Most often, people get hives as part of an allergic reaction. Hives also can be the body's way of reacting to temperature extremes, stress, infections, or illnesses. The red blotches happen when cells in the bloodstream (called mast cells) release the chemical histamine. This causes tiny blood vessels under the skin to leak.
After Massachusetts, its neighbor to the north, Rhode Islandâs debt per capita is the second highest in the nation, contributing to its rank as the fourth worst-run state. While the average state debt per capita across all states is $3,567, Rhode Islandâs debt is equal to $9,068 per state resident. With a dwindling tax base, conditions may get worse in the Ocean State before they get better.
10 states with the highest credit card debt per person. Credit card debt loads. Credit card debt is like a bad houseguest: Get rid of it now, or it'll pester you for years. If you sent just the required minimum payment, for example, it would take nearly a decade to pay off the average U.S. household credit card debt. Using Federal Reserve and census statistics, Bankrate estimated how long it would take to pay off average credit card debts in all 50 states.