Maria Wood - Author for 24/7 Wall St.
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Income inequality exploded as a hot button topic during the presidential campaign with both sides of the political spectrum fighting over how to fix the problem. Although it’s hard to agree on...
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As pandemic restrictions lift, sporting events once again welcome fans, and the 2021 Indianapolis 500 will be no different. After postponing 2020’s race until August, when it was run with no...
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When the U.S. hunkered down in 2020 because of the pandemic, it wasn’t just retail sales that suffered a major blow. States also saw overall tax revenues decline. The Tax Foundation reports state...
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Although the percentage of U.S. adult smokers has declined in recent years, states still rake in enormous revenues from cigarette sales. According to SmokeFree.gov, the average retail cost of a pack...
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After a down year, the auto industry seems to have come roaring back in 2021, with car companies enticing buyers with some interesting new offerings. A few of these, however, may be too...
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Since the 1950s, the age at which people have taken their marriage vows in the United States has steadily risen. Census Bureau statistics note that the median age of first-time brides and bridegrooms...
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Automakers are always coming up with new designs and concepts. Though at first some designs may seem strange, it’s the test of time that eventually determines if they become the accepted new norm...
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Many retailers are struggling and quite a few are even closing up shop — but that is not because Americans don’t like to shop. In fact, overall consumer spending is up. Americans just like to...
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Many retailers are struggling and quite a few are even closing up shop — but that is not because Americans don’t like to shop. In fact, overall consumer spending is up. Americans just like to...
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Murder, the heinous act of killing another person with malice, can leave the victim’s family and friends devastated. When the victim is famous, the impact registers more broadly. That’s why the...
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