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The Biggest, Most Successful Criminal Heists in History

The Biggest, Most Successful Criminal Heists in History

Report: Most Americans Can’t Cover a $1,000 Unplanned Expense

Report: Most Americans Can’t Cover a $1,000 Unplanned Expense

If all of a sudden you were saddled with an emergency and had to pay $1,000, would you be able to do it? If the answer is no, you should ...

How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement? There’s a Formula That Tells You

How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement? There’s a Formula That Tells You

Everyone loves to think about retiring one day, but figuring out how to get to that point is a much drearier thought. With so many people living paycheck to paycheck, ...

Report: 375 Million Current Jobs May Be Automated as Soon as 2030

Report: 375 Million Current Jobs May Be Automated as Soon as 2030

Are you concerned that layoffs and the potential of a declining economy will cost you your job? Well you can add automation to your list of worries, especially if you’re currently ...

Studies Reveal Who Benefits — and Who Doesn’t — Under President Trump’s Tax Plan

Studies Reveal Who Benefits — and Who Doesn’t — Under President Trump’s Tax Plan

One of President Donald Trump’s signature campaign promises was reforming the tax system. Now, Republicans in the House have unveiled their tax overhaul, which they say will benefit Americans across ...

How Well Do You Know How Taxes Work?

How Well Do You Know How Taxes Work?

Taxes have been the bane of American life since the very beginning; in fact, we’re still sensitive about rising tariffs. Whether we like it or not, taxes are extremely important ...

Still Don’t Know What Bitcoin Is? Here’s What You Need to Know

Still Don’t Know What Bitcoin Is? Here’s What You Need to Know

What do JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, two large pizzas, and North Korea share in common? The answer is neither world domination nor a lack of mozzarella. Rather, enter bitcoin, ...

Debunking Five of the Most Prevalent Myths About Homelessness in America

Debunking Five of the Most Prevalent Myths About Homelessness in America

There are few, if any, people in the United States that would argue homelessness isn’t a major issue. However, there are numerous myths about homelessness that permeate discussions of the ...

Some US Cities Are Tackling Homelessness by Giving People Homes, and the Results Are Promising

Some US Cities Are Tackling Homelessness by Giving People Homes, and the Results Are Promising

What do New Orleans, Santa Clara County, and Utah all have in common? Recent measures by these municipalities have looked to address the homelessness population by taking an approach that ...

London Has Found a New Use for Your Used Coffee Grounds

London Has Found a New Use for Your Used Coffee Grounds

Coffee’s not just here to wake you up or give you that much-needed afternoon jolt anymore. Nope, it’s evolving — and in a big way. Now, instead of just fueling ...

Photos: A Rare Look at the California Gold Rush

Photos: A Rare Look at the California Gold Rush

When you hear the word “gold” today, you probably don’t give it much attention, and you almost definitely don’t think of the California Gold Rush. The precious metal is pretty ...

Portugal Decriminalized Drugs and Drastically Reduced Drug Use; Why Hasn’t the U.S. and the World Followed?

Portugal Decriminalized Drugs and Drastically Reduced Drug Use; Why Hasn’t the U.S. and the World Followed?

Following a revolution that saw the end of a 40-year oppressive regime, Portugal experienced an “explosion of freedom” throughout the 70s and 80s. An unfortunate side effect of that freedom ...

Study Finds Minimum Wage Increases Do Not Negatively Affect Employment Rates

Study Finds Minimum Wage Increases Do Not Negatively Affect Employment Rates

One of the most common arguments used by those opposed to raising the minimum wage is the theory that employers will cut jobs to make up the cost. However, a ...

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