High housing costs are worsening the gap between the rich and poor, new data shows. According to a new report from Apartment List, the cost of living has risen so high in the last year that the lowest earners are now spending a higher percentage of their income on rent than the top earners. Researchers […]
When people go to the dentist every six months for a regular checkup, they expect to be treated with respect and care, both in their treatment and their finances. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case — one Mount Vernon, Missouri dentist was recently found guilty of Medicaid fraud. Dr. Thomas Alms was ordered by the
Amazon is expected to capture nearly half of all U.S. online sales this year. According to the market research company eMarketer, sales for Amazon are expected to grow by over 20% this year, amounting to $282.52 billion. That’s approximately 47% of American online expenditures and 5% of the U.S. retail market. A new feature from
Your parents have a huge impact on your dental health, but perhaps not in the way you expect. A new study from a team of Australian researchers at the University of Melbourne has found that there is little to no link between genetics and dental health. While the study does not rule out the possibility
A new study performed by the American Cancer Society has found that rates of prostate cancer have begun to stabilize throughout the globe. As the third-most common form of cancer in the United States, this health concern has been among the top health issues witnessed throughout the country. According to this new study, however, some countries have
Chicago might not seem as flashy as San Fransisco or New York City, but this diverse city is ripe with opportunities for young professionals. This is the perfect location for renters and homeowners alike. With 44% of Chicago residents renting their homes, this affordable housing market has become a huge draw for recent college graduates
One of the most controversial actions taken by President Trump’s administration, migrant family separation at the United States-Mexico border, continues to have lasting, traumatic effects on hundreds of families. Despite public outcry, families have continued to be separated, with more than 200 migrant children having been taken from their families since the policy was officially
At any given time, up to 66% of Americans are “on a diet.” For years, we’ve been told that there’s no magic weight loss solution — and that if we’re looking to target specific body parts for weight loss, that we’re totally out of luck. Even dancing, which can boosts metabolism and burns up to
Now that spring is nearly here, many renters and homeowners may be thinking ahead to embracing some new digs. In fact, 33% of renters move each year — which means that if your lease is ending soon, you might want to start making plans. Moving day itself is always stressful, particularly if you’re doing the
Low-income areas are more likely to lack Internet access, new data shows. According to a recent study from the City of Seattle, Americans living in low-income communities are five to seven times more likely than working-class households to not have access to the Internet. Researchers found that approximately 99% of U.S. households that make $50,000