In a recent U.S. News report, Sweden was rated the best country in the world for quality of life, ahead of Norway and Canada, which were second and third, respectively.

Have a look at the default rate of sovereign issuers. Going back to 1983, precisely zero countries with a triple-A rating defaulted within 10 years of getting that gold-standard approval.

Ratings change: The ratings downgrade was more of a blow to pride than to finances, since the default risk (and default spread) difference between a Aaa rating and a Aa1 rating is small.

We like that Country Financial has a very low level of complaints, which indicates quality customer service. But the company also has slightly higher-than-average home insurance rates.

The combination of an inexpensive cost of living, beautiful scenery and traveler-friendly visa options make Portugal the best country to move to in 2023.

Fitch Ratings will withdraw all ratings on Country Garden Services next month, a move that comes months after it downgraded the sister company of Chinese property giant Country Garden Holdings.

Few are satisfied with how democracy is working. A median of 45% rate their country’s leader positively, and political leaders in most countries get a negative rating.

The Norfolk Botanical Garden has a butterfly exhibit that is rated the best in the country, according to USA Today. It opens June 15, 2025.

Yelp published a list of the top 100 ice cream shops around the country on Tuesday, with three Valley ice creameries on the list.

CBS continues to torch the ratings wars on Friday nights, as new hit Fire Country is again showing strongly in the Live+Same Day tallies. In the 9 PM slot, Fire Country episode #2 won in total ...

Nine Charlotte hotels are among the best in the country, earning Gold and Silver Badge status from U.S. News & World Report.

Global ratings agency Fitch said on Monday it plans to withdraw all the ratings on China's Country Garden Services Holding on or about Dec. 12 for commercial reasons.