The homicide rates of the 40 largest cities in the United States have decreased between the second quarters of 2021 and 2023, according to a new study of local crime statistics by WalletHub. Their analysis shows homicide rates have fallen “by an average of roughly 5 percent” in these large cities from the second quarters…

The Golden State is one of the worst states for military retirees to live out their golden years, according to a new study published May 22 by the personal finance company WalletHub. California’s economic environment was the biggest factor for the low ranking, placing it last among all states, including Washington, D.C. The state also…

The next Federal Reserve rate hike is projected to add up to $6.4 billion in extra credit card interest, according to a new study. WalletHub, a personal finance website, estimates that U.S. consumers could see between $4.87 billion and $6.4 billion in additional credit card interest. This does not count the other increases so far…

Commentary Irvine, Calif. is the best large city in the state to open a new business, according to a new tabulation by financial website WalletHub. WalletHub considered the ecosystem, as local entrepreneurs call it, within 100 cities related to access to resources. It took into account access to financing, venture capital investment per capita, and…

Irvine’s eternal summer, abundance of green space, diversity and top-notch schools have landed it a top spot as one of the nation’s most joyous cities. The central Orange County, Calif. city was No. 12 in a Wallethub listing of the happiest cities in the U.S. The personal finance website compared 182 of the largest cities….