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We spent $374 to take a ferry across Lake Michigan with our car. The journey was nice, but I'll do things differently next time.
My family took a ferry across Lake Michigan to avoid driving through Chicago. We brought our car wi…
Jessica Steinhoff
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I'm a college professor, and I'm not sure I'll send my kid to college. A degree isn't required for success.
As a professor, I know college isn't for everyone. It's costly, and some careers don't require a de…
Sarah Graves
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The costs of raising kids without grandparental care
Childcare costs up to $15,000 per year for one child in the US. Parents without family help are for…
Julia Pugachevsky
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We moved from NYC to Raleigh. I didn't think I'd be happy in a smaller Southern city, but it's exceeded my expectations.
My husband and I moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2020. I love how much there is to do in the c…
Elliott Harrell
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I taught college-bound seniors for a decade. Here's what many wanted their parents to know about college admissions.
As a high school teacher, I worked closely with college-bound teens. They want parents to know that…
Alexandra Frost
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College in the US was too expensive, so these students opted for Europe
Besides the draw of cheaper tuition, some American students choose to study abroad for the chance t…
Erin Liam
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Gen Z turns to TikTok to find the perfect school. Some college students are cashing in.
TikTok has emerged as a way for Gen Zs to scrutinize prospective colleges from the eyes of other st…
Erin Liam
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Thinking about sending your kid abroad for college? Here are 6 tips from college advisors and students for a successful move.
"Recognize that your experience is going to be a bit different, but it doesn't mean it's any less r…
Erin Liam
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Amazon's AI data center dream runs into the reality of 'zombie' facilities, higher costs, and labor shortages
The cloud giant's predicament highlights broader tech industry challenges as generative AI upends t…
Eugene Kim
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The 10 college majors that pay off when searching for a job
The "most valuable college majors" according to Bankrate included several engineering fields.
Madison Hoff
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More employers say they don't care if you went to college. Most still seem to.
While some employers are dropping degree requirements, the shift to skills-based hiring is slow, af…
Tim Paradis
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I wish I'd dropped out of college. Graduating with a degree didn't justify my now-mounting debt.
I'm in a lot of student loan debt — even though my degree did nothing for my career. I wish I had d…
Eibhlis Gale-Coleman
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I'm an American mom living in Ireland. The cost of college in the US is extortionate.
Jennifer Cairns moved to Northern Ireland 24 years ago. She's raised both her kids there and says i…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends
Compared to Americans without a degree, college grads were more likely to say they had friends who …
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
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I'm a single mom with 2 kids in college. My divorce devastated me financially, so I feel guilty I can't help with their tuition.
I always planned to pay for my kids' colleges, but my divorce forced me to go bankrupt. I can't hel…
Amber Campbell
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I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.
My husband and I bought a storage unit business, which needed a lot of work. It became so successfu…
Nancy Brier
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I make my son pay for his college tuition. If he gets good grades each semester, I pay him back.
I want my kids to understand just how costly college really is. So I make my son pay upfront, and t…
Rachel Cherry White
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I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.
I'm not saving for my son's college tuition; I've already sacrificed my career for him. I'm focusin…
Ashley Archambault
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Mark Robinson's scandal could cost Trump North Carolina's electoral votes — and the election
Former President Trump is depending on North Carolina to help him win in November. But Mark Robinso…
John L. Dorman
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I'm a college student who pays nearly $1,000 in annual fees for 4 credit cards. It's worth it for good credit and travel perks.
A Gen Z student with a Gold, Platinum and Blue Business AmEx shares how she maximises points to tra…