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How much money do banks in the US control?

The number of banks in the US decreased by half while bank assets doubled in the past two decades.

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Which US cities have the most competitive housing markets?

Cities where houses are sold quickly and few homes are on the market have competitive housing markets.

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'Sin taxes' by state: Where do people pay the most and least in alcohol and tobacco taxes?

Across all 50 states and Washington, DC, the average annual revenue from alcohol taxes amounted to $21.67 per person in 2020.

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Is Social Security sustainable?

Social Security trust funds are projected to run out unless Congress changes the program’s structure soon.

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Economy
What is the definition of poverty in the US?

A brief guide to how the government defines poverty in America.

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Which countries does the US trade with?

2022 marked an unprecedented surge in international exports and imports for the US.

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Which states have the highest and lowest income tax?

Forty-three states and Washington, DC, collect income taxes every year—and seven states collect no income tax. Here’s where you can expect to pay more, or less.

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How does the US government gather the monthly jobs report?

A brief guide to how the government uses a survey of 60,000 households to determine who's employed or unemployed.

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Which countries own the most US debt?

As of April 2024, foreign countries own approximately $7.9 trillion in Treasury securities — or 22.9% of total US debt.

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Economy
What makes the US dollar so strong?

Most countries worldwide rely on the US dollar to support their economy.

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