America’s Most Wasteful Companies
Big companies often invest in research and development to promote growth and profitability. Yet this expense can sometimes be a waste. For every Intel or Merck, which invests wisely, there ...Read Full Story »
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The Oldest Company Logos in America
Few things are more tied to a company’s identity than its logo. Who isn't familiar with Nike's swoosh or McDonald’s golden arches? A good logo helps consumers recognize brands instantly ...Read Full Story »
Ten States Where People Hate Going to Work
Less than a third of the nation’s workers were actively engaged in their jobs last year, according to a Gallup report released this week. Gallup’s State of the American Workplace ...Read Full Story »
The Most Dangerous Cities in America
After falling for five consecutive years, the number of violent crimes across the United States rose by 1.2% in 2012. Based on data published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ...Read Full Story »
States with the Fastest Growing Economies
U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in 2012 after growing 1.6% in 2011, the most the economy has grown since 2006. Nationally, manufacturing, trade and the finance and ...Read Full Story »
The Best Cities for High-Tech Jobs
One in every five jobs in the United States required a high level of knowledge in science, technology, engineering or math as of 2011. Since the industrial revolution, the share ...Read Full Story »
States with the Most Government Benefits
The Great Recession left many families in need of greater economic security. Although federal programs provide some safety net, the states supply much of the security. A new report rated ...Read Full Story »
Countries With the Most Vacation Days
The United States is the only developed country in the world without a single legally required paid vacation day or holiday. By law, every country in the European Union has ...Read Full Story »
Ten American Cities Hurricanes Could Devastate
On June 1, the Atlantic hurricane season officially began. According to a report released earlier this week, an estimated $1.1 trillion in property are at risk of hurricane damage. More than $658 ...Read Full Story »
Six Banks Hiding the Most From Customers
From debit card fees to overdraft charges, consumers need clearer policies from their banks to understand checking accounts, according to a report released by the Pew Charitable Trusts. The report ...Read Full Story »
The Most Expensive Home Styles in America
Most people know that a mansion costs much more than a farmhouse. What many might not be aware of is that the style of a home can also have a ...Read Full Story »
States Spending the Most on Education
In 2011, for the first time in decades, the amount the nation’s schools spent per student fell. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest release on education spending, the nation's ...Read Full Story »
The Happiest Countries in the World
The residents of Switzerland are the most satisfied with their lives, according to the latest Better Life Index report, released this week by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ...Read Full Story »
Cities Where Suburban Poverty Is Skyrocketing
The number of poor people in U.S. suburbs rose by 63.6% between 2000 and 2011, from 10 million to well over 16 million people. For the first time, there are ...Read Full Story »
The Most Popular Towns to Buy a Vacation Home
The economy is improving, banks are beginning to ease standards for lending, and mortgage rates are near their record lows. These factors are making it easier for Americans to wade ...Read Full Story »
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