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EDITORIAL
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PERSONAL-FINANCE ARTICLES & GUIDES
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Banking
Credit Union vs. Bank: What’s the Difference?
NCUA & FDIC Insurance Limits: How Coverage Is Calculated
Checking vs. Savings Accounts: What’s the Difference?
How to Open a Checking Account: Step-by-Step Guide, Tips & More
Close Your Account & Switch Banks: The Breakup Guide
Joint Bank Accounts: How They Work & How To Open One
Types of Checking Accounts: Choose the Right One for You
Check Routing Number: What It Is & How To Find It
Bad Check Laws & Restitution Program For Check Fraud
Check Processing: What Happens When You Write A Check?
NSF Check: When A Check You Wrote (Or Received) Bounces
Cashier’s Check Fraud & Scams: How To Spot A Fake
How To Balance A Checkbook & Reconcile A Bank Statement
Check Register: Printable & Downloadable Templates
Funds Availability: When Will Your Deposit Clear?
Overdraft Protection: What It Is & How to Avoid Fees
ChexSystems Score: What It Is & How To Improve It
ChexSystems: What It Is & How Long Info Stats In It
ChexSystems Dispute: Request Removal of Errors
Medical Credit Card Comparison, Alternatives & Tips
Usury Laws by State, Interest Rate Caps, the Bible & More
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Exemptions: What You Can Keep
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Student Loans & Bankruptcy: Dischargeable Debts & More
Bankruptcy Means Test: What It Is & Who Must Take It
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What It Is, How to File, the Means Test & More
College Savings
Saving For College: Compare Options, Strategies & More
529 College Savings Plan: Pros, Cons, Features & Rules
Prepaid Tuition Plans: Pros, Cons, How They Work & More
Insurance
What Determines Car Insurance Rates
What Do I Need When Requesting Car Insurance Quotes
How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?
What Car Insurance Discounts Are Available?
How Does the WalletHub Car Insurance Quote Generator Work?
Travel
Withdrawing Money Abroad: Best Way To Exchange Money
Best Prepaid Travel Cards: Features, Fees & Tips Choosing
How to Book a Flight Without a Credit Card
Book a Hotel Without a Credit Card: Hotel Policies & Tips
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Car Rental Without a Credit Card: Company Policies & Tips
Annual Percentage Rate: What It Is, How It Works and What to Avoid
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How It Works, Who Is Eligible & More
Dynamic Currency Conversion: What It Is, How It Works & How to Avoid It
Bankruptcy Costs: Attorney & Filing Fees, Cheap Alternatives & More
RANKING STUDIES
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business
Best & Worst States to Start a Business
Best & Worst Cities for Women-Owned Businesses
Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Most & Least Innovative States
Economy
States Most Affected by Trade War with Mexico
Economic Impact of Immigration by State
Cities with the Most & Least Diversified Economies
Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
Most & Least Socioeconomically Diverse Cities
Cities with the Most Efficient Public Spending
Cities with the Most & Least Efficient Spending on Education
Cities with the Best & Worst ROI on Police Spending
Most & Least Recession-Recovered Cities
Best States to Be Rich or Poor from a Tax Perspective
Education
States with the Best & Worst School Systems
Best & Worst Community Colleges
States with the Best & Worst Community-College Systems
Best College Towns & Cities in America
Most & Least Educated Cities in America
Best & Worst States for Teachers
Best Back-to-School Sales & Deals
Employment
Hardest-Working Cities in America
Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals
Best Places to Be a Real-Estate Agent
Best & Worst States for Nurses
Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer
Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality
Best & Worst States for Working Moms
Best & Worst States for Working Dads
Best & Worst Texas Cities for Finding a Job
Best & Worst California Cities for Finding a Job
Best & Worst Florida Cities for Finding a Job
Best & Worst Illinois Cities for Jobs
Best & Worst Ohio Cities for Job Seekers
Environment
Most & Least Energy-Expensive States
Most & Least Energy-Efficient States
Family Life
Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
Best & Worst States to Raise a Family
Best & Worst States to Have a Baby
Best & Worst Cities for Single Moms
Best & Worst Cities for Singles
Best & Worst States for Millennials
Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers
States with the Most At-Risk Youth
Best & Worst Cities for Texas Families
Best Places to Live in Massachusetts for Families
Best Places to Raise a Family in Tennessee
Best Places to Raise a Family in Virginia
Best Places to Raise a Family in Washington State
Best Places to Raise a Family in Arizona
Best Places to Raise a Family in Michigan
Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado
Best Places to Raise a Family in Wisconsin
Best & Worst Cities for Illinois Families
Best & Worst Cities for Florida Families
Best Places to Raise a Family in California
Best Places for Families to Live in Pennsylvania
Best & Worst Cities for Ohio Families
Best Places to Raise a Family in Georgia
Best Places to Raise a Family in North Carolina
Food & Drink
Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians
Health & Fitness
Best & Worst States for Health Care
Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care
Most & Least Stressed Cities in America
Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities
Best & Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle
Cities Most Affected by Trumpcare
The Real Cost of Smoking by State
Best & Worst Cities for Your Skin
States with the Best & Worst Dental Health
Best & Worst Cities for Recreation
States with the Best & Worst Health ROI
States Most Affected by ACA Repeal
Best & Worst States at Combating the High Cost of Lung Cancer
Holidays
Best & Worst Cities for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Best Places for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Best Places for Valentine’s Day
Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
March Sales: The Best Things to Buy This Month
Best Places to Celebrate Easter
Best & Worst Places to Celebrate Fourth of July
Most & Least Independent States
Best 4th of July Sales & Deals
National Coffee Day Deals, Freebies & Specials
Best Places for Oktoberfest Celebrations
Best and Worst Cities for Halloween
Best Things to Buy on Black Friday
2016 Black Friday Freshness Report: Retailers Recycle About 1 in 10 Deals from 2015
Black Friday Ads: Find the Best Deals
Best & Worst Retailers for Cyber Week
Identity Theft & Fraud
States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft and Fraud
Personal Finance
Most & Least Financially Savvy States
Best & Worst Cities at Money Management
States with the Most & Least Student Debt
States with the Biggest Spenders
Politics
Electorate Representation Index: Which States Most Closely Resemble the U.S.?
States with the Highest Political Engagement Among Blacks
New Hampshire Predicts 78% of GOP Nominees Despite Only 82% Resemblance with U.S.
How Closely Does Iowa Resemble the U.S.?
Metro Areas that Most & Least Resemble the U.S.
States with the Best & Worst Representation on Election Day
Which Political Party Is Better for the Economy?
Most & Least Politically Engaged States
How Will Racial Minorities Shape Future Elections?
Most Patriotic States in America
States with the Most and Least Powerful Voters
Real Estate
Best & Worst Places to Rent in America
The Health of the Housing Market in 25 Big Cities
Best & Worst Places for First-Time Home Buyers
Best State Capitals to Live in
Retirement
Best Places to Retire in Florida
Best & Worst States for Military Retirees
Best & Worst Places for Veterans to Live
Social Issues
States Most Dependent on the Gun Industry
States with the Most Racial Progress
Most Diverse Cities in America
Most & Least Diverse States in America
States with the Biggest Bullying Problems
States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections
Most & Least Culturally Diverse Cities
States with the Most Underprivileged Children
States with the Most Integrated Hispanics
States with the Highest and Lowest Financial Gaps by Race/Ethnicity
Sports
Best & Worst Cities for Football Fans
Best & Worst Cities for Basketball Fans
Best & Worst Cities for College Basketball Fans
Travel & Leisure
Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips
Best Winter Holiday Destinations
Best & Worst Cities for Staycations
Cities with the Best & Worst Weather
Best & Worst Cities to Drive in
NEWS AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES
Columbia Missourian
Seniors reflect on their time at MU (Multimedia)
Stephens College to repair deteriorating pedestrian bridges this summer
Joplin Globe journalists discuss their experience covering the 2011 tornado
Documentary about Joplin newspaper’s response to tornado debuts Thursday
New ethanol-gasoline blend to be sold in Midwest worries opponents
Suspect flees after robbing Boone County National Bank on Walnut
Early reading program helps prepare kids for kindergarten
Veteran Anthony James Luciano dies at 74
Sports apparel store to replace Cool Stuff and Hot Box Cookies
True/False ticket sales set another record
Central Missouri Humane Society announces new executive director
I-70 and US 63 intersection improvement project will start in July
High school student arrested on suspicion of carving racial slur into vehicle
Robert K. Tsutakawa, former MU Department of Statistics chair, remembered for contributions to field
Four Missouri residents arrested on drug charges
Lois V. Johnmeyer, teacher, mother, dies at 94
Music organizations planning 5K in memory of Marching Mizzou members
The Hattiesburg Post
Southern Miss students lead reenactment of ’64 voting rights march
Hattiesburg residents remember ’64 march
South Florida Gay News
How LGBT Financial Aid Can Fuel South Florida’s Economy
European Youth Forum
International Volunteer Day 2013 focuses on young agents of change around the world
Another important step for the freedom of movement of young people
Investing in young Europeans: new EU budget for 2014-2020 aims to boost youth growth
European Development Days shapes a new global development agenda with a focus on youth
Working Group on Funding explores solutions to the financing situation on youth work
Youth: A high priority in UNESCO’s work
Youth Forum’s Mobility Working Group identifies next steps towards free movement of youth in Europe
Eastern Partnership Youth Forum gives greater visibility to joint youth cooperation
Advisory Council on Youth concludes its mandate with further recognition for volunteers
68th session of the UN General Assembly focuses on youth social development
European Parliament calls on youth to make a difference at launch of European Youth Event 2014
The Youth Forum gives young people a strong voice on rights at lobby mission in Strasbourg
Youth organisations magnify issues at fifth Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum meeting
Eastern Partnership youth organisations work together to influence societal policies
University on Youth and Development demands strong positive actions for youth rights
UN General Assembly special event: Youth play a strong role in global change making
International Coordination Meeting of Youth Organisations highlights its future
Empowering youth organisations through policy development training
Strengthening youth organisations with quality assurance training
Building strong youth organisations: Youth Work Working Group meets again
EU Youth Conference: Youth participation is key to social inclusion
YO! (Youth Opinion) Magazine
Interview with Luc Schuiten: “The City of the Future, Sustainable and Poetic” (co-authored by Giuseppe Porcaro)
Vox Magazine
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BLOG POSTS
WalletHub.com
Assessing the Cost of Security Breaches
The Economic Impact of the Child Migrant Surge
The Domestic Energy “Revolution” & Your Wallet
The Economy, Midterm Elections & Personal Finance: What’s in Store for Your Wallet?
VoxTalk
Mark your calendars for Mid-Missouri PrideFest 2013!
Secret Ingredient cookbook benefits food bank’s Buddy Packs program
Get Lost Bookshop sold to local couple
The Art of Dating: Favorite first date spots
Let’s get physical: Richie judges typographical book covers
Instagram goes pro: What Columbia photographers think of Instagram
The Art of Dating: Lithography, Mexican dinner and sidewalk yoga
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