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Interracial Marriage Statistics
17% of married couples today are interracial. This wasn't the case just 50 years ago, though. Richard and Mildred Loving helped make it possible with their sacrifice and willingness to fight.
Average Savings by Age
More than half of Americans do not have any retirement savings. Of those who do, the average saved is $65,000.
How to Tell if a Diamond is Real
Unfortunately, a diamond is easily mimicked. But luckily, it's not too hard to weed out a fake. Try these simple tests to find out if your diamond is real.
Average Weight of a Car
The average car weighs just 2,871 pounds. Shockingly, it's only 300 pounds less than the 1967 Chevelle. While we think technology has come a long way, some things aren't as different as they seem.
Average SAT Score
The average college-bound student has an SAT score of 1060. Graduates from private high schools greatly outperform public school graduates by 130 points and males test better than females.
Costco Travel Deals
Costco Travel makes planning a vacation easy, but does it really save you money? See how it compares against other top travel sites.
Average Tax Refund
The average taxpayer receives just over $2,700 in tax refunds each year. This is just about 5% of the median annual income in the U.S.
Yellow Diamond
Are yellow diamond engagement rings expensive? What yellow diamonds are worth may surprise you. Find out how to buy a fancy yellow diamond for less.
Average Utility Bills
You pay an average of $2,200 per year for your utilities. $1,200 of that money is for electricity alone. Just where else is your money going?
Average Cost of Food Per Month
Americans spend more than 6% of their annual income on food every year. For one person to eat on a "moderate" budget, it costs $3,000 per year, or almost $250 per month. It costs a family of four between $712 and $1,106 per month for groceries.
Average Cost of Moving
Moving can cost as much as $6,000 for the movers alone. This doesn't take into consideration packing supplies, moving a car, or heavy items.
Average Stock Market Return
The S&P 500 provides an average 10% return. The stock market provides an average 7% return. Does this mean you'll walk away with large profits?
College Dropout Statistics
One-third of college students drop out entirely. More than half of the students enrolled in college take more than 6 years to graduate.
Recycling Statistics
Every year, more than 250 million tons of trash is discarded. Americans don't quite recycle as much as we could, either. There is still about a 15% deficit.
Road Rage Statistics
80% of drivers exhibit some type of road rage. An alarming 8 million act upon their road rage, causing harm to people and vehicles.
Average Cost of Renters Insurance
Renters insurance costs an average of $16 per month, but almost 60% of renters don't carry it. Even for those on a tight budget, this coverage may be something you can't afford to skip.
Business Card Statistics
Even in the world of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, 27 million business cards are printed daily. Find out why they matter.
Average College GPA
The average college GPA is shockingly high compared to the last few decades. At 3.15, college students have a nice "B" average going.
Uncut Diamond
You can save a lot by purchasing a rough (or uncut) diamond, but are they worth it? If you like this artsy look, learn how to pick out an uncut diamond.
Average Savings Account Interest
The average savings account interest rate is 0.6%. Many big banks offer even lower rates. Read this for the surprising truth about savings accounts.
