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New Study Examines Link Between Tax Policy and Retirement Expenses

A new study from Ooma shows that state tax policies can create substantial differences in retirement costs. The team examined SmartAsset’s tax friendliness rankings to determine which states are the most and least expensive to retire in. Seven states achieved the “very tax-friendly” score: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, Wyoming, South Dakota, Georgia, and Mississippi. These states don’t tax retirement income, Social Security benefits, and in some cases, property, which creates strong advantages for fixed-income retirees. On the other end of the spectrum, seven states were deemed “not tax-friendly”: California, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Nebraska. All of these states tax income and property for retirees. We can see why many retirees opt for Florida. It’s not just the warm weather. The state has zero income tax, creating value for retirement that offsets living costs. Data like this is crucial for retirement planning and can affect where and when people retire.

New Study Examines Link Between Tax Policy and Retirement Expenses

Impact of Remote Work on Company Culture

Remote work has created a fundamental shift in business culture, and the Ooma team created a graphic demonstrating that a company’s age can indicate how likely a business is to adapt to remote work. Their analysis revealed that 35% of workers had remote jobs in 2023 compared to 23% in 2019. It’s obvious that the COVID-19 pandemic caused this shift. Looking at the team’s numbers, newer companies seem more likely to embrace remote work. Almost 44% of businesses under two years old support work-from-home options, suggesting they could design their work models on remote possibilities.

Impact of Remote Work on Company Culture

New Graphic Shows Female Billionaires Who Break Barriers

For decades, the billionaire club was dominated by male entrepreneurs. But American women are on the rise, with self-made billionaire females rewriting the rules and proving that business success isn’t a man’s game. From entrepreneurs to entertainers and business tycoons, a new Ooma graphic shows that no single playbook leads to billionaire status. The time these women took to achieve their wealth also defies the stereotype that women’s prospects dwindle with age. While Lucy Guo became the youngest self-made female billionaire at age 30, she’s bookended by Alice Schwartz’s slow but steady accumulation, leading to billionaire status at age 98.

New Graphic Shows Female Billionaires Who Break Barriers

New Study Examines the Most Common Birthdays and the Social Implications

The team at Kremp Florist shows that birthday distribution patterns can reflect deep cultural and social dynamics that shape family planning decisions. There seems to be an overwhelming preference for August births. It’s the most common birth month in 45 states. With such a big concentration of August birthdays, we can assume that Americans purposefully aim for this month to arrange around social calendars, vacation schedules, and other cultural celebrations. America’s single most popular birth date comes close to August. It’s September 9th, a birthday shared by celebrities like Adam Sandler, Colonel Sanders, and Hugh Grant.

New Study Examines the Most Common Birthdays and the Social Implications

New Chart Tracks Social Media Platform Preference by Age

Social media platforms can be thought of as a virtual town square where billions of people meet daily to shape modern culture using simple digital tools that become a part of our collective consciousness. Ooma’s new analysis shows which age groups contribute the most to each platform.

New Chart Tracks Social Media Platform Preference by Age

New Study Analyzes Fish Caught Per Person in Each State

A new study from SI Yachts shows how many fish are caught per person in American coastal states. The results paint a picture of the fishing industry and how fishing tourism could affect statistics. For example, Florida and South Carolina attract millions of visitors every year, many of whom like to spend some time fishing, which could boost the high numbers we see from these states and add to resident fishing contributions. Tourism adds complex layers to the data and fishing narrative, as the availability of charter boat operations, guided fishing tours, and rental services adds to the amount of fishing in any given state.

New Study Analyzes Fish Caught Per Person in Each State

Study Analyzes Best Locations for Snowbirds Based on Weather and Economics

Snowbirds look for the best climate in the winter, but the Florida Rentals team shows that the ideal location depends on more than just weather—it also includes affordability and population. The team points out that Arkansas has ideal weather for snowbirds and is also one of the lowest cost-of-living areas in the U.S., making it a perfect option for snowbirds seeking low costs. Florida always comes out on top for snowbirds, though. Not only is the over-65 population high and the weather balmy, but no state income tax means there are strong financial advantages to living there. Compared to Hawaii, a dream location for sun and beach lovers, you’ll see an average of $4,624 in monthly living expenses. These prices put the islands out of reach for many snowbirds. The team helpfully looked at smaller-scale locations too. Florida County analyses show that Citrus County has much lower living costs than Collier County. The graphic shows that strategic, informed location decisions lead to the best snowbird experience.

Study Analyzes Best Locations for Snowbirds Based on Weather and Economics

30 statistics about data breaches

Ooma’s collection of data breach facts and statistics exposes the human element of these cyberattacks. According to their graphic, 55% of data breaches were targeted malicious attacks by humans, while only 22% were due to human error, and 23% were due to system failure. Studies show that Microsoft Office applications suffered 69.1% of app attacks between 2021 and 2023. The software usually became vulnerable after employees clicked suspicious links or opened malicious attachments.

30 statistics about data breaches

Study Shows Social and Economic Impacts of Self-Employment

Self-employment can be a social and economic equalizer, as shown in a new analysis by Ooma. They reported on the number of self-employed workers over the past 30 years to reveal how it’s a driving force of innovation that can offer increased opportunity for marginalized groups. Some self-employed individuals from lower socio-economic statuses recorded increased earning potential compared to what they found at traditional jobs. Women with children appreciate the flexibility of self-employment since they can work outside of standard 9-to-5 hours. Self-employment benefits move beyond the individual and create positive effects on communities. Local startups, restaurants, tech companies, and personal training programs can all benefit from a pool of self-employed workers to partner with them. These smaller businesses can offer unique services and products that customers can’t find from large corporations.

Study Shows Social and Economic Impacts of Self-Employment

How Local Marijuana Laws Shape Your Business’s Future

Marijuana has a storied history in the United States and, recently, has seen its public reputation completely flip. Not only has the overall sentiment around cannabis become positive overall, but the legislation has followed closely behind. Beyond just legal marijuana, states like Colorado have passed laws aimed at integrating marijuana into society and making it more sociably acceptable.

How Local Marijuana Laws Shape Your Business’s Future

In Which States Do Children Drink the Most Soda? infographic

A new study from the team at PARequirements can help parents and educators learn more about children’s health and nutrition. The team examined how much soda children in 42 states consumed and found that some of the numbers are high enough to cause alarm.

In Which States Do Children Drink the Most Soda? infographic

Which Part of the Body Turns Each State on the Most? infographic

The team at NapLab conducted a survey of 1,012 Americans, revealing interesting gender differences in which body parts participants found most attractive. Research has already proven that men and women have different preferences in what they find attractive, but this study adds an interesting layer of geographical patterns.

Which Part of the Body Turns Each State on the Most? infographic

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