Key Takeaways Venezuela's collapse in oil production stems from nationalizations that drove out technical expertise, sanctions that blocked investment and buyers, and having a heavy crude that's expensive to extract. Rebuilding the industry would require ... See more
Key Takeaways The average American mortgage balance reached $258,214 in mid-2025. Mortgage balances vary widely by age: Millennials carry the most mortgage debt of any generation, nearly $125,000 more than Baby Boomers. New homebuyers in December had a me... See more
Key Takeaways Almost half of Americans ages 35-44 are cost-burdened, spending 30% or more of their income on housing. In the five highest-burden states (New Jersey, California, Connecticut, Nevada and Florida), more than one in four renters in this age gr... See more
Key Takeaways Moving to Mediterranean regions like Bari or Alanya can cut your daily expenses by 30% to 50% compared with the U.S. Greece claimed the No. 1 spot in International Living's 2026 Global Retirement Index, while Spain and Italy hold the top spo... See more
Key Takeaways If you want to land a high-paying job in artificial intelligence, aim to grow your math and computer science skills—they matter more than your specific major or degree. Still, learning about AI and studying subjects like design, neuroscience... See more
