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How Did Mortgage-backed Securities Bring Down the U.S. Economy?
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Mortgage-backed securities have been singled out as the culprit for economic turmoil in 2008. Learn what mortgage-backed securities are and how they failed.
Why Restaurants Love Buffets Even More Than You Do
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HowStuffWorks looks at the economics behind brunch and lunch buffets, and lets you in on five secrets of buffets.
How Trend Forecasters Work
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Trend forecasters make educated guesses about what the future holds. Is this the job for you? Learn more about what it takes to be a trend forecaster.
What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.
What you don't know about auctions -- and should
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Auction houses can make for stiff competition. How can you win that prized item? Find out what you don't know about auctions -- and should.
What Countries Are Communist Today? Which Ones Used to Be?
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Communism is a complicated, loaded word. While the strict definition is subject to lots of debate, there is broad agreement on the states call themselves communist today.
What Does the CE Certification Logo Mean?
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Have you ever noticed the CE certification logo stamped on consumer products and electronics? Find out what this logo says about the product you're buying.
How Many Millionaires Are in the U.S.? More Than Any Other Country
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As of 2024, the number of millionaires in the U.S. was around 23.8 million. That means roughly 1 in 15 people in the U.S. has a net worth of at least seven figures. This number includes not just tycoons but also people who have slowly built wealth through investing, homeownership, and disciplined saving.
Are taxes socialist?
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Are taxes socialist? Read about what it means to be socialist and whether or not taxes fit the description.
14 of the New Deals Alphabet Agencies
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The New Deal's Alphabet Agencies were created during the Great Depression to relieve the economic tensions. Learn about these Alphabet Agencies.