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No Shave November Is More Than Mustache Month
5 Questions to Ask Before Donating to a Charity
'Checkout Charity' Works — If It's Done Right
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
How to Buy and Mine Dogecoin
Why Did the U.S. Experience a Coin Shortage?
Store Shelves Still Empty? Blame the 'Bullwhip Effect'
'Heatflation': How High Temperatures Send Food Prices Soaring
Inflation Is Spiking Worldwide, Not Just In the U.S.
If a Robot Takes a Job From a Human, Should It Pay Taxes, Too?
How the Gender Pay Gap Works
Pink Tax: 5 Things Women Are Forced to Pay More for Than Men
Why the U.S. Monthly Jobs Report Matters
Who Wins and Loses in a Trade War?
How NATO Works
Who Paid the Largest Criminal Fine in History and Why?
How to Legally Change Your Name
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
Neighbor-spoofing Robocalls Are the New Nuisance
The 10 Most Counterfeited Products in The World
Crowdfunding or Crimefunding? Fraudsters Kickstart Money Laundering Campaigns
Why Big Companies Like Tesla and Amazon Are Splitting Stocks
What Time Does the Stock Market Open?
What Causes Stock Market Trading to Halt?
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The largest criminal fines in history have been paid by corporations, not individuals. Which companies have paid the most dearly for their sins?
By Dylan Ris
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Product shortages on everything from cars to computer chips have us all feeling a bit unbalanced. At the root of most is what economists call the "bullwhip effect." But what is it?
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Sizzling temperatures across the globe aren't just bad for humans, they're bad for crops too. Harvests are smaller and that drives up food prices.
By Kate Yoder
Inflation in the U.S. was over 9 percent in June but many countries in Europe have even higher rates. What's causing the global spike?
Changing your name legally can involve a lot of steps. We'll break it down for you.
An economist explains the difference between a true bear market and a correction, and whether a bear market always signals a recession is on the way.
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Some of the biggest companies in the United States just announced stocks splits. What is a stock split and what does it signal to average investors?
By Dave Roos
Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols.
Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
High food and gas prices blowing your mind? Issues with the supply chain are causing prices to rise on everything from gas to groceries as inflation soars.
By Craig Austin
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One of the vital statistics of a company or an individual is called the debt-to-equity ratio. But the key is knowing how to interpret this important metric in relation to future needs and investment plans.
By Dave Roos
Dogecoin started out as a spoof, but is now an actual cryptocurrency with tens of billions of dollars in value. So, should you invest in it?
It's not just people on the top. Even janitors and home health aides are often asked to sign noncompete agreements. Why's that? And will a company really sue you if you break one?
By Dave Roos
Every month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report that looks at the unemployment rate, among other job-related data in the country. But who counts as "unemployed" can be tricky.
By Dave Roos
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The New York Stock Exchange has changed its hours many times since its inception in the late 18th century. Why? And what hours does it keep now?
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are a way to turn digital art into an asset that can be stored in a blockchain ledger. They could revolutionize the art business. Still confused? Enter the brave new world of NFTs.
UBI stands for universal basic income, a guaranteed government cash payment. Pilot programs are testing whether having UBI improves lives. What have they learned so far?
By Dave Roos
If you buy anything via a loan, like a house or car, the bank puts a lien on that property until it is paid off. But liens can also be placed on your property by other folks and without your consent, depending on circumstances.
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Alimony is on the decline in the U.S. but can still bring out a highly emotional response during divorce. Here's what you need to know about alimony.
By Dave Roos
Just when America seemed to be getting over the great toilet paper shortage, the next thing in short supply was coins. But why?
By Dave Roos
Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?
Gas prices have plummeted across the U.S. since the coronavirus pandemic. That might be a good thing for your wallet, but is it good for the economy? It depends.
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars for safety, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty and could it ever be replaced?
By Dave Roos
In challenging economic times, people often turn to gold as a hedge against a falling stock market. But is this a good idea?
By Dave Roos