Valuable Coins You Might Have Lying Around
You might have a collectible in your coin jar. According to the Fed, Americans have kept more than half of all coins out of circulation since the pandemic.
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How Casinos Catch Card Counters
While counting cards isn't illegal, it's also not welcomed at any casino. The house is always on the lookout for these gamblers and this is how they find them.
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Will Digital Currency Ever Replace Physical Cash?
According to the IMF, in 2022, over half of the world's central banks were either exploring or developing their own CBDC, or central bank digital currency.
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Who Are The Richest Members Of Congress?
Since 2009, the salary for members of the U.S. Congress has been $174,000. Still, this is but a fraction of the wealth of some senators and representatives.
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Why Is 'In God We Trust' On US Currency?
The history of the country's motto "In God We Trust" appearing on U.S. currency dates back over 160 years, though its inclusion on all money is more recent.
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How Much Do Americans Spend On Christmas?
Spending records in 2023 tell only part of the story for holiday shopping in the U.S. Let's also look at what people are buying and who's spending the most.
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Phone Scammers Have Tricked People Out Of An Outrageous Amount Of Money
According to the FTC, email displaced text messages in 2023 as the preferred method for fraudsters to contact victims. In second place? Phone calls.
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What Happens When The Stock Market Crashes?
When share prices drop, is it a crash or a correction? While there isn't an exact definition, note that crashes are sudden. There's also a number to watch for.
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Will New Car Prices Finally Fall In 2024?
If you've delayed buying a car or truck in recent years due to the sticker shock, given the pricing trends in 2024, it might be time to start looking again.
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The Penny Costs More To Make Than It's Worth
The first one-cent coin in the U.S. dates back to 1793. Now, more than 230 years later, the penny still exists, but costs the Mint more than ever to produce.
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This Is The Most Money Ever Spent On A Presidential Campaign
As political campaign spending continues its rise, experts say the 2024 elections, including the presidential election, are on pace to break previous records.
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What Really Happened To Pensions?
When discussing retirement savings, you used to hear a lot more about pensions. What happened to them? To understand their fate, we have to go back to 1978.
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Who Decides What Face Is On Bills?
The faces on U.S. bills haven't changed in 94 years, but by the next decade, they will. Only one person could've made this happen and it isn't the president.
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Toby Keith's Massive Fortune Didn't Just Come From Music
Since his debut in 1993, Toby Keith has been a success, but his impressive net worth was due to more than his music; Keith was also savvy in business.
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Here's What Happens When You Can't Make Rent (& How To Deal With It)
Missing a rent payment is a stressful situation for both you and your landlord, but there are several courses of action that can help reduce the tension.
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Beloved Retail Chains That Filed For Bankruptcy
Business bankruptcies rose by 30% in 2023. But bankruptcy doesn't always mean the end for a company. Many on our list were able to come out of it in time.
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How Much Does It Cost To Make A Dollar Bill?
The dollar bill's design hasn't changed since 1963, but the cost to produce it has, thanks to inflation. Also, it costs the same to make a $2 bill.
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Sneaky Ways Casinos Trick You Into Spending Money
Losing hands of cards and bad slot machine pulls are far from the only tricks up a casino's sleeve to get customers to spend more money.
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What Does A Soft Landing Mean For The Economy?
Soft landing and hard landing refer to two economic outcomes resulting from the Federal Reserve's actions on interest rates and its attempt to reduce inflation.
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The College Degrees Least Likely To Pay Off Financially
Obtaining a college degree can be a great way to secure a higher-paying job, but not all degree programs are created equal in terms of the return.
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Does The President Have To Pay Taxes While In Office?
The president's salary hasn't changed in over 20 years. That said, given that the president does receive a paycheck, here's the scoop on their tax obligation.
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Things You Should Never Keep In Your Wallet
Your wallet goes with you everywhere -- and that's a big problem, should you lose it while any of these tough-to-replace items are inside.
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How Much Do NFL Referees Get Paid?
There are 121 referees in the NFL. Despite not being full-time employees, refs earn an annual salary, with the potential for more if chosen for the postseason.
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How Much Does A Super Bowl Ad Cost In 2024?
1995 marked the first year a 30-second Super Bowl ad cost $1 million. Since then, the price has only risen, with some longer spots costing eight figures.
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How Much Do TV Networks Pay For NFL Games?
Disney, NBC, CBS, Fox, and Amazon pay billions for the right to broadcast NFL games each year. The current media contract is set through the 2033-34 season.
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Here's How Much Money The President Of The United States Really Makes
Once elected, the president of the United States earns a salary that hasn't changed since 2001. Here's a look at their income, including perks and retirement.
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Who's The Richest Supreme Court Justice?
While we know the salaries of the nine justices of the Supreme Court, when it comes to overall wealth, we need to consider more than their annual pay.
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