The strength of the U.S. economy is a favorite talking point of politicians, journalists, and business leaders. Indeed, there is plenty of evidence to suggest we are in a period of unprecedented prosperity. The…
Income in the United States tends to grow more rapidly in and around major cities than in more rural areas. Real personal income in U.S. metro areas increased by 1.3% in 2016, six times…
Total personal income in the United States climbed for the third consecutive year in 2016. Nationwide, the total amount Americans took home rose 1.1% — from $14.2 trillion in 2015 to $14.4 trillion in…
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, families that pay more than 30% of their incomes on housing are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording rent as well as…
President Donald J. Trump traveled to Fort Drum in upstate New York this week to sign the National Defense Authorization Act into law. The bill, which was approved by Congress last month, authorizes $717…
Though a single geographic and political entity, the United States is also a patchwork of varying state and local laws, spread across the third largest landmass of any country in the world. Indeed, Americans…
The landscape of the U.S. job market has changed considerably in recent years. One of the most notable trends is the increasing participation of women in the workforce. In 2000, women held approximately 40.5%…
In the Donald Trump era, the United States appears to be more politically divided than it has been in decades. Still, there are matters of public policy that most Americans can agree on —…
The unemployment rate is perhaps the most frequently cited economic indicator in the United States. It measures the share of workers in the labor force who are jobless and looking for work, and it…
By several measures, the United States is in a period of historic economic growth and prosperity. Major stock market indices have hit record highs, unemployment is at a near two-decade low, and we are…
In the early 1930s, an American motorist could pull up to the pump in a Ford Model T Speedster running on fumes, and for little more than a dollar drive away with a full…
While murder and other kinds of violence make the news every day, the rate of these types of crimes occurring in the U.S. is close to its lowest point in decades. Since America’s violent…
The global economy is increasingly complicated and competitive. Countries are compelled to use whatever tools they have at their disposal to promote growth, attract business, and protect their economic interests. The international playing field…
Americans owe a staggering $1.4 trillion in outstanding student loans, more than any other form of household debt after home mortgages. Indeed, a college education is one of the biggest investments many Americans will…
For those entering the workforce, a college education may be more important now than ever before. Labor Department data reveals that over 90% of new jobs are being filled by those with a four-year…
Where Americans live can have a considerable impact on their quality of life. In some U.S. cities, everyday comfort and happiness is much harder to attain than in others. Quality of life is subjective,…
Three of the five deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history occurred within the last three years. In light of the recent surge, it can be easy to assume that violence is a growing problem…
The 18 to 34 age demographic has long been the holy grail for advertisers and brands. Young adults are thought to have more disposable income and the potential to develop brand loyalty that will…
In the United States, adulthood is a legal designation that generally means parents are no longer obligated to support their son or daughter. Adulthood begins at age 18 throughout most of the country —…
Most audiences go to the movies in search of a thrill. While genres such as action and drama can offer excitement in their own right, no type of film is more thrilling than a…
