education

How do businesses show less profits?

Cost of Goods With expenses remaining at a constant level, such a decrease in gross profit will reduce your net profit. Purchasing higher-priced materials...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

investigations

Why does Nevada sponsor Vanguard 529?

The plan was originally designed to allow people to save for higher education. The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan is sponsored by the state of Nevada, ...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

technology trends

Can you make monthly payments on a used car?

When buying a used car, you can either pay with cash or finance your purchase with a car loan. If you finance the car, you’ll have to make monthly payment...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

health

Will I be notified if my tax code changes?

Usually someone’s tax code changes if their tax-free income (Personal Allowance) goes up or down, for example they start or stop receiving a taxable benef...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

investigations

What are the advantages to being a renter instead of an owner?

One of the major benefits of renting versus owning is that renters don’t have to pay property taxes. Real estate taxes can be a hefty burden for homeowner...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

environment

How do I collect my winnings from Mega Millions?

Prizes of $600 or more must be claimed at a district office, claim center or lottery headquarters. Mega Millions jackpot winners are encouraged to contact...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

culture

Can you make money renovating properties?

Even if you intend to make your latest renovation project your home for life, you will still want to have made a profit at the end of the process. Fortuna...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

economics

What are the rules for reported questions?

Form & meaning When we report questions, the subject comes before the verb. When reporting questions we don’t use the auxiliary verb do, except in neg...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

investigations

Can employers deduct vacation pay?

A. No, your employer cannot deduct “advanced” vacation (i.e., vacation that is taken before it is earned or accrued) from your final paycheck. Because of ...

Published: Jan 20, 2026

economics

How do employers determine severance pay?

Severance is most often calculated according to the length you have been with the company. For example, it is common for hourly-wage employees to be offer...

Published: Jan 20, 2026