14 holiday gift ideas for people who hate gifts
Most of us end up giving tangible presents to family and friends, especially during the holidays. Wrapped in paper and bows, gifts seem to be an immovable fixture of the holiday season. If you have […]
These are the 13 oldest SNL hosts ever
With Eddie Murphy scheduled to host this season’s Saturday Night Live finale and revive some of his most iconic roles at age 58, we got to wondering: Just who are the oldest SNL hosts of […]
These are the states where traffic is the worst
Does it just seem like traffic is getting worse in your state, or is it really the case? ValuePenguin analyzed traffic density statistics from the Department of Transportation and found that traffic increased by 8.2% […]
The most famous person born in every year of the 20th century
From presidents and royals to musicians and movie stars, we’ve identified the most famous person born every year of the 20th century, as well as some honorable mentions. Who was the brightest star the year […]
Want a more efficient, well-organized brain? Try drinking tea
Coffee drinkers, step aside and allow tea enthusiasts to bask in the limelight for a moment. According to science, tea has a number of cognitive benefits, including increased brain efficiency, organization, and cognizance. Tea time […]
15 super-weird jobs that can pay really well
You do what for a living? There are many more occupations that are held by the roughly 128 million full-time workers in the U.S. than the typical jobs that first come to our minds. If you’ve ever watched the […]
5 signs you’re ready to retire
Moving from an active member of the workforce to retiree is a major life change that not only involves decades of financial preparation but also emotional and logistical considerations. How do you know when you’re […]
The best & worst states for US veterans
Military service is tough and taxing, and many service members hope for an effortless re-entry into a civilian lifestyle. But where veterans settle down after their service could play a big role in how smooth […]
States struggling the most with the opioid epidemic
In order to estimate which states are the least equipped to address opioid abuse, ValuePenguin analyzed the ratio of opioid overdose deaths to substance abuse treatment centers in each state. States that are the least […]
6 ways to shop smarter online
More than 79% of Americans purchased goods and services online in 2018 and that number is expected to exceed 90% in 2023. Online shopping is becoming the norm, but that doesn’t mean we’re all pro shoppers. From […]