Several states across the nation are holding off sales tax holidays for the back-to-school season. Whether you think this is good or bad public policy can be saved for another day; the bottom-line is saving your hard-earned money! The data has been provided by the Federation of Tax Administrators and actually covers the entire year […]
The Visual Capitalist reports that more than 80% of the American population resides in an urban area. Utilizing Census data, the infographic below highlights the U.S. states with cities boasting over 250,000 residents. Stay safe and enjoy your Friday! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. View infographic here The article States with Cities Over 250k
WalletHub says the average American can expect to move an estimated 12 times in a lifetime. They say moving can be a sign of opportunity, prompted by a new job or long-term wealth accumulation, but people may also move because of instability such as foreclosure or job loss. With that in mind, they compared over
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Omaha Beach today. Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord (D-Day) on June 6, 1944, when nearly 160,000 allied troops, led by the United States, invaded occupied France, signaling the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. The infographic below from Encyclopedia Britannica provides a snapshot of that historic day. Many of the brave
Zumper has compiled a list of the best cities for singles based on factors such as median rent, percentage of single population, cost of living, median income, unemployment rate, and access to dining and entertainment. They have identified the top 10 states for singles, including Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; Minneapolis, MN; Boston, MA; Madison,
Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th (just a friendly reminder). According to the History Channel, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in the U.S. in 1914 and is typically celebrated by giving moms flowers, cards, and gifts. Groupon’s infographic provides insight into what moms really want (and don’t want) on this special
The 2023 Internet Crime report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) was recently released, providing insights into the cyber threat landscape based on data from reported complaints. According to the FBI, phishing schemes were the most frequently reported crime in 2023, using unsolicited e-mails, text messages, and phone calls to
As winter arrives, particularly in the northern regions of the country, today’s visuals from Weather.gov serve as a valuable reminder on how to handle snowy conditions. It is essential to share these graphics and prioritize safety. Have a wonderful and safe Friday! Additionally, credit goes to Weather.gov for providing this information. Visit their website for
According to a recent analysis from Zillow, more couples are using wedding registries to seek financial assistance in purchasing their first home. The data reveals that the number of couples including “home funds” in their wedding registry has increased by 55%. Approximately 20% of couples registered on The Knot, a popular bridal registry site, are
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The U.S. government has released data on national vacancy rates for Q3, 2023. The vacancy rates for rental housing were reported at 6.6%, while for homeowner housing, the rates were 0.8%. The homeownership rate for Q3, 2023 was 66%. Out of all housing units in the United States during this period, approximately 89.6% were occupied