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Best Places to Birdwatch in Every State

There’s a good chance your neighbor is a birdwatcher. In the United States, there are 45 million of them, or almost 1 in 7 people in this country. Entry to this club is pretty…

Grant Suneson · 9 years ago

25 Most Expensive Cities to Move

From Europeans heading west in the 19th century to immigrants searching for a fresh start, leaving home in pursuit of opportunity has long been a central part of the American dream. Today, cities and…

Thomas Frohlich · 9 years ago

20 Companies That Turned Their Fortunes Around in 2017

Turning around the fortunes of a struggling company can be a daunting task. It can mean changing the company’s culture, laying off workers, or paring management — upheavals that can roil a business for…

John Harrington · 9 years ago

25 Athletes Who Were Huge Disappointments in 2017

In professional sports, it’s tough to stay on top for long. Sure, there are players like LeBron James who dominate their field for over a decade. But for most pro athletes, success is fleeting.…

Grant Suneson · 9 years ago

New Year’s Eve by the Numbers

New Year’s Eve ranks as the sixth most favorite holiday among Americans. An estimated 92% of U.S. adults celebrate the holiday, and roughly 70% of Americans plan to stay up past midnight as they…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

11 Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions

As 2017 draws to a close and a new year begins, tens of millions of Americans will use this time to reflect on the last 12 months and take stock of their lives. For…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago

Highest Paid CEOs in 2017

There are hundreds of major, publicly traded companies in the United States with annual revenues of $1 billion or more. At the helm of each of these corporations is a well-compensated chief executive. The…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago

Most Decorated Golden Globe Winners of All Time

The much-anticipated Golden Globe Awards ceremony has been held for 75 years, just 14 years shy of the renowned Academy Awards. And over that time, a select few actors have earned a cornucopia of…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

39 Best Door Buster Deals After Christmas

Retailers stock their shelves for the holidays, and when certain items don’t sell as well as expected, enterprising bargain-hunters can benefit. Some of the nation’s biggest retailers are offering huge post-holiday discounts on anything…

Steven M. Peters · 9 years ago

Bing Predicts: NFL Week 17

The legend known as “Jimmy G” has changed the outlook for the San Francisco 49ers — since taking over as starting quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo has led the 49ers to four straight wins. Garoppolo also…

Grant Suneson · 9 years ago

20 Worst CEOs in America 2017

24/7 Wall St. has chosen its list of the “Worst CEOs In America” for 2017. All the executives on this list have done serious damage to the companies they lead. In some cases it…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 9 years ago

25 Athletes Who Came Out of Nowhere This Year

Some things are certain in sports. LeBron James, Alexander Ovechkin, Mike Trout, and Aaron are among the best in their respective leagues and will likely continue to dominate as long as they are healthy.…

Grant Suneson · 9 years ago

What Americans Spent in 2017

American consumers have spent $130.6 trillion so far in 2017, a 2.7% increase compared to this point in 2016. Personal expenditure by U.S. consumers accounts for two-thirds of all spending in the United States…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

America’s Fastest Growing Beer Brands

Americans buy a lot of beer — 210.5 million barrels in 2016 to be exact. As evidenced by considerable year-over-year changes in sales by brand, beer lovers can also be fickle when it comes…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

30 Most Anticipated Products Coming in 2018

The end of the year is always an exciting time. It is a time to celebrate with friends and family, to reminisce on the months gone by, and to look forward to the times…

Grant Suneson · 9 years ago