Tag: finance
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The Top Economies in Africa
For the past decade, Africa’s economy has been growing, on average, by 5.3% per year. But that’s not the full measure of a continent. A recent study looked at 4 different pillars derived from 88 different indicators to help determine which African countries are succeeding and which ones are still struggling.
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Missing Money
With a national debt approaching $17 trillion, Uncle Sam is tightening his belt and looking under the cushions for extra change. But a closer look at his pocket book reveals just how little he knows about where your money is going. Below are a few examples that will make you think twice about Uncle Sam’s…
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How Third-Hand Smoke Ruins Your House
Movoto released an informative infographic about the negative costs associated with selling a house that’s been home to a former smoker. Its research indicated that a home’s value plummets 29%. That’s due to the amount of trace chemicals that remain as well as the smell and other factors.
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Gen Y Can’t I Get a Job?
An infographic about Generation Y and their crazy lack of ability to get jobs.
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The Ultimate Guide For Surviving Your First Year Of College
Nearly 20 million young people will step onto a college campus as a student for the first time this year. They’ll need more than highlighters and a class schedule to make it to another year. Here are 21 things every first-year college student needs to know.
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Cross-Border Shopping
The price gap between the Canada and the U.S. is no secret. Given that Canada’s rules have been adjusted to allow for a higher dollar amount of goods to be brought back in, spending by Canadians traveling outside the country has increased dramatically. But what about the cost of transportation, lodging and other expenses? The…
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America’s Health Disadvantage
The United States spent $2.6 trillion on health care in 2010 – more than any other country in the world. Yet based on research from a collaborative effort within the National Academy of Sciences, Americans live shorter lives and experience more injuries and illnesses than people in similar high-income countries.
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The Lottery’s Biggest Winning Losers
What would you do if you won the lottery? Take some lessons from these folks: some who did it right and other who blew it all.
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The Future of Money
Some would say that money makes the world go ’round, and in some cases, it does. This infographic tells of the potential global currency crisis and gives insight into what that will me for you in the future.
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How The Super Rich Avoid Paying Taxes
The U.S. economic system offers no shortage of loopholes allowing the ultra-rich to shortchange Uncle Sam. Tax rates for those making >$1 million level out at 24%, then declines for those making >$1.5 million. Those making $10 million a year pay an average income tax rate of 19%. $70-$100 billion is the estimated tax revenue…