For the 2021’s Best Public High Schools in New York State, the institutions listed below were removed from our sample due to one or a combination of the following reasons: 1) the highest grade offered by institution is below 12th grade, 2) institution is inactive and/or 3) other data limitations. For more details on how we constructed our sample please visit the methodology section.

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No one likes Tax Day, except for accountants and Uncle Sam. Tax Day 2021 figures to be especially messy, too, as governments across the country struggle to cover shortfalls stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people look for income to actually pay taxes on, and protesters urge us to rethink how our tax dollars are being used. But even with the continued difficulties of the pandemic, there will be a Tax Day this year as always, proving that taxes truly are among the few things in life that are unavoidable. Tax Day will be delayed until May 17 for most people due to COVID-19, and until June 15 for people impacted by winter storms.

Although we experience Tax Day firsthand each year, there’s still plenty for most taxpayers to learn. WalletHub explored this unique occasion from top to bottom in search of the most interesting, revealing Tax Day fun facts out there. You can check out what we found in the infographic below, followed by a Q&A with a panel of tax experts. And if you’ve yet to file, make sure to check out WalletHub’s last-minute tax tips.

On a normal Easter Sunday, millions of Americans participate in group activities like going to church services, having large family dinners or hunting for Easter eggs. However, this is not a normal Easter, as the U.S. is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and many states will still have restrictions on gatherings during the holiday. The economy will feel the effects, too, considering that 91 million Americans who observe Easter say coronavirus will affect their Easter spending this year, according to a nationally representative survey conducted by WalletHub. Luckily, that’s a 47% drop from last year, which shows that we are gradually recovering.

WalletHub’s survey aimed to find out how Americans’ Easter plans have been impacted by the pandemic, as well as to gauge people’s attitudes on the crisis in the context of the Easter season and religion.

Easter is much more than an occasion to break out your Sunday best or hop into a bunny costume. It is a day of great religious significance for the roughly 65% of Americans who classify themselves as Christians, marking the resurrection of Jesus. And it actually takes place twice most years because of differences in the Western and Orthodox calendars.

Easter also is a big donation day for U.S. churches, as it typically has the year’s highest attendance rates – though many people may attend virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also a significant revenue-driver for companies in the candy business. And it’s a source of divisiveness for those who feel strongly about the best way to eat a chocolate bunny or the proper filling for a chocolate egg – treats that people will undoubtedly still buy whether they eat them at a family dinner or alone while social distancing.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a staggering impact on the U.S. in 2020, both in terms of public health and the economy. Though the country is making steady progress with vaccination, reopening and job gains, it will still be months before we can restore normalcy.

Though the situation in the U.S. has begun to improve, and the government has provided multiple stimulus packages, many people are still reeling from the damage done by the pandemic. In fact, 145 million Americans say they cannot afford another year like 2020, according to a nationally representative survey conducted by WalletHub. The survey gauged how coronavirus has affected Americans’ lives and spending habits.

Coming down with March Madness before the Big Dance may sound like an excuse to skip prom, but it actually describes our nationwide obsession with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. This 68-team basketball bonanza has been known to crown a Cinderella or two, produce at least one shining moment a year, and turn millions of Americans into illegal gamblers. It’s that good.

It’s also a big business both on and off the court, making millionaires out of coaches, conference commissioners and NCAA executives but very few players. Tournament time takes a toll on fans’ wallets, too, and not just in terms of the millions we lose in bracket pools each year. The starting retail price for a ticket to one of the 2021 Final Four games costs around $1,500, for one thing (though much fewer fans will attend in person this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Around 19 percent more beer is sold to keep up with cheering fans, too. Plus, there’s the potential for some workplace conflict, since distracted employees cost businesses about $13.3 billion per year.

Whether you see it as a civic duty, a necessary evil or cause for a few choice expletives, it’s no surprise that most of us dislike tax time. From the expense and hassle of the process to questions of fairness and fears of basic math, there are many reasons for our April angst. Many people may have especially sour attitudes toward taxes this year, since a majority of Americans don’t think the government has handled their tax dollars wisely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But just how much do we dislike taxes and tax collectors? And what would we do to get out of paying?

Credit cards offer plenty of perks, from rewards on every purchase to 0% APRs. But credit cards can also get us into trouble if we aren’t careful. Reducing debt and adopting sustainable spending habits are particularly important, so WalletHub decided to see how consumers are approaching those tasks.

We performed a nationally representative survey online. You can find the complete results in the infographic below, along with some key takeaways from WalletHub’s latest Credit Card Debt Study.

Americans are known for being big spenders…sometimes, too big. With an average household credit card balance of more than $7,800, many people now cannot keep up with the payments on their debt. While the COVID-19 stimulus payments led to the biggest credit-card debt payoffs in decades last year, the devastating economic impact of the pandemic and the unemployment it created have still left plenty of people struggling. In a nationally representative survey conducted by WalletHub, over 18 percent of respondents said they believe they will miss at least one credit card due date in 2021. That works out to about 47 million Americans.

Missing a credit card payment can start a chain reaction of negative events. First off, there are late fees of up to $29 for a first offence and $40 for another within six months. In addition, cardholders not already carrying a balance between months will lose their grace period, and interest will start accruing immediately on both new purchases and the unpaid balance. There might also be a high penalty APR on new purchases, depending on the issuer, and this rate can be applied to all balances after the cardholder is 60-days past-due on payment. Lastly, if the credit card issuer reports a late payment to the credit bureaus after it’s 30 days late, it will cause damage to the cardholder’s credit score. This can lead to higher costs and fewer borrowing opportunities in the future.

Most people know that credit scores are important, especially when it comes to applying for credit cards and loans. But what about the other ways in which our credit history can have present and future implications for our wallets? If you have car insurance, for example, your monthly payments probably are affected by your track record as a borrower.

To see just how much drivers across the country know about the connection between car insurance and credit scores, WalletHub conducted a nationally representative online survey. We asked about matters ranging from the factors that people think do and should affect car insurance rates to their opinions of car insurance companies.