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One trick to boost your chances of getting into an elite college? Be rich.
The admissions policies at a handful of highly selective private colleges help to perpetuate privilege…
How Barbie conquered America
On Friday evening, as Barbie fever took over movie theaters across America — and the…
Celebrate National Tequila Day with George Clooney, Michael Jordan and Nick Jonas
Here’s a perfect way to celebrate National Tequila Day, which happens to be today: Have…
7 Bank Fees You Should Never Pay And How To Avoid Them
In college, I had a friend who didn't know that automated teller machines (ATMs) charged…
The IRS is ending most unannounced visits to taxpayers
U.S. taxpayers will stop seeing the taxman at their door with questions about their tax…
What makes flash floods so dangerous? Here’s how to protect yourself.
Flash foods, which are different and often more dangerous than generalized flooding, have crept into…
The last UPS strike ‘shut America down.’ Here’s how drivers and warehouse workers are preparing this time.
If there is a UPS strike next month, Brooklyn-based driver Matt Leichenger is prepared for…
4 mistakes to avoid with your travel points
Travel rewards are complicated.Nearly a quarter of travelers (24%) say they have difficulty understanding earning…
The 2023 BMW Z4 review: Fun luxury roadster and a daily driver in one package
The 2023 BMW Z4 is a premium roadster with a sharp design and an upscale,…
Learning How To Mind Your Money
Introduction to #intheBlaQ: Managing money may seem like it’s purely a numerical endeavor. But look…
The deadliest—and least deadly—cars, trucks and SUVs
The car insurance industry’s premier safety agency has released a treasure trove of data about…
Is there a ‘homebuying season’ again? Three charts on home prices, inventory and fluctuations and what they mean for buyers and sellers.
Three years after the pandemic first upended the traditional homebuying season — and life as…
The Last Time College Costs Kept Pace With Median Income
There are the calls for college student debt forgiveness on one and the demand that…
Financial Wisdom From Rapper J. Cole
Financial foolishness is everywhere and easy to spot, but one of my favorite pastimes is…
Already roasting in extreme heat? 2024 could be even hotter, NASA scientists warn
Heat records have been shattered from California to Florida this summer. And, yes, it is…