Weird Things Foreigners Say About Americans
Cultural quirks may not be obvious to locals until an outsider points them out. Opinions of Americans vary from one individual to another, but most of them can fit into a few categories –…
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Most Important Agricultural Product From Each State
The U.S. agricultural sector contributed less than 1% to the national GDP in the second quarter of 2018, the smallest share in recorded history. While the economic impact of the sector on a national…
Counties With the Biggest Tax Bill in Every State
As the famous saying asserts, taxes, along with death, are one of the only certainties in life. Though most people resent paying taxes, these payments are necessary to facilitate civilization. Taxes fund roads, schools,…
The Most Educated City in Every State
The average American adult with a bachelor’s degree earns nearly $22,000 more per year than the average adult with just a high school education. In addition to a higher earning potential, a college education…
States With the Most Unsheltered Homeless People
There were an estimated 552,830 people experiencing homelessness across the United States in January 2018, essentially the same number as the same time last year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development delivers…
Most Important Trump Events in Second Year of His Presidency
There is one thing Never Trumpers and MAGA hat wearers can agree on about our 45th president — he is never dull. The Tweeter in Chief has spent the second year of his presidency…
50 Best Deals for Christmas
The holiday gift season is upon us, and if you have lots of friends and family to consider, no doubt the season is giving you anxiety. If you’re not part of the 45% of…
25 Best Christmas Deals at Target
It’s that time of the year again. As Christmas is creeping closer and closer, one scary thought suddenly hits you — you haven’t yet found presents for your parents, singlings, their kids, and your…
25 Best Christmas Deals at Walmart
Competition is good for consumers, and at no time is this competition more fierce than around the holidays. America’s — and the world’s — largest retail store, Walmart, has built a reputation for offering…
24 Best Christmas Deals at Best Buy
The season of goodwill can get quite expensive, especially if your holiday gift list includes a lot of tech-savvy people who can’t wait for the latest gear. If you had put aside a dollar…
America’s Favorite Regional Fast Food Chains
Americans love fast food. So much so that around 40% of us consume it every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Young adults, ages 20 to 39, are most likely…
Places With the Best Services for Seniors
The 74 million baby boomers in the U.S. are now between 52 and 72 years of age, the country’s largest adult population group. The Census projects that older Americans (65 and older) will outnumber…
Most Important News of the Year
As 2018 draws to a close, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at the most important news events of the year. The main themes of 2018 involve cultural shifts, environmental impacts, missteps among…
Most Popular Golden Globe Nominated Actors
The Golden Globes stand apart from other awards ceremonies such as the Emmys and the Academy Awards in that they recognize achievements in both television and film. While these two mediums have historically existed…
Most Popular Golden Globe Nominated Movies
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced last week the nominations for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards. And while only 20 movies are up for awards themselves, the creative diversity among the nominated films…