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Learn what to expect from an online communications master’s degree, from courses to career outlook, including communications jobs and salaries for graduates.

Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming trip or sharpening skills for your resume, learning how to speak Spanish can be a smart way to keep your brain active while you’re spending time at home. You can use a mix of tools to build your language skills, including online courses, podcasts and mobile apps. Regardless of the methods you choose, make sure you’re ready to work. Experts say motivation, discipline and engagement are essential to mastering a language.You can learn Spanish online using a…

Coursera users can earn professional certificates or even college degrees online.

A pharmacy major could prepare you for a career in drug research or for a doctorate of pharmacy program.

Read U.S. News’ review of SunTrust Bank Mortgage and compare interest rates, fees and terms to find the best loan for you.

Read U.S. News’ 2022 review of the Bank of America Travel Rewards Credit Card. Learn about this credit card’s best features, drawbacks and compare to other popular cards on the market.

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Pennsylvania’s capital city might not be the first place that comes to mind when people think of where to retire. But this town on the Susquehanna River shouldn’t be overlooked. Harrisburg ranks as the No. 1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. in 2024. The city jumped from No. 2 last year when it fell behind neighboring Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg topped this year’s ranking because of its health care for seniors, overall happiness of residents and low taxes for retirees.The U.S. News Best P…

Nurse practitioners are an essential part of health care in the U.S. These advanced-practice registered nurses can provide primary and specialty care – they examine patients, create plans for maintaining or improving a patient’s health, order tests, and in many cases, prescribe medicine. Nurse practitioners work in primary or acute care settings, and they typically specialize in a certain segment of the population like pediatrics, women’s health, adult gerontology or psychiatric mental health.Th…

Loan options from ELFI include:Undergraduate. Graduate. MBA. Law school. Health care and medical resident. Parent loans. Student loan refinancing.Prequalifying allows you to see what interest rates you could secure. The process takes a few minutes, and you’ll need to provide some basic information through ELFI’s online application. ELFI will then perform a soft credit pull and show your interest rate options. Next, you’ll choose terms that fit your needs and finish by uploading required document…