Between June and November of last year, in the heart of the pandemic, the overall percentage of Americans living below the poverty line rose from 9.3% to 11.7% — the highest single-year increase since…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the federal poverty level in the continental United States today at $12,880 for individuals, $26,500 for families of four. (The thresholds are slightly higher for…
With travel significantly curtailed over the last two years, people have been spending more time at home. This means living in a desirable area has never been more important for Americans. People want to…
All of the optimism from Joe Q. Public may be waning if the most recent data from The Conference Board holds up. Particularly as job anxiety keeps mounting. The October reading fell down to…
The U.S. Census Bureau defines the American South as encompassing some 16 states and the District of Columbia. That includes a vast swath of the nation, from the northeastern border of Delaware (almost on…
Although South America is not known for being a global hotspot in terms of ongoing armed conflict, it is home to some of the strongest militaries in the world. There are military coups from…
Home values are at an all time high in the United States. According to real estate marketplace company Zillow, the typical American home was worth $348,539 at the end of September 2023, the latest…
ThinkstockWestport Innovations Inc. (NASDAQ: WPRT) has not had a good performance since the end of October. In fact, its stock before today’s halt ahead of earnings was trying to break an eight-day losing streak.…
Toronto-Dominion Bank and First Horizon have mutually agreed to call off their $13.4 billion transaction.