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Mike Sauter | Jul 15, 2013 at 6:29 AM EDT

American Cities Where Wages Are Soaring

ThinkstockThe average wage of a U.S. worker was $1,000 per week in the fourth quarter of 2012, or 4.7% higher…

247alex | Jul 11, 2013 at 6:30 AM EDT

The Most Corrupt Countries in the World

ThinkstockMore than half of the world’s population believes corruption in the public sector is a very serious problem. Liberia and…

247sam | Jul 10, 2013 at 2:23 PM EDT

American Cities Where Wages Are Plummeting

The average U.S. worker was paid $1,000 per week as of the fourth quarter of 2012. This is, according to…

247alex | Jul 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM EDT

Iconic Brands That Just Vanished

courtesy of Leonid Mamchenkov, via WikimediaJust over a decade ago, Sony Ericsson was one of the hottest cell phone makers…

247sam | Jul 1, 2013 at 6:45 AM EDT

What Americans Do When Not at Work

ThinkstockAfter work and sleep, most Americans have eight hours left of their day to spend as they please. How much…

247sam | Jun 27, 2013 at 6:05 AM EDT

Countries Spending the Most on the Military

courtesy Boeing Co.For the first time since 1998, global military spending is down. This coincides with a major decline in…

Mike Sauter | Jun 26, 2013 at 5:50 AM EDT

High-Tech Jobs That Don’t Need a College Degree

ThinkstockWhen people think of high-tech jobs, they typically think of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Ivy League Ph.D.s. But according to…

Mike Sauter | Jun 25, 2013 at 6:08 AM EDT

The Most Competitive Cities of the Future

ThinkstockSingapore is currently the most competitive city in the world, beating out New York and London, according to the Economist…

247sam | Jun 24, 2013 at 5:56 AM EDT

States With the Most Dangerous Bridges

ThinkstockFrom rural covered passes to modern engineering marvels, bridges overcome natural obstacles and expedite transportation. Yet many of the bridges…

Mike Sauter | Jun 21, 2013 at 6:48 AM EDT

Cities with the Most Abandoned Homes

ThinkstockOne in five homes in the foreclosure process stands vacant after being abandoned by owners. While the housing market is…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 19, 2013 at 6:15 AM EDT

America’s Most Wasteful Companies

ThinkstockBig companies often invest in research and development to promote growth and profitability. Yet this expense can sometimes be a…

247sam | Jun 18, 2013 at 6:21 AM EDT

The Oldest Company Logos in America

courtesy Deere & Co.Few things are more tied to a company’s identity than its logo. Who isn’t familiar with Nike’s…

Mike Sauter | Jun 14, 2013 at 11:14 AM EDT

Ten States Where People Hate Going to Work

ThinkstockLess than a third of the nation’s workers were actively engaged in their jobs last year, according to a Gallup…

247alex | Jun 13, 2013 at 3:05 PM EDT

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

ThinkstockAfter falling for five consecutive years, the number of violent crimes across the United States rose by 1.2% in 2012.…

Mike Sauter | Jun 12, 2013 at 6:50 AM EDT

States with the Fastest Growing Economies

ThinkstockU.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in 2012 after growing 1.6% in 2011, the most the economy has…

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Special Report Articles

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American Cities Where Wages Are Soaring

The Most Corrupt Countries in the World

American Cities Where Wages Are Plummeting

Iconic Brands That Just Vanished

What Americans Do When Not at Work

Countries Spending the Most on the Military

High-Tech Jobs That Don’t Need a College Degree

The Most Competitive Cities of the Future

States With the Most Dangerous Bridges

Cities with the Most Abandoned Homes

America’s Most Wasteful Companies

The Oldest Company Logos in America

Ten States Where People Hate Going to Work

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

States with the Fastest Growing Economies

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58% of Americans Think a 401(k) Balance Is Enough. 48% Have No Plan to Use It.

How a 73-Year-Old's First RMD Suddenly Pushed Her Effective Tax Rate to 40 Percent

$10,000 in FNGU Became $8,392 in One Session as Tech Leverage Cut Both Ways

58% of Americans Think a 401(k) Balance Is Enough. 48% Have No Plan to Use It.

Special Report Articles

All Special Report Articles

American Cities Where Wages Are Soaring

The Most Corrupt Countries in the World

American Cities Where Wages Are Plummeting

Iconic Brands That Just Vanished

What Americans Do When Not at Work

Countries Spending the Most on the Military

High-Tech Jobs That Don’t Need a College Degree

The Most Competitive Cities of the Future

States With the Most Dangerous Bridges

Cities with the Most Abandoned Homes

America’s Most Wasteful Companies

The Oldest Company Logos in America

Ten States Where People Hate Going to Work

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

States with the Fastest Growing Economies

$10,000 in FNGU Became $8,392 in One Session as Tech Leverage Cut Both Ways

58% of Americans Think a 401(k) Balance Is Enough. 48% Have No Plan to Use It.

How a 73-Year-Old’s First RMD Suddenly Pushed Her Effective Tax Rate to 40 Percent

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