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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.
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.
The Movement That Has Men Dropping Out of Society in a 'Sexodus'
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The Stuff Mom Never Told You podcast looks at a 'movement' that has men swearing off relationships with women and society.
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.
Can You Identify These Tech Companies From Their Logos?
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Calling all true-blue techies! Earn your "street cred" by naming 40 of the most well-known global tech companies today. Do you think you can identify them based on their logos alone? Click on the quiz and see!
5 Ways Uber Is Really Different From a Regular Taxi
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Uber is a convenient, yet controversial, ride-sharing service. Learn at least five ways Uber is really different from a regular taxi at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How Alexander Hamilton Worked
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Musical star, cover boy for the $10 bill, shaper of the American economy - find out if there's anything Alexander Hamilton can't do at HowStuffWorks.