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As a kid growing up in the frigid northern states, I eagerly awaited April and May when the days of shivering mornings, glove-covered hands, and general misery would be over. But these days, I dread the arrival of the warmer months. Spring and summer are when people take to the roads en masse, which means the price of gas is bound to skyrocket even higher than its current record rates. The average
After the first time trying to prepare and file personal taxes, most Americans learn the same lesson: The American tax system is complex and difficult to understand. Many people also feel that corporations, wealthy individuals and families, and special interest groups have unfair access to loopholes and exemptions that help them avoid paying their "fair share." One system that has gained a
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What Is the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups)April 30, 2012
H.R. 3606, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS) was passed by the House and Senate on March 27, 2012 and signed into law by President Obama on April 5, 2012. While most
How the U.S. Can Eliminate Dependence on Foreign Oil by 2020April 30, 2012
United States presidents since Richard Nixon have sought the development and implementation of a comprehensive energy policy without success. As a consequence, the country became
The Truth About Why Gas Prices Are Rising So HighApril 17, 2012
As a kid growing up in the frigid northern states, I eagerly awaited April and May when the days of shivering mornings, glove-covered hands, and general misery would be over. But
What Is Deflation – Definition, Causes & EffectsFebruary 9, 2012
Many people accept inflation as a fact of life. However, under certain economic situations, the opposite phenomenon actually takes place, and is known as "deflation." Deflation
Starbucks’ Create Jobs for USA – Can It Help Small Businesses?December 19, 2011
The unemployment rate numbers are still startling, even after so many months of recession. A reported 9.1% of Americans are out of work, and this percentage does not include those
History of Credit Rating Agencies and How They WorkDecember 15, 2011
Credit rating agencies have been around for the better part of the 20th century, and have played a key role in the financial world by providing ratings on the creditworthiness of
What Is the Fair Tax Act Explained – Pros and ConsDecember 6, 2011
After the first time trying to prepare and file personal taxes, most Americans learn the same lesson: The American tax system is complex and difficult to understand. Many people
What Is S&P? Understanding Standard & Poor’s Credit RatingsDecember 5, 2011
Standard and Poor's (commonly known as S&P) is one of the most prominent financial intelligence companies in the world. S&P is a division of the McGraw-Hill Companies
What Is FINRA – History and Rules for Arbitration & MediationOctober 19, 2011
Millions of securities transactions of all types and sizes take place every day in the United States. You may invest in mutual funds through your 401k at work, or engage in
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) History & Fraud CasesOctober 19, 2011
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a regulatory agency that oversees a major segment of the economy along with the IRS, the Consumer Protection Bureau, and the
