

Experian examines the circumstances and challenges facing 752 surveyed gig workers.

Can AI make human resources more personal? Many HR leaders seem to think so.

AI has revolutionized HR job functions. WorkTango analyzed research reports to see how human resources departments plan on using AI.

'Upskilling' programs spread as employers try to retain top talent

Xactly compiled research, surveys, and case studies to explain upskilling and took a closer look at benefits and current investments.

When it comes to choosing a college major, how much influence do parents have on students?

Learner looked at academic research to determine how much influence parents can have on their children's choice of college majors.
More money matters
How to build and get business credit
Ramp explains simple and effective ways to build business credit quickly, no matter what stage your company is at.
As Americans use less gas, these states are still guzzling
Truck Parking Club mapped data from the Energy Information Administration to identify where Americans purchase the most and least gasoline.
The deadliest intersections in the Western United States
Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers examines the most hazardous intersections in the western U.S.
A complete guide to travel and expense management in 2024
Ramp explains what goes into travel and expense management, how to design an effective T&E policy, important tax considerations, and how software can streamline the process for a company.
How does deferring a loan affect my credit score?
SoFi explains the consequences of deferring a loan, particularly on credit score.
23 cities where credit card balances are double the national average
Experian identifies U.S. cities where credit card balances are much greater than the national average to compare them with other cities nationwide.
Who stands to gain the most from new federal overtime rules?
Wysa analyzed BLS data to determine which workers will benefit the most from new federal overtime rules designed to expand wage protection.
Meet the riskiest AI models ranked by researchers
TeamAI profiles the riskiest AI models, as ranked by researchers.
How to find free EV charging stations
CarGurus provides a guide to help current and prospective electric vehicle drivers find free charging stations along their route.
Cybercrime losses were highest in these states
Drata identified states with the highest monetary losses from cybercrime per resident, according to data from the FBI's 2023 Internet Crime Report.

"I'd probably just die": 26% of employed Americans don't know how they'd cover expenses if they couldn't work for 3 years

Policygenius explains the importance of long-term disability insurance and the state of those with or without LTDI in the U.S.

14 reasons why it's so hard to save money today

SoFi shares 14 reasons why people are having trouble saving money, plus tips to start stashing away more cash.

Average FICO Scores increased the most in these 9 cities

Experian shares insights about the states where credit scores have been increasing most.

Rising rents are pushing Americans out of cities. Here's why it's causing the 'donut effect.'

Section 8 Housing analyzed academic research and data from Zillow to see where home prices were going up the most.
More news about money
More Americans are missing mortgage payments, though still fewer than pre-pandemic
Netspend analyzed Federal Reserve Bank of New York data on home mortgages to show how Americans are increasingly falling behind on payments.
Which items has inflation impacted the most?
Experian inventories which expenses cost more than they did before prices began spiking during the pandemic.
How roundabouts reduce accidents while improving traffic flow
CheapInsurance.com explores how roundabouts are reducing accidents, improving traffic flow, and establishing the future of safer, more efficient intersections.
These are the best community colleges in the US
SmartAsset compared 616 two-year schools that offer associate degrees and have at least 500 full-time enrollees to determine the best community colleges in the U.S.
With student loan forgiveness programs in limbo, here's how some borrowers may find relief
Learner analyzed news reports and economic research to see how the White House's student debt relief programs are affecting borrowers.