Most Dangerous States in America
There were more than 1.2 million incidents of rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and murder reported in the United States in 2018 — a 3.0% decline from the previous year. The decrease in violent crime…
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The Richest County in Every State
Median household income has climbed steadily in the United States since 2014, hitting an all time high of over $63,000 in 2018. In a country of over 330 million people, however, the national median…
The Poorest County in Every State
Median household income has climbed steadily in the United States since 2014, hitting an all time high of over $63,000 in 2018. In a country of over 330 million people, however, the national median…
America’s Biggest Companies That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago
Rome was not built in a day — and neither are multi-billion dollar corporations. The Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S. public companies by revenue is dominated by decades old and even more…
Most Affordable Colleges With Best Outcomes in Every State
Student loan debt, the second largest consumer debt category in the United States after home mortgages, hit an all time high of $1.4 trillion in 2019. The financial burden posed by outstanding student loans…
The Metro Areas With Bigger Economies Than Some Countries
As an economic power, the United States is a country without equal. It is home to just 4.3% of the global population, yet it accounts for 23.9% of global economic output, according to data…
Highest Paid CEOs of the Year
The United States, according to World Bank estimates, has some of the worst income inequality in the developed world. And in recent years, the problem only appears to be getting worse. In addition to…
Top 20 Scandals of 2019
A lot can happen in 365 days — and the world is a different place today, at the end of 2019, than it was at the beginning of the year. This year was marked…
Biggest Product Launches of the Year
Consumer spending comprises more than two-thirds of the U.S. economy, with American consumers spending $14.7 trillion a year. Because the United States is the largest consumer-driven economy in the world, it is little wonder…
Brands That Will Disappear in 2020
According to the University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment, Americans appear more comfortable with their finances — and more willing to spend money — than they were at the same time last year.…
The Best Company to Work for in Every State
For the more than 151 million Americans who spend much of their waking life at work — job satisfaction can be critical to overall happiness. Perhaps the most important component of job satisfaction is…
The 25 Biggest Product Flops of the Decade
In a consumer driven economy like that of the United States, companies grow and thrive by regularly introducing new and innovative products. Every year, businesses — ranging from small startups to global industry titans…
Worst Natural Disasters in the US in the Last 10 Years
“Incidents of extreme weather are projected to increase as a result of climate change,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And the climate crisis continues to intensify. The last four years have…
America’s 25 Dying Industries
The U.S. economy is the largest and one of the most complex and dynamic in the world — and as a result, the only constant is change. Consumer preferences shift along with the demographic…
America’s 25 Thriving Industries
The U.S. economy is the largest and one of the most complex and dynamic in the world — and as a result, the only constant is change. Consumer preferences shift along with the demographic…
America’s Military Cities
The U.S. military is regarded as the most capable fighting force in the world. Though its purpose is to defend American interests across the globe, the impact of the U.S. military extends far beyond…
Longest-Serving Democrats in the House
With the exception of Supreme Court justices, who are appointed for life, job security can be tenuous in Washington D.C. — particularly for members of the House of Representatives. Unlike their congressional counterparts in…
Longest-Serving Republicans in the House
With the exception of Supreme Court justices, who are appointed for life, job security can be a major challenge in Washington D.C. — particularly for members of the House of Representatives. Unlike their congressional…
Income It Takes to Be Considered Rich in Every State
A recent survey conducted by YouGov, a London based research group, asked Americans to identify what annual salary they would need to earn to consider themselves rich. The results varied widely, but most Americans…
50 Notable Events Since Trump Was Elected President
Donald J. Trump’s path to White House was anything but traditional. While many of the other 43 presidents either previously served in elected positions or had careers in the military before taking office, Trump…