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How Identity Theft Works
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Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. Learn about Internet identity theft, credit card fraud and identity theft protection.
How Subprime Mortgages Work
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Subprime mortgages have allowed people with shaky credit to buy houses. Learn more about subprime mortgages and how to get a subprime mortgage.
How Square Works
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Is this the payment method of the future? No cash, no credit card, just your smartphone and your finger? Find out how Square works at HowStuffWorks.
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.
How the Apple iMac Works
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The iMac is often credited with bringing Apple back from the brink of disaster. What is it about the iMac that intrigues and enchants users? Find out.
How Debit Cards Work
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Debit cards give you all the convenience of a credit card while limiting your spending. Learn all about debit cards at HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes
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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.
What's Your Vampire Power?
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Vampires are credited with many supernatural powers. Some of these sound like a blast, but others border on the icky. Which unholy gift would your resurrection give you?
How Wireless Internet Cards Work
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Wireless Internet cards help many PCs pick up a Internet signal. See how wireless Internet cards, small devices about the size of a credit card work.
Is Cold-Shocking Your Body After a Sauna a Good Idea?
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The Finnish people tout the therapeutic benefits of a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge into a lake. And they would know. They're credited with starting the practice and have been doing it for centuries.