How Much Does An Investment Banker Make?
Though both are called bankers, an investment banker's job is quite different from that of a personal banker; their compensation is very different, too.
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Cars That Are Most Likely To Be Stolen
You can always expect certain cars to take the top spots on annual theft reports, but a new pattern emerged in 2022, most likely due to a social media trend.
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What Will Happen To The Housing Market When The Boomers Begin To Die Out?
As Baby Boomers age further into retirement, what happens to their homes will play a significant role in the future housing market.
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The Differences Between A Real Estate Agent, A Realtor, And A Broker Explained
When buying a home, doing homework beforehand can prove helpful. One place to start is understanding common real estate terms, like agent, broker, and Realtor.
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This Is The Most Valuable Autograph Ever Sold
In 2018, a 1939 baseball with the signatures of 11 Hall of Famers sold for $623,369. The most valuable autograph ever sold, however, went for 15.7 times that.
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How Much Money Does The Average Person Spend In A Lifetime?
More than 50% (some say 60%) of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Given this, it may be difficult to believe just how much a person spends in their lifetime.
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How Long Does It Take For A Doctor To Make Money?
To become a doctor, it takes significant investment in school and training. As a result, doctors don't realize their full earning potential for many years.
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States With The Highest Sports Betting Revenue In The US
Since 2018, sports betting in the U.S. has opened up to individual states and is currently legal in 38 states. Revenue for the top states is above a billion.
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Can You Get Reimbursed For Pothole Damage?
While insurance may cover pothole damage via optional collision coverage, you may not realize you may have recourse from your city, county, or state, too.
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Advice From Jeff Bezos That Will Change Your Approach To Business
In March 2024, Jeff Bezos reclaimed the title of "world's richest person," some three years after he lost it in 2021. Here are some of his business thoughts.
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The Dark History Of Tipping In America
With regard to tipping in America, which continues to spread, you may be surprised to learn that many have long been against it, along with its dark history.
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The Worst Day In The History Of The Stock Market
When talking about the worst day(s) for the U.S. stock market, the term "Black Monday" likely comes to mind; however, you might not realize that there are two.
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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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