Paxtyn Merten

Paxtyn Merten is a senior data reporter for Stacker on the money desk. She is based in Seattle and previously worked for the Puget Sound Business Journal as a data reporter and beat reporter covering technology, transportation, and education.

Real Estate

Most people move homes within their county, but that number is shrinking

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Careers & Education

Industries that laid off the most workers in June

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Careers & Education

These industries had the biggest swings in job openings

Social Issues

These 5 states are most commonly used on fake IDs

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Autos & Transportation

Ever wonder what's inside big rigs? These are the most common goods shipped by trucks

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Business & Economy

States with the most job openings in May

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Business & Economy

The 25 fastest-growing US imports

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Health

How health care quality varies by state

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Cannabis

A stoner's guide to summer travel: Where you can, and definitely should not, consume weed

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Careers & Education

From plumbers to painters: These 10 construction trades employ the most people

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