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.

Health

The 6 most common types of disabilities nationwide

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Business & Economy

Manufacturers in these states spend the most on equipment

Car manufacturing plant.

Small Business

10 ingredients that got considerably more expensive for restaurants this year

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Business & Economy

These 10 countries send the most cars to the US

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Business & Economy

These industries are increasing their equipment investments the most

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Business & Economy

Employers are expanding PTO benefits, but are US workers using their days off?

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Social Issues

Cities with the fewest community pools per capita

A community pool.

Careers & Education

Fewer Americans have work friends. Here's how co-workers can bond.

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Business & Economy

Spending increased most in these 10 categories in 2022

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Sustainability & Climate

How the US government is incentivizing greener manufacturing

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