Only a handful of Americans can boast about an income that’s higher than 99% of their fellow citizens. Whether you want to be part of that small group or are a curious bystander, the earnings threshold it takes to be in the top 1% in each state puts the average American income into perspective. SmartAsset…
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…
When you think of states with the most polite populations, which ones come to mind first? Online language learning marketplace Preply set out to discover whether stereotypes like southern hospitality and rude New Yorkers hold any truth. Preply conducted their study by surveying Americans in all 50 states, asking them questions to gauge how important…
Stephanie Tanner’s iconic “How rude!” line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they’d like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners. Zippia analyzed data from the following four categories to…
Feeling happy is a core part of human desire. No matter how many people say that happiness comes from within, some environments are undoubtedly more conducive to a happier life than others. Studies show that happiness is derived from two main factors: Endogenic, which is biological and cognitive, and exogenic, which is behavioral, economic, and…
Truth be told, we all know people who are glued to their phones. You might even classify yourself as being part of that group. For better or worse, social media has become deeply ingrained in our culture, causing many to call for regulations and further research. Digital marketing agency Hennessey Digital recently unveiled a report ranking…
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…
With the majority of Americans having returned to the office, there’s no doubt that the worst commutes are getting, well, worse. Using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, SmartAsset predicts some workers will spend almost 222 hours driving to and from work. These cities are the biggest offenders for long commutes. Driving People Crazy To…
Those currently in the military can face obstacles they may not be ready for when they retire. They have to consider whether the state they decide to spend their time as a retiree in is right for them. Housing, taxes, and overall quality of life play a huge role in veterans’ decisions. The step back…
The education Americans receive, from childhood through college, plays a crucial role in shaping their futures. However, the quality of education varies widely across the country. To determine the best states for education, U.S. News & World Report analyzed metrics tied to higher education and pre-kindergarten through high school. They also took into account the…
