The COVID-19 pandemic crippled much of the American way of life. People stopped traveling. Public places were closed. People did not go to their offices. For the first time in a century, a fatal…
The COVID-19 pandemic crippled much of the American way of life. People stopped traveling. Public places were closed. People did not go to their offices. For the first time in a century, a fatal…
The job situation in America has improved dramatically since just after the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, the unemployment rate just before that, early in 2020, was near a 50 year low at 3.5%. The…
The job situation in America has improved dramatically since just after the COVID-19 pandemic began. However, the unemployment rate just before that, early in 2020, was near a 50 year low at 3.5%. The…
What is a truly American car? Is it a vehicle that has been a best seller for decades like the Ford F-150 pick-up? Is it an iconic car like the Chevy Corvette? Is it…
As residents fled large cities to find a better quality of life, rents and home prices in some of America’s largest cities, particularly on the East and West Coasts, fell. For years, the most…
Once a year Mercer puts out its “Cost of Living City Ranking.” This year marks the 27th time it has issued the report. The study looks at 209 cities against over 200 “factors,” which…
Once a year Mercer puts out its “Cost of Living City Ranking.” This year marks the 27th time it has issued the report. The study looks at 209 cities against over 200 “factors,” which…
For years, 24/7 Wall St. published its “Hall of Shame” and “Hall of Fame” customer service studies. We stopped. The same companies held the top spots on both lists year after year. Consumer-facing companies…
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a patriot is “one who loves and supports his or her country.” Odd then, that a list of patriotic brands would be put together, or that someone would even…
Gas price experts at Gas Buddy recently made their annual forecast of gas prices nationwide over the Fourth of July weekend. Gas prices will be at their highest level since 2014. The average price…
The spread of COVID-19 has been measured in cities, towns, states, prisons, nursing homes, and universities. Among universities, there are 16 that have reported over 5,000 cases. In one, the case count topped 8,000.…
In the notes for his final novel “The Last Tycoon,” American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “there are no second acts in American lives.” Certainly, that turned out to be the case for him.…
Some monuments are now at the center of the fight against racism. Statues of figures from the Old South, particularly of Confederate generals and leaders, have been pulled down. Supporters of the goals of…
The word “favorite” almost always measures something subjectively. People have favorite cars, favorite foods, favorite cities, and even favorite relatives. The opinion becomes important when it relates to items people can buy or services…
Pharmacies were once quaint locations where people went for drugs and perhaps some household items. Today, many are located in huge stores and are the centerpieces of massive chains like CVS, Walmart, and Walgreen.…
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, was established shortly after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is one of only 11 federal holidays, a list that was just…
Jeep has launched the newest member of it family line, the Grand Cherokee L. The three-row model plays to a new high-demand segment of the SUV market, a vehicle that carries more people without…
The COVID-19 pandemic took a brutal hit on the American economy in the spring of 2020. Unemployment briefly reached levels just shy of The Great Depression. Sectors, lead by retail and hospitality, were undermined…
Home sales have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Most of this is due to relocation triggered by the spread of COVID-19 across big, expensive cities. People have moved to places that allow them to work…
