Maryland is 2024’s 2nd happiest state in America, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With a recent Gallup poll showing only 47% of Americans are “very satisfied” with the way their life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Happiest States in America in 2024 to identify the places that create the best conditions for life satisfaction. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key indicators of […]

Baltimore ranked among worst real estate markets in U.S., WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With home values up around 3.3% in the past year and mortgage rates remaining high, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst Real Estate Markets in 2024, to identify the most attractive cities for home-buyers and real estate professionals. WalletHub compared 300 cities across 17 key metrics. The data set ranges from […]

Maryland ranked among top 20 most fun states in America

BALTIMORE, MD—The personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Most Fun States in America, to identify where residents and vacationers can enjoy the greatest variety and most cost-effective options for activities. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 26 key metrics. The data set ranges from movie costs to the accessibility of national parks to nightlife options per […]

Maryland has 3rd best school system in America, WalletHub study

BALTIMORE, MD—With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024, to help parents find the most worthwhile places to enroll their children. Maryland came in at No. 3 on the list.  Massachusetts topped the list […]

Maryland ranked among top 15 states for working dads

BALTIMORE, MD—With Father’s Day approaching and around 94.1% of married dads working compared to 72.7% of married moms, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on Best & Worst States for Working Dads in 2024. In order to help dads balance their dual roles as parent and provider, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of […]

Maryland town named top U.S. city for summer jobs

BALTIMORE, MD—With summer approaching and many employers eager to hire due to labor shortages, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Best Places for Summer Jobs, to help job seekers find the most lucrative opportunities. WalletHub compared more than 180 markets in the U.S. across 21 key metrics. The data set ranges from the median income […]

Maryland named 2024’s 6th-best state for police officers, WalletHub report

BALTIMORE, MD—With National Police Week starting on May 12 and the median annual salary for a police officer reaching over $69,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer in 2024 to help identify where this hazardous but rewarding career is the most worthwhile. WalletHub compared the 50 […]