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Personal finance coverage includes the reporting and analysis of financial choices made by individuals and households. Key topics include budgeting, saving, investing, managing debt and planning for retirement. By covering personal finance issues, journalists can simplify complex concepts, empower readers to make informed decisions, and offer insights into the larger economic forces that affect personal finances. This article contains 10 tips to shape your personal finance co

The National Press Club Journalism Institute on August 27 announced the creation of the Pamela Tobey Award for Excellence in Visual Storytelling, made possible through the generosity of Rick Dunham, former president of both the National Press Club and the Institute, and his wife, Pamela Tobey, a distinguished graphics editor formerly of The Washington Post. The award honors Tobey’s cutting-edge work in visual journalism and her commitment to advancing innovative storytelli

I’ll never forget the day when an editor at the BBC told a 25-year-old me that journalists shouldn’t be on TikTok because “there’s so much misinformation on there.” By that point, I had maybe 10,000 followers on the platform, possibly more, and the comment stung. My TikToks, which had amplified my journalism as well as my passion for learning new languages, were well researched and the opposite of misinformation. So, what’s my solution? A tool in your pocket that can help you

Images often convey impact more immediately and powerfully than words, but with that power comes the responsibility to report ethically, especially in the wake of mass casualty events like the recent Texas floods. Visual journalists must navigate difficult decisions about what to show, what to hold back, and how to treat survivors and victims with respect. John Jordan, deputy director of photography at the Texas Tribune, spoke about critical choices photojournalists face when