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More than 60 years have passed since President Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty, and yet, poverty remains endemic in the United States. In any given year over the last three decades, anywhere from 31.6 million to 48.8 million Americans were living below the poverty line. Over that period, the annual U.S. poverty rate climbed […]

When you think about the most popular brands for millennials today, you’re likely expecting names like Amazon, Google, and Apple. The reality is that according to YouGov, the list of the most popular brands with millennials is full of surprises. Instead of Apple and Google, you should expect names like Ziploc and Dawn. As millennials […]

With corporate profits reaching record highs, some companies have been blamed for jacking up prices under the cover of inflation in what’s been termed “greedflation.” Though PepsiCo is regularly mentioned in connection to that practice, its profit per employee is among the lower ones in the S&P 500.Net income per employee is considered a measure […]

Move over skinny jeans and side parts! When it comes to clothing brands, Millennials have their own unique style. Some brands just don’t quite hit the spot with this generation.Today, we’re exploring fashion companies that Millennials just don’t like. We used data from YouGov, a global public opinion and data company. They asked Millennials which […]

Here are 12 dividend-paying stocks that can generate over $10,000 a year in passive income for an investment of $7,500 in each one.

Every year in the United States, hundreds of thousands of firearms are stolen from private citizens. These include guns illegally taken from residential properties, motor vehicles, and directly from individuals. Gun owners are not the only victims of firearm theft, however. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, firearm retailers reported nearly […]

As one of the most popular vehicles in the world, the Toyota Camry has a stellar reputation. Originally sold in Japan beginning in 1982 as a compact, the mid-size Camry we know today was first introduced in 1991. With that many years in the market, there are bound to be a few years where the […]

More than 60 years have passed since President Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty, and yet, poverty remains endemic in the United States. In any given year over the last three decades, anywhere from 31.6 million to 48.8 million Americans were living below the poverty line. Over that period, the annual U.S. poverty rate climbed […]

Social Security is a vital lifeline for millions of retirees. In fact, over 40% of retirees rely solely on Social Security for retirement. The Social Security Administration (SSA) implements annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) to help retirees keep pace with rising living costs. In 2024, due to very high inflation, Social Security beneficiaries saw a big […]

Reaching retirement age is a milestone in American culture. According to the 2020 Census, the population of Americans in retirement age (65 years and over) hit 55.8 million — translating to 16.8% of the United States population.Many factors go into planning for retirement. Typically, it starts with deciding how much can be saved so that […]