The office can be a great place to make friends and acquaintances. But it can also become uncomfortable when work styles and personalities clash. Research company Innerbody ran a survey to determine the causes and impact of workplace conflict. Measuring Workplace Conflict Innerbody.com surveyed 973 workers to determine the kinds of conflicts people have at…
As a whole, Americans tend to think little about our air being contaminated. Many of us only perk up to think about air pollution when there’s a nearby (and sometimes not so nearby) wildfire or temperature inversion in a city, creating smog. Residents of other countries aren’t as lucky on the air pollution front. Swiss…
According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, baby boomers born in the early 1960s have about $50,000 less saved for retirement when they reach their early 50s than those born in the late 1950s. That’s a tough statistic to swallow, and different aspects of the US economy are to blame. Great Recession’s…
Moving abroad is exciting. It can also be headache-inducing, depending on how you approach it. As an American who appreciates her country but has wings on her feet, I’ve moved to two different countries. I’m currently writing this from my home in Panama, ready to share some of the biggest takeaways I learned about moving…
If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad, you likely have a favorite country you’d love to move to. As it turns out, many Americans might feel the same. Online shopping store Ubuy set out to determine the most common countries Americans want to relocate to. Do other Americans share your dream country? Gathering the Data…
Some Americans proudly boast about their credit scores; others get anxious thinking about them. As a nation, Americans appear not to be afraid of taking out debt. By the end of 2023, we accumulated $17.1 trillion in consumer debt, a 4.4% increase from 2022. That said, the interest rates Americans received on that $17.1 vary…
In 1960, just shy of 5 million Americans called Florida home. Fast-forward to 2024 and Florida’s population is projected to reach 22.9 million in April, ranking the Sunshine State as the third-most populous state in the nation. There are many reasons why Florida natives choose to remain in their state and why Florida historically receives…
Tax season is over. But that doesn’t mean some Americans aren’t left struggling in its wake. WalletHub conducted a study in the first quarter of 2023 to determine the portion of total personal income that residents have to put toward state and local taxes. Ranking states based on tax burden is more accurate than tax…
A career in law enforcement is no easy task. Police officers face life-threatening situations, scenarios where someone else’s life is in their hands, and criticism from seemingly all sides. However, according to a new WalletHub study, police officers in certain states have it better than others. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a police officer or…
Here’s a fun trivia question for your next get-together: Which letter isn’t in any state name? If you’re like us, you’re mentally singing “Fifty Nifty United States” trying to figure it out. Take a moment (or a musical break) to ponder before scrolling down for the answer. Hint: The letter isn’t in this paragraph. The…
