Sam Becker
The Cheat Sheet
Seattle, WA, United States
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These Are the Smartest Cities in America
Want to live in a smart city? These are the cities in America in which residents are, on average, the most educated -- the smartest cities in the land. → Read More
8 Reasons Employees Don't Trust Their Boss or Company
A report from Edelman has uncovered some of the main reasons so many employees distrust their employers. → Read More
Money in Politics: 20 Interest Groups Fueling Government Corruption
Where does all the money that influences our political system come from? We have a list of the top 20 special-interest groups lining Congress' pockets. → Read More
Here's a List Revealing the Worker-Friendly Labor Laws Trump Just Killed Off
President Donald Trump isn't doing workers any favors. So far, his administration has taken aim at hundreds of labor laws, including these. → Read More
11 of the Worst Jobs for a Relationship
Your job and your relationship might not mix, depending on your work. Here are some of the worst jobs for harmony in your relationships. → Read More
Stable Jobs: 7 Careers With the Most Job Security
Looking for a stable career, with plenty of job security? These are the jobs you should take a serious look at. → Read More
Student Loan Forgiveness: Do You Qualify for the Government's Debt Cancellation Program?
A long-gestating program for student loan forgiveness is about to come online. Do you qualify for help with your student loans? → Read More
25 Jobs Employing the Most Immigrants in America
Immigration is essential to America's economy. New research from Indeed reveals the 25 occupations that are the most concentrated with immigrants. → Read More
The 10 Richest and Poorest Countries in the World
Can you name the richest country in the world? Here are the 10 richest and poorest countries in the world. → Read More
5 Ways the Marijuana Industry Might Look Under President Trump
We're soon to have President Trump running things from the White House. What does it mean for the marijuana industry? It could go one of five ways. → Read More
15 Unexpected and Practical Ways You Can Use Marijuana
Marijuana, or cannabis, is one of the most versatile resources on Earth. And you can use it for a whole lot more than getting high. → Read More
10 Least Affordable Cities to Live in the U.S.
Looking to get ahead in life? There are many places where affordable housing is in high supply -- but these 10 cities are the major exception. → Read More
The Average American Doesn't Know How Much These Common Medical Procedures Actually Cost
We know going to the doctor is expensive. But can you guess the cost of many other common health care procedures? Most of us are wildly off. → Read More
Bilingual? In These States, That Could Land You a Good Job
In some states, being bilingual -- the ability to speak more than one language -- can land you a pretty good job. → Read More
15 States That Could Suffer the Most If Obamacare Isn't Fixed
The Affordable Care Act is in trouble, and unless the Trump administration acts, things might get ugly. These states could be in the most trouble. → Read More
7 Big Ways the Average American Diet Has Changed Since 1970
They say America has changed, and one big way is in what and how we eat. A new analysis reveals the big differences in our diet between now and the 70s. → Read More
15 Huge Companies That Control Everything You Buy
It's not just a conspiracy theory that massive corporations control almost everything you purchase. These are 15 of them. → Read More
15 Sneaky Ways Stores Get You to Spend More Money
When shopping for the holidays, birthdays, or leisure, retailers pull out all the stops to get more money out of you. Here's what they do. → Read More
5 Ways to Build Muscle and Save Money at the Same Time
It's possible to tackle two pressing goals at once: save money and build muscle. Here are 5 ways to merge your fitness and finance goals. → Read More
10 Scary Facts About Student Loans That Will Depress You
Most American students rely on student loans to pay their way through college. But the levels of student debt are getting wildly out of control. → Read More