Most Dangerous States in America
Even as the U.S. population increased by 2.3 million from 2016 to 2017, the number of violent crimes fell by approximately 2,400 incidents. Preliminary data indicates that the violent crime rate will continue to…
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The Most Popular Names in America Since 1880
Have you ever wondered why your parents picked your name and why you are not, say, Lucifer? Names that may have once been considered edgy or unusual have been dropping in popularity lately. For…
How to Regain Your Focus After the Holidays, According to Psychologists
The holidays are a fun time to share gifts, visit with friends and family, take a break from work, and, hopefully, relax. The trouble is that they are over fairly quickly. And once those…
Top-Selling Cars of 2018
2018 was another near-record year for the car industry in the United States. Sales rose to 17.3 million vehicles, which includes cars, pickups, SUVs, and crossovers. This is the fourth straight year the total…
Cities Where It’s Easiest to Buy a House for Less Than $100K
Homeownership is, for many, the realization of the American dream. However, the sale price of the typical American home has climbed substantially in recent years — from about $214,000 in 2009 to nearly $316,000…
Biggest Company Founded the Year You Were Born
Thanks to abundant resources, a relatively stable government, and a business-friendly climate, Americans know that — with a good idea and some hard work — they can create a successful business. The American entrepreneurial…
Skin-Care Resolutions Dermatologists Want You to Keep
The skin, which is the largest organ of the body, plays a major role in a person’s wellbeing as it protects against bacteria and viruses. In order for your skin to keep you healthy,…
17 Easy Tricks to Beat Post-Holiday Stress
The season of sipping eggnog, indulging in desserts, and relaxing with family is over. Reality has settled in again, but coming to terms with it after weeks of fun is easier said than done.…
Study Shows Which States People Are Moving To (and Leaving)
The migration pattern for Americans continues to be toward the West and the South, according to the results of the latest United Van Lines annual national movers study. The pace of those moving to…
Companies Laying Off the Most Workers in 2018
Even though 2018 was in many respects a a strong year for the economy, job cut announcements were up 28% compared to 2017. According to a January release by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray…
25 Most Dangerous Jobs in America
In 2017 there were 5,147 accidental deaths in the American workplace. This figure is slightly down from 2016’s 5,190 deaths, but is still close to the highest annual total in a decade. One cause…
25 Best Counties to Live In
Roughly one in nine Americans moved within the last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. People move to accommodate growing families, work at a new job, or find somewhere that better fits their…
The Most Important Things to Consider When Getting a New Credit Card
It would be hard for many of us in America today to imagine life without credit cards. We use these small but potentially powerful plastic rectangles for everything, from our morning latte to luxurious…
The Most Important Things to Consider When Opening a New Checking Account
Today’s consumers use credit cards for even minor purchases and often pay their bills online, and mobile payment systems like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Wallet have proliferated. It’s not surprising, then, that…
How Many Kinds of Immunotherapy Are There?
The American Cancer Society defines immunotherapy as “treatment that uses certain parts of a person’s immune system to fight diseases such as cancer.” In recent decades, immunotherapy has become an important tool for treating…