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Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 13, 2012 at 6:25 AM EDT

States with the Longest Prison Terms

The amount of time the nation’s criminals spend in prison has risen steadily for two decades. In 2009, the average…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 11, 2012 at 8:31 PM EDT

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

Today, the FBI announced that violent crime dropped 4% in 2011, compared to a 5.5% drop in 2010. Nationally, the…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 11, 2012 at 6:48 AM EDT

Banks Hiding the Most (and Least) Fees

As new regulations have eaten into their profits, banks have looked for new ways to increase revenue from their customers.…

Mike Sauter | Jun 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM EDT

The States With The Fastest Growing Economies

In 2011, the U.S. economy grew for the second straight year, although at a slower pace than in 2010. According…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 7, 2012 at 6:19 AM EDT

The 12 Companies with the Highest-Paid Boards of Directors

Often, the media discusses the issue of high CEO pay, but what about high pay for members of the board?…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 6, 2012 at 6:36 AM EDT

America’s Richest School Districts

The average income of Americans differs by state, county, city and ZIP code, obviously. At each level, the amount residents…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Jun 5, 2012 at 6:32 AM EDT

The Most Expensive Tickets in Sports

The cost of tickets to watch professional sports varies considerably. In some cities, they can be the same as dinner…

Mike Sauter | May 31, 2012 at 6:29 AM EDT

The States with the Widest Gap Between Rich and Poor

flickr/incendiarymindWhile some income inequality is generally considered necessary in a free market economy, extreme inequality is not. In the United…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 30, 2012 at 6:44 AM EDT

Politicians Go to These Companies to Get Rich

The appointment of former politicians to large public companies’ boards is regularly called into question. Just recently, following the scandal…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 25, 2012 at 1:18 PM EDT

America’s Favorite Coffees

courtesy Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.Americans love their coffee. Three-quarters of adults drink coffee and 58% say they drink coffee…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 25, 2012 at 6:20 AM EDT

Cities with the Most Homes Underwater

Mortgage debt continues to be a major issue in the United States, nearly six years after home prices peaked, according…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM EDT

Cities With The Most Homes In Foreclosure

According to data released last week, the worst effects of the housing crisis are beginning to wind down. RealtyTrac’s latest…

Douglas A. McIntyre | May 22, 2012 at 6:18 AM EDT

The Happiest Countries in the World

24/7 Wall St. StaffFor the second year in a row, 24/7 Wall St. examined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…

Mike Sauter | May 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM EDT

Top Ten CEOs Sent to Prison

Earlier this week, Rebekah Brooks, former CEO of the now-defunct British tabloid News of the World, was arrested on conspiracy…

Mike Sauter | May 16, 2012 at 6:33 AM EDT

Nine Major Ways Criminals Use Facebook

courtesy Facebook Inc.This Friday, Facebook will go public in one of the most anticipated IPOs in history. With more than 900…

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Special Report Articles

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States with the Longest Prison Terms

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

Banks Hiding the Most (and Least) Fees

The States With The Fastest Growing Economies

The 12 Companies with the Highest-Paid Boards of Directors

America’s Richest School Districts

The Most Expensive Tickets in Sports

The States with the Widest Gap Between Rich and Poor

Politicians Go to These Companies to Get Rich

America’s Favorite Coffees

Cities with the Most Homes Underwater

Cities With The Most Homes In Foreclosure

The Happiest Countries in the World

Top Ten CEOs Sent to Prison

Nine Major Ways Criminals Use Facebook

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

Special Report Articles

All Special Report Articles

States with the Longest Prison Terms

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

Banks Hiding the Most (and Least) Fees

The States With The Fastest Growing Economies

The 12 Companies with the Highest-Paid Boards of Directors

America’s Richest School Districts

The Most Expensive Tickets in Sports

The States with the Widest Gap Between Rich and Poor

Politicians Go to These Companies to Get Rich

America’s Favorite Coffees

Cities with the Most Homes Underwater

Cities With The Most Homes In Foreclosure

The Happiest Countries in the World

Top Ten CEOs Sent to Prison

Nine Major Ways Criminals Use Facebook

The $1.3 Million 401(k) Trap: Why Converting $130,000 at Once Costs $19,800 More Than It Should

Snowbirding Sounds Like the Dream Retirement but The Math on Two Homes Is Brutal

How $400,000 in BDC ETFs Can Pay $36,000 a Year and What the Default Risk Really Looks Like

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