Articles by Dan Shepard
Study: Black College Grads Borrow 35% More
JUNE 14, 2021
The story of financial inequality in the U.S. has many chapters on the different ways Black Americans suffer disproportionately. Whether it’s net worth, homeownership, income... read more
U.S. Consumers Spending Less, Saving and Investing More
JUNE 10, 2021
As more Americans get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions are lifted across the U.S., consumers remain cautious about their money. The Conference Board, a nonprofit business... read more
Americans’ Financial Habits Have Improved Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
JUNE 8, 2021
While nearly 40% of U.S. adults wouldn’t be able to cover a $400 emergency expense with cash or an equivalent, the COVID-19 pandemic has lit... read more
Places Where People Spend Within Their Means
JUNE 7, 2021
It may be easier said than done, but living within your means — that is, not spending more than you make — is paramount to... read more
Study: For Full-Time College Faculty, Inflation-Adjusted Salaries Up Only 9.5% Since 1970
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
College faculty across the country have had to rethink and adapt lectures and instruction for virtual learning amid the global coronavirus pandemic. But faculty who... read more