This Is the State That Has Been Hit Hardest by Inflation
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall cost of living has surged in the United States. The average cost of goods and services surged by 4.7% in 2021, by 8.0% in 2022,…
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In This Beautiful American Town, Only 2.4% of the Population Lives in Poverty
Generating $27.7 trillion in 2023 alone, the United States is the world’s largest economy by a wide margin — and has been for many decades. The strength of the American economy is reflected, in…
The Most Beloved Favorite Fast Food Businesses in America
Uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s economic policies has sent consumer confidence spiraling. According to a University of Michigan survey, consumer sentiment is down 22% so far in 2025. In conjunction with Trump’s protectionist tariffs,…
These Are the Airlines Americans Love (and Hate) the Most
Consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and every year, a meaningful portion of a typical household budget goes towards non-essential items and experiences — such as jewelry, dining out, and entertainment.…
These Defense Contractors Are Raking in Billions
With ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and escalating tensions between China and the West, geopolitical stability has deteriorated meaningfully in recent years. Against this backdrop, defense spending is surging across the…
These Are America’s Hotspots for Deadly Police Incidents
A report released last month by Mapping Police Violence found that 2024 was a record year for the number of people killed by police officers. So far for 2025, the website reports that 233…
Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City’s Population Is Living in Poverty
Home to less than 5% of the global population, while accounting for over 26% of gross domestic product globally the United States stands out as the world’s economic center of gravity. Perhaps not surprisingly,…
The City With the Lowest Poverty Rate in Every State
President Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty over 50 years ago — and while poverty has never been completely eliminated in the United States, it has become markedly less common in recent years. Despite…
Retirees Are Flocking to These Locations, and It’s Easy to See Why
Retirement is something to look forward to for many Americans, but it can also be a stressful time that comes with major financial decisions and uncertainty given the lack of a stable paycheck from…
These NATO Countries Are Ramping Up Defense Spending
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is widely considered the largest peace-time military alliance in the world. The 32 countries of NATO are bound together, in part, by a collective defense agreement, stating that an…
The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State
With the exception of a slight uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. poverty rate has been trending downwards for over a decade. The Department of Health and Human Services has set the poverty…
These Are the States Where the Most Drivers Are Going Green
The transportation sector has long been the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the United States — and, partially as a result, much of the shift to clean energy has centered on transit. During…
Check Out Every State’s Wealthiest Counties
On March 8, 2025, residents of the Hamptons, one of New York’s wealthiest areas, were forced to flee as fast-traveling wildfires threatened Long Island real estate. One local evacuee admitted, “We almost didn’t know…
These Americans Are Not Happy With Trump’s Immigration Policies
During Trump’s first full month in office, illegal crossings over the U.S. southern border fell to their lowest level in at least 25 years. According to Customs and Border Protection, about 8,450 undocumented migrants…
These NATO Countries That are Not Paying Up – Should They Be?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, was established in 1949 — partially as a check against Soviet expansion in Europe at the outset of the Cold War. Beginning with just 12 member-states —…
These Are the Cars With the Best Resale Value
Some of the biggest purchases many Americans will ever make are investments that will likely yield meaningful returns. Homes, for example, have surged in value by over 25% in the last half decade, and…
The Trump Administration’s Most and Least Popular Policies So Far
In the 2024 presidential race, Donald Trump effectively ran as the change candidate — one who, if elected, would upend the status quo in Washington, D.C. across multiple policy areas. Now, in the early…
These Texas Counties Have the Greatest Number of Defense Department Employees
The government agency responsible for the United States military is the Department of Defense, or DoD for short. Since its inception in 1949, it has been tasked with managing our nation’s security. It is…
These Are the Best New Cars for Your Money
With new car prices hovering near all-time highs in the United States, a personal vehicle is one of the biggest purchases millions of American consumers will ever make. Data from Kelley Blue Book shows…
4 in 5 of These Americans Approve of Trump’s Immigration Policies
Immigration ranked among the most important issues in deciding the 2024 presidential election — and on the eve of Election Day, Americans were more likely to trust Donald Trump to handle immigration than Kamala…