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Douglas A. McIntyre

This Is the Item People Should Buy in Bulk

Going back for decades, most department and grocery stores sold items one by one. People could buy a can of soup, but there were no discounts for 30 cans. People could buy a dress,…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

This Is the Largest Lottery Jackpot of All Time

Lotteries are not new in the United States. As many as 392 lotteries were held in America between 1721 and 1783, according to “Lotteries in Colonial America” by Neal Millikan. By the early 19th…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

This State Has the Most COVID-19 Deaths in America

Ironically, the nation that is considered the most medically advanced in the world has the highest number of both confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. The U.S. recorded just over 50.2 million cases, which is…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

This Is the Best City to Flip a House

A recent analysis reveals the cities with the highest home flipping rate and the highest return on investment.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

19 Things to Do If You Want to Retire Early

There really isn’t a definition of early retirement. Some people use 62, the age at which Americans become eligible for Social Security. (The payments are higher if people wait to sign on at a…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

This State Has the Highest Unemployment in America

The current national unemployment rate is 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in its “The Employment Situation — November 2021” report. It is hard to imagine that unemployment was three times that…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

This Is the Worst State to Raise a Family

Adults consider many factors when they consider the best place to raise a family. Some involve education or recreational facilities. Still others consider crime and other matters of safety or climate. Whether relatives are…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

This Is the Worst Car Brand in America

Car brand ratings are a major anchor of many research firms and media. These include significant studies from U.S. News, Consumer Reports, Edmunds, Motor Trend, Car and Driver and J.D. Power. The most recent…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago

The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring

The consumer price index rose 6.8% in November compared to the same month a year ago. That is the highest rate since 1982. Despite arguments to the contrary, inflation is not likely to fade…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 5 years ago