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The 10 most caring cities in America

The giving season is upon us. As Americans shop for holiday gifts, they’re also thinking about those who might need help this time of year.Read...

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8 states with the most dangerous roads in America during the holidays

There is a lot to watch for on the roads this holiday season, whether it’s icy conditions, increased traffic, or drivers under the influence.Read...

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4 brands making the most reliable new cars, according to Consumer Reports — and 4 brands making the least

If you’re buying a new car, you’re going to want one that will last for years to come. But not every brand is so reliable, and if you buy the...

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12 cities in America that first-time homebuyers should check out

Sixty-nine percent of Americans said they were “very concerned” about the cost of housing, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. But...

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The 7 best gift cards for last-minute Christmas gifts

Buying a gift card is a great last-minute holiday gift, but not when companies tack on extra fees. Read more...

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Big changes are coming to Social Security in 2025. Here's what to know

Retiring at 65 is increasingly a thing of the past — especially if you want to get your full Social Security benefits.Read more...

18.12.2024 7

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5 tips to improve your work-from-home space and be more productive

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. work from home every day, but productivity can be a struggle when you’re surrounded by so many distractions....

18.12.2024 10

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Companies are pushing return-to-office because of expensive leases, study says

When explaining their return-to-office (RTO) mandates, companies tend to point to factors like increased productivity, improved company cultures, and...

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6 things homebuyers care about in 2025, according to Zillow

As we look ahead to the New Year, Zillow (Z) says homebuyers are feeling nostalgic but interested in new technology.Read more...

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The 10 states with the most people in financial distress

Millions of Americans are in financial distress in the wake of a pandemic that decimated savings accounts and amid historic inflation.Read more...

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The top 5 cities in America to celebrate New Year's Eve

Ringing in the new year is always a fun time, especially when you are in a place that goes all out to usher it in.Read more...

17.12.2024 6

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The 5 states where you're most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud — and the 5 states where you're safest

No matter where you live, it’s important to be mindful of data breaches and scams proliferating online. Read more...

16.12.2024 9

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10 cars that people would totally buy again, according to Consumer Reports

There are almost too many factors to consider when buying a car. What’s the resale value? How does it handle bad weather? What’s the vehicle’s...

15.12.2024 9

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The 7 worst EVs for winter, according to a study

Electric vehicles have been heralded as an environmentally friendly alternative to gas-guzzling vehicles, but they may not be suitable for everyone....

14.12.2024 10

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'Solar eclipses on demand' are a thing now thanks to 2 new satellites

The European Space Agency launched two satellites last week that can create “solar eclipses on demand” in an effort to better understand the...

11.12.2024 8

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The 7 states with the highest electric bills in America this winter

As temperatures drop, your utility bill is probably rising.Read more...

10.12.2024 6

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Rupert Murdoch's effort to leave his media empire to Lachlan — and not his other children — has failed

A Nevada commissioner denied Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his irrevocable trust and leave his conservative media empire under the sole control...

10.12.2024 10

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The 5 most loved car brands, according to Consumer Reports — and the 5 least loved

A car brand’s satisfaction score won’t tell you everything you need to know about it, but it’s a pretty good indicator of whether or not...

09.12.2024 10

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4 cars that are perfect for winter, according to Edmunds — and cost less than $40,000

If you’re gearing up for winter and looking for a new car that can handle snow and ice, Edmunds has some suggestions.Read more...

08.12.2024 9

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The 5 most spontaneous travel destinations in America — and the 5 least spontaneous

Depending on where you’re going, booking your trip last minute might not be a bad thing.Read more...

06.12.2024 8

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The Fortune 500 companies where workers are the most bored

Not every job is going to be a thrill ride. For some, work is boring here and there, but usually engaging. For others, it’s always dull.Read more...

05.12.2024 10

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Can Elon Musk really end Daylight Saving Time?

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy claim their newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will slash government spending and make America more...

05.12.2024 4

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Every Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree who found themselves on the wrong side of the law

It’s become a running joke online that if you end up on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, your chances of running into trouble with the law just...

04.12.2024 6

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The 5 cars that cost the most to maintain, according to Consumer Reports — and the 5 that cost the least

Buying a car costs more than just the MSRP. If you want to keep your car in good condition, you’ll need to maintain it over time. But maintenance...

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A Tesla rival now builds stuff for Apple

Tesla’s biggest competitor has a side hustle assembling iPads.Read more...

02.12.2024 6

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The best 5 countries in the world for work-life balance — and the 5 worst

Work-life balance has never been more important to workers than it is today — and where you live can often determine how easy or hard it is to find...

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The 5 most dangerous industries in America for workers

Everybody deserves to work in a safe environment, but that might be harder to come by depending on your profession. Read more...

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The 10 car models whose drivers get the most DUIs

As the holidays approach, so do incidents of driving under the influence.Read more...

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The 8 best small cities in America

The allure of life in a big city is fading for many Americans — 31% of whom say they would rather live in the suburbs than in a metropolis.Read...

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The top 5 cold and warm winter travel destinations in America

If you’re looking to take a trip to a city in the U.S. this winter, WalletHub has some recommendations. Read more...

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The 5 car brands with the highest road test scores, according to Consumer Reports — and the 5 lowest

With more than 250 new cars on the market this year, it isn’t easy to make a decision when shopping for a new vehicle. Read more...

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The 3 best big retailers for Black Friday deals — and the 3 worst

Black Friday shopping can feel overwhelming when pretty much every retailer has a sale — but it’s important to remember that not all sales are...

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The 8 best countries in the world for raising a family

Raising a family is expensive — and depending on where you live, it can be simply unaffordable. However, parents know that cost is just one factor...

28.11.2024 10

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

Giving season is upon us as Americans look to help those in need during the holidays.Read more...

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NASA is making SpaceX fly a Toyota to the moon

When Elon Musk’s SpaceX helps NASA bring a vehicle to the Moon, it most likely won’t be a Tesla (TSLA).Read more...

25.11.2024 9

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Earth's rotation is tilting and its humans' fault

You are most likely contributing to the earth’s shifting rotation tilting, just because you use your sink.Read more...

25.11.2024 10

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Air is leaking from the International Space Station. The U.S. and Russia can't agree why

The International Space Station (ISS) has an air leakage problem — and tensions between the U.S. and Russia appear to be getting in the way of a...

20.11.2024 7

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An AI CEO was arrested for defrauding investors — and allegedly using the money to pay for her wedding

The founder of an AI startup once featured on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list was charged Tuesday with defrauding investors.Read more...

20.11.2024 8

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The 5 most dangerous car brands

Cars have more safety features than ever, but that isn’t stopping deadly auto collisions. An estimated 18,720 people died in car crashes in the U.S....

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Thanksgiving travel is expected to set new records

A record-breaking number of Americans are set to travel more than 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA.Read more...

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The 5 safest states in America — and the 5 most dangerous

Safety is about a lot more than just crime rates. Are you safe if your local roads aren’t designed to prevent crashes? If your state lacks emergency...

19.11.2024 8

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Dentistry stock is up after RFK Jr. threatened to remove fluoride from US water

The stock of a dental supply company jumped over 6% on Monday, driven by investor optimism over a potential rise in dental treatments if Robert F....

19.11.2024 4

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ChatGPT beat doctors at diagnosing medical conditions, study says

A small study meant to see if doctors were able to improve diagnoses with the help of ChatGPT yielded unsettling results: the AI chatbot was better at...

18.11.2024 4

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Whoops, NASA might have killed life on Mars

For decades, scientists have posited that to find life on Mars they first need to find water. And in the absence of water, they have tried to see what...

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The 5 states with the shortest commutes in America — and the 5 longest

If you were under the impression that Americans living in rural states had longer commutes on average, you thought wrong.Read more...

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The 3 fastest-charging electric cars, according to Edmunds — and the 3 slowest

It’s no secret that it takes longer to recharge an electric car than to fill up a gas tank.Read more...

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The 5 airlines with the most trusted pilots in America — and the 5 with the least trusted

Flying via commercial airlines is incredibly safe — but plenty of people still don’t trust the pilots in the cockpit.Read more...

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The 7 best cities in America to visit for Thanksgiving

If you haven’t figured out your Thanksgiving plans yet or are looking to book a last-minute trip, WalletHub has some suggestions.Read more...

14.11.2024 9

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Amazon's super-cheap Temu competitor is here

Amazon launched its Temu and Shein competitor on Wednesday, offering ultra-low-cost items and trying to entice back customers fleeing the platform for...

13.11.2024 8

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Exxon chief says Donald Trump shouldn't abandon the Paris climate accords

Exxon Mobil’s CEO said he wants Presidential-elect Donald Trump to keep the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement.Read more...

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