Jesse Singer articles

Based on perception gaps, migration trends, and how Americans talk about each other, these are the states people misunderstand the most. Ranked of course.

Nevada and Utah aren’t just in the same country—they actually share a border. But the rules can change fast once you cross it. Things that feel completely normal in Nevada can get you fined, or worse, in the Beehive State (yes, that’s Utah’s nickname). Like…

Everyone knows that South Dakota has Mount Rushmore, Alaska is the coldest state and the first Starbucks was in Seattle, Washington. Those are regular facts we all know. But what about the most bizarre facts about each state that most people don't know? Those are the ones we wanted to talk about here...

You did what you were supposed to do. You answered honestly. You followed the rules. So when agents still take your money anyway, it feels like something’s seriously off. Here’s what’s actually going on—and why declaring cash doesn’t always guarantee you’ll walk away with it.

People pay a lot of money to go to college—but what college's graduates are making the most money after they leave the university? That's the question this report from PayScale is answering, with its ranking of universities with the highest-paid graduates.

You finally cash in your hard-earned points for a free ticket, then the checkout screen hits. Suddenly you’re staring at hundreds of dollars in taxes and fees. It feels like a bait-and-switch. So what are you actually paying for, and are points even worth it?

Where do the smartest people live? What country is home to the highest IQs?

Did you know that there are about 569,000 Canadians living in the United States? Okay, but do you know what states they're living in? The most Canadian-heavy states might surprise you. So, let's check them out...

Texas and California might share a country, but they do not always share the same rules. In fact, some things Texans do without thinking could get them fined (or worse) if they tried the same thing in the Golden State. And yeah, a few of these are surprisingly easy to mess up.