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  • As anxiety and isolation take a toll on employee mental health, here's how managers improve workplace culture

    Stacker, Elena Cox|Mar 21, 2025

    As more Americans become aware of the importance of mental health, work-life balance has become a priority for many working individuals. This makes sense, considering Americans working a traditional 40-hour workweek spend nearly 2,000 hours at work annually. Technological advances like smartphones, email, and work-messaging platforms have allowed for near-constant contact between bosses and employees. At the same time, the rise of remote work and working with colleagues across time zones has...

  • Is Ozempic a game-changer for insulin resistance? What you need to know

    Stacker, Nima Mehran for SaveHealth|Mar 21, 2025

    Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disorders. As medical professionals and researchers continue searching for effective treatments, a drug called Ozempic (semaglutide) has emerged as a potential therapy. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic has shown promising results in improving insulin...

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Anniston metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Auburn metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Birmingham metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Daphne metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Gadsden metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Florence metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Dothan metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Huntsville metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Decatur metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Montgomery metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Tuscaloosa metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%. Al...

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in the Mobile metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the most expensive homes in Alabama

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%....

  • Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Anniston metro area

    Stacker|Mar 21, 2025

    The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the year before. Stacker compiled a list of cities...

  • The homes renters never want to leave: 3-bedroom houses for rent are the Goldilocks of housing

    Stacker, Andra Hopulele for Point2Homes|Mar 21, 2025

    Renters are settling in for the long haul. As soaring home prices and tight inventory keep many on the sidelines, renters in need of more space and privacy are making house rentals their long-term homes. That's why a new trend is picking up speed: Increasingly, renters are choosing to stay for 10 years or more in a house for rent. And, when it comes to house renters' ideal space, three-bedroom homes are the clear favorite. - Moving after less than 1 year is becoming less appealing: Compared to...

  • Average U.S. mortgage debt increased to $252,505 in 2024

    Stacker, Chris Horymski for Experian|Mar 21, 2025

    Finding a home isn't getting any easier as the decade moves on, especially for first-time homebuyers. Median home prices over the past five years have increased by nearly 50%, 30-year mortgage rates have nearly doubled, and the number of homes available for purchase have fallen by a third. Not a happy confluence of trends if you're on the outside looking in. Meanwhile, those fortunate enough to own a home are, in most cases, happily watching their home equity increase. And except for the few...

  • The best movies of 2025 so far

    Stacker, Madison Troyer

    Series: The best movies of 2025 so far The year 2024 ended with a bang for the movie business. Between the biggest Thanksgiving weekend on record, primarily thanks to "Moana 2," and the release of several box-office hits in a row—like "Wicked" and "A Complete Unknown"—those last few months might seem hard to top. Still, 2025 might have the potential to do it. The start of the year is always slow in Hollywood. With much of the focus on the major awards shows and the 2024 films that are contenders...

  • Who are the 26 million Americans without health insurance?

    Stacker, Evan Wyloge|Mar 21, 2025

    Many ominous ills are likely curable, especially if you have insurance. Without it, patients can find themselves facing life-threatening consequences, as physician Ricardo Nuila, an associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, told Public Health Watch. Nuila had a stage 1 cancer patient who lost his insurance just as he was to receive treatment. "Without insurance, [my patient] was given the run-around for months by his doctors," Nuila said. By the time his patient...

  • The Social Security data breach compromised 'billions' of accounts. Here's how to protect yourself.

    Stacker, Dom DiFurio|Mar 21, 2025

    The Social Security data breach compromised 'billions' of accounts. Here's one easy, free way to protect yourself. In early 2024, background checking service National Public Data was hit by a massive cyberattack that potentially compromised the sensitive, personal information of millions, or possibly even billions, of people around the world, including U.S. residents. A year later, new security threats have gained traction. While artificial intelligence has transformed the ability to prevent,...

  • Power bill sticker shock? 22% of Americans say they don't even know what they're paying for

    Stacker, Natalie Rizk for Arbor|Mar 21, 2025

    If you've ever stared at your electricity bill and felt a wave of confusion wash over you, you're not alone. In fact, according to a new survey conducted by Arbor, nearly 22% of Americans admit they have no idea how their electricity bill is calculated, while 47% say they only somewhat understand the bills. This widespread confusion is contributing to a growing sense of frustration and mistrust toward utility providers, with many people feeling powerless in the face of ever-increasing energy...

  • The rising cost of prescription drugs in America: Can discount cards provide relief

    Stacker, Nima Mehran for Hippo Technologies|Mar 21, 2025

    Prescription drug spending in the United States has been on a steady rise for years, with Americans paying some of the highest prices in the world for their medications. Even those with insurance often face high out-of-pocket costs due to rising premiums, copays, and deductibles. With the increasing financial burden on consumers, prescription discount cards have emerged as an alternative to help mitigate costs. These cards, offered by third-party companies, work by negotiating discounts with...

  • Colleges rebrand humanities majors as job-friendly

    Stacker, Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report|Mar 21, 2025

    Olivia Howe was hesitant at first to add French to her major in finance at the University of Arizona in Tucson, fearing that it wouldn't be very useful in the labor market. Then her language skills helped her land a job at the multinational technology company Siemens, which will be waiting for her when she graduates this spring. "The reason I got the job is because of my French. I didn't see it as a practical choice, but now I do," said Howe, who, to communicate with colleagues and clients,...

  • Gun sales are plummeting. Here's why

    Stacker, Chip Brownlee for The Trace|Mar 21, 2025

    Demand for guns skyrocketed in the United States five years ago as the country grappled with COVID-19, social unrest, and a contentious presidential election. Now, that boom appears to be ending. Americans bought 15.3 million guns in 2024, down from a record 21.8 million in 2020, according to The Trace's gun sales tracker, which estimates purchases based on national background check data. Gun manufacturers have also scaled back. The Trace's analysis of federal data shows that between 2021 and 20...

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