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The 8 best luxury cars and SUVs that start under $40,000, according to Consumer Reports

Luxury doesn’t have to break the bank. These 8 Consumer Reports picks prove you can get premium features for under $40K.

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The 10 U.S. counties with the most extreme weather

A new analysis reveals which large counties face the highest weather risk based on storm frequency, disaster declarations, and insurance-related...

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The 5 best states for having a baby in 2025 — and the 5 worst

From delivery bills to child care, the financial and logistical realities of having a baby vary dramatically across the U.S.

14.08.2025 10

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The states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most and the least

As federal student loan payments resume in full, some states are seeing delinquency rates surge, while others are experiencing sharp declines.

13.08.2025 10

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Technologies that depend on rare earths

How rare earth elements improve functionality and performance across a range of high-tech devices such as consumer electronics and medical equipment

12.08.2025 8

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The top U.S. ZIP Codes people are moving to in 2025

Americans are trading big cities for affordable suburbs — with Texas, Florida, and Arizona leading 2025’s top moving destinations, per MovingPlace

12.08.2025 6

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Here's where you can hail a robotaxi in the U.S.

Companies are scrambling to create driverless taxis, but riders can still only hail them in a few cities across the U.S.

11.08.2025 10

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The 5 states with the best early childhood education — and the 5 with the worst

While evidence overwhelmingly shows the importance of investing in early childhood education, access remains limited in many places throughout the...

07.08.2025 3

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The 10 cars with the lowest depreciation values in 2025

If you're looking for a car you can sell in a few years, a new study has some good options for you

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The 5 states with the best healthcare in America — and the 5 with the worst

"The best health care in the nation isn’t helpful if it bankrupts the people who try to get it, and cheap health care isn’t worth paying for if it...

06.08.2025 3

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The 5 states with the best schools in America — and the 5 with the worst

School outcomes vary widely state to state, which is why WalletHub set out to find the places with the best and worst public school systems

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Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package is unprecedented. Here are the 11 other largest CEO payouts ever

From Palantir to Snap, these are the biggest CEO compensation packages ever reported — with Elon Musk in a league of his own

06.08.2025 2

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The 10 publicly-traded companies that own the most bitcoin

With its latest purchase, Strategy now owns 3% of the total bitcoin supply

05.08.2025 3

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American Eagle shares are up 20% this month. But these retail stocks are doing even better

Sydney Sweeney's "Great Jeans" ads are boosting American Eagle. See what other retail stocks are climbing in 2025

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These 6 sectors actually added jobs in July

Amid a weak jobs report, six industries managed to make gains, buttressing the bleeding elsewhere in the economy

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The 5 best cities in America for first-time home buyers right now — and the five worst

Even with a housing market favorable to buyers, some cities still aren't great picks for people buying their first house

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The 10 states with the most retirement savings in America

New data from SmartAsset reveals where Americans are the most financially prepared for retirement

31.07.2025 10

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5 grocery items besides eggs that are more expensive in 2025

New data from the USDA and BLS explains why your grocery bill might be increasing — even if you're cutting back on eggs

30.07.2025 10

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The 5 states where Americans spend the most on groceries — and 5 where they spend the least

Americans in some states are spending hundreds more each month than others just to feed their families

28.07.2025 10

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The 8 best lakes in the U.S. for a summer vacation

From mountain retreats to classic Midwestern getaways, these lakes are perfect for swimming, paddling, and unwinding this summer

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The 7 states that generate the most renewable energy in America

These states lead the way in renewable energy generation, using wind turbines, solar arrays, and more

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6 high-profile CEO exits in a record start to the year for executive turnover

The past six months have seen a striking number of CEO resignations and firings, cementing 2025 as a year of corporate upheaval

21.07.2025 6

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The 10 most popular emojis in America

Celebrate World Emoji Day with the icons Americans use the most

17.07.2025 2

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The 5 states where Americans are financially struggling the most — and 5 where they're struggling the least

Some states are seeing high levels of financial distress, while others are coping better with turbulent economic times

16.07.2025 6

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The states where electric bills will rise the most and least thanks to Trump's budget bill

'The grid will become more reliant on increasingly expensive natural gas, driving up energy prices for folks like you and me,' one analyst said.

15.07.2025 10

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The 10 most walkable cities in America, according to experts and locals

Sightseeing is a breeze in these U.S. cities, where major attractions, restaurants, and local charm are all just a short stroll away

14.07.2025 20

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The best cars, SUVs, and minivans for families, according to Car and Driver

Family-friendly vehicles go far beyond basic transportation — they offer safety, space, comfort, and tech to make life easier for everyone on board

13.07.2025 10

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The 5 most stressed cities in America — and the 5 least stressed

While stress can affect everyone, there are some communities where far more of the population struggles than others

11.07.2025 10

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The 5 states where gas is cheapest — and the 5 where it's most expensive

AAA data reveals there's almost a $2 difference in the price per gallon of gas in the most and least expensive states.

10.07.2025 8

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The 7 most boring big cities in America

These cities may be large, but when it comes to excitement, culture, or nightlife, they often leave visitors and even locals underwhelmed

09.07.2025 6

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Fed survey shows consumer expectations on inflation back down to pre-tariff level

Households are more optimistic about their financial future as short-term inflation and credit concerns ease per a Fed survey

08.07.2025 3

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The 10 best beaches in America

From quiet coastal escapes to lively boardwalks, these beaches offer the best of sun, sand, and sea across America

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The 10 states where child care costs the most right now

Married couples in some states need to set aside more than 10% of their income to afford child care

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The 5 most patriotic states in America — and the 5 least patriotic

WalletHub looked at more than a dozen metrics to pick the states with the most (and least) patriotic residents

04.07.2025 4

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The best deals for new cars this July 4th, according to Consumer Reports

You can save thousands of dollars on some models from Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Ford this weekend

04.07.2025 10

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The 8 best cities in America for celebrating the Fourth of July

These eight cities should have good weather, great fireworks, and lots to do for the holiday

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The 5 most independent states of America — and the 5 least independent

Is there anything more American than some friendly — or not-so-friendly — competition between states?

04.07.2025 10

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The 8 most educated cities in America

These American cities have the highest number of residents with degrees and the strongest schools

03.07.2025 10

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The best EVs to buy before tax credits disappear

President Donald Trump's new bill is eliminating EV tax credits in a few months — but there's still time to take advantage of them if you act quickly.

02.07.2025 5

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Your July 4th barbecue got more expensive this year. Here's what everything costs

People should plan to spend about $130 for food and beverages for 10 people this year, up 2.2% compared to 2024

02.07.2025 10

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How July 4th travel prices this year compare to 2024

A record number of Americans are set to travel this Independence Day. AAA broke down how much they'll be spending

01.07.2025 7

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The states where people are most and least diligent with credit

Credit scores can have wide-ranging effects on your future, and a new study shows where residents are more diligent about their credit than others.

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The 10 most family-friendly airports in America

Some airports go above and beyond to cater to families, while others make it harder for parents to navigate traveling with kids

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The 9 best large, mid-sized, and small cities for recent college graduates

These cities have ample job oppournities, high incomes, and plenty of fun activities for people who just finished up college

30.06.2025 3

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Ford's CEO calls China's EV dominance 'the most humbling thing I have ever seen'

Ford CEO Jim Farley said China's EVs are "far superior" to those made in the West

30.06.2025 10

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The 10 most American cars of 2025, according to Cars.com

If you're looking to buy a domestically-made car, Cars.com ranked the "most American" ones on the market in 2025

30.06.2025 10

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The 10 most popular cities people are moving to this summer

Americans are flocking to smaller cities and suburbs, according to one recent report

25.06.2025 10

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5 states that spend the most money on fast food — and 5 that spend the least

Fast food prices are rising — and Americans are spending more and more of their income on a habit that isn't as economical as it used to be

24.06.2025 3

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The 5 best states in America for seniors who live independently — and the 5 worst

Most seniors want to "age in place," but some states offer a far better quality of life for older Americans

24.06.2025 10

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A quarter of Americans say they need to make at least $150,000 to be secure. Blame inflation

And less than 30% of U.S. adults believe the American Dream is attainable in today’s economy

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