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NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List
NJ City Ranked Worst In US For Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: See The Full List Every year, some Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities really feel the luck of the Irish more than others. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita, affordability, safety, and even weather. WalletHub projects that Americans wi…
NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why
NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why
US Home Sales Plunge To Lowest Level Since 1995: Here's Why Home sales in 2024 tumbled to their lowest level in nearly two decades but the Northeast offered a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging year for the housing market. Existing-home sales dropped to 4.06 million in 2024, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 24. That figure marked the worst year for the US housing market since 1995. The sales drop happened as the median price of a home reached a record high of $407,500, up six percent from 2023. "The median home price was elevated partly due to the upper-end market's relative …