Have you ever wondered where all those colors of the year come from? Who decides, and how do they come up with them? The concept was originated by Pantone, the undisputed king of color and creators of the Pantone Matching System. When you work in industries like advertising or printing, you buy big, expensive books
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), drug overdose deaths increased 14% from 2020 to 2021. They increased again in 2022, with more than 109,000 drug deaths. A recent National Vital Statistics Report outlined one of the best predictors of overdose deaths: your job. Here are drug deaths by occupational categories,
Certain groups of Americans tend to proclaim that the U.S. is the best country in the world, without exception. In reality, this assertion falls apart as soon as one starts considering the concept. Was America ever all that great to begin with? Historically, the U.S. could better serve its citizens in a number of different
Do expats pay taxes abroad? The U.S. has tax treaties with lots of foreign countries. These treaties can lower or eliminate the taxes that people from other countries owe to the U.S. on certain types of income. The specific rates and exemptions vary depending on the country and the type of income, such as employment
TikTok creator Freddie Smith tracks wealth in the U.S. and uses statistics to illustrate why it’s so difficult for Millennials to save and get ahead. He also helps younger people understand the housing market and gives them real advice for buying their first home: not that tired nonsense about giving up Starbucks. One of his
According to NPR reporter Stephan Bisaha, most foreign carmakers operate their American plants in the Southern U.S., where they can run lean operations with little back stock. That’s because Southern workers aren’t unionized like their peers at Northern factories. Nonetheless, those workers have their eyes on the UAW strike as it spreads to 38 locations
There’s a growing trend of adult children becoming estranged from their baby boomer parents. WebMD calls it a “modern-day epidemic,” while Psychology Today says as many as half of adult children may experience period of estrangement. Estranged children say they’re going no contact (NC), low contact (LC), or very low contact (VLC) with one or
Are you a self-employed expat or digital nomad? Self-employed people like their independence and ability to work when and where they want. But it would be best if you got smart about self-employed tax deductions. A self-employed person runs a business. You are responsible for your income and taxes instead of a company that gives
by Sam Stone Wholesale retailer Costco is famous for its unique approach to finding uncommon cost-cutting measures and passing on the savings to its customers. But does the conscious-capitalist warehouse giant extend this same generosity to its staff? A closer look at Costco employee benefits, both reported by the company itself and by current and
Tell any parent it’s expensive to raise a family in today’s economy, and they won’t laugh at you, because they’re too tired. But believe me, they already know. One survey shows that to raise a family of four in 2025, you’ll need a six-figure income in more than half the states in the U.S. And