Homeownership has been an integral part of the American dream for generations, but for many people today that dream is evaporating in the harsh morning light of economic reality. Today renter households make up…
With world markets reeling from the impact of President Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs, one unlikely country is quietly celebrating: Mexico. Given the acrimonious relationship between Trump and Mexico over issues of undocumented immigration and…
These are unusual times in U.S. politics and the economy. And unusual times can translate into unusual profits, or losses, depending on what you do with your money. Whether you’re looking to buy property…
Buying a home can be overwhelming, especially when it turns out to have hidden costs that break your budget. Before signing the next 30 years of your life away paying on a mortgage you…
On the 26th of this month, we remember the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima, a pivotal moment in American history. Despite the United States’ victory, twice as many Americans died during that…
In the popular consciousness, disc-shaped UFOs immediately bring space aliens to mind. In reality, though, several countries have actually designed, built, and flown “flying saucers,” including some that might surprise you. Of course, that…
Even though the United States suffers higher crime rates than most other developed countries, crime has been steadily dropping for the past three decades, according to FBI data. In fact, the average American was…
You know the government wastes money. But just how much it wastes, and what insanely ridiculous projects it wastes it on will Blow. Your. Mind. Prepare to read it and weep. Literally. Alexander Supertramp…
It’s everyone’s fantasy: “What would I do if I won the lottery?” And whether we ever play the lottery or not, we all have plenty of ideas: We’d quit our jobs, obviously. Pay off…
Military spending has increased dramatically around the world in view of rising tensions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific. So who’s spending the highest percentage of their GDP on the…
Depending on when you grew up, the examples you saw, and the books you read, you probably learned that certain jobs were for women and others were for men. As it turns out, some…
What would you do if you realized you had thrown away $845 million? Like, literally threw it away in the garbage, and it was somewhere at the landfill? That’s what happened to a hard…
Standing 1776 feet high to commemorate the year the American Revolution started, One World Trade Center is the tallest building in the Americas. The beautiful and innovative design incorporates elements of the previous “Twin…
Beer or wine? These are two of the most popular alcohol choices in the United States, but individual states differ in how much they consume. The relative popularity of these drinks correlates with culture,…
Derek and Michelle have reached a huge milestone: they’re about to become first-time grandparents! But now that all of their kids have grown up and started families back East, they’re a thousand miles away…
Several states of the United States could make it as foreign countries if they had to, but none more so than California. Heaven forbid that the U.S. would ever get to a stage where…
Most people waste money in one way or another. In a family budget, if you don’t get that under control, you could go bankrupt, or worse. When it comes to ultra-rich people, there seem…
A key mark of a military superpower is the ability to project force to any hotspot on the planet. The United States is an unquestioned superpower due not only to its massive navy and…
When it comes down to it, no one knows how many books have been published. Since the first Gutenberg Bible rolled off the presses, an estimated 130 million unique books were published by 2010.…
Nuclear power is going through a bit of a renaissance as developed countries look for sources of cheap, plentiful energy to replace fossil fuels. Industry analysts say that by 2030, the demand for uranium…
