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'Work From Anywhere' Works Best in These US Cities
Digital Nomads,
Get Thee to Miami
Feb 16, 2025 2:30 PM CST

Digital Nomads, Get Thee to Miami

It's the best US city if you're a remote worker, according to a Hostinger analysis

(Newser) - If you're a freelancer, consultant, or full-fledged employee whose company allows you to work remotely, you can potentially punch the clock from anywhere in the world—a perk that many such "digital nomads" take advantage of. In fact, nearly 40% of millennials work untethered to a physical office...

States Where People Spend Less on Groceries

Consumers in Jersey spend the least, while those in Mississippi are paying the most, per WalletHub

(Newser) - With inflation rising and increasing prices for products like eggs making headlines, it's natural to want to cut your supermarket bill as much as possible. WalletHub used recent data from the US Census Bureau and Council for Community and Economic Research to assess the cost of a variety of...

Best US Suburbs to Buy a House
10 Best US Suburbs
to Buy a House
Feb 15, 2025 2:45 PM CST

10 Best US Suburbs to Buy a House

Larkin Charter Township in Michigan takes top honors in new ranking

(Newser) - For those who embrace life in the 'burbs, or aspire to do so, Niche is out with a new ranking of the best suburbs in America in which to buy a house. Factors include cost of living, public school rankings, crime, walkability, family friendliness, and housing supply. The top...

The Best States for Families
The Best States for Families
Feb 15, 2025 9:03 AM CST

The Best States for Families

Massachusetts tops WalletHub's list; New Mexico comes in last

(Newser) - Looking to start or expand your family? You've likely got a checklist in mind on schools, cost of living, recreation, and the like—and so does WalletHub , which looked at all 50 states across more than four dozen metrics in five main categories: family fun, health and safety, education...

Only One US City Makes Top 10 List for Romance

Mumbai is No. 1 in Time Out 's ranking of best cities globally for love; New Orleans is No. 7

(Newser) - Dating is never a universal experience, but one thing all of those in the "singles" column can agree on: No one wants to be looking for love in all the wrong places. That's why Time Out figured out which cities worldwide are the most lovey-dovey, surveying thousands of...

Jersey City a Surprise No. 2 in Cities for Proposals

Ranking is out for Valentine's Day

(Newser) - Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and Cloudwards has ranked the 100 largest cities in the US on their desirability as a place to propose. It may not be a shock to hear that New York City is No. 1, given its choice of iconic proposal locations, but Jersey...

States Where $1M in Savings Won't Last Long for Retirees

Hawaii fares the worst, while West Virginia is best

(Newser) - Is having $1 million in savings enough to retire? A lot depends on where you live, according to an analysis by GoBankingRates . By its reckoning, a stash of that size wouldn't last very long in Hawaii, for example, but it would go a long way in West Virginia. The...

Football on Your Mind? These Cities Know the Feeling
10 Best Cities
for Football Fans
Feb 8, 2025 2:45 PM CST

10 Best Cities for Football Fans

It's all about the pigskin in Pittsburgh, according to WalletHub

(Newser) - It's Super Bowl time again, and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the big game for the second time in three years. When it comes to the fans, however, only devotees from KC make it to WalletHub's top 10 list for...

The 10 Best Cities for Pets
The 10 Best Cities for Pets
Feb 2, 2025 12:15 PM CST

The 10 Best Cities for Pets

Scottsdale, Arizona, is the cat's pajamas, according to WalletHub

(Newser) - Navigating city life with a pet doesn't have to be difficult, especially if you live in Scottsdale, Arizona, which Quartz reports is America's most pet-friendly town. WalletHub took a look at urban pet dwelling across 100 cities, utilizing criteria including cost of veterinary care costs, number of animal...

Cities That Have the Highest Property Crime Rates

Memphis claims dubious honor of having the highest in US, per Surveillance Video

(Newser) - Home is where the heart is—and where most of your stuff is. That's why it can feel so violating when burglars, arsonists, and vandals take aim at your abode. Equipment firm Surveillance Video looked at 45 of the most populated cities in the US to see which ones...

Best States for Drivers
Best States for Drivers
Jan 26, 2025 12:00 PM CST

Best States for Drivers

Hawaii ranks last on WalletHub's list; Kansas is handing out the fahrvergnügen

(Newser) - Your commute can make or break you before it's even 9am, as can a five-minute drive to the grocery store that turns into 30 due to traffic. WalletHub wanted to find where it's not so onerous to get behind the wheel, so it looked at driving conditions in...

The 10 Brands That Are the World's Most Valuable

Quartz lists the brands that are raking it in across the globe

(Newser) - American companies top the list of the world's most valuable brands, Quartz reports in a look at a new report from Brand Finance that digs into how global brands rank in terms of revenue, growth, and overall strength, among other factors. With a brand value of $574.5 billion,...

The Best-Performing Cities in America

North Carolina's capital Raleigh tops Milken Institute's rankings for 2025

(Newser) - For more than 25 years, the Milken Institute has looked at which cities across America do the best job at leveraging the resources they have to spur economic growth and get their residents on the fast track to success. Using the latest data from 2023, the nonprofit think tank puts...

10 'Most Livable' Cities in the US
10 'Most Livable'
Cities in the US
Jan 19, 2025 2:35 PM CST

10 'Most Livable' Cities in the US

Portland, Maine, comes in at No. 1 in new ranking

(Newser) - The city of Portland, Maine, has scored some bragging rights in a new ranking of the nation's "most livable" cities. Rent Cafe looked at a number of metrics for metro areas with at least 300,000 people and found that Portland has a nice mix of "urban...

These Are the Least Reliable New Cars
These Are the Least
Reliable New Cars
Jan 19, 2025 11:11 AM CST

These Are the Least Reliable New Cars

Quartz reviews which cars people report cause the most trouble

(Newser) - Purchasing a new car is exciting, but comes with some degree of risk. Once a new model begins racking up miles, you may discover not all its quirks have been worked out. Quartz has the scoop on the 10 cars that have been driving people the most crazy, based on...

10 Roles That Should Have Gone to Someone Else

The Independent ranks the worst casting choices for big roles

(Newser) - While there have been countless cringe moments in Hollywood, Mickey Rooney's racist portrayal of character Mr. Yunioshi in 1961's Breakfast at Tiffany's goes several steps beyond not aging well. "Looking back, I wish I had never done it," director Blake Edwards once said, "and...

US Cities Drawing the Most Millennials

Alexandria, Virginia, is the top destination in a new assessment

(Newser) - Alexandria is getting younger, at least by one measure. The Virginia city ranks No. 1 in drawing new residents who happen to be millennials, according to SmartAsset . The top ranking is relative: It reflects the number of newcomers ages 25 to 44 as a percentage of the overall population. The...

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
Jan 18, 2025 1:15 PM CST

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities

TomTom's Traffic Index shows which US cities it takes the longest to drive in

(Newser) - There are few things more soul-crushing than bumper-to-bumper traffic, which means that Manhattan drivers must be dead in the eyes. Per the annual TomTom Traffic Index , the Big Apple hosts the nation's slowest drive times, taking an average of 30 minutes to move six miles in the heart of...

Remote Worker? Escape to These 10 Cities This Winter

Quartz reveals the top global cities that rank best for warm remote work

(Newser) - If you're working remotely this winter, here's some intel to tickle your wanderlust. Quartz reveals the top global cities for snowbirds to migrate to for remote work, ranked by their affordability, working conditions, and quality of life. According to a study done by performance marketing company Eskimoz , Bangkok'...

10 US Cities With the Best Job Prospects

Scottsdale, Arizona, comes out No. 1 in ranking

(Newser) - Looking to make some career moves? One way to get an edge is to go where the jobs are, and according to WalletHub , Arizona has plenty to offer. They compared 180 US cities to learn where job prospects were best, and Scottsdale topped the list, while the Arizona cities of...

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