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Here Are the Best Cities in America to Raise a Family

There's No Place
Like This US City
to Raise a Family

Jul 28, 2019 9:30 AM CDT

There's No Place Like This US City to Raise a Family

Overland Park, Kansas, gets top billing in WalletHub survey

(Newser) - Dorothy isn't the only one who thought "there's no place like home" when thinking about Kansas. Finding the ideal place to raise a family is often at the top of most parents' minds, and according to a new survey from WalletHub , the Sunflower State's Overland Park...

America's 10 Most,
Least Educated Cities

Jul 22, 2019 10:05 AM CDT

America's 10 Most, Least Educated Cities

Look for the learned in Ann Arbor, Mich.

(Newser) - "Smart" doesn't necessarily equate with "educated," but having an education can certainly help maximize one's natural intelligence—and there are certain US cities where the most scholarly are gathered. WalletHub looked at the 150 most populated metropolitan areas in the US, specifically across two key...

Want Optimal City Living? Here's Where to Be

This Is the Best
Big City in the US

Jul 16, 2019 8:08 PM CDT

This Is the Best Big City in the US

Virginia Beach is No. 1 in WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - All big cities have problems. Some are just able to "tackle their problems and emphasize their strengths more efficiently than others," according to WalletHub , which rounds up the best US cities to call home with populations over 300,000. Three of the top 10 cities—based on affordability,...

10 Best, Worst Cities
to Celebrate July 4

Jul 3, 2019 3:40 PM CDT

10 Best, Worst Cities to Celebrate July 4

The Big Apple promises the best time, while San Bernardino falls last

(Newser) - Tomorrow is Independence Day, meaning you still have time to get to where the best celebrations are going to be. WalletHub tries to suss those out for you, looking at the 100 most populous cities in the nation across five major categories: affordability, attractions and activities, safety and accessibility, the...

10 Best, Worst US Cities for Things to Do

This Is the Best US
City for Recreation

Jul 2, 2019 7:40 PM CDT

This Is the Best US City for Recreation

San Diego tops new ranking from WalletHub

(Newser) - Looking for something to do this weekend? Your success depends a lot on where you live, as a new ranking by WalletHub demonstrates. The site looked at the 100 biggest cities in the US and crunched dozens of metrics that fall under the umbrella of "recreation." Of note:...

10 Best-Run Cities in US. And the 10 Worst

The Best- and Worst-Run
Cities in America

Jul 1, 2019 9:35 AM CDT

The Best- and Worst-Run Cities in America

Nampa, Idaho, is No. 1, and Washington, DC, is last in WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - The best-run city in the US isn't exactly a household name. Nampa, Idaho, gets the honor in a new ranking from WalletHub . The site ranked 150 of the nation's largest cities (including Washington, DC) on a range of factors, including financial stability, education, health, safety, infrastructure, and pollution....

2nd Florida City in a Week Caves to Hackers

Small Town Forks
Over $500K Ransom

Jun 26, 2019 9:25 AM CDT

Small Town Forks Over $500K Ransom

To hackers, following cyberattack: 'I would've never dreamed this could've happened,' mayor says

(Newser) - A week after a Florida city caved to hackers demanding $600,000 to rid its computer system of a debilitating virus, another Florida city is following suit. Lake City, some 60 miles west of Jacksonville, will pay hackers 42 bitcoins, or around $500,000, following a cyberattack two weeks ago....

America's 10 Best
Cities for 'Staycations'

May 30, 2019 12:42 PM CDT

America's 10 Best Cities for 'Staycations'

Honolulu is No. 1

(Newser) - Looking to start your vacation as soon as you clock your last hour at work? WalletHub looks at the best cities for "staycations," looking at more than three dozen metrics in the "Recreation," "Food and Entertainment," and "Rest and Relaxation" categories. Virginia Beach,...

First-Time Home Buyers
Should Look Here

May 27, 2019 10:52 AM CDT

First-Time Home Buyers Should Look Here

First American locates 10 most affordable cities for the group

(Newser) - Americans looking to buy their first home should consider the Midwest and South, according to insurance firm First American . The company uses its own calculations, saying "any affordability metric that includes existing homeowners is wildly misleading to first-time homebuyers" since the former group can already afford a home, per...

10 Best Cities to
Begin Your Career

May 18, 2019 1:10 PM CDT

10 Best Cities to Begin Your Career

WalletHub lists 182 from best to worst

(Newser) - Wondering where to start a long and fruitful career? Well, how about Salt Lake City. So says WalletHub in a list of cities where freshly scrubbed graduates can jump into the marketplace. And the moment appears ripe, with NACE reporting that employers are poised to hire almost 17% more new...

Each State Has
a City That Could
Use Some TLC.
Here They Are

May 10, 2019 12:37 PM CDT

Each State Has a City That Could Use Some TLC. Here They Are

24/7 Wall St. picks one from each state

(Newser) - There's no such thing as an "ideal" place to live in America—every city has its relative drawbacks—and some locations might even prompt you to do a double take, though not in a desirable way. Looking at more than two dozen metrics across four categories (affordability, quality...

10 Best US Cities
for Business
Startups

May 6, 2019 10:15 AM CDT

10 Best US Cities for Business Startups

Orlando tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - Anyone stuck in a cubicle at a dead-end job has dreamed of either hitting it big in the lottery or of starting a business—and for the latter, there are certain US cities that may be just the ticket to making that dream become reality. WalletHub examined startup opportunities in...

Here Are the 13 Most Common
Names of American Towns

Mar 21, 2019 11:39 AM CDT

Here Are the 13 Most Common Names of American Towns

Live in Franklin? You're not alone

(Newser) - It would not be all that surprising if you, dear reader, live in a town called Franklin. There are 30 of them in the US, making it the most common town name across the country. (All of them a tribute to founding father Benjamin Franklin.) As 24/7 Wall St....

Here Are the 10
Happiest US Cities

Mar 11, 2019 9:16 AM CDT

Here Are the 10 Happiest US Cities

Looking for contentment? These might be your best bet

(Newser) - Marie Kondo is sparking joy around the nation, but you may be able to do that on your own (without a major closet reorg) if you simply pick the right place to live. WalletHub looked at 180-plus US cities across more than 30 "happiness" metrics in three main categories:...

Here Are the US Cities
With the Best Work Ethic

Feb 25, 2019 10:20 AM CST

Here Are the US Cities With the Best Work Ethic

The Lone Star state has some hardworking folks

(Newser) - Do you work to live or live to work? It might depend on where you live. WalletHub decided to take a look at nearly 120 of America's biggest cities to see how their work ethic holds up, looking at both "direct" work factors—including the employment rate, average...

Here Are the
10 Healthiest,
Least Healthy
US Cities

Feb 11, 2019 9:19 AM CST

Here Are the 10 Healthiest, Least Healthy US Cities

Heading west for good health seems sound

(Newser) - Staying healthy can be challenging these days, thanks to hectic lifestyles, conflicting advice, and rising health-care costs. WalletHub tries to at least narrow down the US cities where you might have the best chance for good health, looking at more than 170 of the most populated urban areas across more...

10 Worst
US Cities to
Call Home

Feb 5, 2019 10:39 AM CST

10 Worst US Cities to Call Home

California has 3 cities in the top 10, 2 for Hawaii

(Newser) - "While there is no such thing as the perfect city, the United States is full of places with few, if any, strengths." That's according to 24/7 Wall St. , at which a few California cities can now direct their ire. The website identified the 50 worst American cities...

Looking for a Paycheck?
Here's Where There's Work

Jan 3, 2019 4:44 PM CST

Looking for a Paycheck? Here's Where There's Work

WalletHub ranks US cities with the best prospects

(Newser) - New year, new you, new ... job? If you've been looking to switch things up employer-wise, January seems like a good month to start putting feelers out, and a good time overall: The Bureau of Labor Statistics' most recent jobs report notes the national unemployment rate has fallen to 3....

Here Are the 10
Safest Cities in America

Dec 3, 2018 9:25 AM CST

Here Are the 10 Safest Cities in America

These locales boast lower crime, less risk of natural disasters, and better financial security

(Newser) - Feeling secure is often a top priority when people are seeking a place to settle down—and that doesn't just mean finding locales with boring weekly police logs. WalletHub looked at more than three dozen safety metrics for 180 cities, examining what automatically comes to mind when you think...

Looking for
Work? Here's
Where to Go

Nov 13, 2018 8:11 AM CST

Looking for Work? Here's Where to Go

24/7 Wall St. ranks US cities based on 5-year employment increase

(Newser) - It's a good time to be looking for work. The unemployment rate sat at 3.7%, a 49-year low, for October with a better-than-expected 250,000 jobs added, per CNN . 24/7 Wall St. knows where to find them, having ranked US metro areas based on the percent increase in...