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Is Your Storage Unit Worth The Expense?

The self-storage industry has been one of the fastest-growing sectors in commercial real estate for

Fixing Nursing Homes Nine Small Steps At A Time

It hardly is news that nursing homes are in trouble. Consumers think they are unsafe;

We have two kids and want a bigger house in the Bay Area in a better school district. Do we sell or rent?

Dear MarketWatch, We bought a home in the Bay Area before our first child was

8 Opportunities In Your Paycheck You May Be Missing

When it comes to our paycheck, we tend to focus on the bottom line and

Why have Americans abandoned their traditional breakfast — and what are they eating instead?

Tony the Tiger may not have much reason to wake up with a smile.American families

Don’t Have Kids? 5 Keys To A Better Retirement

It could be argued that it is easier to prepare for retirement if you don't

U.S. housing starts drop to lowest level since June 2020

The numbers: Construction of new U.S. homes fell 11.3% in August — falling short of

Why You Shouldn’t Pay Extra On Federal Student Loans

Like it or not, federal student loan payments are scheduled to resume in October of

What to do about student loan payments if you lose your job

If you recently lost your job and are worried about paying your student loans, you

Range isn’t the only anxiety Americans have about electric cars

American motorists may not be as ready for electric cars as headlines suggest. Recently, Kelley

Hiking the Appalachian Trail, ice cream, street-fighting mathematics: There’s a class for that

Choosing a career path is tricky, especially when you are fresh out of high school.

The IRS is changing its audit methods to reduce racial disparity, commissioner says

While the Internal Revenue Service sharpens its focus to find rich taxpayers and businesses sidestepping

U.S. News adds economics degree programs to its college rankings — and these 7 schools tied for No. 1

U.S. News released its “Best Colleges” report on Monday, a much-anticipated annual list that ranks

10 Essential Money Tips For Young Adults

Young adults should learn money management as early as possible, as the younger you start