Author: Michael B. Sauter, 24/7 Wall Street

The 2019 U.S. housing market is at one of its strongest points in decades. However, some cities have vacant homes and condos far above the average.

The value of a dollar ranges by more than 30 cents across the US, depending on the state. In Mississippi, $1 is worth $1.16; in Hawaii, only 84 cents.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed data from Feeding America to determine the counties where the largest share of residents don’t get enough to eat.

24/7 Wall St. reviewed nationwide the average costs of attending four-year public and private colleges each year since 1971.

24/7 Wall Street reviewed CEO pay at the largest, publicly traded US companies to identify the best-paid CEOs. Tim Cook and Robert Iger make the list.

States differ in their individual and corporate tax rates, which was highlighted in e-commerce giant Amazon’s recent search for a second headquarters.

Labor unions exist to increase the collective bargaining power of their members to negotiate higher wages and better benefits.

A look at the 12 U.S. presidents with an estimated net worth of at least $50 million. Donald Trump is No. 1.