Towns With the Most Expensive Rent
Rents in the United States hit a record high in April, according to real estate listing site Realtor.com, with rents rising 16.7% compared to the previous year. In contrast, over the previous five years,…
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This Company Has the Best Reputation in America
The last few years have been difficult for American consumers. From COVID-19 lockdowns to supply chain issues and now skyrocketing inflation, the goods and services that Americans have come to rely on have grown…
Big Cities With the Lowest Child Poverty
More than 40 million Americans live below the poverty line, and of those facing such financial hardship, children are disproportionately affected. Nearly 12.6 million children under age 18 live in households with poverty level…
The Most Innovative Companies in 2021
One of the primary measures of innovation is the number of patents someone is granted. For example, Thomas Edison, widely considered to be one of America’s most prolific inventors, held nearly 1,100 patents –…
How Long Your State’s Rainy Day Fund Would Last in a Disaster
Just like families, state governments store away money in a rainy day fund. According to the Tax Policy Center, a state’s rainy day fund, otherwise known as a budget stabilization fund, earmarks surplus revenues…
Artists With the Most Top 10 Hits
Every recording artist dreams of a top 10 hit, but few reach that pinnacle. There are exceptions, however – performers who don’t just score big once or twice or have a brief run of…
Movies That Won the Most Oscars Every Year Since 1976
Every year, a few movies are identified as the front runners for multiple Academy Awards after being nominated in just about every prestigious category. And, occasionally, one movie proves these bold predictions to be…
25 Cities Where Rent Is Skyrocketing
Living in America has never been more expensive. As inflation continues its upward trajectory, rent has continued to skyrocket as well. Across the 50 largest major metropolitan areas in the country, the median rent…
The Size of an Average Family in Every State
The United States is a continent-sized country with huge geographic, socioeconomic, and demographic diversity. One demographic measure that varies significantly from state to state is average family size. This variation is probably due to…
Best American Cities for Hiking in 2022
The physical health benefits of hiking are well known: It strengthens muscles and bones, improves heart health, and decreases the risk of certain respiratory ailments. Hiking in nature has additional mental health benefits, according…
This Company Has The Worst Reputation In America
Public reputation is essential for any big business. It takes years of hard work and good decision making for a business to build a positive reputation. But only one mistake can tarnish that perception…
Counties Where the Fewest People Rent
For the first time in the nation’s history, median rents crossed $2,000. According to a report from real estate listing site Redfin, the median rent on all apartments listed nationwide rose 15% nationwide compared…
A Look at the Recent Military History of Every Former Soviet Republic
As the world reels from Russia’s incursion into Ukraine, it is worth noting that Russian expansionism is nothing new. Russia, the world’s largest nation by area, has been casting its eye on neighboring territories…
Cities With the Cheapest Rent
Rents in the United States hit a record high in April, according to real estate listing site Realtor.com, with rents rising 16.7% compared to the previous year. In contrast, over the previous five years,…
Most Toxic Fitness Activities
There is no shortage of exercise options for Americans to get in shape, gain muscle mass, lose weight, or learn how to protect themselves. Unfortunately, those working out can be subjected to harassment and…