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10 'Richest' Countries in the World (With a Huge Caveat)
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Economists have historically used GDP per capita to determine the richest country in the world, but that's misleading when you consider the tax havens effect.
Do Taxi Drivers Overcharge Business Travelers? One Study Investigates
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Do cab drivers treat business travelers differently? Are they more willing to overcharge? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Much Money Will You Make in Your Life?
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Whether you love money or hate it, you need at least some to get by. As such, it's a good idea to figure out how much is coming your way, so that you can plan.
Why is offshore drilling so controversial?
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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.
Is Gross National Happiness more important than the GDP?
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Is Gross National Happiness a reliable economic indicator? Do happy workers improve the Gross National Product? Learn about Gross National Happiness.
How Bartering Works
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Bartering and the barter system are alive and well, but how do they work in our modern age? Learn about the barter system and bartering.
How the Fed Works
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Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.
How to Drive Economically
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Energy costs are rising. Driving with fuel economy in mind is one step you can take toward conserving fuel. Learn to drive and save money on gas.
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
How Interest Rates Work
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Interest rates are basically the price we pay for living in a world that relies heavily on credit and debt. Find out how interest rates work in this article.