With graduation season upon us and employers planning to hire nearly 17 percent more graduates from the Class of 2019 than they did from the Class of 2018, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best & Worst Places to Start a Career as well as accompanying videos.
To help recent graduates launch their careers in the right place, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on 29 key indicators of career-friendliness. The data set ranges from availability of entry-level jobs to monthly average starting salary to housing affordability.
Best Places to Start a Career
Worst Places to Start a Career
1
Salt Lake City, UT
173
Jackson, MS
2
Pittsburgh, PA
174
Newport News, VA
3
Atlanta, GA
175
Toledo, OH
4
Orlando, FL
176
New Haven, CT
5
Austin, TX
177
Pearl City, HI
6
Minneapolis, MN
178
Oxnard, CA
7
Seattle, WA
179
Bridgeport, CT
8
Raleigh, NC
180
Hialeah, FL
9
Boston, MA
181
Montgomery, AL
10
Denver, CO
182
Shreveport, LA
Best vs. Worst
To view the full report and your city’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-to-start-a-career/3626/
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With SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week in full swing and the Trump administration focusing on the opioid epidemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Drug Problems in 2019 as well as accompanying videos to highlight the areas that stand to be most affected.
This study compares the 50 states and the District in terms of 22 key metrics, ranging from arrest and overdose rates to opioid prescriptions and employee drug testing laws. You can find some highlights below.
States with the Biggest Drug Problems
1
District of Columbia
11
Rhode Island
2
Michigan
12
Oregon
3
Missouri
13
Nevada
4
West Virginia
14
Tennessee
5
Indiana
15
Massachusetts
6
Arkansas
16
Maine
7
New Hampshire
17
Delaware
8
Kentucky
18
Vermont
9
Colorado
19
Connecticut
10
New Mexico
20
Pennsylvania
Key Stats:
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As if there weren’t already a million good reasons why Hawaii is an amazing summer vacation destination, here’s another one: It’s really unlikely your flight will be delayed. According to a new report from CompareCards.com, Honolulu has had the greatest percentage of summertime flights arrive on time in the past 10 years, among the major airports in the United States. https://www.comparecards.com/blog/summer-flight-delay-study/
The report, our fourth annual look at summer travel delays, tells a very different story for another of America’s favorite travel destinations, however. The big three airports in the New York – New Jersey metro area – John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia and Newark-Liberty – all ranked in the bottom four (along with San Francisco) among the nation’s 50 busiest airports when it comes to summer on-time arrivals, so you’ll need to pack your patience alongside your Yankees cap the next time you head to the Big Apple.
Whatever your destination, travel delays are no fun. Knowing that millions of credit cardholders around the nation will travel this summer, CompareCards analyzed 10 years of data for the nation’s 50 busiest airports from the U.S. Department of Transportation to see which airports tend to suffer the most frequent delays in the summertime. (Click here for full methodology.) What we found, unfortunately but perhaps not surprisingly, is that delays ramp up during the summer season and in most places, the problem isn’t getting better. However, there are definitely airports where you’re less likely to encounter delays.
Key takeaways
The worst airports for summer delays | Most of the airports with the worst track records for on-time arrivals have a few things in common.
They’re in the northeastern part of the country: All but two of the eight worst airports are found between Washington, D.C., and Boston. That makes for some incredibly crowded airspace in that neck of the woods, and all it really takes is one poorly-timed summer thunderstorm to throw flights off schedule.
They’re among the nation’s busiest: The five airports with the worst on-time records all rank among the nation’s 20 busiest airports. Interestingly, however, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport – for many years the busiest airport in the world – had a strong on-time record. Its summertime on-time arrival rate was the 14th best among the nation’s 50 busiest airports.
They’re hubs for major airlines: Hubs vary by airline, but the worst offenders in our on-time surveys all serve as hubs for at least one major airline: Newark-Liberty (United), LaGuardia (American, Delta), San Francisco (United), JFK (American, Delta, JetBlue), and Boston (Delta, JetBlue). Being a hub means more traffic going to and from more different places – and a lot more things that can go wrong and cause delays.
They’re along the coasts: Nine of the 10 cities with the worst on-time arrival track record in the summertime are either on the east or west coast. (Only Chicago O’Hare, the sixth worst, isn’t in a state that borders an ocean.) Compare that to the 10 cities with the best on-time arrival rates, which include five cities that aren’t on the coast.
The full list can be found here: https://www.comparecards.com/blog/summer-flight-delay-study/#full-yoy-change-table
The most improved airports
Hurricane Harvey brought staggering amounts of devastation to the Texas coast in 2017. Operations at both major Houston airports (Hobby and Bush) were heavily affected, too, as thousands of flights were canceled in the wake of the storm. That disruption led to Houston Hobby having the biggest drop in on-time arrivals in 2018’s Summer Flight Delay Study. (Our yearly reports examine on-time arrival data from the previous year, so the 2018 report would examine data from 2017, for example.)
That’s why it shouldn’t be surprising to see that Hobby had the biggest improvement in on-time arrivals in the 2019 survey, a 10.9% year-to-year increase. Dallas Love Field and Houston-Bush, both of which would have had flight schedules impacted by the hurricane, were also among the six biggest improvements.
The bottom line: Delays happen. Be flexible.
If you’ve flown at all, you probably have flight-delay nightmare stories to share. We all do. Flight delays are often part of the price you pay for taking that dream trip with the family or that romantic honeymoon with your beloved. The good news, however, is that there are steps that you can take to reduce the chances of running into delays – or at least make the best of them when they happen.
Fly nonstop: The more connections you have to make, the higher the probability for delays. It may cost you a little extra to take that nonstop flight, but the travel time you’ll save – and the potential headaches you may avoid – can be well worth the cost.
Take the first flight of the day: Oftentimes, flight delays happen because the plane that will take you to your next destination is late arriving from its previous location. However, taking the first flight of the day likely means that your plane spent the night at the airport and will be waiting for you when you arrive. Yes, waking up early can be brutal, especially if you have a big family to wrangle, but it can be worth it if it means ensuring a smooth, on-time flight.
Consider alternative airports: If the only way to get your destination from your hometown airport involves two plane changes and six hours of layovers at airports with crummy on-time arrival track records, don’t be afraid to look at alternatives. For example, San Francisco’s airport had the third-worst summer on-time arrival rate, but San Jose’s airport had the nation’s eighth best and Oakland’s had the 13th best. Upon further examination, sometimes other factors – which airlines fly out of that airport, whether nonstops are available and so on – will make those other airports not a realistic alternative, but it can be worth exploring.
Plan way in advance: The nearer your travel time, the more your options shrink. If you want to be able to have maximum flexibility when it comes to stops, travel times, pricing and locations, the sooner you begin looking and booking, the better.
Take advantage of credit card perks: That unexpected flight delay feels a whole lot less frustrating if you can spend it in an airport lounge with some complimentary refreshments. High-end travel credit cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express and Chase Sapphire Reserve® come with free access to more than a thousand airport lounges around the world. (For a lower-annual-fee option, consider the Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card.) Just know that there’s often a limit to the number of guests you can bring in with you, so it might not be a solution if you’re traveling in a big group.
That lounge access only goes so far. However, if worse comes to worse and your flight delay leaves you stuck overnight, some credit cards will reimburse you up to a certain dollar amount for lodging and meals. Those cards include Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the lower-priced Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, as well as the United℠ Explorer Card and the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card. That can be a lifesaver, financially.
The information related to the United℠ Explorer Card has been collected by CompareCards and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuer of this card prior to publication.
Lean on apps: Make sure you download your airlines’ app on your smartphone. Often, the first word you’ll get about a flight delay will come from there. Also consider Flightview, which allows you to track travel delays around the nation in real time.
Ultimately, successful travel often comes down to being prepared. If you begin looking for flights months in advance, it can save you money and give you many options. If you think to pack books, games or electronic devices for the kids, it can help you survive a long layover with the family without your head exploding. If you take the time to look at what your credit card has to offer before your trip, it can save you some potential headaches and maybe even some money if a nightmare scenario unfolds.
Of course, this is often easier said than done. We’re all incredibly busy, with to-do lists that are a mile long. However, if you prioritize planning for your trip, you can likely find the time to do these things, and once you do, the prospect of a flight delay or two might just seem a little less scary.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
May 13, 2019 - May 17, 2019
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, May 13
10:30 a.m. Meet with Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Meet with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Meet with Chief of Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
3:00 p.m. Attend Boards and Commissions Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, May 14
9:00 a.m. Attend Education Excellence Meeting
Location: State Capitol
3:00 p.m. Meet with Attorney General
Location: Governor’s Office
6:45 p.m. Speak at Mountainland Technical College Commencement Ceremony
Location: Utah Valley University
Wednesday, May 15
10:00 p.m. Attend Cabinet Meeting
Location: State Capitol
11:30 a.m. Meet with Salt Lake City Council Members
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Speak at Governor’s Awards for Excellence Ceremony
Location: Governor’s Office
6:30 p.m. Speak at KSL/Zions Bank Teacher Feature Event
Location: Salt Lake City
Thursday, May 16
10:00 a.m. Speak at Groundbreaking for HealthEquity New Corporate Headquarters
Location: Salt Lake City
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2:00 p.m. Speak at Utah Wildfire Prevention Event
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Availability
3:00 p.m. Meet with Consul General of Japan, Ms. Midori Takeuchi
Location: Governor’s Office
3:30 p.m. Meet with Constituents
Location: Governor’s Office
Friday, May 17
9:00 a.m. Attend and Speak at 2019 Economic Summit
Location: Salt Lake City
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox's Schedule
May 13, 2019 - May 18, 2019
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, May 13
10:30 a.m. Meet with Governor’s Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Weekly Update with Governor Herbert
Location: Governor’s Office
1:00 p.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Governor’s Office
Tuesday, May 14
1:00 p.m. Economic Development Strategic Plan Committee Meeting
Location: State Capitol Building
4:00 p.m. Point of the Mountain State Land Authority Board Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
Wednesday, May 15
10:00 a.m. Cabinet Meeting
Location: State Capitol Building
1:00 p.m. Governor’s Award for Excellence Ceremony
Location: State Capitol Building
2:30 p.m. Meet with Senator Evan Vickers
Location: Lt. Governor’s Formal Office
Thursday, May 16
4:00 p.m. Meet with Representative Scott Chew
Location: Vernal
5:30 p.m. Meet with Balance Utah
Location: Vernal
6:00 p.m. Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Business and Awards Dinner
Location: Vernal
Media Access
Friday, May 17
8:55 a.m. 2019 Utah Economic Summit
Location: Salt Lake City
Media Access
11:15 a.m. “New Friends Friday” Lunch at Central Davis Jr. High School
Location: Layton
Media Access
Saturday, May 18
10:00 a.m. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Strides 2019
Location: Salt Lake City
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