Education
Reporting on student loan debt
Student debt has been steadily increasing for the past decade. In 2007, the average student loan debt was $15,257. In 2020, this rose to $36,635. Now, the student holds an
The bar exam and its impact on the legal business
The bar exam in the United States, the latest edition of which will be administered Feb. 23-24, is a rite of passage for law school graduates. The test, which serves
Covering personal finance in the classroom
April is Financial Literacy Month, but personal finance education is a timely topic year-round (for instance, back to school, college admissions season, graduation season). The Council for Economic Education reports that 21
Economy
Are sanctions effective? Debate continues six months after Russia invasion
It’s been more than six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, prompting a range of tough sanctions intended to roll back the country’s advance. But even though the unprecedented punishment halted
Who’s to blame for the tampon shortage? Depends on who you ask
While there’s been a lot of anguished coverage of the ongoing baby-formula shortage, parents with infants aren’t the only ones suffering from supply chain woes. Feminine hygiene products are the
How the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act will affect trade between the U.S. and China
On Dec. 23, 2021, global human rights advocates got an early Christmas gift when President Joe Biden signed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act into law. The bipartisan bill, which
Local & Small Business
Failure of Black News Channel, CNN+ shows need for adaptable journalism business models
New journalism businesses aspiring to greatness can’t rely on the playbooks of their 20th Century forerunners – they have to be more nimble and innovative, according to experts. And that’s
Localizing a St. Patrick’s Day in transition
The National Retail Federation (NRF) conducts an annual survey in advance of St. Patrick’s Day asking Americans how they plan to celebrate the holiday, and compiles the data into a
How are small businesses weathering covid-19?
Small businesses generate 99% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but dig deeper into those numbers and a more surprising picture emerges: Rural areas (10,000 or less population) count
Real estate
Luxury living squeezing out affordable housing in real estate hot spots
In an almost-post-pandemic world, housing remains one of the largest concerns for U.S. citizens. Rent in metropolitan areas across the country has been climbing quickly over the last decade and
Covering the pandemic’s impact on home improvement
Depending on who you ask, the amount of free time that the pandemic has brought people can be seen as either a blessing or curse. Nonetheless, as most retirees will
How natural disasters affect property taxes
Natural disasters can cause millions of dollars in damage. The tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri in 2011 caused about $2.8 billion in property damage. Those who do not have property
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Investigative reporting
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How to investigate your next apartment like a reporter
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AP Style never goes out of fashion in business reporting
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