This Is The Most Money Ever Raised By An Election Campaign In A Single Day
Following President Biden's unprecedented announcement that he would not seek reelection in 2024, donations poured in for his replacement Kamala Harris.
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Which Colleges Have Produced The Most Billionaires?
There are nearly 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. Per Forbes, just 12 schools account for about a quarter of the country's billionaires.
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How Long Does The Average Recession Last?
Should the U.S. go into recession, many will want to know how long it might last. History gives us an idea, though the average doesn't tell the whole story.
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Traffic Data Reveals New 9-To-5 Workday Reality
For many, working through the pandemic was an eye-opener, specifically with regard to work-life balance. One consequence of this has been the commute.
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Who Actually Benefits The Most Financially During A Recession?
While you can guess that the wealthiest of consumers can benefit from a recession, there are two other groups that can also come out of a recession better off.
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How To Survive A Recession (And Prosper When It's Over)
While a recession brings economic hardship, there are ways to weather one as an investor, as well as set yourself up for the eventual rebound to follow.
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What The National Debt Surpassing $35 Trillion Really Means For The US
The U.S. gross national debt recently surpassed $35 trillion for the first time. Did you know, though, the U.S. has been in debt since its inception?
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What Might Happen To Social Security If Kamala Harris Wins The Presidency
Though Kamala Harris has yet to outline her policy on Social Security, it's likely similar to Joe Biden's and the Democratic Party's stance overall.
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Here's What The DOL's New Overtime Rule Really Means
The Department of Labor recently announced new baselines for employee pay that qualifies as exempt from overtime, with a two-tiered implementation.
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Money And Politics: Everything You Need To Know About PACs
While you've likely heard about PACs, you might not realize there are different kinds of PACs. Here's how your donation works when it comes to PAC money.
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Here's How Much Team USA Athletes Make For Winning Olympic Gold
Team USA winners at the Paris Games will each receive a medal bonus. This year, track-and-field gold winners will also receive prize money from World Athletics.
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The US Has 550 'Million-Dollar Cities.' This State Accounts For 38% Of Them
A million-dollar city is a city where the cost to buy a home is $1M or more. As U.S. home prices continue to rise, the number of these cities does as well.
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The Real Reason Britain Is Losing So Many Millionaires
A recent report finds the United Kingdom is to see the second-biggest loss of millionaires in 2024. This one tax rule looks to be a key reason as to why.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Stamps Today
Linn's Stamp News estimates there are ~5 million U.S. stamp collectors. If you want to join in with your stamps, here's what you need to know about the hobby.
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What Is The Most Expensive Tattoo Of All Time?
About a third of Americans have at least one tattoo. Though, none are likely like the most expensive tattoo ever, which was meant to be a one-of-a-kind design.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old Concert Posters Today
Given the fact that ephemera like concert posters weren't meant to last, it's not surprising to find some hold particular value as pieces of history.
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Red Flags Of Recession: Could The US Be Heading Toward One?
As the Fed aims to steer the economy toward a soft landing, the recession watch continues as well. U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.4% to start 2024.
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The Economic Impact Of A Global Tech Outage
The July 19 global tech outage that brought down millions of computer systems served as a stark reminder of how interconnected the world's IT infrastructure is.
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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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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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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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