Marcelo Pico

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Host and Editor-in-Chief at Talk Film Society Podcast Network

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24 Cities Charging the Most for 1-Bedroom Rentals, Including 5 in Florida

5 days ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

Rent prices are a struggle for a significant portion of Florida residents. Those who aren’t able or choose not to buy property sign leases run by landlords who are known to increase prices by the year. Floridians looking for a single-bedroom apartment encounter astronomical prices, too, especially for those with limited income looking to live in major cities. Apartment finder platform Zumper ranked the top 34 cities with high rent prices for a one-bedroom apartment.
Wyoming Is Among Top 10 Best States for Veterans, Study Finds

3 weeks ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

Veterans have access to federal and state benefits for years after their military service. Some of those benefits include affordable housing and education for them and their families. However, certain states are better for veterans than others. Using specific data points, SmartAsset breaks it down and ranks which states are the best and worst for veterans. Whether you’re a veteran or have a veteran in your family, the results are worth knowing. Can you guess where Wyoming ranks?
California’s Favorite Dessert vs. America’s: Here’s How They Stack Up

1 month ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

One of the many things making the United States great is the diverse people living across all 50 states, and with a huge mix of people comes a mix of culinary delights. Banana pudding, for example, originated in New York City but became a staple of Southern cooking in America. Coventry Direct did the hard work of determining which desserts are the most popular in each state. Find out if your favorite dessert matches that of fellow Californians.
‎‘The Keep’ review by Marcelo Pico • Letterboxd

1 month ago | letterboxd.com | Marcelo Pico |Michael Mann

★★★★ This is a positive review for the Michael Mann movie The Keep. Sorry, it just has to be done...
Nevada’s Dirty Secret? 20% of the Nation’s Largest Landfills Are Here

1 month ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

The United States produces hundreds of millions of tons of solid waste yearly. With so much garbage made by Americans, you might be wondering where it all goes. The Fresno garbage dump in California opened in 1937 and is considered the first American landfill. Since then, other landfills have grown exceptionally in size. Visual Capitalist ranks which of America’s landfills are the ten largest. Can you guess which two Nevada landfills made the cut?
10 Major Cities Where Rent Is Affordable, One in Alabama

1 month ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. Spoiler alert: New York City and Los Angeles are off the table for those looking for a cheaper cost of living in a big city. But it’s not all doom and gloom for big-city lovers.
New Mexicans, Are Your Retirement Savings on Track? A State-by-State Comparison

1 month ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

Retirement planning can be daunting for New Mexicans and Americans as a whole. The big question for many, regardless of age, is how much money one needs to save before leaving the workforce. It’s difficult to know where to begin with retirement planning, and a meeting with a financial consultant is always a good start. However, data from U.S. News & World Report shows how other Americans are faring in the quest to make enough money to retire comfortably.
How Ohio's Poorest County Compares to Poverty-Stricken Counties Across the USA

1 month ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

The United States is often celebrated for its economic successes throughout history. But every state has its own economy to deal with, including Alabama. A state’s financial stability depends, in part, on the counties within its borders. With so many factors in play across the many counties in each state, including lawmaking and geography, there are large divides between wealthier and poorer counties.
24 Most Expensive Cities to Rent a 1-Bedroom Apartment, 2 in Virginia

2 months ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

Rent prices are a struggle for a significant portion of Virginia residents. Those who aren’t able or choose not to buy property sign leases run by landlords who are known to increase prices by the year. Virginians looking for a single-bedroom apartment encounter astronomical prices, too, especially for those with limited income looking to live in major cities. Apartment finder platform Zumper ranked the top 34 cities with high rent prices for a one-bedroom apartment.
21 All-American Dishes Wyomingite Baby Boomers Swear By

2 months ago | mindfullyamerican.com | Marcelo Pico

Wyomingites born between 1946 and 1964, commonly known as the baby boomer generation, are an important cross-section of the population. Their tastes have influenced generational shifts, from the economy, politics, and pop culture. Baby boomer tastes often stand out from younger generations. Case in point? You probably won’t find avocado toast on their list of favorite dishes. YouGov took data from across the U.S. to find the 21 most popular American dishes among the baby boomer generation.