When it comes to filling up, you’ve probably been lied to more than once. Going to the gas station in Virginia should be a straightforward experience, yet it’s littered with ill-informed myths. In some ways, this makes sense. Americans are desperate to save a few cents per gallon where they can. If filling up in…
Retirement is a great time to take up new hobbies. After all, you probably have more time on your hands. So why not learn a new skill or start a collection of something you’ve always admired? While starting a new hobby in retirement has many benefits, it can also be full of financial pitfalls. Few…
Summer is essentially over, and that’s good news if you’re looking to visit a beach this fall. Few people enjoy extra busy beaches, even if there’s a good reason why tourists flock to them. Researchers with vacation rental company Florida Panhandle discovered the most crowded beaches in the United States. Many of the beaches on…
If current financial trends continue, the American middle class may find certain once-affordable items slipping out of reach. In the next five years, the costs of housing, healthcare, and transportation could surpass the average Virginian household’s budget. Though this trend is troubling, there are things that can help, like solid financial planning and changes to…
Many Americans adore dogs so much that we think of them more as human than canine. But as it turns out, some breeds are much more popular in certain states than others. U.S. News & World Report revealed the top dog breeds in each state. Researchers used over a quarter million data points to determine…
Many of us have our go-to grocery stores. And it turns out, in the United States, the most cherished ones range from quaint artisanal markets to sprawling warehouse stores that sell everything from fresh produce to big-screen TVs. As a study from InsideMonkey shows, some Americans value convenience over all else, while others look for…
Six-figure salaries are often a sign of success. But $100,000 isn’t that much money in certain contexts. Pew Research Center analyzed trends among six-figure earners, and these are some of the key findings. 1: They’re Older Than You Think Celebrities and tech moguls make it seem like growing rich at the ripe old age of…
The Land of the Free and Home of the Brave is also home to the land of some amusing town names. America is dotted with town names that make those who aren’t from there scratch their heads in confusion (and laugh out loud, too). Settle in for a funny read! 1: North, South Carolina The…
Costco is a favorite shopping spot among many Virginians, but even the best stores have their downsides. Costco has more than one disadvantage that members and member wannabes should know about. These drawbacks might not be widely publicized, but we still managed to find them. 1: Wait Times There’s no doubt Costco employees try their…
The growing trend of banning books in schools across the United States is prompting important questions, making us reflect on the balance between safeguarding students and preserving intellectual freedom. According to Pen America, ten states are at the forefront of the debate, banning significantly more book titles than the rest. Methodology Data collected by Pen…
