The Richest Women in the World
Through much of history, men have held most of the world’s wealth, and as recently as 2014, women made less than 17% of the top 1% of earners in the United States. A large…
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The Best and Worst Airlines for Getting You to Your Destination On Time
The summer of revenge travel is seemingly exacting its own revenge on vacationers with canceled flights, long delays, and massive amounts of lost luggage. U.S. airlines have already canceled over 100,000 flights this year,…
12 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
Like finding a good doctor, settling on a financial advisor is an important decision for your financial well-being. You will spend a lifetime accumulating wealth, and you want your nest egg to grow and…
20 Common Phobias in America
Everybody’s scared of something – spiders, tight spaces, public speaking, commitment. Fear can be a positive emotion, saving us from danger or causing us to reevaluate our feelings and perhaps deal with them. But…
States Where the Most Prisoners Are Exonerated
The number of wrongfully convicted Americans who have been exonerated has been steadily rising since at least 1989, when the National Registry of Exonerations began closely tracking this trend. Before 2012, it was rare…
The County With the Cheapest Rent in Every State
Median rents have hit record highs across the country, thanks to inflation and pandemic-related shortages of housing and building supplies. In many parts of the country, people who choose to rent may find it…
The Most Famous Musician or Band from Every State
Every musician has got to start somewhere. To make it in the industry, aspiring artists often try their luck at home, singing at bars, local festivals, and other venues. Just this March, NBC launched…
Best HBO Shows of All Time
At the 2022 Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, no network will be better represented than HBO. The shows on the cable channel and its streaming companion HBO Max received a combined 140 nominations, more…
Five Common Mistakes People Make Paying Off Their Mortgage
Total mortgage debt in the U.S. reached $11.18 trillion at the end of March, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mortgage debt accounts for 71% of all household debt – the…
The 20 Countries With the Most Monkeypox Cases Right Now
Almost a month after the World Health Organization called for coordinated action to stop the spread of the monkeypox virus, the WHO took the unusual step on July 23 of declaring the infectious disease…
The Big City Where the Fewest People Use Food Stamps in Every State
In June, California announced it would be sending $1,050 checks to approximately 23 million residents to combat the devastating effects inflation has had on state residents. Since then, a number of other states have…
The 30 States With the Most Monkeypox Cases Right Now
As monkeypox cases grow rapidly worldwide, the United States has become one of the countries with the most confirmed cases. The rarely fatal but definitely infectious virus, closely related to the one that causes…
Why You Should Turn Your First Home Into an Investment Property
As a young person starting your first job you may think your only investment options are stocks or the company’s 401(k). Yet there’s another investment opportunity you may be unaware of – real estate…
Artists Whose First Album Was Released After They Died
The lives of famous music artists tend to all have a similar trajectory: They rise from obscurity to achieve fame and renown, which either diminishes or stays strong throughout their lives. But sadly, some…
States With the Most Foreclosures So Far this Year
Demand for single-family homes surged in the past two year as the coronavirus pandemic hit. The increased demand led to soaring home prices. (These are 15 cities with the most overpriced housing markets.) The…