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Property taxes are rising fast in these states. Here's how investors are staying ahead. It’s no big secret that property tax rates have been on a steady rise for the past few years. With the marked boom in homeownership that followed the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, many investors saw the value of their properties soar to unprecedented highs. However, as with most things, what goes up must come down. The market has been showing some changes in the form of stagnation, longer listing periods, as w...
The states with the highest divorce rates, and what the numbers actually mean Divorce rates in the U.S. have hit a historic low, but the geography of who is splitting up, and why, tells a more complicated story. Nevada has held the top spot in American divorce statistics for decades. According to the most recent data from the CDC's National Vital Statistics System, Nevada's divorce rate was 3.8 per 1,000 residents in 2023, which is the highest of any state with complete reporting. Wyoming and...
Inside AI traffic’s 796% growth, and why it converts more ready-to-buy visitors AI-referred visitors aren’t just increasing. They’re more likely to convert. In an analysis of 2.3 billion sessions (January 2024 to December 2025): - Traffic from generative AI grew 796% in two years. - AI visitors converted approximately 1.2 times higher than organic search and at a higher rate than any other “free” channel. - Organic and direct still dominate (63% of sessions), while AI accounts for 0.18%. Wh...
Mother's Day brunch, sorted: Top-rated local restaurants nationwide for holiday delivery and reservations, according to DoorDash data Brunch has become the defining meal of Mother’s Day — but as the ways people celebrate evolve, so do the options available to them. This year, DoorDash is spotlighting the local restaurants that make celebrating easy, whether that’s delivery to your door or securing a coveted reservation. The restaurants featured on this list were identified using DoorDash data...
Evaluating non-drowsy allergy medicine options Allergy symptoms can disrupt daily life, causing sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and congestion. Many people avoid taking allergy medications because of concerns about drowsiness, which can interfere with work, driving, or other activities. Non-drowsy allergy medicines offer relief without sedation, helping people stay alert and focused, Doctronic reports. These medications primarily belong to the class of second-generation antihistamines....
pan demin // 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 April 27. Anniston by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.03 (-0.9%) - Year change: +$0.92 (+32.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/11/22) - Diesel current price: $5.08 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.79 (+54.5%)...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Tuscaloosa by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.74 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$0.99 (+35.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.63 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.3%) - Year change: +$1.85 (+55.7%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Montgomery by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.78 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.2%) - Year change: +$0.97 (+34.4%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.14 - Week change: -$0.14 (-2.6%) - Year change: +$1.82 (+54.9%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Huntsville by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.80 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.04 (-1.0%) - Year change: +$1.04 (+37.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.60 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $5.27 - Week change: -$0.11 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.93 (+57.5%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Mobile by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.70 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.8%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+34.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.62 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.05 - Week change: -$0.15 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.80 (+55.1%) - Historical...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Decatur by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.72 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.08 (-2.2%) - Year change: +$1.01 (+37.1%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.59 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.21 - Week change: -$0.16 (-3.0%) - Year change: +$1.92 (+58.4%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Gadsden by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.65 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.07 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$0.96 (+35.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.55 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $5.24 - Week change: -$0.09 (-1.7%) - Year change: +$2.11 (+67.4%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Daphne by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.72 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.02 (+0.7%) - Year change: +$1.00 (+36.8%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.68 (6/12/22) - Diesel current price: $5.12 - Week change: -$0.12 (-2.3%) - Year change: +$1.87...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Birmingham by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.73 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: +$0.03 (+0.7%) - Year change: +$0.95 (+34.3%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.61 (6/13/22) - Diesel current price: $5.16 - Week change: -$0.10 (-2.0%) - Year change: +$1.79 (+53.1%) -...
pan demin // 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 April 27. Dothan by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.75 --- Alabama average: $3.75 - Week change: -$0.01 (-0.3%) - Year change: +$0.97 (+34.9%) - Historical expensive gas price: $4.67 (6/10/22) - Diesel current price: $5.30 - Week change: -$0.13 (-2.4%) - Year change: +$1.85 (+53.4%) - Historical...
Checking vs. savings accounts: Key differences and strategies to make the most of your bank accounts Whether you’re opening your first bank account or reviewing the accounts you’ve had for decades, these questions may arise: What are the differences between a checking account and a savings account? What account should you use and when? - Checking accounts work like digital wallets and are most often used for making daily purchases, paying bills, and depositing earnings. Consider opening a che...
The hidden cost of the American Dream: Why homeownership in 2026 feels broken If you ask most Americans what the "American Dream" looks like, homeownership still sits at its center. But the excitement of closing on a home and getting the keys increasingly gives way to a more complicated reality — one defined by rising costs, financial stress, and a system that many homeowners feel unprepared to navigate. A survey of 1,000 homeowners conducted by Hometap found that 3 in 4 respondents (75.6%) s...
US traffic fatalities: Where speeding and impaired driving pose the biggest risks When American roads are safest, a mix of enforcement, behavior change, and public awareness often gets the credit, but risky driving behaviors remain central drivers of deadly crashes. To better understand the human behaviors linked to traffic deaths nationwide, Recovery Law Center, a personal injury law firm, analyzed the latest available federal data on speeding‑ and impaired‑driving‑related fatalities to pinpo...
How seniors could save thousands in a year As everyday expenses climb and retirees’ incomes stagnate, seniors are looking for—and many have found—meaningful ways to stretch their budgets. From maximizing Medicare benefits to tapping discounts, cutting recurring costs, and leveraging community resources, MyOTC by Chapter shares the most effective strategies to keep more money in your pocket without sacrificing your enjoyment of life. Reduce healthcare and prescription costs Healthcare is one of t...
How to get a golf course lawn at home (without the $50K budget) Want a lawn that looks straight off a golf course? That perfectly manicured, carpetlike grass is a dream for many homeowners. You don’t need a $50,000 budget or professional grounds crew to make it happen. Jimmy Lewis, owner of Jimmy Lewis Mows, proved it. He turned his 10,000-square-foot Utah yard into a stunning golf course lawn. “It’s not impossible,” he says. “It is a time commitment and initially, a financial commitmen...
How immigration scams affect thousands of foreign nationals Immigration scams could be becoming more prevalent since 2022, according to recent federal data. In 2024 alone, the Federal Trade Commission received 265,272 complaints about government impersonators, and that’s only documented cases. The agency estimates those incidents cost consumers $789 million. Across platforms, social media users have reported increasingly effective tactics from scammers. On LinkedIn, an international student p...
No new measles cases in South Carolina for a week, but CDC outbreak models warn about underreporting For the first time since South Carolina’s record-breaking measles outbreak began last fall, the state has gone a full week without health officials learning of any new cases. It’s an encouraging sign that the outbreak — which has 997 documented cases — may be nearing its end. However, a report from outbreak modelers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, completed earlier this mo...
4 tips to keep you healthy in a hurry with eggs In a perfect world, our calendars would be wide open for quiet relaxation, energizing workouts, and quality time with the people we love. But real life is busy, and taking care of ourselves can easily fall to the bottom of the day’s to-do list. The good news is you don’t need a complete lifestyle overhaul to feel stronger. Small, simple choices can add up in a big way; even taking one step a day in the right direction can make a difference. And...
The hidden reason your appliances wear out faster and cost more to run A cloudy glass straight out of the dishwasher. A chalky ring around the faucet that keeps coming back. A showerhead that clogs faster than you can clean it. Many homeowners shrug these off as minor, if ongoing, annoyances. But they’re actually the initial signs of hard water, and they can point to something bigger happening behind the scenes—inside the appliances you rely on every day. The high mineral content that cau...
How to measure your AI fluency—and move to the next level The biggest gains from AI don’t come from having access to the right tools alone. They come from teammates who know how to work with AI thoughtfully: people who are curious, willing to experiment, and able to see where AI can meaningfully support their judgment and decision-making. In 2026, businesses need a baseline level of AI fluency among their employees—not because everyone needs deep technical expertise, but because effective AI us...
