Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Montana!
Montana became a state on Nov. 8, 1889. It was the 41st state, and it’s the fourth-largest state in land area. Montana shares borders with Canada, North & South Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho. The state’s name is derived from the Spanish montaña, meaning mountain or mountainous region.
Montana ranks 48th out of 50 states in population density. Its …
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Missouri was the 24th state to join the union on August 10, 1821. Jefferson City is the state capital and its largest city is Kansas City. Missouri is the 21st largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the U.S states of Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Missouri is 6,196,156 (July 2023 est.); …
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Happy holidays from National Consumer Panel! James is here to remind panel members that holiday shopping purchases are important to report to NCP. It’s the perfect time to redeem your reward points for gift cards to use for gifts, also! On behalf of everyone at the National Consumer Panel, we wish you all the best in the new year!
Hey there! It’s James from NCP. As you can …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Mississippi!
Mississippi became the 20th state on Dec. 10, 1817. Its name comes from a native American word meaning “great waters” or “father of waters.” The low-lying state is bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi’s western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River. It is the 32nd largest state by area.
Jackson is …
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The holidays are jingling closer, and we just couldn’t resist peeking into your shopping sleigh! We asked you, our panel members, all about your gift-giving plans in our recent “Holiday Shopping Survey“—where you shop, what’s topping your gift lists, how much you’re spending, whether you brave Black Friday or cyber-shop in your pajamas, and much more. The results are in, so let’s dive into the …
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Minnesota was the 32nd state to join the union on May 11, 1858. St. Paul is the state capital and its largest city is Minneapolis. Minnesota is the 12th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Minnesota is 5,737,915 (July 2023 est.); it ranks as the …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Michigan!
Michigan joined the Union on January 26, 1837, as the 26th state. It is located in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest and is bordered by Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Michigan is also bordered by four of the five Great Lakes and has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States, as well as the second-most water …
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You may have noticed that NCP launched a newly redesigned website last week! I hope you’ve had a chance to check it out. The new website is easier to navigate, mobile-friendly, and full of the information panel members need.
Change can take a little time to get used to, but we’re confident that once you dive in, you’ll really enjoy the improved experience. Happy exploring!
Another thing: many …
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Are you cyber aware? Back in 2004, the month of October was declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and over the years it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness.
With most people doing virtually everything online, it is crucial to protect yourself from “bad actors” trying to get your personal information.
Here are some tips from CISA.gov on how …
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Massachusetts was the 6th state to join the union on February 6, 1788. It was one of the original 13 colonies. Boston is the state capital and its largest city. Massachusetts is the 44th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Massachusetts is 7,001,399 (July 2023 est.); …
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