7 Tips to Getting the Best Deal on a New Home
Getting the best deal on a new home involves more than just making a lowball offer and hoping for the best. Here are some tips that can help you save money and get the…
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Jobless Rate Drops Below 3% in 5 States
When the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its state employment figures for July, five states had rates of less than 3%, well below the national average.
Eminem’s Michigan Mansion Hits Market for $2 Million
The Detroit-area home of rapper Eminem is for sale for about $2 million. The home is huge, but he may never have lived in it.
States That Are Falling Apart
The U.S. economy is the largest in the world, topping a GDP of $18.6 trillion in 2016. An economic powerhouse as massive and diversified as the United States depends on a network of highways,…
36 Worst Cities to Find a Job for Recent Graduates
With student debt levels at record highs, the pressure on college graduates to quickly get a decent paying job is higher than ever. The typical student debt among Americans with a bachelor’s degree is…
Ford, General Electric Stumble into Friday’s 52-Week Low Club
Ford, Foot Locker, General Electric, and Marathon Oil all posted new 52-week lows Friday.
Nike, Cisco Systems Weigh on DJIA Friday
Nike, Cisco Systems, Home Depot, and Pfizer put the most downward pressure on the DJIA Friday.
Black and White Inequality in All 50 States
In the wake of Charlottesville, racial issues dominate the news. As much of the country rallies against racism, data suggests that the United States is a long way from full social or material equality.…
Largest Charities in Every State
Charitable giving by individuals rose to nearly $400 billion in 2016, a record high according to philanthropy research organization Giving USA. Such donations help more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations that operate in the…
Oil Rig Count Slips by 5, Total Now Up 455 Year Over Year
The number of rigs drilling for oil onshore in the U.S. fell by five last week but is still 357 rigs higher than the number working at the same time last year. Adding in…
Can Walmart Beat Amazon as an Advertising Platform?
Walmart and Amazon both have a lot to offer to brand and manufacturing advertisers. But does either hold an edge over the other as the two continue to do battle on several retail fronts.
18 Airlines That Are Constantly Delayed
Air travel is stressful for many people, and not just because of fear of flying. More and more flights seem overcrowded — even when they’re not actually overbooked — with less elbow room and…
Activist Investor Ups Stake in CenturyLink
Activist investor Keith Meister and Corvex Management have taken a 6.6% stake in telecom company CenturyLink. The stake is divided between common stock and call options with differing strike dates.
How Sportsman’s Warehouse Earnings Knocked It Out of the Park
Sportsman’s Warehouse seemed to offer some shelter for investors in Friday’s session, and the stock actually bounced off its all-time low.
Consumer Sentiment Near Year-to-Date Peak
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey jumped more than expected in August, but the results do not include much data collected following the incident last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.