The Best Cities for High-Tech Jobs
ThinkstockOne in every five jobs in the United States required a high level of knowledge in science, technology, engineering or math as of 2011. Since the industrial revolution, the share of these kinds of…
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ThinkstockThe Great Recession left many families in need of greater economic security. Although federal programs provide some safety net, the states supply much of the security. A new report rated Washington as the state…
Countries With the Most Vacation Days
ThinkstockThe United States is the only developed country in the world without a single legally required paid vacation day or holiday. By law, every country in the European Union has at least four work…
Ten American Cities Hurricanes Could Devastate
ThinkstockOn June 1, the Atlantic hurricane season officially began. According to a report released earlier this week, an estimated $1.1 trillion in property are at risk of hurricane damage. More than $658 billion of those homes…
The Most Expensive Home Styles in America
ThinkstockMost people know that a mansion costs much more than a farmhouse. What many might not be aware of is that the style of a home can also have a major impact on its…
States Spending the Most on Education
ThinkstockIn 2011, for the first time in decades, the amount the nation’s schools spent per student fell. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest release on education spending, the nation’s schools spent $10,560 per…
Cities Where Suburban Poverty Is Skyrocketing
ThinkstockThe number of poor people in U.S. suburbs rose by 63.6% between 2000 and 2011, from 10 million to well over 16 million people. For the first time, there are now more people living…
The Most Popular Towns to Buy a Vacation Home
The economy is improving, banks are beginning to ease standards for lending, and mortgage rates are near their record lows. These factors are making it easier for Americans to wade into the real estate…
States Sending the Most Goods to China
Courtesy Maersk LineOver the past decade, U.S. exports to China have grown at an annual rate of nearly 17% each year. In 2012 alone, the 50 states shipped more than $100 billion worth of…
States With the Most Americans on Disability
ThinkstockThe number of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) more-than doubled over the past two decades, from 5.2 million to 11.7 million by the end of 2011. The number of residents receiving disability…
The Most Popular American Brands In China
courtesy of StarbucksBy 2030, roughly two-thirds of the world’s middle class will be in the Asia Pacific region, largely in China, according to a report by Ernst & Young. Currently at around 150 million…
Ten Countries Where People Fear for Their Safety
ThinkstockLast year, more than two-thirds of all people surveyed said they felt safe walking alone at night, according to a Gallup poll conducted in 134 countries. But in 31 countries, less than half the…
The Seven Most Popular Home Styles
ThinkstockMost people know that a mansion will cost much more than a farmhouse. What many might not be aware of is that the style of a home can also have a major impact on…
Workers Taking the Most Sick Days
ThinkstockSick days are estimated to cost the U.S. economy $84 billion each year. According to the latest data released in a joint study by Gallup and Healthways, some professions miss substantially more time each…
States Where Teenagers Cannot Find Work
ThinkstockFor the past four and a half years, teen unemployment has exceeded 20%. As of April 2013, 24.1% of teens seeking jobs were unable to find work, according to a report released this week.…