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College student credit and debt management

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: Financial management advice for college students

Recent data highlights growing financial risks for college students, with a WalletHub study showing that 85% of students hold credit cards and an average balance of $2,100. Notably, 20% of students are carrying balances

US and Colorado mortgage rate fluctuations

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: U.S. housing market faces dual pullback as new listings hit three-month low

Mortgage interest rates in the United States have experienced significant fluctuations, with Colorado recording the second-largest increase in the country at 1.60%, bringing the state average to 5.33% in late 2026. In th

U.S. student debt crisis escalation

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US student loan debt reaches $1.7 trillion amid rising costs

The United States is experiencing a significant student debt crisis, with total federal liabilities reaching approximately $1.7 trillion held by more than 42 million borrowers. This represents a massive increase from $51

Rising energy costs and climate risks strain global food

29 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Agricultural markets face pressure from falling grain prices and fertilizer volatility

By late October 2026, the intersection of rising energy costs, climate volatility, and geopolitical instability has intensified global food security risks. While U.S. food-at-home inflation slowed to 2.2% annually by Aug

Global housing market corrections and stagnation

11 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Morgan Stanley and ANZ forecast prolonged housing market downturns

Housing markets in New Zealand, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom continue to face corrections and shifting demand. In New Zealand, central bank policy rate increases contributed to a real housing price decline o

Halloween celebrations in the Midwest

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Halloween festivities planned for Minneapolis and Iowa communities

Regional communities in Minnesota and Iowa are preparing for Halloween festivities. St. Paul, Minnesota, was recognized in a national WalletHub ranking as a top city for the holiday, specifically placing 6th in the natio

US cost of living and inflation increases

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: U.S. grocery prices rise 25 percent since 2019

The United States is experiencing a significant cost-of-living crisis driven by both sudden inflation spikes and structural increases in essential services. Since 2019, consumer prices have risen by more than 30 percent,

WalletHub U.S. state safety rankings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: WalletHub ranks safest U.S. states for 2026

A 2026 WalletHub report on the safest states in America evaluated U.S. states using 52 metrics across five categories: personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety, and emergency prepa

US culinary rankings by city

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Seattle ranks among top five best foodie cities in U.S. survey

A WalletHub study evaluating 182 American cities based on culinary indicators such as affordability, diversity, and quality has identified the top-ranking foodie cities in the United States. San Francisco was initially

US plant-based food industry economic shifts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: U.S. consumers cut spending as rising costs impact food and fuel

The United States plant-based food sector is undergoing a period of transition driven by economic pressures. Many vegan restaurants are closing due to rising rents, fuel prices, staffing issues, and reduced consumer disp