Why Don't All Jobs Pay Overtime?
Why you may work beyond a 40-hour workweek, you may not be entitled to overtime pay; it depends on if your position is classified as exempt or nonexempt.
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Valuable Sports Cards That May Be Hiding In Your Closet
These five cards are ones fans (and readers) were likely to come across in their time. Their high values? The result of who the athletes would become.
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5 Of The Most Gut-Wrenching Gambling Losses In History
A losing $5 lottery ticket may have you thinking about it (and its opportunity cost) all week, but imagine gambling away millions in a day, or even, hours.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Beanie Babies Today
Everyone knows Beanie Babies with their heart-shaped Ty tags. In the '90s, they were all the craze, but only some have held on to their collectible value.
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The Most Successful Stock Of All Time
Given the companies that comprise the so-called Magnificent Seven, you might think the most successful stock of all time is from the tech sector. It's not.
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What A New Chair Could Mean For The FDIC
On June 13, news came that the White House had chosen Christy Goldsmith Romero as its nominee to take over as head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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5 Of The Biggest Sports Betting Long Shots Of All Time
An underdog's upset victory means big winnings for the bettors who believed in them. And in the case of these long shots, those wins are still hard to believe.
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Small Bets That Paid Off Big Time
While some all-time betting wins involved putting millions on the line, these five wins resulted from comparatively minuscule bets. The biggest wager? $13.49.
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Does Investing Work The Same In China?
Compared to the U.S., which has been trading stocks since 1792, China's stock market is relatively young, only opening up again in mainland China in the 1990s.
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The Unexpected Value Of Old Video Game Consoles Today
Video gaming at home dates back more than 50 years, to 1972. However, the systems on this list are a bit more recent: three from the 1990s and two from 2000.
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The Compelling Case For A 4-Day Workweek
A four-day workweek offers employees the ability to avoid burnout without sacrificing productivity -- but the idea must gain mainstream traction.
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What The CFPB's Recent Supreme Court Victory Means For Consumers
On May 16, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 7-2, upholding the constitutionality of its funding structure.
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The Most Valuable Retro Video Games Ever Sold
"Pong" in 1975 was the first video game to capture the attention of gamers. As for the most expensive titles ever sold? Those hail from the 1980s and '90s.
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Bill Gates' Worst Tech Predictions
Innovation relies on thinking big. In Bill Gates' case, he's been right about a good many tech ideas, but he's also gotten a few wrong -- at least at first.
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Finding This One Thing Can Make You Happier At Work
Everyone's work situation is different, however, research suggests that finding this one thing in our day to day can result in a happier, motivated outlook.
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Your Harry Potter Book Set Could Be Worth A Ton A Money
2023 marked the 25th anniversary for the "Harry Potter" series. The fact that over 500 million books have been sold makes the rare edition even more valuable.
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These VHS Tapes Of Classic Movies Are Worth A Ton Of Money
For over two decades, VHS was how we watched movies at home. While the format is obsolete today, certain titles are still selling at auction, for a lot.
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Which States Allow Sports Betting?
Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting. We take a look at the holdouts and which states are soon likely to join the 38.
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The Unexpected Value Of A PEP Cereal Box Today
PEP was a whole-wheat breakfast cereal introduced by Kellogg's in 1923 as a rival to Wheaties. And like Wheaties, some PEP boxes are collectible today.
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The Real Reason Social Media Sites Are Turning To Subscriptions
Since the early days of social media, participation has always been free. Now, however, some sites are turning to subscriptions, and the reasons are twofold.
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The Dark History Behind The World's First Billionaire
The world's first billionaire became a billionaire only after the Supreme Court dissolved his company, Standard Oil, for violating the Sherman Act.
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Pokémon Cards That Are Worth A Ton Of Money
There are over 1,000 Pokémon characters, and it's that multitude that makes some of the franchise's cards the rarest of the rare, with a value to match.
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What Actually Controls The Price Of Homes?
While supply and demand certainly drive home prices, other variables like changing market demographics can help to explain the bigger housing picture.
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Affordable Ways To Increase Your Home's Value On A Budget
When it comes to selling a house, know there are ways to improve your home's value without breaking the bank. Smaller projects can make a big difference.
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America's Biggest Donors In 2023
On average, Americans donate about 2% to 3% of their income. While America's top donors exceed this number, the least-generous billionaires do not.
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How Queen Elizabeth II's Fortune Was Divided After Her Death
Though Queen Elizabeth II's will has been sealed for 90 years, the main beneficiary of her considerable fortune can be guessed. Here's what we know.
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The Most Valuable Monopoly Board Game Ever Made
Over 275 million Monopoly sets have sold since its debut. As for the most valuable Monopoly board game, there's only one and it's in the Smithsonian.
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