Americans are no strangers to long hours. According to the World Economic Forum, the average U.S. worker puts in about 1,805 hours per year, that’s roughly 470 more than the average German. Yet even with that effort, 33% of paid time off went unused in 2023. A new WalletHub analysis set out to find which…
Bringing a baby into the world has never been cheap, but 2025 takes it to another level. The average hospital delivery now runs more than $2,600 even with insurance, and nearly $15,000 without. But not every state hits new parents’ wallets (or nerves) equally hard. WalletHub compared all 50 states plus D.C. across 31 metrics…
Wow. One million views on YouTube. I honestly never thought I’d type that sentence. Note: The $150 gift card giveaway got SO much love, I decided to host another $100 gift card to give you guys another shot at an Amazon gift card before the holidays. The new entry widget is at the end, just…
Ireland feels like it was made for a road trip…castles, cliffs, winding roads, and cozy pubs around every turn. In today’s post, I’m sharing my 11-day Ireland road-trip itinerary that loops around the coast, starting and ending in Dublin. This route gives you a little bit of everything: vibrant cities, quiet countryside, and a few…
A new study reveals where professionals have the best shot at earning $100K or more — and which cities balance high pay with livable costs. A new study by ScoutLogic, a background-check company that works closely with recruiters and HR teams, analyzed 40 major U.S. metro areas to find where professionals are most likely to…
New study reveals where America’s income inequality hits hardest, and what it means for residents. The research, conducted by Dancing Numbers, a data automation platform for QuickBooks, analyzed 2023 Census and IRS data to create a “Wealth Inequality Score” (0–100) for every U.S. state and the District of Columbia. The score factors in each state’s…
Here’s what the U.S. government just changed about traveling to one of Europe’s most popular destinations. The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Greece — and while the country remains one of the safest destinations in Europe for American travelers, there are a few new notes worth paying attention to. Greece…
Hurricane Melissa is now a Category 5 storm threatening popular Caribbean destinations, including Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and the Bahamas. If you’re heading that way (or anywhere during hurricane season), you’ll want to know exactly how travel insurance works once a storm is named. I use Squaremouth myself to compare and book travel insurance policies. They…