Melly Alazraki

Melly Alazraki worked in the finance world, on both the buy and sell sides, before turning to writing about it. Her work has been featured in Daily Finance, Aol.com, MSN Money, The Motley Fool, BloggingStock, and 24/7 Wall St.

Melly initially wrote about general stock market and economics news before becoming a specialist, covering the pharmaceutical beat for Daily Finance. Several of her articles have been cited in papers published in Cornell University Press, Berkeley Technology Law Journal, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, and others.

Since joining 24/7 Wall St., Melly helped develop the site's data journalism side, focusing on economic, population trends, housing, and other topics.

Graduating with an honors commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, Melly uses her knowledge of economics, business, and experience to write data-supported pieces that aim to provide value and insight to readers.

Melly Alazraki | Jun 20, 2024 at 10:10 AM EDT

Discover Which State Has America’s Worst Highway Fatality Rate

This year, many Americans plan to head out on road trips for their summer vacations. Unfortunately, more vehicles on the…

Melly Alazraki | Jun 20, 2024 at 9:10 AM EDT

The States with the Worst Highways: Every State Ranked

It is no secret that America’s infrastructure is in decline. Bridges and roadways across the nation are in dire need…

Melly Alazraki | Jun 17, 2024 at 1:10 PM EDT

The Priciest College in Every State

This May, Governor Jared Polis in Colorado signed a law to give certain students free tuition and fees for their…

Melly Alazraki | Jun 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM EDT

Ranking the States With the Most AI Businesses

Tech darling Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) announced on Sunday its newest artificial intelligence chip — just three…

Melly Alazraki | Jun 6, 2024 at 9:50 AM EDT

Cities With the Most EV Charging Stations per Capita

There are 77,179 public alternative fuel stations nationwide, and of those, 67,454 are electric. Charging stations are catching up to…

Melly Alazraki | May 31, 2024 at 2:50 PM EDT

Jobs Going Away Due to Automation

Are we all going to be replaced by machines? No doubt, more and more of our jobs are being performed…

Melly Alazraki | May 30, 2024 at 10:11 AM EDT

Cars With the Best Long-Term Resale Value: The Top 25 Ranked

The incredible range of automobiles in today’s car market includes anything from luxury sports cars to rugged trucks and versatile…

Melly Alazraki | May 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM EDT

Cities Where 65+ Households Outearn Younger Households

Generally, households headed by 65 years and older people — most of whom are retirees — have lower incomes than…

Melly Alazraki | May 28, 2024 at 12:50 PM EDT

These Are America’s Hottest Selling Cars

Cars have become essential in nearly every U.S. city. America’s preference for larger vehicles is evident, with SUVs or trucks…

Melly Alazraki | May 23, 2024 at 9:50 AM EDT

Cities With the Most Experienced Workers

Having experience — at any job — is valuable and often compensated accordingly, especially if the occupation is highly skilled.…

Melly Alazraki | May 17, 2024 at 9:08 AM EDT

American Soldiers Make This Much at Every Pay Grade

Defending the United States of America comes at a cost. In 2023, the Department of Defense’s budget was $816.7 billion.…

Melly Alazraki | May 13, 2024 at 2:50 PM EDT

These Are the Most Tax Friendly States

It is no secret that some states have a much friendlier tax climate than others. Several states levy no income…

Melly Alazraki | May 13, 2024 at 9:17 AM EDT

Ranking the Worst States for Black Americans

The United States faces a significant wealth gap between upper-income households and the majority of Americans. Additionally, racial inequality continues to affect…