The Countries with the Most Multimillionaires
ThinkstockAccording to a recent study, the United States is home to about one in every three ultra-high net worth individuals — those with $30 million or more in total assets. At last count, 65,000…
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The Worst Economies in the World
ThinkstockAfter sliding in the rankings for four consecutive years, the United States moved up two places in the World Economic Forum’s competitiveness ranking, from seventh last year to fifth in 2013. A combination of…
The Best Economies in the World
ThinkstockAfter sliding in the rankings for four consecutive years, the United States moved up two places in the World Economic Forum’s competitiveness ranking, from seventh last year to fifth in 2013. A combination of…
America’s Fastest-Growing Retailers
Dwight Burdette, via Wikimedia CommonsWhile optimism about the economy fell slightly in August, consumer sentiment remained close to its six-year high. During the recession, Americans were reluctant to spend more than they had to.…
America’s Disappearing Jobs
ThinkstockBecause of a major decline in jobs during the recession, the number of nonfarm workers is up just 5% over the past 10 years. While the past decade’s painful recession and the slow job…
The 10 Fastest-Growing Jobs in America
ThinkstockOver the past 10 years, the number of nonfarm workers rose by just 5%. But despite past decade’s painful recession and the slow job growth that has followed, several occupations have more than doubled…
The 10 Largest Employers in America
courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Walmart is the largest American employer, with a workforce of nearly 2.2 million people. However, because of its international reach, only 1.3 million of those were employed in the United…
The Least Candid Companies
Brian Katt / Wikimedia Commons / GNU Free Documentation LicenseWhile many investors may think corporate communication is unclear, some companies are far more candid than others. In fact, According to corporate communications consulting firm Rittenhouse Rankings,…
States Where It Is Hardest to Find Full-Time Work
ThinkstockAs the nation continues to recover from the recession, not only is the unemployment rate down, but the underemployment rate — an important measure of the health of the job market — has been…
The Worst States to Be Unemployed
To determine the worst states to be unemployed in, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed figures published by the Department of Labor’s Office of Unemployment Insurance and by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the…
The Best States to Be Unemployed
To determine the best states to be unemployed in, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed figures published by the Department of Labor’s Office of Unemployment Insurance and by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the…
The Largest Municipal Bankruptcies in U.S. History
ThinkstockOn Thursday, the city of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. The total value of the city’s outstanding obligations are estimated at more than $18 billion. This makes the filing easily the largest…
The Most Corrupt Countries in the World
ThinkstockMore than half of the world’s population believes corruption in the public sector is a very serious problem. Liberia and Mongolia are the two most corrupt countries in the world, according to a recent…
Iconic Brands That Just Vanished
courtesy of Leonid Mamchenkov, via WikimediaJust over a decade ago, Sony Ericsson was one of the hottest cell phone makers in the world. Similarly, Cingular was one of the most popular wireless carriers. And…
Countries Spending the Most on Health Care
ThinkstockHistorically, health care spending among developed nations has grown considerably each year. However, beginning in 2010, spending has flattened. Based on figures published last week by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),…
The Cars Most Americans Are Shopping For
courtesy of Ford Motor CompanyWhen Americans want to buy a car, nearly one in six will consider buying a Ford. While not all buyers drive off with one, consumer consideration is a good measure…
The Most Dangerous Cities in America
ThinkstockAfter 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 (FBI), the increase was…
Countries With the Most Vacation Days
ThinkstockThe 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 at least four work…
The Most Expensive Home Styles in America
ThinkstockMost 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 major impact on its…
Ten Countries Where People Fear for Their Safety
ThinkstockLast year, more than two-thirds of all people surveyed said they felt safe walking alone at night, according to a Gallup poll conducted in 134 countries. But in 31 countries, less than half the…