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Should You Sell Your Kidney's for Cash?
Selling organs is illegal almost everywhere in the world, but some people argue that it could save thousands of lives.
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How Does Remote Work Affect The Economy?
The COVID pandemic transitioned millions of workers into remote workers almost overnight. There are a lot of obvious benefits for individuals, but what are the broader economic costs?
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Is There a Better Way to Measure the Economy?
The health of our economy is measured by a number of statistics, and the biggest is the Gross Domestic Product... but can it be trusted?
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Is Passive Income Really a Thing?
Who wouldn't want to make money doing nothing? Passive income is possible, but there are some mighty thick strings attached.
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How Rich People Hide Their Money!
The US Department of Treasury estimates that the ultra wealthy in America are skipping out on more than $160 billion worth of taxes every year. The wealthy, though, don’t make the majority of their money from working for a paycheck....
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Are You Being Charged More Than Everyone Else?
If you actually read the terms and conditions, you'd find out that you don't actually "own" the thing you "buy”. That’s right, you're just getting a license–or permission to use it.
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Do You Really Own the Stuff You Buy?
Let's say you and your friend meet at a café on a hot day. Your friend drove in their air conditioned car, while you decided to get some exercise and bike the three miles. You show up sweaty and out of breath, and you both order an ice...
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Are Millennials Finally Doing Ok?
The 2016 financial data looked pretty grim for Millennials. By 2019, the median Millennial household was making around $10,000 more a year than previous generations. What happened?
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Is Your Money Safe in a Bank?
48% of Americans report feeling moderately to very concerned about the safety of their money they have in financial institutions. Due to bank failures, people have become worried that they might wake up and see the name of their bank on...
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Should I Lease a Car?
The fundamental misconception about car leases is that they work like other rental agreements, like for apartments or furniture. They don't. Cars are a unique asset for one ugly reason: depreciation. Nothing costs so much yet loses value...
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How Expensive Is It to Be an Immigrant?
Each year almost a million people from around the world immigrate to the US in search of a better future. Whether they come for safety, or educational opportunities, or higher paying jobs, our culture loves stories about people achieving...
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Was Math Invented for Money? (Ficycle Collab)
A common complaint that math teachers hear is, "When am I going to need this in the real world?" When you're sitting in algebra class, it's easy to feel like it's all theoretical–a bunch of imaginary numbers and rules dreamed up by...
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Home Renovations Best Bang for Your Buck
Home improvement is big business. Globally, the industry is worth about 333 BILLION dollars and it’s expected to grow to over 500 billion by 2028. For the last decade, home improvement costs have been steadily climbing. Covid and the...
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Buy Now, Pay Later
Buy Now Pay Later loans are one the hottest new trends in the world of financial technology, touted as a less risky alternative to credit cards. Using one of several major apps, you're only asked for a fraction of the price at the point...
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10 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premiums
A lot of factors go into your car insurance rates, and some of them you can have control over!
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Two Variable Applications
You will solve real-world application problems modeled by two-variable equations.
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Should We Have Salary Transparency?
Thanks to new laws requiring salary ranges to be included in job postings, some workers will have more leverage with their employers... while others may have less.
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How "No Tax on Tips" Could Backfire
No Tax on Tips is one of the few issues that everyone seems to agree on... except economists!
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Designing Healthy Communities - Dr. Jackson on the cost of Diabetes
Dr. Richard Jackson MD MPH, investigates the link between our nation’s obesity and Type 2 Diabetes epidemic with urban sprawl fueled by car dependency.
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Troubles with Digital Marketing - Phishing, Fraud, & Spam
Troubles with Digital Marketing - Phishing, Fraud, & Spam are just a few of the issues that digital marketers need to think about. From fraudulant emails to robocalls to spam or phishing issues, there is a lot marketers and buyers have...
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Overcoming Financial Anxiety: Strategies to Take Control of Your Finances
This video discusses the prevalence of financial anxiety and its impact on individuals' well-being. It highlights the importance of identifying the root causes of financial stress and offers practical tips for managing and overcoming it,...
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How to Avoid Tax Scams
This video provides valuable tips on how to protect yourself from tax scams in the US. It highlights common tactics used by scammers, such as impersonating IRS employees, and offers practical advice on how to verify the legitimacy of any...