The origins of Valentine’s Day are a little complicated. It may have started as a pagan festival of fertility that occurred in February or May—and there actually isn’t just one but at least two Saint Valentines.
How Americans Spent Nearly $26B on Valentine’s Day in 2023
According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent an estimated $25.9 billion in 2023 on Valentine's Day, one of the busiest holidays for florists and confectioners.
According to the National Retail Federation, consumers spent an estimated $25.9 billion in 2023 on Valentine’s Day, one of the busiest holidays for florists and confectioners.
The Pros and Cons of Using Multiple Banks, According to Banking Experts
Although modern consumers can handle nearly all their financial needs with one bank, they certainly don't have to.
Although modern consumers can handle nearly all their financial needs with one bank, they certainly don’t have to.
States Where Road Conditions Are Deteriorating Fastest
On average, the society estimates, American motorists spend a collective $130 billion on extra vehicle repairs and fuel costs as a result of driving on poor-quality roads and bridges.
On average, the society estimates, American motorists spend a collective $130 billion on extra vehicle repairs and fuel costs as a result of driving on poor-quality roads and bridges.
Can’t Buy Me Love? The Average Date in America Costs $123
Miami has the most expensive date night out ($156), followed by Washington, D.C. ($153) and Seattle ($150).
Miami has the most expensive date night out ($156), followed by Washington, D.C. ($153) and Seattle ($150).
Native Teens Are Facing a Mental Health Crisis—Here’s What’s Behind the Numbers
American Indian and Alaska Native teens are more than twice as likely to be receiving mental health treatment than their peers, according to data compiled in 2021 and released last year by the Department of Health and Human Services.
American Indian and Alaska Native teens are more than twice as likely to be receiving mental health treatment than their peers, according to data compiled in 2021 and released last year by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Second-Generation Americans: What to Do When Loved Ones Are Sharing Misinformation
Earlier this year a friend of mine, who is a second-generation Vietnamese American, told me she stopped talking to her mother.
Earlier this year a friend of mine, who is a second-generation Vietnamese American, told me she stopped talking to her mother.
First-Time Homebuyers in Today’s Market Are Older and Wealthier, but Often Need Help From Family and Luck in Location
Home prices aren't far off record highs, with the median sales price at $431,000 in the U.S. Mortgage rates are only a few months removed from 8% for a 30-year loan, the highest in over 20 years. And inventory is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Home prices aren’t far off record highs, with the median sales price at $431,000 in the U.S. Mortgage rates are only a few months removed from 8% for a 30-year loan, the highest in over 20 years. And inventory is still well below pre-pandemic levels.
5 Romantic Road Trips for Couples This Valentine’s Day
February has arrived, and love is in the air! If you're tired of the same old Valentine's Day celebrations, why not spice things up with a romantic road trip?
February has arrived, and love is in the air! If you’re tired of the same old Valentine’s Day celebrations, why not spice things up with a romantic road trip?
Business Email Compromise Attacks Are on the Rise. Here’s How to Avoid Getting Duped.
These cyberschemes—known as business email compromise, or BEC—are sinister because they involve lying and deceit, and they come from real humans looking to cash in on workers' negligence to verify information.
These cyberschemes—known as business email compromise, or BEC—are sinister because they involve lying and deceit, and they come from real humans looking to cash in on workers’ negligence to verify information.
5 of the Most Romantic Days in Other Countries
One of the earliest known Valentine poems is his "Parliament of Fowls," which speaks of birds choosing their mates, a more natural, unmanageable process than, say, marriages arranged for political purposes.
One of the earliest known Valentine poems is his “Parliament of Fowls,” which speaks of birds choosing their mates, a more natural, unmanageable process than, say, marriages arranged for political purposes.
Hospital Workers Are Working Longer Hours—Here’s How Their Time Compares To Other Health Care Workers
Incredible Health used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze the change in weekly working hours among various health care industry workers.
Incredible Health used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze the change in weekly working hours among various health care industry workers.
20 Iconic Slang Words From Black Twitter That Shaped Pop Culture
Perhaps its most enduring contribution lies with a community popularly known as "Black Twitter," a space that has had an indelible influence on today's society—from cancel culture to supposedly new languages actually derived from Black English.
Perhaps its most enduring contribution lies with a community popularly known as “Black Twitter,” a space that has had an indelible influence on today’s society—from cancel culture to supposedly new languages actually derived from Black English.
Why Some Countries Are Happier Than Others
Wysa analyzed the 2023 World Happiness Report to get a sense of the biggest factors determining happiness at the national level.
Wysa analyzed the 2023 World Happiness Report to get a sense of the biggest factors determining happiness at the national level.
10 First-Time Grammy Nominees for 2024
The Grammys' Best New Artist category is known for showcasing up-and-coming musicians who have made a big impact relative to their time in the industry.
The Grammys’ Best New Artist category is known for showcasing up-and-coming musicians who have made a big impact relative to their time in the industry.
Student Test Scores Are Falling Across the World. Is the Pandemic to Blame?
HeyTutor, an in-person and online tutoring provider, looked at data from 2022's Programme for International Student Assessment to see how students worldwide fared during the pandemic.
HeyTutor, an in-person and online tutoring provider, looked at data from 2022’s Programme for International Student Assessment to see how students worldwide fared during the pandemic.