Michigan has many things to love, such as its beautiful scenery, endless vacation options, and a rich history of innovation. Big cities such as Detroit and Grand Rapids have many things to do, and you are never too far from peaceful destinations like Traverse City or Holland. If you’re considering moving to Michigan, it’s important to understand that not all cities and towns in the state are the same. Just like any other state, there are some places in this state that you might enjoy living in, while there are other places that you might not. 7 worst small cities...

Everyone wants to avoid being seen as the worst at something. No village, town, or city in Maine wants to have the worst of anything or everything. However, where there is the best, there is also the worst. According to RoadSnacks, the small town of Oxford is considered the “worst” in all of Maine. How Does a Town Become the Worst? Roadsnacks used six specific criteria to decide which small town in Maine is the “worst”. The criteria included: Crime rate Unemployment rates Education of residents (including number of dropouts) Housing demand Median income versus cost of living Population density...

People living in San Francisco have a roughly 1-in-16 chance of experiencing property or violent crime each year. This means that the city is more dangerous than 98 percent of cities in the United States, regardless of their size. To give you a better understanding, Compton, California is known for drug gang turf wars and is still more dangerous than 90 percent of all cities in the US. Surprisingly, even though it has a bad reputation, Compton is almost twice as safe as San Francisco. Can you believe that San Francisco has a crime rate that is twice as high...

The small town of Emeryville in Alameda County was famous for its brothels and speakeasies during Prohibition. Former California Governor and Chief Justice Earl Warren once referred to it as “the rottenest city on the Pacific Coast.” Today, the area between Oakland and Berkeley, known as the industrial enclave, still struggles to distance itself from its criminal past. According to SafeWise, Emeryville is considered the most “dangerous” small town in America. The home security website recently used FBI statistics to rank towns with high crime rates. According to the information, there is a 1 in 5 chance that residents of...

The French capital, Paris, is currently dealing with a bedbug infestation, just 10 months before the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The small bugs were initially found in hotels and vacation rental apartments throughout the city during the summer. There have been sightings of bedbugs in movie theaters, and recently, there have been reports of bedbugs crawling on seats in both national high-speed trains and the Paris Metro system. A metro train driver was upset to discover some unwelcome guests in his driver’s cabin. Scared train passengers have posted videos of bugs on social media, causing other travelers...

Maybe you mean San Antonio, Texas? Is it possible that you are referring to Houston, Texas? It is true that bed bugs are more commonly found in big cities. However, how prevalent are these pests in cities in Texas? Not too long ago, two big cities in Texas were among the top 10 cities with the most bed bugs according to Orkin’s Bed Bug City List. Fortunately, they have both dropped in the rankings now. Why are bed bugs so good at surviving? Like most insects, they have rapid population growth. Female bed bugs can lay one to five eggs...

Are you starting to feel itchy? A pest control service that operates across the country recently published a new report on the cities in the United States with the highest number of bedbugs. According to the report, Denver had a significant number of these pests. Orkin, a company that gets rid of pests, kept track of the cities where it had to treat the most bedbugs between December 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023. What cities have the most bedbugs? Bedbugs are bloodsucking insects that only feed on blood. Even if you haven’t stayed in hotels, you should still check...

It is more difficult to avoid bed bugs in three cities in Michigan compared to most cities in the country. However, the Windy City is considered the worst city in the nation for bed bugs. Chicago has been ranked as the worst city for bed bugs for the fourth consecutive year on Orkin’s 50 Bed Bug Cities List. New York City and Philadelphia are still close behind, with Cleveland and Los Angeles following again. The somewhat positive news for Michigan is that two out of the three cities on the list have slightly lower rankings this year, and one city...

Is money limited? And those bills that are too high can feel really painful. However, your expenses and the amount of money you spend may be more than necessary. You can actually save hundreds of dollars by simply speaking up. Here are some tips to help you negotiate your most important bills. 5 Monthly Bills to Easily Negotiate Down Phones Cellphones are very important, but the plans can be costly, especially if you want unlimited data and multiple lines on one account. Here is what you should do: Examine your plan and how much you use each month. Save money...

It can be enjoyable to think about retirement, but it can also be a little frightening. Who doesn’t worry about getting older while trying to manage daily expenses without a regular income? Some fears are more significant than others. The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies conducted a survey where over 10,000 adults shared their main concerns about retirement. Here are the fears that worry them about retirement. Americans’ Greatest Fears About Retirement Social Security reduction 35% of the respondents consider this as their top retirement fear. The Social Security system’s finances are widely reported to be in trouble. The amount...