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by howmuch Diversification is a broadly accepted investment strategy designed to hedge against risk. If you invest all your money in one company or one industry, you flirt with disaster … Read more
by howmuch Earning an above-average wage early in a career is a critical predictor of long term success. Raises and promotions compound over the course of several decades. This means that … Read more
by howmuch Have you ever wondered how much the highest-paid CEO in your state makes for a living? It turns out that climbing to the top of the corporate ladder can … Read more
by visualcapitalist Whether you’re sipping a pint of kölsch in Germany or drinking a Heineken at a hotel bar in Hong Kong, there are a number of factors that can influence … Read more
by stockboardasset Suicide is a very complicated public health issue, influenced by demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, as well as health- and crime-related factors. Since the Great Financial Crisis (GFC), a … Read more
by howmuch Tax policy experts usually think about sales tax in one of two ways. On the one hand, it is aregressive tax because it takes a greater percentage of income … Read more
by howmuch The U.S. is home to more billionaires than any other country in the world, but you might be surprised to learn that there are 7 states that haven’t produced a … Read more
by howmuch What is the most important measure for your family when it comes to financial security? Is it the poverty rate in your community? The overall unemployment rate? Or … Read more
by howmuch The U.S. economy is massive. Regardless of the recent stock market ups and downs, GDPgrew 2.9% in the fourth quarter of 2017. The U.S. generates over $18.5 trillion in annual economic activity, … Read more
by visualcapitalist View a high resolution version of this graphic In a global market with (mostly) free trade, it’s common to see economies that are very specialized, each producing specific goods based on … Read more
by howmuch President Trump promised that he would take no salary if elected, and thus far he has donated his compensation to worthy causes. That’s all well and good, but with the 2018 … Read more
by howmuch The most valuable companies in the world often have an immediately recognizable brand with a clear message. But the market value of a company’s brand is only half … Read more
This technology is real and invented at Stanford and Nuremberg Universties The technology allows them to do things such as manipulate YouTube videos in real time, making the target actor, … Read more
by howmuch Bitcoin ATMs allow consumers to exchange their cash for Bitcoins, and vice versa. Although the Bitcoin machines are not ATMs in the more traditional sense that we are … Read more
by howmuch A good credit score is essential for every major financial decision. Buying a house, getting a car loan, and even getting hired all depend on maintaining a score. … Read more
Tens of thousands of federal employees earn more money than any U.S. governor, according to a new report that reveals some eye-popping stats on government spending for the federal workforce. … Read more