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David Brooks Shows That You Can Just Say Anything In The NYT

After rising rapidly in the 30 years following World War II living standards for most people in the United States stagnated, showing very modest gains. The data show that part of this slowdown stems...

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Here's How To Live Well On $11,000 A Year

Our last story on frugal living, “The Secret to Living Well on $20,000 a Year,” stirred up some heated comments, many of which argued that $20,000 a year represents a king’s ransom. “Someone should do...

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The 20 European Nations That Will Live The Longest

European countries hold high rankings when it comes to the UN's Human Development Index and one of the reasons for this is the high life expectancy that many of the continent's residents have. Only...

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These 10 Cities Have The Fastest-Growing Wages In America

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'Where Will Americans Be Living In 20 Years?' Unemployment is still a major problem in the United States. But it looks like we're finally making our...

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PRESENTING: The 10 Happiest States In America

For the third straight year, Hawaii holds onto its title as the happiest state in America according to the annual Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.  The nationwide survey is based on daily...

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This Is Where You'll Want To Live In 2032

THIS IS WHERE YOU'LL WANT TO LIVE IN 2032 Deciding where to settle down is one of the biggest choices most people will ever make. There are so many factors to consider, from real estate prices to job...

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Small Cities Will Be The Best Housing Markets For The Next 20 Years

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'Where Will Americans Be Living In 20 Years?' During the housing bust, two hypotheses made the rounds. The first one stated that the American...

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What Happened To All Those Plans For Gleaming, Efficient Cities Like In The...

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'Where Will Americans Be Living In 20 Years?' When did we lose the dream of tomorrowland? You remember: the gleaming city of the future, with its...

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MINORITY REPORT: America Will Be Defined By These Huge Demographic Shifts

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'Where Will Americans Be Living In 20 Years?' The days of hand-wringing about urban decay have given way to a recognition of cities as key engines of...

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The Best Place To Be Born Is Switzerland

Switzerland is recognized around the world for its unmatched ski slopes, its quiet picturesque scenery, and its cheese.Now, it's also the best place to be born.The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a...

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The 10 Best College Towns To Live In

Colleges and universities dot the United States. Often communities, both small and large, spring up around these educational institutions, and there’s a reason why: colleges and universities bring a...

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GREAT RESET? 3 problems with the theory that the US economy is doomed for...

Wrote the other day about Tyler “Great Stagnation” Cowen’s theory about the “Great Reset,” the idea that the US economy –particularly the rise in living standards — is resetting at a more subdued pace....

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30 cities where people under 30 wants to live right now

The INSIDER Summary:Nestpick ranked cities based on how desirable they are to millennials.They looked at the basics like cost of living and public transportation, but also millennial-specific factors...

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David Brooks Shows That You Can Just Say Anything In The NYT

After rising rapidly in the 30 years following World War II living standards for most people in the United States stagnated, showing very modest gains. The data show that part of this slowdown stems...

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Here's How To Live Well On $11,000 A Year

Our last story on frugal living, “The Secret to Living Well on $20,000 a Year,” stirred up some heated comments, many of which argued that $20,000 a year represents a king’s ransom.“Someone should do...

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The 20 European Nations That Will Live The Longest

European countries hold high rankings when it comes to the UN's Human Development Index and one of the reasons for this is the high life expectancy that many of the continent's residents have.Only...

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PRESENTING: The 10 Happiest States In America

For the third straight year, Hawaii holds onto its title as the happiest state in America according to the annual Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The nationwide survey is based on daily interviews...

View Article


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This Is Where You'll Want To Live In 2032

THIS IS WHERE YOU'LL WANT TO LIVE IN 2032Deciding where to settle down is one of the biggest choices most people will ever make.There are so many factors to consider, from real estate prices to job...

View Article

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Small Cities Will Be The Best Housing Markets For The Next 20 Years

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'Where Will Americans Be Living In 20 Years?'During the housing bust, two hypotheses made the rounds.The first one stated that the American attachment...

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What Happened To All Those Plans For Gleaming, Efficient Cities Like In The...

This editorial is part of our GREAT DEBATE feature 'Where Will Americans Be Living In 20 Years?'When did we lose the dream of tomorrowland?You remember: the gleaming city of the future, with its clean...

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