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These are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this year Jane Burnett

Home may be where the heart is, but where you live matters as well. New WalletHub data shows that Seattle, Washington is the best big city to reside in this year. The company analyzed 62 of the biggest American cities (each with more than 300,000 residents) in terms of five factors: “quality of life,” “economy,” “safety,” … Read More

These are the worst job markets for 2018 Ladders Contributor

When it comes to finding a decent, well-paying job, you may want to avoid these cities. These areas have the bleakest outlook on employment. Read More

These are the 10 most stressed cities in the U.S.Meredith Lepore

But where you live may be making it even worse. WalletHub compared over 180 cities across 37 key metrics including average weekly work hours to debt load, crime rates, average hours of sleep per night to divorce and suicide rates. Here are the results of their findings. Read More

Candidates reveal some of the worst interview questions they've been asked Jane Burnett

New research shows that some job applicants are hearing the wrong kinds of questions during interviews and what day most people apply for jobs. Read More

Survey: Driving is the worst in this American city in 2018 Jane Burnett

Research has found that adding 20 minutes to your commute is like receiving a 19% pay cut. Driving in these cities definitely won’t make it any easier. Read More

Survey: The cities with the most employees who would jump ship for a higher salary Jane Burnett

The cities with the most employees willing to leave their job for more money and the other top reasons people would “most likely” leave. Read More

These are the 10 cities where a $100K salary is considered low Meredith Lepore

Between housing costs, taxes and childcare that paycheck will go very fast in these 10 cities. Read More

Survey: This is the best city for recreation this year Jane Burnett

WalletHub took a look at “the 100 most populated U.S. cities” in terms of four factors: “Costs,” “Weather,” “Quality of Parks” and “Entertainment & Recreational Facilities.” … Read More

Here's how to make Wednesday, July 4 a mini-vacation Libby Ryan

We have the lowdown on how to celebrate July 4 if you can’t spare any vacation days. It’s all about staycation day trips and, of course, fireworks. Read More

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