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17 Common Retirement Mistakes Virginians Make
Reaching retirement is the ultimate goal for many hardworking Virginia residents. After years of the daily grind, the idea of giving up your nine-to-five in exchange for relaxing golf games, afternoon book clubs, and early dinners sounds phenomenal.
While retirement can be an incredible time of life, it also brings its own anxieties. Chief among them is the thought that you could run out of money before you reach the end of life. Another common fear is that you’ll need more medical care than you could have anticipated.
There’s no way to perfectly predict a lifespan or what will happen as we age, but there are a few things experts recommend avoiding during retirement years. By avoiding pitfalls like these, you’re more likely to retain your health and have the money you need to enjoy your retirement.
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1: Move, Just For Fun
According to an AARP report, more than 338,000 U.S. residents retired to a new home in 2023, a 44% jump from those who moved in 2022. While moving for retirement is common, it’s not always the best idea.
Moving for a solid reason, like the need to be closer to family, is one thing. Moving because you’ve always had a dream destination in mind is another. Many retirees find that they don’t enjoy their chosen retirement location as much as they thought they would.
While the lure of sunny skies or lack of state taxes make places like Florida or the Carolinas seem like great destinations, make sure you do your research before you pack your bags. You might also consider renting a place for a season or two before you make a bigger investment.
2: Falling For Bad Offers
Falling for a get-rich-quick scheme or other bad investments can seriously deplete your retirement funds, and it’s exceptionally common. In 2023, the FTC reported that individuals aged 60 and over lost a combined $3.4 billion due to targeted elder scams.
You might think you’re too smart to fall for a scammer’s ploys, but keep in mind that many fraudsters are good at what they do. Sometimes, they even effectively impersonate government officials, like the IRS, to gain access to your accounts.
The best way to avoid a scam is to remember that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And, if anything seems off about an interaction, don’t be afraid to end it. Hang up the phone, don’t reply to the email, or call the company they claim to be with directly.
3: Isolating Yourself
If you don’t have a robust family life, you might find retirement lonely. Work may have been where you were best able to socialize. You may have to make an effort to find new friend groups or places to interact with others.
Even if you’re an introvert who relishes time alone inside the house, it’s best to find some sort of social activity to regularly engage in. Social isolation puts you at greater risk for depression and passing away at an earlier age.
4: Continuing To Work
According to a 2023 report by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 55% of American retirees plan to work in their retirement. Presumably, retirees hope to take on part-time employment to help supplement their income and, perhaps, to enhance their sense of purpose in life.
If you want to take on a part-time job for fun or other perks, like free golf or store discounts, there’s no issue doing so. However, you might run into other issues if you need to work to supplement your income.
Health problems, company layoffs, and an inability to keep your skills up to date could force you out of the workforce before you’re ready. Going into retirement, it’s best to assume you won’t be able to work through it and plan your finances accordingly.
5: Claiming Social Security Too Early
Americans are eligible to claim social security at 62 years old. However, as the SEC puts it, just because you’re eligible doesn’t mean you should.
If you begin taking benefits at 62, you get 25% less in benefits than you would at the full retirement age of 66. Waiting until age 70 ensures you get even more.
They suggest waiting as long as possible to claim your social security benefits. If you can wait until you’re 70, that’s the best scenario.
6: Keeping the Same Lifestyle
Once you retire, you’re essentially on a fixed income, which may mean changing your lifestyle. To stay within budget, you might need to reduce the amount you spend on dining, clothes, and entertainment.
It’s crucial to remember that other expenses, like healthcare, will likely increase as you age. Covering costs later could be tricky if you don’t make cuts to your lifestyle budget early.
7: Sticking With Risky Investments
Financial advisors usually recommend riding out market swings because, historically the market rises given enough time. That’s why, when you’re working, it makes sense to have a fair amount of your investments in aggressive growth funds. Even though they often have sharp swings, they tend to pay off in the long run.
However, once you retire, the SEC suggests that you start thinking on a more short-term basis. You may need to access your cash at any point, so you should move more of your investments into conservative funds.
8: Cashing Out Pension Too Soon
Many retirees cash out their pensions in favor of more aggressive investment funds. By moving your pension into a different investment vehicle, you might get a bigger return.
However, investment funds, especially those with more aggressive portfolios, come with risks. While you might end up with a bigger return, you also might lose a lot of your pension.
Before cashing out your pension, talk to a trusted financial advisor and ensure you weigh all the pros and cons. Often, leaving your pension where it is makes the best return.
9: Paying More Taxes Than Necessary
Many people think having multiple retirement accounts is the best option. After all, why put all your eggs in one basket?
Many fail to realize that the government taxes each retirement account type differently. By having your assets in several types of accounts, you may end up paying more taxes than you need to. That said, it’s a good idea to speak with a certified financial planner prior to making drastic changes to your retirement accounts, as every situation is different.
10: Supporting Grown Children
As a parent, your children are your everything, even when they’re no longer children. That said, if your children can take care of themselves, they should.
Providing continued financial support to your kids who can have a job and take out their own loans can be problematic. No one wants to go broke during retirement, but spending too much on your children is one way you might get there.
11: Relying On Your Home’s Equity
Many retirees are house-rich and cash-poor, which makes it tempting to use their home’s equity for extra spending money. While your home’s equity can be a useful source of income, it’s important to think long and hard before you take on another monthly bill or otherwise detract from your home’s value.
Instead of taking out a reverse mortgage, secondary mortgage, or other home equity loan, consider downsizing. Tiny homes are exceptionally affordable, and many retirees find they enjoy living for a year or two while traveling in an RV.
12: Giving Up Hobbies
You might think retirement is the time to revamp your life, and it can be tempting to stop participating in the things you used to. But just because a lot of your life is changing doesn’t mean your likes and interests will disappear.
Sticking with hobbies you’ve always enjoyed is a good idea. Whether it’s pottery or Tai Chi, you should continue to participate in the things you know you enjoy doing. Of course, it’s also okay to explore new hobbies now that you have more time.
13: Paying For Unnecessary Home Repairs
You might be spending more time at home now that you’re retired, and it’s only natural to want to improve your space. While there’s nothing wrong with making home upgrades, it’s important to be cautious about improvement expenditures.
According to a U.S. Houzz and Home Study on Renovation Trends, 31% of people who embarked on home renovations went over budget. Going a little over budget might not be a big deal when you’re working, but it could be detrimental to a fixed income.
14: Purchasing Excess Life Insurance
By the time you retire, you often have fewer debts and fewer people depending on you financially. Your children are likely grown and taking care of themselves. And your house is probably paid off.
That means more life insurance isn’t typically necessary. Also, purchasing a policy at or near retirement age is often exorbitantly expensive.
15: Using Out-Of-Network Medical Providers
Increasing medical expenses are almost a guarantee during retirement. According to Fidelity Investment’s 2022 Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, retirees can expect to spend $315,000 per couple on healthcare.
Medical expenses are already high in the later years of life; there’s no need to add to them unnecessarily. Most insurance providers charge more or cover less when you use an out-of-network provider. So, it’s in your best interest to look for in-network hospitals and providers before undergoing any sort of treatment.
16: Stopping Exercise
One way to lower healthcare expenses in retirement is to focus on preventative care. One of the best ways to prevent illness and debilitating mobility issues is to stay active.
Studies show that exercise, including low-impact exercise like walking and swimming, improves physical and cognitive health in seniors. This leads to fewer falls and fewer depressive symptoms.
17: Extreme Decluttering
Many people decide to embark on a deep decluttering during retirement. This could be part of downsizing or an attempt to make it easier for heirs to handle things after they pass away.
While decluttering your home isn’t bad, it’s important to be careful about what you throw away. If you own your own business or practice, you might want to check with a lawyer before you trash certain records. The law requires dentists, doctors, and other professionals to keep their business records for a certain number of years, even after retirement.
Tax records are another thing you should keep on hand. The IRS provides recommendations on how long to keep your tax records, but usually, it’s at least three years from when you filed.
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Are you hoping to settle down in a cheaper state during retirement? These are the states to consider and, equally important, those you’re better off avoiding.
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Why Are People Leaving Virginia? Here Are 5 Reasons
Virginia has long been known as a state with rich history, natural beauty, and a prime location along the East Coast. But despite these perks, some residents are packing their bags and heading elsewhere. Why? We shell out the cold hard truth here.
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21 Terrible Tornado Disasters That Shook America, One in West Virginia
Tornadoes can occur anywhere, but the US is particularly prone to them. Our wide, Midwestern plains provide the perfect environmental conditions for tornado activity.
Scientists categorize the deadly and catastrophic storms by the Enhanced Fujita or EF scale which uses damage indicators to estimate wind speeds. The scale runs from EF-O (no damage) to EF-5 (severe destruction). The tornadoes on this list are all at least EF-4 storms.
The 21 tornadoes we’ve included on this list are all horrific in nature. Fast, strong, and deadly, they flattened businesses, destroyed homes, and cost residents billions of dollars.
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1: Tri-State Tornado
The deadliest tornado in U.S. history was responsible for 695 deaths, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It occurred on March 18, 1925, and swept through three states, hence its name.
The storm hit Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. The tornado wrecked over 15,000 homes, and in today’s dollars, the property damage cost more than $1.4 billion.
2: Great Natchez Tornado
In 1840, a tornado touched down in Natchez, Mississippi, killing 314 people and injuring another 109. It is the only tornado in U.S. history to kill more than it wounded.
There was no national weather service in the United States at the time, so residents of Natchez had no warning of the impending storm. With no two-way radios or other communication systems, people who saw the tornado form or pass couldn’t even let their neighbors know what was about to happen, making it especially deadly.
3: East St. Louis Tornado
When architects designed the Eads Bridge in 1874, they claimed it was tornado-proof. And, to their credit, the St. Louis structure stood strong through a variety of storms and floods that struck the city over the next two decades. However, in 1896, the Eads Bridge met its match.
The East St. Louis Tornado was a monster storm, which scientists believe would have earned an E4 rating by today’s measurements. It cut a three-mile path through east St. Louis, destroying the Eads Bridge, killing at least 255 people, and injuring over a thousand more.
4: Tupelo Tornado
Tupelo, Mississippi, is no stranger to storms, but the 1936 tornado is one to be remembered. It started out as an E3 tornado in Arkansas. The storm then split into two tornados, an E3 and an E4 in Tennessee. By the time it reached Mississippi, it had picked up serious speed and touched down as an E5 twister moving at over 50 mph through the Tupelo area.
The Tupelo Tornado killed over 250 people as it plowed through residential neighborhoods, destroying several schools and churches. Many of the public buildings it hit were later found to have flawed construction. As such, the Tupelo Tornado was responsible for a needed update to the architectural codes in the area.
5: Gainesville Tornado
On April 6, 1936, 17 tornadoes barreled through the Southern U.S. The worst and most deadly was the one that struck down in Gainesville, Georgia.
The F4 storm tore through the town’s center, hitting the courthouse, several neighborhoods, and the business district. It ultimately killed over 200 people and left over 1200 homeless.
6: Woodward Tornado
The deadliest tornado to ever hit Oklahoma, and the sixth deadliest tornado in the U.S., was the Woodward Tornado of 1947. The F5 storm was over 1.8 miles wide and moved at over 50 miles per hour, giving the citizens of Woodward no time to flee.
The funnel plowed through over 100 city blocks, killing 181 people and destroying over 1,000 homes and businesses. The damage was so bad that there was little communication between Woodward and the outside world for some time, and some of the victims were never identified.
7: Joplin Tornado
Many of the most horrific and deadly tornadoes took place before the National Weather Service existed, so residents of tornado-prone areas had no warning of impending storms. The Joplin tornado is unique in that it occurred in 2011 when Americans had a full arsenal of storm-tracking technology at their fingertips. Still, the Joplin tornado was responsible for over 150 deaths.
On May 22, 2011, an E5 multiple vortex storm struck Joplin, Missouri. It stretched almost a mile wide and had winds that peaked at over 200 miles per hour. Everything in its six-mile path was destroyed, including 8,000 homes and businesses.
8: Dixie Tornado Outbreak
From April 23 to April 24, 1908, 34 tornadoes struck on the Eastern side of the Mississippi River. What was later coined the Dixie Tornado Outbreak killed over 300 people and injured 1,000 more.
The hardest hit city within the outbreak was Purvis, Mississippi. The town lost 55 residents and reports indicated all buildings within town limits were essentially leveled.
9: New Richmond Tornado
Wisconsin isn’t in a tornado-heavy part of the U.S., but that doesn’t make it completely immune to these dangerous storms. On June 12, 1899, one such storm touched ground in the town of New Richmond, causing an exceptional amount of destruction.
Though the tornado itself wasn’t especially large, it was especially deadly. The circus happened to be in town that day, and the population of New Richmond was much larger than usual. The tornado ripped right through the town’s center, killing 117 people in its path.
10: Flint-Beecher Tornado
A 2000 National Weather Service poll showed that the people of Michigan felt the Flint-Beecher Tornado of 1953 was the worst national disaster in Michigan in the 20th century. It was responsible for 116 deaths and nearly 850 injuries.
The Flint-Beecher Tornado struck on June 8, 1953. Weather scientists managed to forecast the event, even without radar, satellite data, or computer processing available. However, the tornado was still exceptionally destructive, especially to the Beecher suburb of Flint, Michigan, which was all but leveled by the storm.
11: Waco Tornado
At approximately 4:10 pm on May 11, 1953, a tornado touched down in the town of Lorena, Texas, in Waco County. It leveled a house before carving a path toward the city of Waco itself. There, it killed 114 people and injured another 597.
Heavy rainfall during and before the tornado made it nearly impossible for city residents to see the funnel approaching. And, because it happened to hit at the end of the work day, the city was crowded with residents. The destruction from the Waco Tornado was so severe that survivors waited up to 14 hours for rescue workers to reach them after the storm.
12: Goliad Tornado
Less than 100 miles southeast of San Antonio, Texas, sits the town of Goliad, the site of one of the deadliest tornados the Lone Star state has ever known. The Goliad Tornado hit at approximately 3:00 pm on May 18, 1902.
It was an otherwise quiet Sunday afternoon when the storm struck down. The funnel leveled the Methodist church, which was still in the middle of a service, killing almost everyone inside. There was no hospital in the town, which meant many perished from their injuries as well.
13: Omaha’s Easter Tornado
Easter of 1913 was set to be beautiful in Omaha, Nebraska. Temperatures were mild, and the sun kept poking through the clouds. But then, there was a sudden drop in barometric pressure, the temperature fell, and the rain came hard and heavy.
That was the only warning the citizens of Omaha received before a half-mile-wide tornado touched down. It cut through the residential areas of the city, killing 103 people and devastating over 2,000 homes.
14: Mattoon-Charleston Tornado
Original reports claimed the Mattoon-Charleston tornado was a single twister that carved a 293-mile path from the Mississippi River near Louisiana to Illinois and Indiana. However, researchers now believe it was a system of four to eight different tornadoes. The fact that it was a combination of several storms rather than one massive tornado made the day no less deadly, though.
The strongest tornado hit the Mattoon and Charleston areas of Illinois during the evening of May 26, 1917. Categorized as an F4 storm, it killed over 100 people and injured more than 600.
15: Shinston Tornado
The Shinston Tornado was one of the most violent and deadly tornadoes West Virginia has ever seen. It struck down on June 23, 1944, and original reports claimed it took 153 victims (later reports say the count was lower at 100 lives lost).
Regardless of which records you use, over 1,600 families were affected by the Shinston Tornado. They either lost their lives, their homes, or their places of business.
16: Marshfield Tornado
April 18, 1880, was a bad day for Montana residents. Tornadoes ravaged the central and southwestern portion of the state, sometimes occurring within ten minutes of each other and taking parallel paths.
The most destructive essentially leveled the town of Marshfield. Ninety-nine people lost their lives, and nearly every building was either badly damaged or destroyed.
17: 1903 Gainesville Tornado
Gainesville, Georgia, is no stranger to tornadoes, but the one of 1903 left an especially deep mark. The F4 storm touched down for only two minutes, but the destruction it caused in that time was astonishing.
It killed 98 people and injured at least 180 more as it swept through a cotton mill and other businesses on the outskirts of town. Sadly, at the time, many cotton mills employed children as laborers, and they accounted for several of the fatalities.
18: Poplar Bluff Tornado
On May 9, 1927, a tornado hit Poplar Bluff, Missouri, killing 98 people and destroying much of the downtown. An additional 350 people walked away with horrific injuries.
The F4 storm only took three minutes to rip through the city, leveling thirty-one square blocks as it went. Many of the resulting casualties were at the Melbourne Hotel, a 20-room building that collapsed during the storm.
19: Oklahoma Territory Tornado
In 1905, a tornado hit the Oklahoma Territory, ravaging the town of Snyder, Oklahoma. The official death count was 97 people, but the National Weather Service admits the actual number of casualties will probably never be known.
According to on-site accounts, the twister hit between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on May 10th. Though onlookers disagree on the exact time of touchdown, watches found in the wreckage were consistently stopped at 8:45 p.m. And, while the storm may have felt like it lasted an eternity, it likely flattened the town in less than three minutes.
20: The Terrible Tornado
On June 3, 1860, a tornado hit Comanche, Iowa, and Albany, Illinois. It was later coined “The Terrible Tornado” by The New York Times.
The settlers of the small town of Comanche had no idea that the darkening skies of that hot June afternoon were a forewarning of more than cooling rain. After dropping golf-ball-sized hail over the town, a funnel struck down, ultimately destroying much of Comanche and Albany, which was just across the river. All in all, 92 people lost their lives to the Terrible Tornado.
21: Worcester Tornado
Massachusetts only sees three to five tornados per year, and none have been as deadly as the one that struck Worcester on June 9, 1953. The Worcester Tornado caused 90 casualties and a massive amount of damage.
Four thousand buildings were severely damaged or destroyed by the twister, and over 1,200 were injured. Onlookers reported baseball-sized hail, winds over 300 miles per hour, and debris thrown as far as Cape Cod.
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#1 Virginia City Most Mentioned in Songs, Study Finds. Can You Guess Which City It Is?
Musical artists constantly tour, making connections with fans in cities all over the world. They can also have a deep emotional connection to their respective hometowns. No matter the reason, there’s a good chance your favorite artist has mentioned a city or two in their lyrics.
From country musicians talking about Texas and Tennessee to rappers talking about New York and California, with every genre comes new ways of talking about cities nationwide. But what is the most talked about city in music?
The data presented by Casino.org reveals the top 27 cities most referenced in song lyrics. Does your city rank among the highest on the list?
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Looking Through the Lyrics
The list compiled by Casino.org takes a look at the world’s largest lyrics database, Genius, to track which cities were mentioned the most in song lyrics. The mentions were tracked alongside YouGov’s list of most popular cities to come up with this top 27.
For those looking for the Texas city known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” it should be noted that Casino.org excluded cities that are homonyms, like Austin, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, to create more accurate results. Unlike Austin, the Arizona capital isn’t well known for music. In fact, Pheonix was once listed as one of the worst music cities in the U.S.
Without further ado, these are the most popular cities according to song mentions.
1: Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of songs that mention Memphis: 1,172
- Artist that references Memphis the most: Juicy J
- Number of songs that mention Memphis from Juicy J: 54
2: Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of songs that mention Nashville: 1,154
- Artist that references Nashville the most: Upchurch
- Number of songs that mention Nashville from Upchurch: 36
3: San Francisco, California
- Number of songs that mention San Francisco: 1,120
- Artist that references San Francisco the most: Watsky
- Number of songs that mention San Francisco from Watsky: 11
4: Miami, Florida
- Number of songs that mention Miami: 1,100
- Artist that references Miami the most: Drake
- Number of songs that mention Miami from Drake: 28
5: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of songs that mention Las Vegas: 1,085
- Artist that references Las Vegas the most: Rick Ross
- Number of songs that mention Las Vegas from Rick Ross: 16
6: Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of songs that mention Boston: 1,081
- Artist that references Boston the most: Future
- Number of songs that mention Boston from Future: 8
7: New York City, New York
- Number of songs that mention New York City: 1,073
- Artist that references New York City the most: 50 Cent
- Number of songs that mention New York City from 50 Cent: 16
8: Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of songs that mention Atlanta: 1,071
- Artist that references Atlanta the most: Gucci Mane
- Number of songs that mention Atlanta from Gucci Mane: 58
9: Los Angeles, California
- Number of songs that mention Los Angeles: 1,070
- Artist that references Los Angeles the most: The Game
- Number of songs that mention Los Angeles from The Game: 24
10: Seattle, Washington
- Number of songs that mention Seattle: 1,068
- Artist that references Seattle the most: Jay Park
- Number of songs that mention Seattle from Jay Park: 18
11: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of songs that mention New Orleans: 1,065
- Artist that references New Orleans the most: Lil Wayne
- Number of songs that mention New Orleans from Lil Wayne: 119
12: Tampa, Florida
- Number of songs that mention Tampa: 1,062
- Artist that references Tampa the most: Gucci Mane
- Number of songs that mention Tampa from Gucci Mane: 7
13: Houston, Texas
- Number of songs that mention Houston: 1,060
- Artist that references Houston the most: Drake
- Number of songs that mention Houston from Drake: 20
14: Chicago, Illinois
- Number of songs that mention Chicago: 1,059
- Artist that references Chicago the most: Juice WRLD
- Number of songs that mention Chicago from Juice WRLD: 34
15: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of songs that mention Philadelphia: 1,054
- Artist that references Philadelphia the most: Meek Mill
- Number of songs that mention Philadelphia from Meek Mill: 89
16: Denver, Colorado
- Number of songs that mention Denver: 1,040
- Artist that references Denver the most: Kevin Gates
- Number of songs that mention Denver from Kevin Gates: 8
17: Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of songs that mention Baltimore: 1,038
- Artist that references Baltimore the most: Kevin Gates
- Number of songs that mention Baltimore from Kevin Gates: 9
18: Long Beach, California
- Number of songs that mention Long Beach: 1,029
- Artist that references Long Beach the most: Dr. Dre
- Number of songs that mention Long Beach from Dr. Dre: 21
19: Dallas, Texas
- Number of songs that mention Dallas: 1,016
- Artist that references Dallas the most: Drake
- Number of songs that mention Dallas from Drake: 10
20: San Diego, California
- Number of songs that mention San Diego: 1,005
- Artist that references San Diego the most: The Game
- Number of songs that mention San Diego from The Game: 9
21: Detroit, Michigan
- Number of songs that mention Detroit: 984
- Artist that references Detroit the most: Big Sean
- Number of songs that mention Detroit from Big Sean: 38
22: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of songs that mention Milwaukee: 882
- Artist that references Milwaukee the most: Migos
- Number of songs that mention Milwaukee from Migos: 4
23: San Antonio, Texas
- Number of songs that mention San Antonio: 862
- Artist that references San Antonio the most: Drake
- Number of songs that mention San Antonio from Drake: 4
24: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of songs that mention Albuquerque: 590
- Artist that references Albuquerque the most: Glen Campbell
- Number of songs that mention Albuquerque from Glen Campbell: 6
25: Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of songs that mention Jacksonville: 483
- Artist that references Jacksonville the most: Kanye West
- Number of songs that mention Jacksonville from Kanye West: 4
26: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of songs that mention Colorado Springs: 106
- Artist that references Colorado Springs the most: Rittz
- Number of songs that mention Colorado Springs from Rittz: 3
27: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of songs that mention Virginia Beach: 94
- Artist that references Virginia Beach the most: BABYXSOSA
- Number of songs that mention Virginia Beach from BABYXSOSA: 2
Top City’s Musical Ties
The number one city on this list, Memphis, is where the blues began. W.C. Hardy wrote the first-ever blues song in Memphis, and Congress officially declared Beale Street in Memphis the Home of the Blues in 1977.
Memphis is also the home of Graceland. Elvis Presley moved to Memphis with his parents as a child. He called the city home, eventually living at the Graceland estate in Memphis. He passed away and was buried at Graceland, which is now an attraction where tourists can pay their respects and learn more about Presley’s life and music career.
Some Unexpected Rankings
New York City’s seventh-place ranking might surprise some. After all, it’s the 11th biggest city in the world and the birthplace of several artists, including Luther Vandross, Jay-Z, and Lady Gaga. In terms of the top award that recognizes musical artists, more people from New York have won major Grammy awards than any other state.
According to a 2023 study, New York City isn’t devoid of a high music ranking, though; it ranked number one for the best U.S. city with live music. Reportedly, The Big Apple has the most bars and music venues that feature live musical acts, making it an important cross-section for all genres of music.
Rappers Dominate With References
Hip-hop musicians are heavily featured when it comes to the artists who’ve referenced the top 27 cities the most in their songs. Drake is featured four times, mentioning Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Miami more than other artists. Drake, born Aubrey Graham, may be known for his numerous U.S. city callouts, but he was actually born in Toronto, Canada.
Lil Wayne referenced his hometown New Orleans more than other artists referenced any other city on the list. Lil Wayne is so proud of “The Big Easy” that he’s eager to be chosen as the Super Bowl Halftime performer when New Orleans hosts the event in 2025.
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New Yorkers Least Likely to Get Married, Study Reveals
Marriage is one of the biggest talks to have in a relationship. It’s an ultimate show of commitment, which leads to a large celebration and, of course, a lot of paperwork.
You might not know it, but where you live in the U.S. can influence your marriage chances. Factors like individual states’ economies and how easily you can get married affect how likely a couple is to tie the knot.
Law firm Schmidt & Clark broke down the numbers, determining the 10 states where lovebirds are the most and least likely to get married. It may or may not surprise New Yorkers that residents of the Empire State aren’t as keen on tying the knot.
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Analyzing Marriage Trends
Schmidt & Clark used data from the American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. They analyzed the marriage history of residents above 15 years old in each state to identify the percentage of married people.
Marriage history included the percentage of residents who never married as well as those who married. Schmidt & Clark also took into account the number of times married people got remarried. They then used the figures to rank the ten states where Americans are the most likely to get married.
The data used in Schmidt & Clark’s ranking differs from other marriage data. As a comparison, in a 2023 report, Nevada ranked above other states when counting marriage rates, with 26.2 per 1,000 people.
With those numbers in consideration, does living in Nevada, the home of drive-thru marriages, increase someone’s chances of getting married?
1: Wyoming
- Population aged 15+: 468,774
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 72.25%
2: Idaho
- Population aged 15+: 1,480,536
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 71.60%
3: Maine
- Population aged 15+: 1,162,396
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 71.07%
4: West Virginia
- Population aged 15+: 1,497,896
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 70.89%
5: Arkansas
- Population aged 15+: 2,442,992
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 70.68%
6: Kentucky
- Population aged 15+: 3,666,715
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 70.22%
7: Montana
- Population aged 15+: 900,746
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 70.17%
8: Oklahoma
- Population aged 15+: 3,182,436
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 69.83%
9: New Hampshire
- Population aged 15+: 1,172,273
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 69.74%
10: Kansas
- Population aged 15+: 2,356,216
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 69.33%
Least Likely To Marry
Schmidt & Clark also ranked the 10 states where Americans are the least likely to get married. They measured the percentage of residents over 15 years old who married at least once in each state.
In 2023, it was reported that Louisiana had the lowest marriage rate with 4.4 marriages per 1,000 people. Do lower marriage numbers in the Bayou State decrease Louisianians’ chances of getting married?
1: Georgia
- Population aged 15+: 8,659,259
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 35.12%
2: Connecticut
- Population aged 15+: 3,009,682
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 35.55%
3: Maryland
- Population aged 15+: 5,036,900
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 35.62%
4: Illinois
- Population aged 15+: 10,445,144
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 35.88%
5: New Mexico
- Population aged 15+: 1,723,724
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 36.25%
6: Louisiana
- Population aged 15+: 3,741,120
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 36.27%
7: Massachusetts
- Population aged 15+: 5,868,418
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 37.14%
8: California
- Population aged 15+: 32,116,602
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 37.76%
9: Rhode Island
- Population aged 15+: 924,051
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 38.06%
10: New York
- Population aged 15+: 16,577,147
- Percentage of residents aged 15+ ever married: 38.61%
Wedding Cost Impact
According to recent data, the average wedding cost in New York is about $33,000, the tenth highest out of all states. In a separate report, New Jersey has the highest average wedding cost, at approximately $51,000.
Utah, Oklahoma, and Kansas tied for the lowest average wedding cost at $16,000. While Utah didn’t rank on either list, Oklahoma and Kansas made it in the top states where Americans are most likely to get married.
Experts warn that the guest list sizes have the biggest effect on wedding costs. A guest size of up to 50 people can cost around $14,000. Inviting more than 100 people to a wedding costs upwards of $38,000.
Marriage Rates Against Divorces
While Wyoming and Idaho topped the list of states where Americans are most likely to get married, both states also have high divorce rates. According to data from the 2021 U.S. Census, Idaho’s divorce rate was the highest among all states, with approximately 11 divorces per 1,000 women. Wyoming came in fifth place, with 8.9 divorces per 1,000 women.
Conversely, New Hampshire reportedly has the lowest divorce rate, with 4.3 divorces per 1,000 women. The state also ranks ninth in states where people are most likely to get married.
The State for Lovers
Virginia’s state motto is “Virginia is for lovers,” but it didn’t rank on either list of states where Americans are most and least likely to get married. The motto’s origins aren’t connected to relationships, tough. Coined by ad agency George Woltz of Martin & Woltz Inc. in 1969, the Virginia State Travel Service adopted the slogan to promote tourism.
The phrase caught on among young people in the late 1960s, possibly due to pop culture’s obsession with love, from the bestselling book Love Story to the “Peace and Love” associated with the Woodstock Music Festival. Nowadays, Virginians use the slogan to inspire everything from beers at breweries to special meals at local restaurants.
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