Interest is quite possibly the most complex bit of math that the average person has to use everyday. Like the Force, it can be used for good, for evil, and it binds the galaxy together. When interest ...

50-year mortgages aren’t evil. They’re a tool. For some, they’re risky due to habits and lack of a plan. For others, they unlock the cash flow that builds real wealth. Use this filter before choosing ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. Bill Cline of the IIE rightly took Nouriel and me to task (politely) for assuming ...

Many of America’s top math students may be naturally good at numbers, but when it comes to the appeal of the subject, a vast number of them point to teachers as being the most influential in boosting ...

In the eighth or ninth grade, many pupils lose interest in natural sciences and math. Researchers have shown that this does not have to be the case. They devised a professional development program ...

College students are often urged to ‘find’ their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests have ...

Researchers, psychologists, and educators have spent years trying to decipher the riddle of nature vs. nurture, and when the topic is male and female students’ abilities in math and science, the ...

Homeownership has become a pipe dream for more Americans, even those who could afford to buy just a few years ago. Many would-be buyers were already feeling stretched thin by home prices that shot ...

Former President Donald Trump's latest populist economic salvo has given credit card issuers a new headache, even though experts are dismissive of its chances. The Republican presidential nominee's ...

Nationwide student math achievement has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, gaps between the highest and lowest-performing students continue to grow This story was originally published by Chalkbeat.