Each year, around 2 million people head to Mount Rainier in Washington. Rocky Mountain State Park in Colorado sees approximately 4.4 million visitors a year, and Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an astonishing 11.3 million people come through. And that doesn’t cover every trip to the mountains across the country. During warmer summer […]
Over recent years, the transportation industry has undergone some astounding changes. The introduction of ride-share companies, including Uber and Lyft, became game-changers in the sector. As of mid-2018, approximately 833,000 Uber drivers hit the road during the prior year, shaking the taxi industry to its core. Now, there’s another disruptor in the transportation space. Two […]
There are approximately 50.7 million public school students in the US. There are an additional 5.2 million private school students across the country too. In July, back to school spending reached $82.8 billion, and many families have yet to finish all of their shopping. They are still on the hunt for great back to school […]
If you own a car, then regular oil changes are a must. How often you need to change your oil varies depending on your driving habits and the make, model, and year of your vehicle. Many manufacturers recommend an oil change every 3,000 to 10,000 miles, with older cars, trucks, and SUVs typically on the […]
Labor Day is a federal holiday. It recognizes the achievements of the American workforce and the hard work they put in to help the country prosper. You may be wondering when is Labor Day? For 2018, Labor Day is on September 3rd. Often, the holiday marks the unofficial end of summer. In most cases, children […]
In the US, there are approximately 116,000 gas stations. Once you pull in for a fill-up, most customers encounter a few choices. Regular, plus (or mid-grade), and premium are common for unleaded gas. In most cases, you’ll also find diesel available. It isn’t uncommon to wonder, “What’s the best gas for my car?” when you […]
The Purple Heart, the military’s oldest medal, was created in 1782 by Gen. George Washington. It was originally an award for bravery in combat but fell into disuse over time. In 1932, the medal came back into prominence. Since the creation of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, there have been approximately 1.8 million […]
Currently, there are approximately 20 million students enrolled at colleges in the US. And, when they graduate, around 70 percent of them will owe money on at least one student loan. In fact, the average student loan debt owed by a single graduate is over $37,000, based on statistics from 2016. Most students view student […]
The average wedding in the US costs an astonishing $33,391. In some locations, the price tag for getting married can be substantially higher. For example, in Manhattan, the average amount is over $76,000. Whether you can afford an August wedding depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, how much you have […]
If you are buying school supplies for an elementary school student, you can expect to spend around $650 for everything on the list, based on data from 2017. A middle school-aged child may need $1,000 in supplies. If you have a high school student, the total comes close to $1,500. The back-to-school shopping season is […]
