Author: Gael F. Cooper
State by State: Where Teachers Get the Worst — and Best — Deal
Gael F. Cooper on October 17, 2018
Few teachers go into education for the monetary rewards alone, but as this revealing study shows, a career in the schools is a lot more rewarding in some states than others.
The Best and Worst States for American Workers
Gael F. Cooper on October 16, 2018
Find out where your state ranks among the friendliest — and most lucrative — places to work.
21 Things You Should Never Buy Online
Gael F. Cooper on October 7, 2018
Online shopping has changed how we purchase everything. But for many things you’re still better off buying the old-fashioned way — in person.
12 Super-Simple Ways to Stop Wasting Money
Gael F. Cooper on October 7, 2018
Keeping it simple is the best path to saving. Here are a dozen quick and easy tricks to help you save on everything from water to gasoline.
17 Great Products Invented by Accident
Gael F. Cooper on October 5, 2018
Sometimes mistakes are just humbling little blips on the radar, but sometimes they are happy accidents, leading to products as important as penicillin and as popular as Popsicles.
How Much You Need to Earn to Own a Home in 50 Top Cities
Gael F. Cooper on October 1, 2018
How much you have to earn to afford to buy and maintain a home varies widely from city to city — depending not only on home prices, but also on taxes, insurance and other costs.
How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford an Apartment in Each State?
Gael F. Cooper on September 28, 2018
Minimum wage earners: Here’s how many hours you’ve got to work to afford even a modest apartment in every state.
Nutella Taster, Mermaid and 11 Other Strange (but Real) Jobs
Gael F. Cooper on September 27, 2018
For the bored, undecided or adventurous, here are some oddball career paths you may not have considered.
10 Best States for Launching Your Startup
Gael F. Cooper on September 26, 2018
You can launch a startup almost anywhere — just ask Mark Zuckerberg. But some places make it easier than others. Here’s a look at the top 10 startup-friendly states.
5 Best and 5 Worst Cities for Work Commutes
Gael F. Cooper on September 21, 2018
When you think about quality of life, do you imagine sitting behind the wheel of your car for hours, staring at the bumper in front of you?
Spices and 9 Other Things You Should Never Buy in Bulk — and 10 You Should
Gael F. Cooper on September 14, 2018
Buying in bulk can be tempting, but will you really use all of that cooking oil before it goes bad?
How to Get a Free Wendy’s Cheeseburger Every Day This Month
Gael F. Cooper on September 11, 2018
Bite into this juicy deal, and celebrate National Cheeseburger Day all month long.
The 25 Best U.S. Cities to Be Your Own Boss
Gael F. Cooper on September 11, 2018
You can certainly start a business anywhere, but these 25 cities make it easier on entrepreneurs.
9 of the Absolute Best Ways Anyone Can Save on Car Costs
Gael F. Cooper on September 7, 2018
Follow these tips to keep your car running well and hold its constant demands for money to a minimum.
The Rich and Famous Reveal the Best Advice They Ever Received
Gael F. Cooper on August 26, 2018
Here’s what you can learn from some of the world’s most successful and wealthy people.
20 Mega-Moguls Who Won’t Leave Their Fortunes to Their Kids
Gael F. Cooper on August 22, 2018
These tycoons have made it known that they won’t be handing off their riches to their offspring. Here’s a look at who they are, and why they’ve made this very public decision.
The Company That Tops World Reputation Rating — and 34 More Vying for Top Spot
Gael F. Cooper on August 15, 2018
From cereal-makers to car companies, here are the 35 businesses Americans trust most.
15 Critical Things to Look For When Touring an Open House
Gael F. Cooper on August 11, 2018
Whether you’re looking at photos on a real-estate website or touring an open house in person, here are some red flags — and more subtle problems — to look for.
9 Books That Billionaires Say You Should Read
Gael F. Cooper on August 4, 2018
You probably can’t join their yacht club, but you can join their book club.
The Cotton Ball Diet and Other Regrettable Health Fads
Gael F. Cooper on July 18, 2018
In pursuit of fitness, humans have come up with a bevy of ideas that range from ridiculous to dangerous. Here are 12 once trendy ideas — tapeworms, cigarettes, anyone? — that we really recommend you do not try.
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