TED: The Economics Daily

For many people, the new year is a time of new year' s resolutions made with an aim towards building new habits, such as eating better, getting more exercise, or perhaps less smoking or drinking alcohol. These lifestyle modifications may require adjustments in household spending. With that in mind, here' s a look at average household spending in various categories.

In July 2024, 5.9 million wage and salary workers ages 16 to 75 had ever requested or made a change in their current job to help them do it better. These requests or changes were regardless of the presence of a work-limiting health condition or difficulty, representing 4.1 percent of the employed in that age group.

Employment grew 1.7 percent in Miami-Dade, Florida, from June 2024 to June 2025, the highest percentage growth among the 10 largest U.S. counties. In Cook, Illinois (part of the Chicago area) employment increased 0.6 percent, while in Orange, California (Los Angeles area), employment increased by 0.4 percent.

The veterinary services industry had 10.6 nonfatal injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in 2023. The nonfatal injury and illness rate for all workers was 2.4.