Athletes Who Played for Their Biggest Rival
After watching their franchise’s star athlete play for years, fans can develop an emotional attachment to them. But sports is ultimately a business, so athletes have to do what is best for themselves and…
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Cities With the Most Mega Homes
The mansion is one of the most commonly recognized symbols of wealth in America. Big homes are large enough to entertain parties, host multiple guests, and potentially even house staff. Americans are likely familiar…
25 Richest Cities in America
Incomes climbed faster in 2017 for the typical American household than they have in years. The median household income of $60,336 in 2017 marked a 4.7% increase from the previous year — more than…
20 Airlines That Have Gone Out of Business in the Past Year
Neither the size of an airline or its longevity is a guarantee, nor is its continued operation. An examination of industry failures over the last year makes this clear, though demise of relative startups…
States Where the Most People Work for the Government
The U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs in April 2019, the 103rd month of consecutive job growth — by far the longest stretch in U.S. history. The job growth has been driven almost exclusively by…
These Are America’s Safest Cities for Tourists
Picking spots to visit in a foreign country is a matter of local attractions, climate, cost of travel, and often restaurants and hotels. The U.S. keeps a list of countries it is not safe…
25 Most Polluted Cities in the US
More than 141 million people — are routinely exposed to dangerously polluted air, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air 2019” report. That’s over 7 million more people than the previous…
Best Pixar Movies
Fans of animated movies are eager for the release of Pixar’s upcoming “Toy Story 4.” The film, set to be released in theaters on June 21, has already set the record for ticket presales…
How Much You Need to Make to Be in the 1% in Every State
When considering such economic indicators as unemployment and GDP growth, the United States appears to be in a period of near unprecedented prosperity. Yet these figures do not tell the whole story because much…
Largest Employer in Every State
Walmart is by far the largest employers in the United States, employing about 1.5 million Americans. Other companies, however, are beginning to close in on Walmart’s headcount. Amazon, thanks to rampant growth and the…
How Much the Average Income Nets You After Taxes in Every State
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, taxes are one of only two certainties in the world. Americans know this all too well. Taxpayers in the United States pay over $11,000 a year on average in federal,…
25 Counties With the Widest Income Gaps
In a capitalist economy, like that of the United States, some level of income inequality is to be expected. In recent years, however, the increasing consolidation of wealth in the hands of a few…
America’s Most Affordable Business Schools
We at Poets&Quants–24/7 Wall St. have written plenty about the high cost of the MBA degree at the top schools. But what about highly ranked schools where the price tag is more affordable? Though “affordable” may be a…
These Are the World’s Biggest Producers of Waste
The world is drowning in trash, and the waste generation rates are only increasing, according to the World Bank. Due to population growth and urban areas growth, the amount of trash countries produce is…
Why the World’s Oceans Are in Big Trouble
The world’s oceans, which are all really just one large body of water surrounding the continents, are in trouble. Humans have filled the sea with tons of plastic, caused the water temperature to increase,…