America’s Most (and Least) Literate Cities
Central Connecticut State University examined how well Americans used their literacy skills in the nation's largest cities. Based on their findings, these are America's most and least literate cities.
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Cities With Highest (and Lowest) Taxes
ThinkstockAlthough a little late this year, due largely to the federal government’s 17-day shutdown in 2013, tax season is here. And, according to a new report, what you owe in taxes could be largely…
States Where Children are Struggling the Most to Read
ThinkstockAccording to a recent report, children’s reading performances have improved in the past decade. While 70% of fourth graders had weak reading skills in 2003, that rate dropped to 66% in 2013. However, there…
The 10 Weirdest Things Thieves Steal
ThinkstockCars, smartphones, jewelry and cash are among the many valuable items most people expect thieves to target. As a result, Americans take precautions to keep such possessions safe. Not many, however, would think to…
The Six Best States to Flip a House
ThinkstockIn 2013, investors bought more than 156,000 homes, only to fix them up and quickly resell them for an average profit of $58,081. Home flipping became increasingly popular as the housing market began to…
States With the Best (and Worst) Schools
24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 11 best-scoring and 10 worst-scoring states in K-12 achievement, based on Editorial Projects in Education's 2014 Quality Counts report. These are the states with the best and worst schools.
Nine Beers Americans No Longer Drink
ThinkstockBeer is not selling the way it used to. U.S. sales of the beverage declined in four of the past five years. Between 2007 and 2012, beer sales fell by 2.3%, or more than…
Ten Classic American Brands That Are Foreign-Owned
In September, major U.S. pork producer Smithfield Foods was purchased by Chinese holding company Shanghui International Holdings, Ltd for $4.7 billion. The deal represents the largest purchase of a U.S. company by a Chinese…
The Nine Best Deals on Black Friday
courtesy Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, looms, and once again retailers are offering holiday deals in an attempt to get more shoppers into their stores. Several of the…
America’s Most Expensive TV Shows
ThinkstockEveryone talks about how expensive it is to advertise during the Super Bowl, but regular old prime time television isn’t exactly cheap. According to a recent report, many of the top shows command hundreds…
The Best (and Worst) Countries to Grow Old
ThinkstockThe world’s older population is growing. According to a report released last week, 11% of the current world population is 60 and older. By 2050, more than one in five will be at least…
The 10 Worst States for Women
ThinkstockWomen made up almost half of the workforce last year, and yet were paid only 77 cents for every dollar men made. This wage gap varies considerably among states. Women in Maryland and Vermont,…
Seven States Slashing School Spending
ThinkstockSince the recession began, K-12 education spending has declined dramatically in some states. In Alabama and Oklahoma, per-pupil spending fell by more than 20%. While the majority of state school systems have cut spending…
The Seven Best Paying Jobs With Only High School Diploma
ThinkstockClose to a third of the adult U.S. population has a college degree. While it no longer necessarily guarantees a job, as it once did, graduating from college is a prerequisite for the vast…
America’s Hottest Housing Markets
ThinkstockThe nation’s housing market continues to show a promising turnaround. Home prices rose by more than 5% between the second quarter of 2012 and the second quarter of 2013. Homes also are selling faster, and…