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Can you get a business credit card with no personal guarantee? Running a business is a stressful pursuit, especially if you have to put up a personal guarantee to get your business credit card. When you personally guarantee your company's credit card debt, you’re responsible for repaying it if your business can’t. That’s what makes business credit cards with no personal guarantee so attractive: The business, not the owner, is responsible for all debts. This creates a clear financial separ...
Can AI chatbots really replace human therapists? Artificial intelligence chatbots (a.k.a. “AI Therapists”) have surged in popularity as tools for mental health support, primarily because they offer cheap or even free access to therapy. In 2024, the global market for chatbots in mental health and therapy reached USD 1.37 billion, according to Acumen Research. Data from a recent YouGov Surveys: Self-Serve poll of 1,500 U.S. adults reveals that approximately a third of Americans (35%) are fam...
Why do foreign investors buy American farmland? Foreign investors own almost 46 million acres of farm land in the United States, according to data from the 1978 Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA), a federal law meant to track international interest in American land. Foreign-owned farmland had a total estimated value of $82.6 billion in 2023, the last year of available data, the The Daily Yonder reports. Data map showing the number of agricultural acres owned by foreign...
Aerial view of Tampa suburbs. Gianfranco Vivi // Shutterstock Best places to live in America What makes somewhere an ideal hometown? The answer has changed throughout the decades. In recent years, southern states have welcomed an influx of new residents, but moving preferences may be trending toward the Midwest. According to Redfin's April 2025 analysis of Census Bureau data, states in America's heartland—including Texas, Ohio, and Michigan—saw a 2.65% population increase between 2020 and 2024....
Back-to-school 2025: 5 tips for helping last-minute shoppers save money Whether you’re sending a kindergartener off to their first day or helping your college senior gear up for campus life, back-to-school shopping can get expensive fast, especially when shopping last minute. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, families with students in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $858.07 on clothing, shoes, school supplies, and electronics—slightly down...
How to be safer when using portable power stations As summer heats up, the demand for portable power rises. Blackouts, hurricanes, and heatwaves are becoming more frequent — hot-season outages have jumped nearly 60% in the past decade, according to Climate Central. BLUETTI notes that the current hurricane season and peak outdoor travel underscore energy challenges users face at home and on the road. At home, they rely on continuous power for essentials like fridges, air conditioning, and m...
Most livable small cities in the US The density, noise, and expense of large cities may not always be optimal for each American household. Still, trading in the convenience of a large city often means a multi-person household may be split on what factors go into making a location a best-fit. In some cases, but not others, families may be willing to make cost tradeoffs for the sake of convenience. For instance, shorter commute times to spend more time at home, or more available facilities for ext...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Decatur in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Decatur, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.06 (+2.1%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-5.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.33 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) -...
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Anniston in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.11 (+4.0%) - Year change: -$0.18 (-6.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $3.32 - Week change: -$0.00 (-0.1%) - Year change: -$0.13...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Huntsville in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Huntsville, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.80 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.21 (-6.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.38 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-3.7%) -...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Dothan in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Dothan, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.85 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.8%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-4.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.57 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.6%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) - Historical...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Birmingham in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Birmingham, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.81 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.08 (+3.0%) - Year change: -$0.14 (-4.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $3.50 - Week change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) - Year change: -$0.03 (-0.8%) -...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Mobile in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Mobile, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.11 (+4.0%) - Year change: -$0.10 (-3.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48 - Week change: +$0.09 (+2.7%) - Year change: +$0.06 (+1.9%) - Historical...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Florence in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Florence by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.82 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.8%) - Year change: -$0.15 (-5.0%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $3.30 - Week change: $0.00 (0.0%) - Year change: -$0.06...
Elen Nika // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Auburn in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Auburn, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Auburn by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.5%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.64 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.39 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.4%) - Year change: +$0.01 (+0.3%) - Historical...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Montgomery in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Montgomery, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.84 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.07 (+2.6%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.6%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.0%) - Year change: +$0.03 (+1.0%) -...
Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Daphne in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.88 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.8%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $3.46 - Week change: +$0.05 (+1.4%) - Year change: +$0.06...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Tuscaloosa in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Tuscaloosa, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.79 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.10 (+3.6%) - Year change: -$0.13 (-4.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.43 - Week change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) - Year change: -$0.06 (-1.7%) -...
Istvan Csak // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in Gadsden in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Gadsden, AL metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 29. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $2.77 --- Alabama average: $2.83 - Week change: +$0.12 (+4.7%) - Year change: -$0.07 (-2.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.31 - Week change: +$0.00 (+0.2%) - Year change: -$0.11 (-3.2%) -...
EgolenaHK // Shutterstock Most popular diamond shapes in the South While the classic Round Brilliant continues to reign supreme as the most sought-after diamond shape for engagement rings nationwide, shifting tastes are giving rise to new favorites. Across the U.S., couples are expressing individuality through fancy and unique diamond shapes that add a personal touch to their ring choices. Whether it's the geometric boldness of a Hexagon, the romance of a Heart cut, or the clean brilliance of a...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Tuscaloosa Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Montgomery Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Mobile Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Huntsville Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of...
Biggest sources of immigrants to Gadsden Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years. And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration. Each era of immigration...
