R. Westgate 
A recent survey conducted by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland indicates that an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Americans feel there should be a ban on stock trading for members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and Supreme Court. Of course, Members of Congress trading stocks is nothing new. Still, … Read more
Despite historic highs in American mortgage rates, real estate investing remains strong. According to a new study examining all industries within the S&P 500 Index, real estate investment still sees excellent returns, with an overall ranking of sixth best. Recent data released by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or Freddie Mac, reveals that an … Read more
It is the season for foot traffic, but states like West Virginia won’t be capitalizing on this summer’s influx of travelers quite like Florida will. With the smallest ratio of small businesses per 100,000 residents in the country, West Virginia may lose out on a serious cash injection from tourism that helps boost the economy. … Read more
When everything in the world gets more expensive, cutting back expenses becomes less and less feasible for Americans. According to a new study, workers across the country are instead turning their minds to increasing their income. How they are looking to do it: by investing in real estate. And residents of Wisconsin are among the … Read more
New York and San Francisco are cities known for their abundant job markets and large metropolitan populations. Add to this list of designations the country’s two most challenging housing markets. In the current economic climate, additional financial pressure on housing pushes some working Americans out of the cities, regardless of their employment status. A recent … Read more
Recent findings from a study analyzing dividend-related search engine terms in the U.S. reports that Americans are overall showing increasing interest in dividend-related topics. Residents in Massachusetts are most interested in dividend-related queries, ranking the most interested state in the past 30 days and the fourth most interested state in the past 12 months. Alabama, … Read more
What do Florida, Hawaii, Aruba and Mexico have in common? Besides sunny skies and famous beaches, these locales are also among the most searched all-inclusive destinations by Americans in the last year. Of the four locations, domestic getaways in Florida and Hawaii outpace international alternatives, revealing that Americans are more apt to strap on their … Read more
What do electric vehicles and entertainment organizations have in common? They are the two industries Europeans choose to invest in most. A recent study reveals that Tesla claims 71% of European search volume. But which other organizations are most searched, and why? In January of 2023, casino review site Bonusetu.com analyzed Google Trend results for … Read more
The winds have turned on the US housing market. After months of weathering unimaginably high prices and endless bidding wars, weary buyers may find reprieve in the incremental price decline. However, experts are warning buyers to beware: lower prices may not mean an easier ride. House hunters should take heed of the current market, and … Read more
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family, but the joy of the season can quickly be snuffed out by endless hours spent waiting to make it through Immigration. Don’t get caught off guard by longer-than-expected wait times. Take note of these airports with the longest queue times and consider budgeting in extra time … Read more
The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed inflation increases eased to 7.7% from the September reading of 8.2%, but issues like supply chain and unemployment levels could keep Americans from seeing prices return to normal anytime soon. As much as this appears to indicate an incremental cooling of inflation, experts are predicting prices to remain … Read more
