Maria Wood - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Bacon and eggs is a classic American breakfast. We wake up many mornings craving the salty tang of bacon and the comforting taste of eggs. But if you have ventured to a grocery store lately, you have...
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Nineteen states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have legalized marijuana for recreational use by adults. Could there be more “lighting up” in the coming years? Currently, several states such as Ohio...
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We all require a certain amount of money each month to pay for normal living expenses, and in recent months, that number has gotten a lot higher. Whether at the pump or the grocery store, Americans...
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Every 10 years, the US Census survey, the US logs each person’s personal income. More than just a number, personal income gives a snapshot of the nation’s living standard and quality of life. The...
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Volcanic eruptions don’t occur only in faraway lands. The U.S. is dotted with active volcanoes poised to erupt at any minute. The U.S. Geological Survey points out there are 1,350 potentially...
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States saw a bump up in tax revenues last year. According to the National Association of State Budget Officers, general fund revenues for all states totaled $988.2 billion in fiscal year 2021, a...
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Property taxes fund schools, the police, and all the municipal services your community provides. When a pothole is filled on your street, your property taxes are paying for it. Trash pickup is paid...
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Athletes and anger seem to go together like hammers and nails. The hyper-competitive personalities of sports professionals combined with the insanely intense pressure of competing in high-profile and...
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Tax filing season is upon us, and Americans eagerly await their refunds. The IRS got an early start on processing taxes in 2022. This year’s tax season began on Jan. 24 as opposed to Feb. 12 of...
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Looking to sell your home? Better list it quick to take advantage of the nicer weather, buyers emerging from the pandemic, and before interest rates rise too much. Realtor.com says the best week to...
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, schools switched to remote learning to stop the spread of the virus among children. Although children were at significantly lower risk of severe disease and death from...
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Living in a major city comes with many perks. Urban areas team with entertainment, cultural venus, food, and job opportunities. Yet if you make a large U.S. city your home, you will likely pay a high...
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The American Society for Quality defines customer satisfaction as the measurement of how happy consumers are with a company’s products, services, and capabilities. A simple definition, but harder...
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Americans want to speak to the manager more and more. Despite the effort and money companies put into customer satisfaction and retention, Americans are fed up with the service companies provide, and...
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In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO countries rallied to punish Vladimir Putin’s regime with sanctions and arms shipments to Ukraine. No doubt the brutality of Russia’s...
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