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Is Cryptocurrency Taxed?
In 2023, the flagship cryptocurrency bitcoin experienced a price appreciation over 150%, and has continued that trend into the new year. With only a few weeks remaining before…
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The Dark History Of Tipping In America
In the post-pandemic economy, tipping has increasingly become a sticking point for consumers. In fact, according to a 2023 Bankrate survey , 66% of Americans now have a negative…
Budgeting
How To Make Money On TikTok
As reported by Influencer Marketing Hub , TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, went from the bottom of the social-media heap in 2018 to fourth in 2022, ahead of Twitter…
Banking
Ways To Stop Receiving Credit Card Junk Mail
Tired of getting a constant stream of junk mail from the credit card companies? From preapproved card offers to solicitations encouraging you to apply for a revolving credit…
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Can You Still Make Trades After The Market Closes?
Whether you're a newbie investor or a seasoned veteran, most stock traders know that the major markets like the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq are open for business…
Taxes
Myths About Taxes You Need To Stop Believing
Taxes are an irrefutable part of life. Benjamin Franklin's assertion that taxes and death are the only two certainties in this world is a well-known adage on a much-maligned…
Budgeting
Stop Making These Major Money Mistakes While Traveling
Following the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, the travel industry is witnessing tremendous pent-up demand, with high prices to match. While the escalated prices of…
Shopping
The Real Reason Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Is So Cheap
There's no question most American consumers love eating chicken. In fact, the average American consumed more than 100 pounds of chicken in 2022, according to the National Chicken…
Banking
How Banks Bust Criminals For Shady Financial Practices
In its 2024 Global Financial Crime Report , Nasdaq found that $3.1 trillion in criminal proceeds flowed through banks in 2023: $800 billion in illegal narcotics, $350 billion…
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The Worst Day In The History Of The Stock Market
The post-pandemic bumpiness of the stock market has put many investors on edge. In fact, the 2022 end-of-year index numbers were the worst since the 2008 financial crisis. Even…
Banking
The Worst Places To Keep Your Money
Money management has come a long way through the years. While saving up for a rainy day or the future might've been a simple task some decades ago, today, the need to set money…
Budgeting
What Is The 70% Rule In House Flipping?
Love it or loathe it, real estate flipping is more than likely here to stay. At its foundation, house flipping involves purchasing property with the sole intention of selling it…