The Cost of College the Year You Were Born
The annual cost of attending a four-year private institution in the United States reached $51,690 last year, more than double what it was less than two decades ago. For many Americans, a college degree…
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25 Best-Selling American Cars
The U.S. auto market is still struggling with a microchip shortage that is cutting into vehicle supplies. The total number of vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2022 dropped by more than 12%…
The Price of This Household Item Is Soaring
The inflation rate throughout most of the developed world has become so high that central banks have started to ramp up interest rates in an effort to tame rising prices. So far, it has…
What’s New on Chain Restaurant Menus This Spring
We may think of chain restaurants as having a standard menu that doesn’t change much, but the truth is that all large-scale food service operations – from casual take-out stands and even convenience stores…
States With the Highest per Capita Income
Every 10 years, the US Census survey, the US logs each person’s personal income. More than just a number, personal income gives a snapshot of the nation’s living standard and quality of life. The…
How Many Refugees the US Accepted Each Year Since 1980
On March 17, 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the United States Refugee Act of 1980 into law, establishing the nation’s contemporary refugee resettlement program and asylum system. The new law raised the refugee ceiling…
Best Suburbs with the Lowest Home Values
Suburbs, residential areas detached but linked to nearby cities, have grown over the past century to represent family living for much of the population in the United States. Americans often choose life in the…
This Is the Longest Lasting Car on the Road
The average transaction price for a new vehicle in the United States hit an all-time high of $47,077 in December, according to Kelley Blue Book. The increase in car prices is largely due to…
Metro Areas Where the Larceny-Theft Rate Is Soaring
Of all the most serious crimes tracked by the FBI – known as Part I offenses – larceny is by far the most common. There were 4.6 million cases of larceny-theft reported in the…
29 Things You Should Never Buy at Walmart
Over six decades years, Walmart Inc. has gone from one humble discount store in Bentonville, Arkansas, to a $555-billion-a-year retail behemoth. By comparison, the world’s largest retailer beats mighty Amazon Inc. in annual global…
The Most Expensive Medical Treatments in America
From the high price of prescription medications to necessary surgeries and life-saving treatments, the United States spends more on healthcare than any other developed country – sometimes more than $400,000 over a lifetime for…
States With the Most Nuclear Power Plants
The United States is by far the world’s largest producer of nuclear energy. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, active nuclear power plants in the US have the capacity to generate 95.5 gigawatts…
30 of the Most Iconic Bunnies of All Time
This year Easter falls on April 17. The exact origins of the Easter bunny are a mystery but bunnies are a symbol of Easter. In fiction, rabbits are often portrayed as playful, cunning tricksters…
States Where Single People Pay the Most for Food
Inflation is surging in the United States – in large part because of rising food prices. In cities across the country, food today is 8% more expensive on average than it was a year…
Towns Where the Burglary Rate Is Falling the Fastest
Burglary – defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony – is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There…