Being a female firefighter comes with unique risks — and rewards This story was published September 24, 2026 in the Washington Blade. By Mariyah Matthews and Sarah Gandluri September 18, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Firefighters are known for running into danger to save lives, but they may face another danger after the fire is out. Studies on firefighter health point to rising concerns about cancer risk, mental health struggles, and exposure to toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS)

This story was published August 20, 2026 in the Washington Blade. By Joseph Jackson Jr. and Shreya Jyotishi August 6, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® The technology field can be a gateway to economic mobility. At E-INFOSOL, a service-disabled, veteran-owned business based in Rockville, Md., CEO and co-founder Fredy Pesante and Vice President of Service Delivery Charles Barnett say internships, mentorship and free online resources can help young people break into IT. The U.S. Bure

A course in personal finance might be one of your best investments By Ayat Zia and Zoha Tahir April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Money is needed everywhere, particularly in college. It's for the snacks you will buy, the food you will eat, and the games you play. That's where personal finance comes in. It is the study and practice of how to save, budget and invest your money. The numbers tell a story: a year of tuition at a four-year public college costs an average $12,000,

By William Holt April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Gamblers have spent nearly $500 billion on sports betting since it became legalized in the US in 2018. The passion for sports gambling has reached younger and younger bettors. Experts warn it could lead to a new generation of problem gamblers who can face broken relationships, lost jobs and even jail time. Sports gambling is an increasingly big problem in the United States, particularly with teenagers and young adults, a

This story was published August 19, 2026 in the Latino News Network. By Gabriela Mejia Tejada April 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Aisha Ortiz is living her dream. Aisha Ortiz at a booth promoting her brand, The Babygirl Vintage (courtesy of Ortiz). Ortiz is a Puerto Rico-born entrepreneur who turned her lifelong love of history and fashion into a thriving business. She works for herself and on her own time, selling vintage clothing pieces at pop-up events and conferences.

This story was published May 16, 2026 in the Philadelphia Tribune. By Natalie Spina, Piper Mangold, Felix Otero, Ambrielle Parker and Kortnie McKnight March 16, 2026 Youthcast Media Group® Every day this fall and winter, Angelina Perez has sat in her bedroom, opened her Common Application, and stared at the list of colleges under her name. As a high school senior, each spare hour has been dedicated to supplemental essays and financial aid forms. As a low-income first-genera

When Abdallah Sulaiman, a Muslim immigrant, set out to buy his first home in America, he was determined to avoid riba – the Islamic term for interest, which is strictly prohibited in Islamic law, or Sharia. After exploring Islamic financing options, he felt skeptical.

This story was published April 14, 2026 in Youth Today. By Andrinika Aimable, Isabella Chavez, Bethel Kifle, Alani Schwertfeger and Samuel Wang Youthcast Media Group® Monica-Grace Mukendi was the salutatorian at Fordham High School for the Arts in the Bronx, and participated in extracurriculars. But when she learned that her college career could be threatened because she didn’t qualify for financial aid, she felt betrayed. Monica-Grace Mukendi “I didn’t think college was in

College graduation rates show far more needs to be done This story was published March 30, 2026 in WTOP News. By Kadence Johnson, Divine Savoy, Skyy Branch, Rosana Wahdat, and Hayden Hernly Youthcast Media Group® When Azzarie Brown, 17, thinks about college, the first feeling that comes to mind isn’t excitement. It’s anxiety. Azzarie Brown (courtesy of Azzarie) Azzarie, who lives in Southeast Washington and is a senior at Archbishop Carroll High School, dreams of studying c

By Rossy Soto, Grace Wang and Amaya Manzano June 10, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Ever since she started taking lessons at four years old,...

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This story was published September 29, 2023 in The Fairfax Times . June 3, 2023 By Lidya Teklebirhan Youthcast Media Group ® How much would you need to save and for how long to get a car, pay for college or even go on the trip of your dreams? All of this can be planned with the use of an online savings calculator. Online calculators can help you see your way to all your desires by helping you set clear checkpoints to help you reach your goals. “With online calculators, you ca

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