In 1776, American colonists were taxed heavily for importing tea from Britain. The colonists, not fans of "taxation without representation", reacted by dumping tea into the Boston Harbor, a night now known as the Boston Tea Party. Ben...

In which John presents Mesopotamia, and the early civilizations that arose around the Fertile Crescent. Topics covered include the birth of territorial kingdoms, empires, Neo-Assyrian torture tactics, sacred marriages, ancient labor...

Being a caregiver is tough, but you might be missing out on some big tax breaks. Here’s how caregivers can save more this tax season.

This video discusses the complex factors contributing to wealth and income inequality in Australia, highlighting the unique mix of challenges faced by the country. Despite not having inheritance taxes, Australia has managed to maintain...

The video discusses the current challenges facing the U.S. government's fiscal policy, including increasing government debt, tax cuts, and potential consequences on inflation and economic growth. It highlights the intricate relationship...

In this video Bill Thisdell explores which policies pursued by Charles during his Personal Rule caused the most political friction and what happened when, forced by war with the Scots, Parliament was finally recalled.

France’s per capita gross domestic product might be lower than that of the US by more than a third, but the state provides significant subsidies for education, health care, transportation, and childcare. French salaries are higher than...

The Panama Papers show how the world's most powerful people hide their money in offshore bank accounts to prevent paying taxes or suffering the consequences of government actions.

Over the next couple decades, an unimaginable amount of wealth will be inherited from the Boomer generation... will you get any of it

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....

This World Cultures video discusses the steps to the French Revolution.

A video entitled "Townships and Special Districts" that discusses the differences between local governments.

A video entitled "Income Taxes" that discusses how income tax works.

A video entitled "Economic Problems" that discusses common economic problems facing the United States government.

No Tax on Tips is one of the few issues that everyone seems to agree on... except economists!

Filing your taxes online offers a user-friendly and efficient way to navigate the tax return process. With features like guided software, potential for increased refunds, minimized errors, and quicker processing times, online filing can...

Freelancing offers flexibility, control over your work, and potentially higher pay rates, but comes with the responsibility of managing your own taxes, inconsistent workload, and lack of benefits. It's a career choice that appeals to...

Howcast - Learn about Roth IRAs in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

Howcast - Learn about Rollover IRAs in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

Howcast - Learn about 401(k) plans in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

Howcast - Learn about tax credits in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

Howcast - Learn about deductions in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

Howcast - Learn about effective tax rates in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.

Howcast - Learn about standard deductions in this Howcast finance video with expert Gregory McGraime.