Some things are just so American. The irony, though, is that so many Americans are clueless about them. During my over a decade of traveling and living abroad, I’ve learned a lot about not only other cultures but also my own. These are some of the things that are classically American. How many of them…
When you think of the ultra-wealthy, images of Los Angeles and New York City probably come to mind. But the truth surprises many: Multi-billionaire Elon Musk lives in a small house in Texas, and Warren Buffet lives in the same Omaha, Nebraska, home he purchased in 1958. For these reasons, the richest of the rich…
Gone are the days when a five-figure salary provides a comfortable living for a family of four, based on a recent SmartAsset study. So just how much money does a family need to live a comfortable American life? The number varies drastically depending on the state you live in. Living Large (Enough) SmartAsset set out…
With 195 countries in the world, we’re all bound to have some favorites. From stunning natural landscapes to a comfortable lifestyle, a survey conducted by YouGov showed the countries people view as the most favorable. To determine which countries people like the most, YouGov used data from their tracking surveys. Fifteen hundred panelists participated in…
Florida’s warm climate and lack of state income tax make it an attractive place to call home. But the Sunshine State doesn’t come without its drawbacks. I relocated to Florida, spending five years there. Overall, I loved my decision. Not all the Florida transplants I met shared the same sentiment, though. These are some of…
Even though inflation is easing, many Americans still feel the financial squeeze. Yet, there are six international cities where the cost of living index surpasses that of any city in the United States. To determine the top 30 cities with the highest cost of living indexes, crowdsourcing database Numbeo compared the cost of living in…
Ask sommeliers where wine was invented, and you’ll likely receive several different answers with Asian origins. Regardless of who invented wine, there’s no shortage of Americans who are grateful for it. According to a Gallup poll, 29% of Americans favor wine over any other alcoholic beverage. If that sounds like a low number, you probably…
It doesn’t take much time on the road to know there are less-than-ideal drivers that share the pavement with us. But could it be that some states have a higher concentration of ruder drivers than others? According to an Insurify study, the answer is yes. Find out if the states you think have the rudest…
Are you finding it hard to keep up with the Joneses? If so, it could be you’re earning a lower-than-average salary for your state. Alternatively, perhaps the shiny things in your neighbors’ driveways are masking their own financial struggles. Regardless of what your neighbors are up to, many Americans are facing a harsh truth: even…
Depending on who you ask, breaking a bad habit can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to six months or more. But for any of us who’ve tried to break a habit, we know it’s easier said than done. Some bad habits are harmless. Others can take our lives. To determine which bad habits…
