25 Cities With the Worst Diets
Americans’ healthy eating habits vary widely by region, according to a recent Gallup poll. Gallup asked more than 350,000 Americans in all 50 states, “Did you eat healthy all day yesterday?” And whether a…
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States With the Highest Obesity Rates
According to multiple studies, obesity — and even being overweight — can shave years off the average lifespan — up to 14 years in extreme obesity cases. Despite the known dangers, including many associated…
The World’s 25 Fastest Growing Retailers
Growing numbers of consumers are choosing to do their shopping online, and many brick-and-mortar retailers are failing to adapt to the shifting retail landscape. Once retail giants RadioShack and Payless ShoeSource are among the…
States With the Most Fatal Accidents
Abruptly losing a loved one in an accident is one of life’s greatest tragedies. While often regarded as rare, approximately one American dies in an accident every four minutes. In fact, fatalities from car…
25 Most Common Reasons for a Check Engine Light
These top 25 repairs account for 62% of all check engine repairs in the US.
35 Top Grossing Movie Franchises of All Time
Hollywood seems more risk averse these days. Filmmakers are increasingly using proven characters and stories instead of original screenplays. These time-tested, big-budget films are rarely in the running for best picture, yet they can…
America’s Least Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Burning just one gallon of gasoline creates 20 pounds of greenhouse gases — the leading contributor to climate change. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, highway vehicles emit 1.7 billion tons of greenhouse gases…
America’s Most Eco-Friendly Vehicles
Highway vehicles in the United States emit approximately 1.7 billion tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere every year, close to one-quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. With climate change widely viewed as a…
Cities With the Highest (and Lowest) Credit Scores
Whether you are being denied a home or auto loan, a rental application, or a job, having a low credit score is a challenging situation. Such difficulties make it even harder to improve your…
The Fastest Growing City in Each State
The U.S. population has grown by 3.7% over the past five years. While this is historically a relatively slow growth, some urban areas have experienced explosive growth over the same period. 24/7 Wall St.…
States Where the Most People Use Only Cellphones
Americans are steadily abandoning traditional telephone landlines and exclusively using wireless devices. While 8.4% of U.S. households used only cellphones in 2005, this was true of nearly half of all American households only a…
States With the Most (and Least) Identity Theft
The risk of identity theft in the United States continues to rise. The incidence of such crimes rose consistently over the last decade, from 246,214 in 2006 to 399,225 last year. The rate of…
America’s 25 Largest Private Companies
Whether to go public or not is a complex decision for business owners. Initial public offerings can quickly generate massive amounts of capital that could be used for company expansion or for paying existing…
Most (and Least) Tax-Friendly States for Business
States compete to attract new businesses, which can generate jobs and contribute to economic growth. While every state levies some form of taxes on businesses, some states are more tax-friendly than others. In addition…
The County With the Least Expensive Housing Market in Every State
Purchasing a home is widely considered one of life’s milestones. While home prices have risen faster than incomes in recent years, prospective buyers willing to relocate — even within their state — can still find…
States With the Highest (and Lowest) Gas Prices
The price of gas, a necessity for most Americans, tends to be somewhat unpredictable. The common, often erratic, fluctuations are due to basic supply and demand factors, but the price of gas also changes…
The Most (and Least) Dependable Car Brands
Whether it is a dead car battery discovered at the beginning of a commute to work or broken air conditioning in the middle of summer, unreliable vehicles can create unpleasant experiences for owners. Prospective…
American Cities Getting the Most Exercise
Only about one in five adults meet the federal guidelines for both aerobic and strength-focused exercise. Perhaps even more concerning, nearly one in four Americans fail to get any exercise whatsoever outside of work.…
States With the Longest (and Shortest) Life Expectancy
America spent an estimated $9,451 per person on healthcare in 2015, by far the most of any country. However, among wealthy, industrialized nations, the U.S. has the largest share of residents not getting the…
The County With the Most Expensive Housing Market in Every State
Home prices are higher today than they were before the housing bubble. Because incomes have increased at a slower pace than housing prices, however, housing affordability has actually declined. Housing prices also vary considerably…