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Should Economists Pay More Attention to Politics?
Donald Marron writes: Economists often ignore politics when analyzing policy issues or view politics as a problem to overcome rather than as fundamental. When evaluating a carbon tax, for example, I try to tote up its potential environmental benefits, its hit to consumers and producers, what happens to the revenues, etc. I might also ponder what policy tweaks could facilitate a political coalition willing to enact such […]
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Credit & Debit Cards
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What is electronic check conversion? |
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Electronic check conversion converts information from your paper check into an electronic payment from the account at your financial institution. ... >More |
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Mortgages & Home Finance
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What sort of mortgage lenders should I watch out for? |
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Watch out for predatory lenders who charge exorbitant fees, offer mortgages that a borrower cannot repay, or insist that the borrower misstates information on a loan application. They are probably ... >More |
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Fraud
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What kinds of investment fraud are there? |
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There are many different kinds of investment frauds come in many types and varieties. Some of the most common are Ponzi and pump-and-dump schemes. All invariably promise large returns with ... >More |
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Getting a Loan
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How much money should I save out of each paycheck? |
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What you need to save from each paycheck depends on your financial goals and how long you have to accomplish them. Saving for a short-term goal, like buying a car ... >More |
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Retirement
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How do I roll over retirement savings? |
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You have 60 days to roll over the proceeds from one retirement account to another before incurring a tax penalty. Depending on your age, you could be able to contribute ... >More |
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Banking & Investing
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Can I own a savings bond? |
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Probably, as long as you meet a few simple criteria. In general, you have to be a resident of the United States or a U.S. citizen living abroad. Minors can ... >More |
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