In 2023, USA Today reported a 12% rise in homelessness compared to the previous year. Many Americans aren’t okay with it. As these statistics reveal, Good Samaritans are eager to help; the challenge is finding the most effective way to do so. 1: Growing Severity More Americans saw homelessness as a serious problem for the…
Many fast-food chains market at least a few of their menu options as healthy. There’s more than one drive-thru establishment with a “fresh choice” or “lighter fare” menu. Unfortunately, sometimes, these supposedly healthy options are loaded with fat, sugar, and sodium. They might even be worse than ordering a burger and fries! So, before you…
Americans value cleanliness, but we might not be as hygienic as we think. These hygiene practices from around the world could inspire us to improve our routines. Plus, it might be time to ease up on the soap, which we explore at the end of this article. 1: Toilet in the Bathroom In America, the…
Learning a new language can be both enjoyable and financially rewarding. But which languages have the greatest earning potential? The team at the language learning site Preply compiled a list of languages that can boost your earning potential the most. Though learning a language isn’t easy, it could be well worth the trouble. Methodology The…
There’s no doubt the last decade has brought a lot of change for middle-class Americans. One of the biggest is how far (or how no-so-far) their dollars stretch. Things that the average American used to expect now seem out of reach. From summer vacation to a college degree, middle-class necessities have quickly become luxury indulgences. …
When it comes to filling up, you’ve probably been lied to more than once. Going to the gas station 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 the AM…
There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories that don’t contain an ounce of truth. It’s unlikely that lizard people control world governments, that the Air Force is deploying “weather weapons” against U.S. citizens, or high-profile politicians are harvesting baby blood to stay young. However, some conspiracy theories, as wild as they sound, turned out to be…
When you think of toxic foods, you probably imagine exotic dishes you’ll never come in contact with, at least not without a lot of effort on your part. But what if we told you many of the toxic foods on this list are probably in your fridge or pantry right now? Believe it or not,…
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…
While ageism, or age-based discrimination, remains a nationwide issue, its prevalence varies across states. According to a recent analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) data by lawyers from Eldessouky Law, certain states stand out for their particularly high incidence of age discrimination in the workplace. Older generations living in these hot spot states for…
