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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Protestors gather outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said in a social media post that he and U.S. President Donald Trump will shut down the foreign assistance agency. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

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The End of USAID?

The agency and its employees have been targeted by the Trump team for a shutdown.

By Elliott Davis Jr.

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hold a joint press conference following talks, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 7, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Takeaways After Trump's Japan Meeting

At a joint press conference, the U.S. president said Japanese steel company Nippon Steel is dropping its acquisition of U.S. Steel in favor of an investment.

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Your Finances During a Trade War

Learn what China tariffs and potential changes with Mexican and Canadian trade could mean for your bottom line.

By Dawn Papandrea, Barri Segal and Liisa Rajala

Morning commuters cross the street in the Manhattan borough of New York City on January 30, 2025. (Photo by Yuki IWAMURA / AFP) (Photo by YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)

What Does an Axed Federal Workforce Mean for You?

Don’t expect less taxes, experts say. Instead, expect longer waits for social services and shorter hours for national parks.

By Laura Mannweiler

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricuarte Vásquez, left, tour the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)

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What’s With Trump and the Panama Canal?

The Panama Canal has taken on an unexpected significance in Trump’s second term. So what is it? Why is it important? And why does Trump want to take it over

By Alan Kronenberg

Trump Is Signing up Local Law Officers to Help With Immigration Enforcement

Republican lawmakers in about dozen states are advancing proposals that could aid President Donald Trump's deportation efforts

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 01: U.S. President Donald exits Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on October 1, 2020 in Washington, DC. President Trump traveled to Bedminster, New Jersey for a roundtable event with supporters and a fundraising event. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Who’s Coming to Washington?

President Donald Trump’s Cabinet is made up largely of his most loyal supporters. Here’s a look at who has already been confirmed and who is waiting.

By Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder and Alan Kronenberg

Takeaways After Trump's Japan Meeting

At a joint press conference, the U.S. president said Japanese steel company Nippon Steel is dropping its acquisition of U.S. Steel in favor of an investment.

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton

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Best No-Annual-Fee Credit Cards

These cards offer great rewards without the introductory annual fee.

By Beverly Harzog and Kara Coleman Fields

How Tariffs Affect Investments

New tariffs introduce more market uncertainty. Here's what to keep in mind.

By Wayne Duggan and Jordan Schultz

Savings Calculator

This free savings calculator will help you project how you can build your savings over time.

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

Extra payments or refinancing can simplify paying off your mortgage early.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Mark Evitt and Emily Roth

Financial Advice on a Budget

Key questions can help you find the right financial advisor that fits your goals and budget.

By Julie Pinkerton and Aaron Davis

10 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs

One school charged only $201 per credit during 2024-2025 for out-of-state MBA students, according to U.S. News data.

By Cole Claybourn

U.S. News Ranks Best Online Programs

Online programs at 1,790 colleges and universities were assessed as part of this year's rankings.

By Sarah Wood

See the Top Online Bachelor's Programs

Learn about the online undergraduate programs that topped the 2025 rankings.

By Nathan Hellman

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Online Programs With Diverse Faculty

About two-thirds of faculty members at these schools, on average, are nonwhite, according to U.S. News data.

By Sarah Wood

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The Cost of an Online Bachelor's Degree

Students should consider more than just total program costs, experts say.

By Cole Claybourn and Emma Kerr

US President Donald Trump waits to speak in Emancipation Hall during inauguration ceremonies at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.

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Investments for a Trump Presidency

Here are eight of the best stocks to buy under President Donald Trump.

By Wayne Duggan and John Divine

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Best Quantum Computing Stocks

Taking the long view on quantum computing stocks is some investors' preferred strategy for now.

By Brian O'Connell and Rachel McVearry

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7 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold

These diversified Vanguard funds rank among the best options for long-term investors.

By Tony Dong and Brady Porche

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7 Companies Building AI Agents

These firms have strong businesses and are using "agentic AI" to better serve customers.

By Jeff Reeves and John Divine

Golden Hills Wind farm in Alameda County, California is a 85.9 megawatt wind farm with 48 1.7mw GE wind turbines. The turbine blades have a diameter of 100 meters and can power 25,500 homes. The project came online in December 2015 and was developed by Nextera Energy Resources for Google.

Best Green Stocks and ETFs

Investments that focus on environmental solutions could be excellent long-term opportunities for patient bargain hunters.

By Matt Whittaker and Jordan Schultz

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How U.S. News Ranks the Best Jobs

We analyze data about salary, unemployment rate and growth prospects to select the top jobs of the year.

By U.S. News Staff

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Why Nurse Practitioner Is No. 1

Nurse practitioners are an indispensable part of the health care system.

By Jamela Adam, Susannah Snider and Dawn Bradbury

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The Best Jobs in America in 2025

These top occupations offer solid growth, robust wages and job safety.

By Susannah Snider, Dawn Bradbury and Tracy Stewart

Best Jobs That Pay $100K or More

Earn six figures with these top professions.

By A.R. Cabral, Susannah Snider and Barri Segal

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO - JULY 28, 2018: A man holds a cigarette in his hand in Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

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FDA Moves to Reduce Cigarette Nicotine

The FDA proposed limiting nicotine levels from combustible tobacco products.

By Steven Ross Johnson

An Ozempic needle injection pen is seen in this illustration photo in Warsaw, Poland on 03 September, 2023.

Is Microdosing Ozempic Effective?

Proponents of Ozempic microdosing claim you'll reap the drug's benefits with fewer side effects. But is taking small doses of GLP-1 agonists safe and effective for weight loss?

By Claire Wolters

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Changing Medicare Supplements

These are the steps you need to take to change your Medicare supplement plan.

By Vanessa Caceres and Annika Urban

9 Healthy Aging Tips

These nine science-based strategies will help you stay young in mind, healthy and vibrant late into life.

By Heidi Godman, Gretel Schueller and Michael Tehrani

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If becoming pregnant through sex is not an option for you and your partner, there are other ways you can become a parent. Learn about methods for starting a biological family, according to fertility experts.

By Christine Comizio and Lora Shahine

Family Finance

Will Trump Axe the CFPB?

Trump cannot unilaterally eliminate the CFPB, but he does appoint its director.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Barri Segal and Liisa Rajala

Car Advice

Best 0% Car Deals

Fall in love with saving money this February with 0% financing on gas, hybrid and electric vehicles, plus cash-back deals.

By Blair Travers, Rachel Shuster and Nate Parsons

Car Advice

What Tariffs Mean for Car Buyers

For most people facing a short-notice threat of tariffs, the answer is probably to do nothing sudden unless you’ve already done your homework and are fully ready to pull the trigger on a purchase.

By Jim Henry and Cody Trotter

Careers

Best Jobs for Work-Life Balance

These jobs can give you stability, a rewarding career and time to have a personal life.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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Cars

Best Car Rankings

From rankings and reviews to cars for sale in your area – we've done all the car‑buying research so you don't have to.

Best SUV Rankings

Our SUV rankings are based on two types of information: published reviews from...

Best Truck Rankings

See our comprehensive list of the best pickup trucks.

Best Hybrid Rankings

See our list of the best hybrids based on our expert reviews and rankings.

Best EV Rankings

Find the best electric cars, SUVs and trucks based on our EV rankings.

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U.S. News Best Price Program

More than 300,000 car shoppers have purchased or leased a car through the U.S. News Best Price Program. Shoppers have seen savings of $2,287 off MSRP across all vehicles.

Best New Car Deals This Month

This is a great time to shop for a new car, truck or SUV, especially as automakers...

Best Lease Deals This Month

Here are the most recent incentives, which should give you an idea of what might be...

Best Used Car Deals This Month

Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are worth a look if you're shopping for a used car.

Browse Cars and Trucks

Find expert reviews, photos and pricing for All Cars and Trucks from U.S. News & World Report.

Advice

Presidents Day Car Deals

The best car, truck and SUV financing and lease deals available for Presidents Day...

By Kristen Hall-Geisler, Rachel Shuster and Nate Parsons

Best Truck Lease Deals

We've rounded up the best lease deals on pickup trucks in February.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler, Jill Leonard and Cody Trotter

Best 0% Car Deals

Fall in love with saving money this February with 0% financing on gas, hybrid and...

By Blair Travers, Rachel Shuster and Nate Parsons

Electric Vehicle Guide

Used Cars for Sale

Find cars near you.

Best Used Car Rankings

If you're planning to buy a used car, our rankings highlight the best used cars for every budget.

New Cars for Sale

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Compare Cars

Compare vehicles and see how they stack up against each other in terms of rankings, performance, features, specs, safety, prices and more.

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Compare Auto Loan Rates

Use our car financing tools to apply for a new or used car loan, or to refinance your current vehicle.

Education

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Best Colleges

Expert advice, rankings and data to help you navigate your education journey and find the best college for you.

How to Write a College Essay

College admissions experts offer tips on choosing a topic as well as writing and...

By Cole Claybourn

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U.S. News Guide to College Majors

Options for selecting a college major are numerous and wide-ranging.

By Kara Coleman Fields and Sarah Shelton

Best Graduate Schools

Rankings, data and advice to help you connect your education to your dream career.

Is Graduate School Worth the Cost?

Students must weigh future salary and career prospects against debt and lost earnings.

By Emma Kerr and Sarah Wood

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Should You Get an MBA Degree?

An MBA is ideal for people who want to gain business skills and accelerate their...

By Ilana Kowarski and Cole Claybourn

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Best Colleges

U.S. News provides more than 100 different types of numerical rankings and lists to...

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Best Graduate Schools

U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings are designed to help prospective students...

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Best High Schools

The U.S. News rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states...

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Best Online Colleges

Find a trustworthy and flexible online college learning option that works best for you...

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U.S. News Scholarship Finder

Looking for scholarships and other financial aid options? Use the Scholarship Finder...

What You Need to Know About College Tuition Costs

The cost of college might seem less expensive at state schools, but sticker prices can be deceiving.

By Sarah Wood

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A Guide to Completing the FAFSA

The FAFSA is the financial aid form for accessing grants, federal student loans and work-study funds.

By Sarah Wood

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Graduate School Application Timeline

If you plan to attend graduate school, it pays to start planning early. Here are some tips.

By Kate Rix

Careers

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Best Companies to Work For

U.S. News grouped the Best Companies by industry as well as by geographic region so you can easily access information about the workplaces that might be a good fit.

Is Banking a Good Career Path?

A banking career can offer stability, solid pay and growth opportunities.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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Are REITs a Good Career Path?

If you’re passionate about real estate or investment management, a career in real...

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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What to Say When Negotiating Salary

Remember that you’re in your most powerful negotiating position before you’ve been...

By Robin Madell, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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The Best Jobs in America

These top occupations offer solid growth, robust wages and job safety.

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Careers With the Most Job Security

People in these jobs may be best positioned to ride out future economic instability.

By Haley Bartel , Barri Segal and Susannah Snider

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20 Best STEM Careers for 2025

These STEM careers pay well and offer promising opportunities for growth.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

15 Best Jobs for Remote Workers

These remote jobs allow flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options.

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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How Agents Find Work-Life Balance

Burnout is not a badge of honor and balance requires intentionality. Take care of...

By Jeremy Kamm and Dawn Bradbury

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Great Jobs for English Majors in 2025

Jobs for English majors include lawyer, teacher, librarian, fundraiser and technical...

By Jamela Adam, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

Use ChatGPT for Your Resume

You can use AI to write a resume. But there is a right way – and wrong way – to do it.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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8 Tips for a Career Change Resume

Here are the best ways to craft your career change resume.

By Hallie Crawford, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

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Workplace Benefits for Caregivers

These benefits can help caregivers juggle their many responsibilities.

By Maryalene LaPonsie, Katy Marquardt and Susannah Snider

Health

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Best Hospitals

Helping patients and families find the best healthcare for more than 30 years. Find the best hospital near you.

2024-2025 Adult Specialties Rankings

See the top hospitals in 15 specialties of complex adult care in the 2024-2025 U.S...

By Anne Pusey Roberts

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Hospitals for Heart & Vascular Surgery

These 10 hospitals outperformed all others in the 2024-2025 U.S. News Best Hospitals...

By Anne Pusey Roberts

Doctors

Find the doctor that is the right fit for you.

How to Find the Best Spinal Surgeon

Discover what makes a good spinal surgeon and how to choose the best one for your...

By Elaine K. Howley and Matthew Otten

Dementia Doctors

Learn about the types of providers who treat patients with age-related cognitive...

By Elaine K. Howley and Jessica Vensel Rundo

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Best Senior Living

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Best Nursing Homes

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Best OTC Medicine & Health Products

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Best Diets

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Medicare

Pet-Friendly Assisted Living

Thinking about bringing your furry friend to assisted living with you? Here’s what you need to know.

By Elaine K. Howley and Aviva Patz

How to Tell You Have a Hernia?

A hernia is typically a painless bulge that doesn't require immediate treatment. Get to know the symptoms of hernias and when you should seek further medical care.

By Claire Wolters, Christine Comizio and Paul Krieger

Changing Medicare Supplements

These are the steps you need to take to change your Medicare supplement plan.

By Vanessa Caceres and Annika Urban

Worst Medicare Advantage Plans

Find out how to spot the worst Medicare Advantage plans and select a better plan instead.

By Paul Wynn and Larissa Callas

Money

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Best Credit Cards

U.S. News evaluated hundreds of credit card offers and selected the best credit cards for every type of consumer.

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Best Balance Transfer Cards

A balance transfer credit card allows you to move one or more account balances to the...

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

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Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Find the best travel credit cards to earn free flights, loyalty perks and more.

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

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Best Rewards Credit Cards

Rewards credit cards entice with points, miles or cash back, but make sure rewards...

By Adriana Ocañas and Ray Frager

Best Savings Accounts in 2025

A savings account can be a good place to keep your money easily accessible while still earning interest. U.S. News' experts analyzed banks across the country to find accounts with low minimums and high interest rates. The national average annual percentage yield for savings accounts is 0.45%.