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Dec 18, 2024 by Jack Caporal

The Best and Worst States to Retire to in 2025

We asked people what they prioritize in a place to retire, then ranked all 50 states based on their top factors..

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Dec 16, 2024 by Lyle Daly

Which States Produce the Most Renewable Energy?

Renewable energy is gaining traction across the United States but not all states are onboard.

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Dec 12, 2024 by Jack Caporal

The House Flipping Statistics Investors Should Know in 2024

How much money can you make flipping a house? What are the best markets? Find the answers and more here.

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Dec 2, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Here’s How Many Tesla Superchargers Are in All 50 States

There are 2,475 Tesla charging stations across the U.S.

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Dec 2, 2024 by Jack Caporal

The Number of EV Chargers in Each State

There are 69,004 EV charging stations with 193,583 chargers across the United States.

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Dec 2, 2024 by Lyle Daly

The Largest Companies by Market Cap in 2024

Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft are the biggest companies by market cap.

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Nov 26, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Retirement Income Sources: Where Do Most Retirees Get Their Income From?

Most people aim for multiple sources of income in retirement - but how many achieve that?

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Nov 26, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Retirement Savings Gap Statistics: Are Americans Ready for Retirement?

Nearly half of households are at risk of a retirement savings shortfall.

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Nov 18, 2024 by Lyle Daly

Marijuana Tax Revenue by State

Marijuana can bring in big bucks for state governments.

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Nov 5, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Sports Betting Tax Revenue by State

Since 2018, states have taken in $6.5 billion in sports betting tax revenue.

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Oct 18, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Alternative Investments of the Ultra-Wealthy in 2024

Alternative investments are going mainstream.

Oct 11, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Survey: 54% of Retirees View 2025 Social Security COLA as Insufficient

We surveyed 2,000 retirees and found widespread disgruntlement with the Social Security COLA.

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Oct 10, 2024 by Lyle Daly

What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.?

The average retirement age for Americans is 62 – and has been steadily climbing for years.

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Oct 10, 2024 by Jack Caporal

The Average Social Security Check

The average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,784 as of August 2024.

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Sep 23, 2024 by Jack Caporal

How Many Americans Own Stock? About 162 Million -- but the Wealthiest 1% Own More Than Half

Over half of Americans own stocks, but they’re not distributed equally.

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Sep 19, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Survey: How Investors Are Using Generative AI

The Motley Fool surveyed 2,000 investors who use generative AI to see what they’re getting out of new tools.

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Sep 3, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Student Loan Debt Statistics in 2025

Student loan debt totals $1.77 trillion and is held by about 42.8 million Americans. Roughly two-thirds of student loan borrowers pay up to $300 a month.

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Aug 28, 2024 by Lyle Daly

Property Taxes in Each State

Property taxes vary widely by state -- find the highest, lowest, and yours here.

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Aug 27, 2024 by Lyle Daly

Estate and Inheritance Taxes by State in 2024

Estate and inheritance taxes are complicated -- start here.

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Aug 14, 2024 by Jack Caporal

Crypto and Investment Scam Statistics for 2024

Investment scams are costing consumers millions, and cryptocurrency is a top payment method.

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