You Don't Have To Pay Sales Tax In These States
For most U.S. consumers, paying a retail sales tax is a given. However, there are five states with no state sales tax, and four have no local sales tax either.
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What Is Gap Insurance And Why Is It Important?
If you finance a new vehicle (either to buy or lease), a type of insurance you may want to look into is gap insurance, short for "guaranteed asset protection."
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What Actually Controls The Price Of Gas In The US?
When gas prices rise at the pump, consumers often have a lot of opinions on why that may be and who is to blame. In truth, there are four factors to examine.
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States With The Highest Average Salary
Unsurprisingly, states with the highest pay have a big tech presence. In fact, the top three are each known for their tech hubs, and no, No. 1 isn't California.
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Clever Tricks To Save You Money At Home Depot
Home Depot is a great place to shop for home improvement supplies, and these tips will ensure you optimize your budget in the process.
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The Unexpected Value Of A Rare Great Depression-Era $10,000 Bill
Between 1930 and 1939, the average hourly wage for a United States laborer was 45 cents. To think that during this time, the U.S. produced a bill worth $10,000.
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How Often Does The S&P 500 Rebalance?
The stocks that comprise stock indexes, like the S&P 500, aren't the same forever. In fact, companies are added and removed (if they fall short) regularly.
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How Do Parlays Work In Sports Betting?
While you've likely heard of parlay bets, you may be less familiar with how they actually work; specifically, how these "multis" impact risk versus reward.
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Financial Advice From Jim Cramer You Should Be Listening To
It's no surprise that Jim Cramer of "Mad Money" may have a financial tip or two worth listening to. Here, we take a look at ways to save and invest, per Cramer.
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How To Know When It's Time To Sell A Stock
Emotions can get in the way of parting with a stock at the right time, which is why research is key, as the reality of the numbers can have a sobering effect.
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The Do's And Don'ts Of Using Zelle
While Zelle may be grouped together with other P2P apps, it actually works quite differently. To better understand, we asked expert Matt Schulz to explain.
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Does The Stock Market Do Better Under A Democrat Or A Republican President?
While stock market performance is often used to argue for or against a president, history tells us credit (or blame) for the stock market belongs elsewhere.
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The Best Ways To Get Discounts On Your Prescriptions
Per a 2022 study, brand drugs in the U.S. cost three times that of comparison countries. For consumers, discounts on prescriptions can at least somewhat help.
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Do Smart Thermostats Actually Save You Money?
According to Statista, over 63 million U.S. households used smart devices, like thermostats, in 2023, and this number is projected to pass 103 million by 2028.
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Yes, You Can Borrow Money From Your 401(k). Here's How
While the hope is that you will never need to, there may come a time when borrowing from your 401(k) is your best strategy. If you do, know the ramifications.
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What Should You Do If You Own A Stock That Gets Delisted?
If you own stock that gets delisted, what you do in response will depend on a few factors, including whether or not the delisting was voluntary or involuntary.
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How Much Did The OJ Simpson Trial Cost Taxpayers?
The OJ Simpson trial in 1995 lasted for over eight months, starting on January 24 and concluding on October 3. Here's a breakdown of the costs to LA taxpayers.
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The Unexpected Value Of Your Old iPod Today
The iPod came out over 22 years ago, in October 2021. When it did, the portable media player, capable of holding 1,000 songs, changed how we listened to music.
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5 Tips For Finding The Best Credit Card When You Have Bad Credit
While getting approved for a new credit card when you have bad credit can be a challenge, it's not impossible. In your research, keep these factors in mind.
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Things You Should Never Pay For In Cash
Fewer Americans use cash exclusively these days, but a majority still use it some of the time. Here are the things you should opt for a credit card instead.
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UPS Vs. FedEx: Which Is Cheaper?
Shipping a parcel? You likely thought of FedEx and UPS. These longtime rivals in express and courier services accounted for nearly 70% of the market in 2022.
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The 5 Most Expensive States To Live In
While you can likely guess a few of the most expensive states, a few others might surprise you, as well as their reasons for having such a high cost of living.
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What Is A Stock Market Bubble?
When it comes to speculative bubbles, what exactly leads them to inflate so rapidly? Here, we take a look at the five stages of a bubble and how they pop.
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Things That Used To Be Free But Now Cost Money
Life is more expensive than ever these days, and that means you often have to pay for certain things that used to cost you nothing.
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What Do All The Symbols On The $1 Bill Actually Mean?
The $1 bill's design, especially its reverse, is filled with meaning. In fact, it took six years and three special committees to come up with the final design.
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The Dark Sides Of TurboTax You'll Wish You Knew About Sooner
With a nearly 75% market share, TurboTax and tax preparation seem to go hand in hand. Yet, to make informed decisions, consumers should know the bigger picture.
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Strange Ways People Go Completely Broke
Mismanagement of money is, of course, one way to lose it. Yet, there are other less-obvious ways people have lost their fortunes, offering lessons to learn.
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