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Worst-run cities in America
These are the worst-run cities across the United States that rank lowest in overall quality of city services. Data were collected by WalletHub and based on a variety of factors, such as education, economy, and health.
Places where the American dream is struggling
These 50 counties and county equivalents are mired in poverty.
Companies bought for a fortune that then flopped
While company mergers are a great way for big businesses to increase their market share and diversify their offerings, many are doomed to fail. From iconic brands enticed by rising stars to culture clashes that caused the loss of millions, we’re counting down the most famous failed corporate acquisitions and mergers of all time.
Countries that will have the most millionaires in 5 years
The U.S. accounts for 40% of the millionaires worldwide and for 40% of those in the top 1% of global wealth distribution.
Mansion's price cut $53M and it still wouldn't sell. So the owner did this
Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy first put his Silicon Valley monster mansion on the market for $96.8 million in June 2018. The tech big shot lopped $42 million off the price in October after the Portola Valley home on 13 serene acres didn't sell. Now, the home is listed for $53.888 million, and the interior has an entirely new look and feel with revamped staging. The McNealy family's darker and heavier furnishings have been pulled out,...
Quiz: Name the brands behind these famous slogans
Advertising can make or break a brand. When they work, slogans can increase sales and endear a company to consumers for decades. See which brands are behind these famous slogans.
These supermarket buys are a waste of money
You can find better deals elsewhere or make these items at home.
Hobbies you can actually make money on
While the vast majority of people who participate in these hobbies do not earn money from them, a select few do. Some have been able to turn a profit from their hobby by sheer luck. Others are extremely skilled at their craft.
Famous inventions that their creators regretted
From the atomic bomb and the aeroplane to a dog breed, these are the inventions that were celebrated at the time of their conception, but have since been reassessed by their creators. Some have caused untold devastation, while others have become irritating, overused or defunct. Click or scroll through to discover the products their inventors later wished they'd left firmly on the scrap pile.
Things every retiree should get rid of
Retirees should be looking to simplify their lives, and it's not only unnecessary to keep all the space they had when raising a family, but can be unwise to hang on to all the stuff that accumulated over a lifetime — from cars and debt to old family games and technology — that's filling a home's every nook and cranny.
Cyber Monday sales to hit record $9.2 billion, Adobe says
Cyber Monday sales in 2019 are reaching new records, as the ease of shopping on the internet beats hopping in the car to head to the mall.
US proposes duties on $2.4B of French goods over tech tax
The U.S. proposed tariffs on roughly $2.4 billion in French products, in response to a tax on digital revenues that hits large American tech companies including Google, Apple Inc., Facebook Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.
90,000 packages disappear daily in NYC: Is help on the way?
A new start-up company is gambling that online shoppers who are worried about not getting their packages will be willing to pay extra to ship them to a home-based network of package receivers in Brooklyn.
Stocks drop as Trump's Latin American tariffs revive trade angst
Asian shares skidded on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump stunned markets with tariffs against Brazil and Argentina, recharging fears about global trade tensions, while weak U.S. factory data added to the investor gloom.
China hints US blacklist imminent in threat to trade talks
U.S. Proposes Duties on $2.4 Billion of French Goods Over Tech Tax
Almost half of Americans work in low-wage jobs
The low-wage workforce is part of every local U.S. economy, but it takes the biggest toll in the South and West.
Why some mutual fund investors could get surprise tax bills
It's not just because the market is up.
What happens to markets if US tariffs on China kick in Dec. 15
U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves to slap an assortment of trading partners with tariffs Monday served a rude reminder to investors that a major deadline is looming with China.
This challenge could delay your holiday packages
More businesses are adopting creative strategies to find workers in a historically tight labor market. They include sharing workers and hiring early.
The way out for a world economy hooked on debt? More debt
Zombie companies in China. Crippling student bills in America. Sky-high mortgages in Australia. Another default scare in Argentina.
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