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The 5 greenest states in America — and the 5 least green

To see which states are leading the charge, WalletHub compared across two key areas: home energy efficiency and auto energy efficiency

07.11.2025 10

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The 10 best used cars to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports

With new car prices at all time highs, check out these used options vetted by experts at Consumer Reports

06.11.2025 10

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The 10 best countries for Americans to retire abroad right now

Choosing where to live isn’t just about beaches or blue skies. A new ranking finds countries that are affordable and safe options for your golden...

05.11.2025 10

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Veterans Day 2025 deals: 8 chains offering free food

Many restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active-duty military members

05.11.2025 3

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The 5 best states in America to find a job right now — and the 5 worst

Some states are booming with opportunity, while others are falling behind. Here’s how they compare

04.11.2025 10

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The 10 best states in America for winter vacations

From Colorado’s iconic slopes to Maine’s snow-covered trails, these states offer the best mix of skiing, snowshoeing, and stargazing

02.11.2025 20

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The 5 safest cities in America — and the 5 least safe

Safety isn’t just about crime rates. A new analysis studies everything from natural-disaster risk to financial stability

02.11.2025 10

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The 5 states in America where the most millennials moved last year — and the 5 states they fled

Almost 8 million millennials moved in 2024. The states they flocked to might surprise you

01.11.2025 40

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The 10 best colleges and universities in America

WalletHub analyzed more than 700 higher education institutions across 30 key measures to select the best ones

30.10.2025 4

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The 8 best neighborhoods in American for Halloween trick-or-treating

These spirited neighborhoods do Halloween right and deliver great experiences for you and your family

29.10.2025 30

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The 10 best college towns in America

A new analysis weighs 31 factors, from rent prices to career opportunities, to find the best college towns in the U.S.

29.10.2025 2

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The best tires for winter and snow, according to Consumer Reports

As temperatures drop, Consumer Reports reveals which tires deliver the best grip and reliability for winter driving

28.10.2025 20

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7 times Bill Gates correctly predicted the future

The Microsoft co-founder's 70th birthday is today. Here are seven predictions Gates totally nailed

28.10.2025 4

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The 5 best countries for American expats right now

A survey of more than 10,000 people in 172 nations found the best countries for American expats this year

27.10.2025 9

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5 things to wait until Black Friday to buy

If you can manage to hold off for a month before purchasing these items, you could potentially save a lot of cash

26.10.2025 20

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Exciting EVs that will hit the market soon, according to Consumer Reports

The EV market is about to get a lot more exciting. Check out these models Consumer Reports says might be worth waiting for

25.10.2025 10

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The 20 best cars and SUVs for winter and snow, according to experts

Kelley Blue Book identified a slew of new cars that will keep you safe — and warm — this winter

24.10.2025 10

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The 5 best jobs for American expats

From teaching abroad to working with tourists, these are the top jobs for expats, according to experts

23.10.2025 10

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A 'Carrie Bradshaw Index' for where you can and can't afford to live alone

Named for the "Sex and the City" character, the index measures what cities are the most and least affordable for renters who live solo

23.10.2025 20

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The 10 states where homeownership will most be out of reach in 5 years

These 10 states are projected to have the largest gaps between income and homeowners in five years

22.10.2025 90

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The 10 jobs projected to grow the most in the next 5 years

Professions in the A.I. field dominated the list, which was made using data from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report

22.10.2025 9

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7 college towns that offer the best value in America

A new study examined dozens of different college towns to find affordable ones that will provide students a good return on investment

21.10.2025 10

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JPMorgan anti-RTO petition is going to Jamie Dimon after reaching 2,000 signatures

CEO Jamie Dimon dismissed the effort in February, saying, ""I don’t care how many people sign that f—ing petition."

20.10.2025 2

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The 10 best food cities in America

A new analysis of more than 180 cities takes into account factors like affordability, accessibility, and quality

20.10.2025 10

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What AI's biggest leaders have to say about the future of AI

The billionaires riding the AI boom weigh in on the future the tech will bring, from Bezos' space-dwelling utopia to Amodei's jobs warning

16.10.2025 2

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The 8 best corn mazes to visit this fall

The top mazes from all around the country feature elaborate designs and often take hours to complete

16.10.2025 10

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The 5 best states in America for EV owners, according to experts

Some states make owning, operating, and charging your EV far easier than others

15.10.2025 10

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The 7 greenest cities in America right now

From clean energy to walkability, these U.S. cities stand out for policies and infrastructure that make eco-friendly living easy

14.10.2025 20

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The 5 best states in America for nurses — and the 5 worst

Where nurses thrive — or struggle — has more to do with where they work than you might think

13.10.2025 10

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The best motorcycles under $10k, according to experts

Not all new bikes have to break the bank. Check out these picks from Motorcyclist Magazine

12.10.2025 20

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The best Saturday Night Live commercial parodies of all time

The sketches include appearances from SNL alumni like Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Adam Sandler

11.10.2025 10

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The 5 states with the highest mortgage rates — and the 5 with the lowest

National mortgage statistics obscure a more complicated picture, with some states averaging rates as low as 4.5%

10.10.2025 4

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The 10 most popular countries for American expats

More Americans than ever are considering a move abroad. Here's a look at where the most U.S. expats currently live

09.10.2025 4

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The 8 best cities in America for working parents right now

The best cities for working parents in 2025 combine career flexibility, quality schools, and supportive family environments

09.10.2025 4

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The best small cities in America right now

Smaller cities can offer big advantages, like lower costs, shorter commutes, and strong communities. Here are the 10 best, according to a new ranking

08.10.2025 20

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6 Big Deal Day discounts on Amazon devices that are actually worth it

Amazon has steep discounts on its own devices this Big Deal Days, including TVs, smart home devices, and tablets

07.10.2025 8

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The 10 most expensive college towns in America

A new Redfin report reveals where students, faculty, and families alike are paying the most for homes in markets with limited supply

07.10.2025 10

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The 10 best compact cars, according to Car and Driver

These small but mighty vehicles pack a punch and provide great value for shoppers who want a new car but don't want to spend too much

06.10.2025 3

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5 hybrid crops that could thrive in climate change

Wetter, hotter, and more unpredictable weather is set to wreak havoc on our food systems, but scientists are devising ways to mitigate the coming harm

06.10.2025 3

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The 9 safest cars to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports

These nine cars stand out for their crash protection, advanced safety tech, and reliability, according to Consumer Reports

05.10.2025 10

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The 7 best ski resorts in America this winter

Readers helped Ski Magazine choose the best mountains in the U.S., based on snow quality, affordability, and a slew of other factors

04.10.2025 10

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The 10 states where it's hardest to live and work

It's hard enough to get by — and, according to a new study, these 10 states don't make it any easier

03.10.2025 20

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The best cities in America for trade workers

Here’s where skilled trade workers are thriving thanks to factors ranging from paychecks to job postings

03.10.2025 10

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The best and worst cities in America for people with disabilities

A new analysis highlights where Americans with disabilities have the best access to income, healthcare, housing, and accessible infrastructure

02.10.2025 40

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The government is shut down. Here’s what will be closed until it’s over

The shutdown isn't affecting every federal agency the same. See which ones are staying open and which are temporarily shuttering

01.10.2025 7

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The 11 major metro areas where rent is falling the most

In these major cities, rents are dropping — even if they're still higher than they were before the pandemic

01.10.2025 9

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The 10 states with the worst road rage in America

More than 40,000 people die each year in the U.S. from road fatalities, and some states have particularly bad aggressive driving problems

01.10.2025 10

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The 5 best states for teachers — and the 5 worst

Where teachers are more likely to thrive — or struggle — has a lot to do with where they live and work

30.09.2025 7

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5 big cities where salaries are increasing — and 5 where they're falling

Where you live might be affecting whether you're seeing more or less take-home pay

29.09.2025 3

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5 coastal cities where you can actually afford to live

Plenty of beachside cities are unaffordable, but there are still well-priced places near the ocean if you know where to look

26.09.2025 10

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