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The Best and Worst Run States in America: A Survey of All 50

Posted: December 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm

How well run is your state? Assessing a state’s management quality is hardly easy. The current economic climate and standard of living in any given state are not only the ...
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10 Best Cities for Waiters

Posted: December 1, 2014 at 6:24 am

Most waiters expect a 20% tip for good service, but does this actually happen? According to data collected from Americans using digital payment service Square, the average tip in the ...
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The 10 Worst Countries for Women

Posted: November 28, 2014 at 6:47 am

Not one country in the world has successfully eliminated its gender gap, according to a recent report from the World Economic Forum (WEF). But while the scope of gender inequality ...
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The Least Educated Cities

Posted: November 25, 2014 at 6:34 am

The pursuit of higher education is more common in America today than in previous generations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 41% of Americans aged 18 to ...
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The Most Educated Cities

Posted: November 24, 2014 at 6:38 am

The pursuit of higher education is more common in America today than in previous generations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 41% of Americans aged 18 to ...
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10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods With the Best Schools

Posted: November 21, 2014 at 5:16 am

For many homebuyers, the top consideration when searching for a place to live is where their children will go to school. As a result, consistently stellar schools often go hand-in-hand ...
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Countries With the Most Slaves

Posted: November 20, 2014 at 5:55 am

While many believe slavery is an issue of the past, it remains a real, yet largely hidden, problem. An estimated 35.8 million people are enslaved worldwide, according to a recent ...
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10 Worst Cities for LGBT Rights

Posted: November 18, 2014 at 6:19 am

Across the United States, cities are increasingly embracing equal treatment and access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans. In a foreword to this year’s Municipal Equality Index, Chad ...
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States With the Most Student Debt

Posted: November 14, 2014 at 5:45 am

Successfully completing college is still one of the best ways for Americans to land a well-paying job, according to The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS). However, college has ...
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10 Stores Closed on Thanksgiving

Posted: November 13, 2014 at 6:26 am

The holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly goals. This year, the holiday season is expected to be ...
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8 Stores Open on Thanksgiving

Posted: November 13, 2014 at 6:19 am

The holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly goals. This year, the holiday season is expected to be ...
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The Safest Cities in America

Posted: November 12, 2014 at 5:56 am

The number of violent crimes across the United States is estimated to have dropped by 4.4% in 2013 from the year before, according to data recently released by the FBI. ...
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The Most Dangerous Cities in America

Posted: November 11, 2014 at 5:37 am

The number of violent crimes across the United States is estimated to have dropped by 4.4% in 2013 from the year before, according to data recently released by the FBI. ...
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Companies Paying Americans the Least

Posted: November 7, 2014 at 6:06 am

In the wake of mounting protests from labor groups, numerous U.S. localities have approved minimum wage increases, including two of the nation’s largest cities, Seattle and San Francisco. Yet, especially ...
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Seven Commodities With Collapsing Prices

Posted: November 5, 2014 at 7:02 am

Earlier this year, the International Energy Administration (IEA) and Bank of America both said that the United States has become the world's largest oil producer, passing Saudi Arabia and Russia. ...
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