The Easiest (and Hardest) Jobs to Keep
Although the U.S. unemployment rate has been steadily declining for some time, jobs remain scarce for many Americans. While some trades and skills remain in demand or carry the promise of strong job security,…
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Thomas Frohlich
The World’s Most Innovative Companies
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued 300,678 utility patents in 2014, many of them to just a handful of companies. More patents were issued in 2014 than in any other year…
States With the Best (and Worst) Schools
The United States has lost ground among developed nations in promoting quality education for its students. To counter this troubling trend, the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association worked…
The Poorest County in Each State
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the poorest county in each state based on data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.
The Safest States in America
The number of violent crimes dropped across the United States by 4.4% in 2013 compared to the year before, according to estimates released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In the last decade,…
The Cities With the Largest Homes
American families tend to spend about a third of their annual income on housing. Yet, depending on their location and the level of the family’s income, home sizes can vary widely. Based on data…
America’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands
American beer sales have followed a downward trend in recent years. After reaching a peak of 219 million barrels in 2008, total U.S. shipments have declined to just 211.7 million barrels in 2013. Yet,…
America’s Most (and Least) Healthy States
Americans are by no means the healthiest people in the world. While there have been vast improvements in infant-mortality rates and smoking rates over the last several decades, the United States still struggles with…
The Worst States for Black Americans
thinkstock.comRacial disparities in social and economic outcomes exist in all parts of the United States. Black Americans make about 62 cents for every dollar earned by white Americans. Black Americans are also twice as…
The Most Corrupt Countries in the World
thinkstock.comMore than half of the world’s population believes corruption in the public sector is a very serious problem. According to Transparency International’s 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index, more than two-thirds of the 175 countries reviewed…
The Least Educated Cities
thinkstock.comThe pursuit of higher education is more common in America today than in previous generations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 41% of Americans aged 18 to 24 were enrolled in…
The Most Educated Cities
thinkstock.comThe pursuit of higher education is more common in America today than in previous generations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 41% of Americans aged 18 to 24 were enrolled in…
10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods With the Best Schools
thinkstock.comFor many homebuyers, the top consideration when searching for a place to live is where their children will go to school. As a result, consistently stellar schools often go hand-in-hand with high home prices.…
States With the Most Student Debt
thinkstock.comSuccessfully completing college is still one of the best ways for Americans to land a well-paying job, according to The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS). However, college has become increasingly expensive for…
10 Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
thinkstock.comThe holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly goals. This year, the holiday season is expected to be especially strong: the National…
The Most Dangerous Cities in America
thinkstock.comThe number of violent crimes across the United States is estimated to have dropped by 4.4% in 2013 from the year before, according to data recently released by the FBI. In all, the number…
Companies Paying Americans the Least
In the wake of mounting protests from labor groups, numerous U.S. localities have approved minimum wage increases, including two of the nation’s largest cities, Seattle and San Francisco. Yet, especially among many of America’s…
Companies Paying Americans the Least
ThinkstockIn the wake of mounting protests from labor groups, numerous U.S. localities have approved minimum wage increases, including two of the nation’s largest cities, Seattle and San Francisco. Yet, especially among many of America’s…
Most and Least Tax-Friendly States for Business
ThinkstockPolicymakers have the difficult task of generating adequate tax revenue without excessively hampering economic growth and employment. States can promote business in various ways, but the tax system is one of the key elements…
States Slashing Education Spending
thinkstock.comState-level K-12 education spending has fallen dramatically in many states since 2008. In that time, 29 states cut per pupil spending, shifting the burden of financing education to local school districts and, in many…