The Best (and Worst) Paying Cities for Women
ThinkstockDespite improving since the 1960s, the gender pay gap is still quite wide in the United States. Moreover, the gap seems to have leveled off in recent years, remaining at a substantial level. In…
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ThinkstockBrick-and-mortar retailers have been suffering from slow economic activity for years, as well as from increased competition from online retailers. The rise in store closings is a prominent sign of their struggles. Weakened companies…
The 10 Most Expensive Concert Tickets
ThinkstockIconic rock bands are in demand more than ever and are commanding ticket prices at least as expensive as the hottest current artists. Five of the top 10 bands with the most expensive average…
Ten States With the Most Fraud Complaints
A report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says there were more than 2 million cases of fraud in 2013. Based on the FTC’s annual Consumer Sentinel Report, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 10…
Companies Profiting the Most From War
Global military spending was down in 2012 for the first time since 1998. Based on figures compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), 24/7 Wall St. examined the 10 companies profiting most…
Worst Product Flops of All Time
ThinkstockThe larger the company, the greater its capacity for taking risks. While pouring millions of dollars into market research and advertising campaigns can lead to tremendous successes, such ventures can also be a formula…
Ten States Where Income Inequality Has Soared
In each of the 50 states, income growth among the top 1% of earners rapidly outpaced that of the bottom 99%, according to a recent study. These are the 10 states where income inequality…
Ten Retailers With the Worst Customer Service
ThinkstockCustomer satisfaction with retailers in the U.S. is at an all-time high, up for the third year in a row. While the industry improved overall, not all retailers received accolades, according to the American…
America’s Most (and Least) Literate Cities
Central Connecticut State University examined how well Americans used their literacy skills in the nation's largest cities. Based on their findings, these are America's most and least literate cities.
America’s Most Content (and Miserable) States
ThinkstockThe well-being of Americans hasn’t improved in the past six years, and it even declined slightly in 2013, according to a recent Gallup study. While national figures remained flat overall, the ranks of the…
Cities With Highest (and Lowest) Taxes
ThinkstockAlthough a little late this year, due largely to the federal government’s 17-day shutdown in 2013, tax season is here. And, according to a new report, what you owe in taxes could be largely…
Ten U.S. Cities Where Violent Crime Is Soaring
ThinkstockAccording to data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the United States is becoming safer nearly every year. In the 20 years through 2012, the U.S. violent crime rate has been almost cut…
States Where Children are Struggling the Most to Read
ThinkstockAccording to a recent report, children’s reading performances have improved in the past decade. While 70% of fourth graders had weak reading skills in 2003, that rate dropped to 66% in 2013. However, there…
The 10 Cities Where No One Wants to Drive
ThinkstockFor many Americans, there’s no escaping the stressful rush hour drive — but not for everybody. Many choose not to own a car. In fact, according to a recent report, more than 9% of…
The Seven Best Tax-Free Investments
When it comes to taxes and investments, we have all heard the old saying: "It's not what you make, it's what you keep." 24/7 Wall St. has compiled a list of seven tax-free or…