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Remember when you received your first paycheck at your first job and the amount was a little lower than expected? Surprise! Some of that money was already spent for you. Have you ever stopped to figure out exactly WHAT is being bought with all that money you send to Washington each year?

These little bundles of joy are priceless, but expensive. How do all the costs of having a newborn really add up?

Have you ever thought about investing in the stock market? Does it sound too daunting to even attempt? Where does one even start?

Mutual funds are an important option in saving for retirement, and most people don't know what they are--even if they already use them! Let's start at the beginning.

Only 27% of Americans have confidence in banks, but what are your other options? Check out the pros and cons of keeping your money with your big bank.

Think you're ready to buy a house? The path to get from here to there may seem confusing, but once you understand the steps and the people involved, you'll be ready to make your first move!

74% of couples say they PLAN to go into debt to pay for their weddings! But does it have to be that way?

No one wants to end up broke in their autumn years... why was it so much easier for previous generations to avoid this? And what can you do about it?

Learning about money early on can give kids a HUGE advantage in life, but most parents shy away from discussing it at all! Here are some tips to get the conversation started.

That "free" vacation might be costing you a lot more than you think...

The average American will move households 11 times over the course of their life. It can be stressful and exhausting, but it doesn't have to be expensive!

The best evidence we have suggests that, while Caviomorpha originated in South America, they came from ancestors in Africa, over 40 million years ago. So how did they get there?

Ratites have spread to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and South America. And there are fossils of Ratites in Europe, Asia, and North America too. That’s a lot of ground to cover for birds that can’t fly. So how did Ratites end up all over the world?

Camels are famous for adaptations that have allowed them to flourish where most other large mammals would perish. But their story begins over 40 million years ago in North America, and in an environment you’d never expect: a rainforest.

The story of sloths is one of astounding ecological variability, with some foraging in the seas, others living underground, and others still hiding from predators in towering cliffs. So why are their only living relatives in the trees?

If you’ve ever been to, or lived in, or even flown over the central swath of North America, then you’ve seen the remnants of what was a uniquely fascinating environment. Scientists call it the Western Interior Seaway, and at its greatest extent, it ran from the Caribbean Sea to the Canadian Arctic.

You can take a cue from George Washington by becoming commander in chief of your finances.

Women report feeling high or overwhelming levels of financial stress twice as often as men. Why is that? For many, it boils down to compensation and confidence.

You can never protect yourself 100% from identity thieves, but there are ways to make it harder for them! Here's how you can help protect yourself from identity theft.

Most have never used Bitcoin and probably don't know exactly what it is. Although, estimates show that over 16 million Americans buy and spend Bitcoin frequently. So, should you be getting on the crypto bandwagon?

Don't be fooled! Here are the top 5 financial scams you can fall victim to.

The real magic of Harry Potter is that it can reduce prejudice and boost empathy. This week we break down the psychological benefits of literature

It’s one of the most annoying sensations our bodies can feel, but does anything feel better than when you scratch an itch? Ok, maybe *some* things. But itching and scratching are up there. How does this weird sensation work? And what is itching for?

Surprise! You're more optimistic than you think.

Was your Art History class an endless succession of names and dates and movements? Art History doesn't have to be that way! We discuss new (and much more compelling) approaches the study of art.