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Remembering Robin Williams: His Ten Highest Grossing Films »
On August 11th, the world lost an incredible talent. With amazing range, Williams could play anything from a psychotic criminal,…
The Biggest Box Office Bombs »
These are the movies that won't be getting a sequel any time soon. Though each of these films will go…
How Far Should Minimum Wage Take a Worker? »
The federal poverty threshold doesn't tell the whole truth about poverty and income in the United States. Research suggests that…
The Gambling Hub That Puts Las Vegas To Shame »
When most people think of casinos, Las Vegas is the first place to come to mind. Times have changed, however,…
A Tale of Two Wars »
Over the past decade, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have weighed heavily on the United States' military budget. Peaking…
This Is How "Freemium" Games Make Their Money »
"Freemium" is a pricing strategy by which the product is offered free of charge, but money is charged for certain…
The Big Three: Spending On The Largest Federal Agencies »
As the government grows, so does its budget. The federal spending on the government's three largest agencies is certainly no…
The Highest Paid Actors In All Of Hollywood »
For Robert Downey Jr., it pays to be Iron Man. It pays a lot. In fact, he has been crowned…
The Cost of Fighting Climate Change »
President Obama recently unveiled a proposal to cut carbon emissions by forty percent from their 2005 levels. The plan is…
America's Best Paying Jobs »
If you are looking to make a great living, these are the professions that you want to pursue. With nearly…
To Whom Does America Give The Most Money? »
Recently, President Obama submitted a foreign assistance spending plan to Congress, requesting nearly 38 billion dollars in funding. To which…
The Distribution Of Global Wealth »
For many, the distribution of global wealth is a growing societal concern. But just how unevenly distributed is the wealth,…
How Much We Value American Sports »
It's certainly no secret that Americans place a great deal of value on sports. What may be surprising, however, is…
In These Countries, The House Always Wins »
The gambling industry is enormous, raking in billions of dollars in revenues per year, and the citizens of these countries…
These Are The Countries America Helps The Most »
The United States provides billions of dollars of foreign aid each year to countries around the world. These are America's…
The World's Most Valuable Soccer Teams »
When it comes to the Beautiful Game, certain teams stand above the rest. Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United are…
The Value of An Academy Award »
This chart is suppose to be an estimated gain after the Academy Awards ceremonies, and see how much an can…
Cha-Ching! American Spending Strong »
American spending is stronger today than in the past, and the strongest since the recession. This reflects higher confidence in…
Studying For Finals? You Might Need These To Keep You Awake. »
If you are pulling an all-nighter to cram for an exam or to finish your term paper, you might want…
The Recovery Of Christmas Spending »
As the economy continues to recover, Christmas spending is finally getting back on track. A survey of 1100 American shoppers…
#BackToSchool? Better Empty Your Wallet »
The back-to-school commercials have returned to TV, tragically signaling the end of summer. While going back to school can be…
The Troubled State Of Social Security Disability Insurance »
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the federal government's largest programs and it is also one of the…