The Highest Paid CEOs of 2018
Hundreds of CEOs earn eight-figure salaries — at least $10 million — each year. And many pull in even higher salaries, several times that amount. Top-performing — and sometimes less than top-performing — CEOs…
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Brands That Will Disappear in 2019
Operating a profitable and successful brand requires constant work and attention to all facets of business, as well as managing challenges from within and without. Brands can be vulnerable to a number of issues,…
These Are the Most Expensive Zip Codes in 2018
Certain parts of the country are more desirable to live in than others. High quality public works, top notch schools, and safety are factors that prospective home owners look for when moving to a…
Most Expensive College in Every State
Prospective college students want to go to the school that will best equip them for success in their future. Among the factors students consider are school reputation, degree programs, amenities, and alumni networks. However,…
Counties With the Biggest Tax Bill in Every State
As the famous saying asserts, taxes, along with death, are one of the only certainties in life. Though most people resent paying taxes, these payments are necessary to facilitate civilization. Taxes fund roads, schools,…
The Highest Paid CEOs of 2018
Hundreds of CEOs earn eight-figure salaries — at least $10 million — each year. And many pull in even higher salaries, sometimes several times that amount. Top-performing — and sometimes less than top-performing —…
America’s 24 Dying Industries
In 2017, 153.3 million Americans were employed in either full- or part-time jobs, up 5.4% from 2008. Job growth was not uniform across all industries, however. In many industries, the number of people employed…
Funniest Athletes of All Time
Professional athletes are often seen as one-dimensional people, singularly focused on their sport. But when given the opportunity, players can display an amusing personality. Whether they star in a hilarious commercial, poke fun at…
Biggest Product Flops of the Year
Before rolling out a new product, companies spend time and money, sometimes millions of dollars, on research, development, and advertising with the expectation that the product will ultimately be profitable. Yet this is not…
Cities Adding the Most Jobs in Every State
As of September 2018, America’s job market was doing better than it had in decades. Unemployment dropped to 3.7%, the lowest rate since 1969. And the economy added 134,000 jobs in September, marking 96…
Greatest Rookies of All Time
Playing professional sports is a difficult job, and some great players take years to get settled in and reach their potential. Others, however, become instantly successful. Each season, the top rookies in each league…
Greatest Coaches of All Time
A winning season in sports requires teamwork, talent, and leadership. Even teams with the greatest collections of talent can struggle to win if they don’t have a cohesive locker room and a top notch…
Greatest Shootouts in Sports History
All-time great shootouts in sports are becoming more common, as leagues have tweaked rules to favor the offense in recent years. One of the most exciting games in NFL history happened recently, when the…
20 Shattered Weather Records
Charles Dudley Warner once said that the weather is “a matter about which a great deal is said and very little done.” People are at the mercy of the weather. They can adapt to…
States Where the Most People Make Under $15,000
In the lower 48 states, a single adult earning $12,140 or less has an income below the poverty line. For families, the poverty line increases by $4,320 for every additional family member. Though work…
Why Are These Cities Attracting the Most Startups?
Being able to start a successful business is central to the American dream. Many Americans have come from poverty and with some hard work, good ideas, and sound management became successful business leaders. Over…
26 Greatest Families in Pro Sports
It should come as no surprise that many children of pro athletes go on to become pro athletes themselves. In addition to inheriting such qualities as strength, speed, and height, many get the drive…
Most Expensive Stadiums Around the World
Every owner in professional sport wants to have the best team in the league. Many also want to have the best field and finest stadium. Over the past decade or so, there has been…
These 5 Big Cities Have Virtually No Poverty
As set by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the poverty threshold in America is an income of $12,140 for an individual and $25,100 for a family of four. Though the U.S.…
Best Cities for Sports Fans
Being a sports fan can be tough. With at least 30 franchises in each league vying for a title, fans almost always end a season disappointed, or even heartbroken. But that can make the…