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The best county for retirees in every state

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Retirement may be the time to move closer to family or put down new roots in a warm climate. Helping make that decision a bit easier is an index …

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The most-loathed food in every state

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The other day we looked at some of the most popular food delivery orders across the country. Today’s map goes in the opposite direction — what food do …

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The best county to retire in every state

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Retirement may be the time to move closer to family or put down new roots in a warm climate. Helping make that decision a bit easier is an index …

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Here’s what the US map would look like redrawn by population

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Armed with 2010 Census data and an eraser, Neil Freeman redrew the U.S. map in a way that evenly distributed 308,745,538 people across 50 states. If you draw …

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The most iconic brand from every state

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Which brand is most closely associated with your state? That’s the question Steve Lovelace set out to answer with this map. In some states, the choice was …

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The most hated food in every state

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The other day we looked at some of the most popular food delivery orders across the country. Today’s map goes in the opposite direction — what food do …

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What it takes to be middle class in every state

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Middle class can mean different things to different people. You can think of middle class as a certain lifestyle, a state of mind, or a strict …

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By 2022 only these 12 states will tax Social Security benefits

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It might surprise some people to find out that Social Security benefits are not exempt from being taxed, taking a bite out of their potential retirement income. Luckily, most …

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17 products perfect for people who live alone

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Living alone can be difficult. There’s no one around to help with some of the basic functions you need to get through the day. But it …