The Length of a Typical Work Week Around the World
The amount of time workers spend at the office every week depends a great deal on the industry in which they work. But industry is just one factor determining how long people work; another…
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Mike Sauter
These Are History’s Weirdest-Looking Cars
Management consultant guru Peter F. Drucker once said, “If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.” Since the dawn of the automobile in the early 20th century, automotive designers have…
City in Every State With the Most Billionaires
While other parts of the world might have the United States beat when it comes to income per capita or providing financial security for all its citizens, no country on earth is home to…
Car Brands With the Best (and Worst) Buyer Experience
Buying a new car is certainly an exciting experience, but it can also be a source of tremendous stress. While much of that stress relates to the substantial personal and financial commitment, the actual…
Cars That Lose Their Value the Quickest
While everyone knows that as soon as you drive a car off the dealership lot it drops in value, this is not always the first thing on the minds of new car buyers. But…
Cars That Keep Their Value the Longest
While everyone knows that as soon as you drive a car off the dealership lot it drops in value, this is not always the first thing on the minds of new car buyers. But…
50 Best Companies to Work For
For the many Americans who enter the workforce each year, few decisions are as consequential as choosing a career. Picking a profession is only the first step, however. The next is deciding which company…
These Cities Added the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years
As the decade winds down, the U.S. economy continues to mark unprecedented job growth. November was the 110th straight month of reported job growth — the longest in U.S. history. In the last five years…
These Cities Lost the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years
As the decade winds down, the U.S. economy continues to mark unprecedented job growth. November was the 110th straight month of reported job growth — the longest in U.S. history. In the last five…
15 of the Worst Cars Introduced This Decade
Years go into preparing a new car for regulators and the fiercely competitive U.S. auto market. New cars must pass a series of safety, performance, and consumer sentiment tests long before they reach dealership…
These New Cars Are Most Likely to Break Down
There are many important things to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some cars are built to last,…
These New Cars Are Most Likely to Drive Forever
There are many important things to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some cars are built to last,…
Worst Selling Cars of the Decade
Marketing and selling a new car can be a risk for auto manufacturers. A new entry in the car market requires time and money to design, market, and manufacture it. If the new model…
These Are the Most Expensive Zip Codes in 2019
Home prices rose slightly in the United States in 2019, with the median sales price of homes increasing 3.4%, or about $8,000, to $243,000. In the nation’s most affluent neighborhoods, a price increase of…
The 30 Most Polluted Places on Earth
When Americans picture the steel mills of Pittsburgh or industrial parts of New Jersey, images of white and grey plumes of smoke come to mind. But no matter how bad the smog can get…
The Income a Family Really Needs to Avoid Poverty in Every State
As of 2018, 10.3% of Americans in families lived in poverty. But this national figure is only a very crude representation of the actual financial situation of families of different sizes and in different…
Income It Takes to Be Considered Middle Class in Every State
The strength of the American middle class is a common point of discussion among politicians of all parties. For many, this group is important for cultural reasons, representing “everyday America.” For others, it represents…
American Cities That Went From Rich To Poor
Over the last 50 years, incomes in the United States have increased dramatically. Even after adjusting for inflation, per capita income more than doubled, from $14,700 in 1959 to $33,831 today. There are a…
America’s Worst Cities to Drive In
The vast majority of American households own a car, and over 85% of American workers use a car to commute to work. While it is a practical necessity for millions of Americans, driving can…
Most Iconic American Police Cars
The days of the typical cop walking the beat in American city streets are long gone. Today’s police forces need to be mobile to combat crime, and they depend on automobiles specifically outfitted for…