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Apr 28 2012

Top 5 Most Miserable States 2012

Category: Best List | Best of | new list | Top 5The List Ninja @ 02:40

 If you live in the one of the states in this Top 5 List, does it make you a miserable person? According to the folks at 24/7 Wall Street and based on health and work environment, they compiled the five most miserable states in which to live.  Is there any wonder that Hawaii maintains its spot as the best place to live? Here are the 5 most miserable states that you can call home:

1. West Virginia 

·         Life expectancy: 75.2 (2nd lowest)

·         Obesity: 32.5 percent (2nd highest)

·         Median household income: $38,218 (2nd lowest)

·         Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 83.2 percent (8th lowest)

 

2. Kentucky 

·         Life expectancy: 76.2 (7th lowest)

·         Obesity: 31.3 percent (5th highest)

·         Median household income: $40,062 (4th lowest)

·         Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 81.9 percent (5th lowest)

 

3. Mississippi 

·         Life expectancy: 74.8 (the lowest)

·         Obesity: 34.0 percent (the highest)

·         Median household income: $36,851 (the lowest)

·         Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 81.0 percent (3rd lowest)

 

4. Delaware 

·         Life expectancy: 78.3 (23rd lowest)

·         Obesity: 28.0 percent  (20th highest)

·         Median household income: $55,847 (10th highest)

·         Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 87.7 percent (24th lowest)

 

5. Ohio 

·         Life expectancy: 77.5 (13th lowest)

·         Obesity: 29.2 percent (16th highest)

·         Median household income: $45,090 (17th lowest)

·         Adult population with high school diploma or higher: 88.1 percent (24th highest)

 

How do you feel about your home state?

 

See the full article at 24-7 Wall Street 

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Mar 14 2012

Top 10 NFL Free Agents 2012

Category: Best List | Best of | new list | NFL | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 00:06
 Which NFL free agent do you want your team to overpay for in 2012?  Peyton Manning, considered on the best NFL Quarterback’s of all time, is on the market and the media coverage is crazy. Here are the Top 10 NFL free agents according to PFT on MSNBC.  
1. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.
2. Texans defensive end Mario Williams.
3. Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
4. Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (RFA).
5. Chargers offensive tackle Jared Gaither.
6. Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (RFA).
7. Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan.
8. Chiefs cornerback Brandon Carr.
9. Rams wide receiver Brandon Lloyd.
10. Saints offensive guard Carl Nicks.
11. Titans defensive tackle Jason Jones.
12. Texans offensive tackle Eric Winston.
13. 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers.
14. Falcons defensive end John Abraham.
15. Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai.
16. Packers quarterback Matt Flynn.
17. Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas. (Signed with Giants)
18. Saints wide receiver Marques Colston. (Signed with Saints)
19. Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson.
20. Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton.
21. Raiders running back Michael Bush.
22. Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem.
23. Ravens offensive guard Ben Grubbs.
24. Eagles offensive guard Evan Mathis.
25. Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey.
26. Redskins safety LaRon Landry.
27. Giants cornerback Aaron Ross.
 
28. Cardinals offensive tackle Levi Brown.
 
29. Bills offensive tackle Demetrius Bell.
 
30. Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch.
 

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Jan 7 2012

Top 10 Credit Card Company Complaints

How often do you have an issue with your credit card company?  Some credit card issuers are easier to deal with issues than most companies. There are several great personal finance websites for you to have the best information about your money.  We all to find ways to save money but when your credit card company is not helpful, it can be painful.  So check out this list of the Top 10 Credit card complaints and see if you agree.

Rank

Issue

Complaints

% of total

1.

Billing disputes

681

13.4%

2.

APR or interest rate

556

11.0%

3.

Identity Theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

546

10.8%

4.

Other 454 8.9%

454

8.9%

5.

Closing / Cancelling account

242

4.8%

6.

Credit card payment / Debt protection

224

4.4%

7.

Other Fee

224

4.4%

8.

Billing statement

209

4.1%

9.

Collection practices

201

4.0%

10.

Credit reporting

197

3.9%

 

SOURCE: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Which issues have called to complain about the most?

 

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Dec 11 2011

Top 10 Worst Business Terms for 2011

Category: Best List | Best of | new list | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 16:32

Which business slogan or cliché to you just cringe when someone says it in a business meeting?  Some terms are necessary to summarize the concept or thought but then you have co-workers that will run the term into the ground.  So the next time you are about reel of a significant amount of corporate lingo, check this Top 10 List of over used terms and try to summarize your thoughts a little differently:

Outside the Box (31 percent)
Low-hanging fruit (24 percent)
Synergy (23 percent)
Loop me in (22 percent)
Best of breed (19 percent)
Incentivize (19 percent)
Mission-critical (19 percent)
Bring to the table (18 percent)
Value-add (17 percent)
Elevator pitch (16 percent)

Which corporate cliché is your least favorite?

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Nov 11 2011

Top 10 Cities for Shopaholic's

Category: Best List | Best of | new list | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 16:17

Are you ready to do some Christmas shopping?  The people in this list of Top 10 cities have already started buying things for themselves according to an article from Bundle.com.  So grab your shopping list and coupons and see if you can keep up with the deal seekers on this list:

1. Washington, D.C.
• Residents' average monthly spending in clothes, shoes and other wear: $263

2. Arlington, Va.
• Average monthly spending: $254.58

3. Nashville, Tenn.
• Average monthly spending $251.17

4. Scottsdale, Ariz.
• Average monthly spending: $243.17

5. Dallas, Texas
• Average monthly spending: $228.58

6. San Francisco, Calif.
• Average monthly spending: $227.42

7. San Jose, Calif.
• Average monthly spending: $221.17

8. Seattle, Wash.
• Average monthly spending: $221.17

9. Austin, Texas
• Average monthly spending: $213

10. Bakersfield, Calif.
• Average monthly spending: $201.50

Is your city listed above?

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Nov 1 2011

Top 10 MLB Baseball Managers with Most Wins of All Time

Category: Best List | Best of | MLB | new list | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 19:47
 With the recent retirement of Tony LaRussa, it is time to see where he ranks on the Top 10 list of baseball managers with the most wins of all time.  Tony LaRussa was known to manage some of the best baseball pitchers of all time and also find a way to win with lesser talent.  So as we consider his place among the all time greats, here is a list of the Major League Baseball’s managers with the most wins for your review.
Rank
Manager
Yrs
1st Year
Total Games
Wins
Losses
W-L %
World Series Won
1
Connie Mack
53
1894
7755
3731
3948
0.486
5
2
John McGraw
33
1899
4769
2763
1948
0.586
3
3
Tony LaRussa
33
1979
5097
2728
2365
0.536
3
4
Bobby Cox
29
1978
4508
2504
2001
0.556
1
5
Joe Torre
29
1977
4329
2326
1997
0.538
4
6
Sparky Anderson
26
1970
4030
2194
1834
0.545
3
7
Bucky Harris
29
1924
4410
2158
2219
0.493
2
8
Joe McCarthy
24
1926
3487
2125
1333
0.615
7
9
Walter Alston
23
1954
3658
2040
1613
0.558
4
10
Leo Durocher
24
1939
3739
2008
1709
0.54
1
Is Tony LaRussa a first ballot Hall of Famer?

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Sep 26 2011

Top 10 Richest Americans in 2011

Category: Best List | Best of | new list | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 00:05
Which citizen of the United States has the highest estimated net worth on the recent list provided by Forbes?  The combination of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet is impressive especially since they have started many foundations in order to support the greater good. You have to wonder if any of the people on this list would ever make our list of worst bosses of all time.  So calculate your net worth and see how you compare to the Top 10 list of the richest Americans in 2011:
 
1.     Bill Gates - $59 Billion                   (Microsoft)
 
2.     Warren Buffet - $39B                   (Berkshire Hathaway)
 
3.     Larry Ellison - $33B                        (Oracle)
 
4.     Charles Koch - $25B                      (Koch Industries)
 
5.     David Koch - $25B                         (Koch Industries)
 
6.     Christy Walton - $24.5 B              (Wal-Mart)
 
7.     George Soros - $22B                     (Hedge Funds)
 
8.     Sheldon Adelson - $21.5B           (Casino’s)
 
9.     Jim Walton - $21.1B                      (Wal-Mart)
 
10.                        Alice Walton - $20.9B                   (Wal-Mart)
 
Which of the newest billionaires will be next on this list?
 

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Sep 3 2011

Top 10 Cheapest Cars to Maintain in 2011

Category: Best List | Best of | facts | new list | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 15:50
 Are you looking for a new car but need to maintain your budget?  The team at MSN Auto posted a list of the Top 10 cheapest cars to maintain over the first 5 years of ownership.  With gas being close to $4 a gallon, having a car that cheap to maintain is essential.  So pack up the car with of your essential travel gear and hit the road with one of these Top 10 cheapest cars to maintain for 2011.
Rank  Model                                   Avg. cost over 5 years
1.        Honda Fit                             $2,937
2.        Toyota Corolla                    $2,991
3.        Toyota Yaris                        $3,029
4.        Toyota Tacoma                   $3,035
5.        Chevrolet Aveo                   $3,036
6.        Cadillac DTS                         $3,046
7.        Volvo S40 / V50                 $3,056
8.        Cadillac STS                          $3,058
9.        Toyota Camry Hybrid       $3,067
10.      Ford Focus                           $3,089
Are you surprised to see two Cadillac’s on this list?
Read the full article at MSN Auto

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Sep 1 2011

Top 10 States with the Highest Divorce Rate

Category: Best List | Best of | new list | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 18:25

Being happily married takes quite a bit of work and can also be influenced by the culture around you.  A recent review of divorce rates by state reveals which states have the highest rate of divorce.  For those that unfortunately know this list too well there is always the best online dating websites in order to meet your new squeeze.  For all those considering marriage, we wish you the best of luck and do not move to a state that starts with the letter A. J

Here are the Top 10 states with the Highest Divorce rate:

1.     Oklahoma

2.     Arkansas

3.     Alaska

4.     Alabama

5.     Kentucky

6.     Nevada

7.     Mississippi

8.     Georgia

9.     Tennessee

10.       Arizona

Does high unemployment increase the divorce rate?

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Aug 27 2011

Top 10 NFL Running Backs with Most Yards from Scrimmage in 2010

Category: Best List | Best of | facts | new list | NFL | top 10 listsThe List Ninja @ 02:44

Which NFL Running Backs had the most yards from scrimmage in 2010?  We have a compiled the Top 10 list for your review prior to your upcoming Fantasy Football draft.  Many of the best running backs not only have a ton of rushing yards along with respectable receiving yards and touchdowns.  So grab your draft sheet and review the biggest playmakers of the 2010 NFL season.

Player

Team

Total Yards

TD

Fumbles

Arian Foster

HOU

2220

18

3

Jamaal Charles

KAN

1935

8

3

Ray Rice

BAL

1776

6

0

LeSean McCoy

PHI

1672

9

2

Darren McFadden

OAK

1664

10

4

Peyton Hillis

CLE

1654

13

8

Maurice Jones-Drew

JAX

1641

7

2

Adrian Peterson

MIN

1639

13

1

Steven Jackson

STL

1624

6

1

Matt Forte

CHI

1616

9

3

 

Which NFL Running Back do think will have the most yards from scrimmage in 2011?

Statistics sourced from pro-football reference.com

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