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How to localize affordable housing

Many Americans are spending a significant portion of their income on housing. High costs affect family savings and the general finances of an average household.

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How to fact-check your business story

Whether there’s been a rise in misinformation online or simply more awareness of it, one thing is for certain: news organizations are under more scrutiny

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A beginner’s guide to corporate social responsibility

What is corporate social responsibility? Businessdictionary.com defines corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a sense of responsibility toward the community and the environment that companies incorporate

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A guide to for-profit universities

What are for-profit colleges and universities? For-profit colleges are operated by owners or investors versus the government, a religious group, or a not-for-profit institution. They

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Back to school—and deeper into debt: Part 3

This is a three part series. Read part one and part two for complete coverage. Rising student loan debt isn’t the only education story to watch as a new

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Own your style but don’t get owned by it

There’s a level of writing development and individuality that many if not most reporters try to achieve—personal style. It’s a unique form of expression that

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The business of natural disasters

Natural disasters affect nearly 160 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. They include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, floods, and more. As

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