Personal Finance

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How saving when you're young impacts your overall wealth

Stacker, February 2022

A good interest rate and the power of compounding can grow wealth over time if someone saves $1 a day starting at age five. I spotlight developmental and financial considerations that savers have at different ages.
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Countries with the lowest income inequality

Stacker, November 2021

Income inequality, which refers to how uneven income is distributed among a population, is a global problem but some societies are more equal than others. I spotlight 30 countries with the lowest income inequality.
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7 Tips for Boosting Your Financial Safety

Stacker, September 2021

You can adopt impactful habits and use simple tools to help enhance your financial safety. If you'd like to know how to protect your financial information online, here are seven techniques to master.

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Working Parents Are at Their Wits' End with Virtual Schooling. Can Private 'Learning Pods' and $25-per-Hour Tutors Help?

Money, August 2020

Fearing a repeat of last spring’s disorienting and arduous remote learning reality, many families are now racing to find a safe and sustainable solution for a back-to-school season brimming with heightened anxiety and fluidity.
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Taking College Courses in High School Is Supposed to Save You Money. Here's How Dual Enrollment Classes Really Work

Money, April 2020

Word on the street is dual enrollment courses can help lower the bill for higher education. Yet, while experts say such advanced courses do offer abundant benefits, saving money isn’t necessarily one you can count on.
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