Report: Lack of Child Care Costs U.S. Economy $122 Billion Annually

The damage includes tardiness and absence at work, lost taxes, and worker productivity. The continuing lack of access to high-quality and affordable child care has more than doubled its blow to the U.S. economy over the last five years, now costing $122 billion in lost earnings, productivity and revenue every year. The top-line finding comes…

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International Students and U.S. College Myths

Prospective international students should not let these myths affect plans to study in the U.S., experts say. Studying in the U.S. can be an exciting opportunity, but a few myths and misconceptions about American colleges may cause unnecessary hesitation among prospective international students. When Paraguay national Yamily Villalba Paredes arrived in the U.S. as an international student…

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3 Biggest Reasons to Choose College in the U.S.

U.S. colleges and universities offer international students a large choice of programs and work opportunities. More than a million international students are drawn each year to U.S. colleges and universities for their wide range of academic programs, cutting-edge research opportunities and culturally diverse campuses. First-time international student enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities remained strong, with 298,705 new international…

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Advice for Older Law School Applicants to Consider

Before presuming you’re too old for law school, consider how your background may help you as an applicant. Although most applicants are under 25, about 1 in 5 are 30 or older and a much smaller proportion are over 40. Many older law school graduates build fulfilling second careers that draw on preexisting skills and experiences. Law…

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4 Things to Know About Graduate School

Don’t let these common concerns stop you from earning an advanced degree, experts say. Many people think about applying to graduate school but never follow through. Age, tuition costs and time are reasons some ultimately decide not to further their education. However, graduate school experts say applying to and getting into a grad program isn’t as arduous…

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15 Colleges With the Lowest Acceptance Rates

Fall 2023 acceptance rates at these schools ranged between 3.1% and 6.8%, per U.S. News data. High school students with impressive GPAs and standardized test scores should be aware that those academic credentials may not be sufficient to get them into every college where they apply. That’s especially true at colleges where stratospheric grades and test scores are the…

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8 Best Energy Stocks to Buy in 2025

From oil and gas to green hydrogen, the energy sector offers investors an array of choices. As the global economy moves toward renewable energy but continues to use fossil fuels heavily, energy investors may want to consider straddling both worlds to ride the energy transition. There’s an inherent tension between renewables and oil and gas that can…

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Report: Utah Is the Most Energy-Efficient State

Northeastern and Mountain states are highly energy efficient, while Appalachia and the South consume more energy, according to a new WalletHub survey. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the typical American household spends at least $2,000 a year on home utilities. Experts further estimate that space heating and water heating respectively account for 45% and…

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Your Guide to Making a Contingent Offer on a House

There are many reasons for buyers to make contingent offers on a home, so it’s important to understand what each common type entails Putting an offer on a home and going under contract is a major step toward making what is likely the biggest purchase of your life – so it can be nerve-wracking when…

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