How do people across the world spend their time? How do daily activities differ across countries, and how do these differences matter for people’s lives? Explore data and research on time use.
How Observation Decks Became More Valuable Than The Buildings They’re In
In the last 10 years, New York City went from having two observation decks to five. Since 2015, we’ve seen One World Trade Center, One Vanderbilt, and 30 Hud...
NGPF Resources Explaining 2023’s Most Googled Personal Finance Terms - Blog
Google recently released a list of 2023's most searched terms, providing insights into what people are most curious or unsure about. Finance Buzz sifted the list for the personal finance-related terms. We’ve provided NGPF resources to help explain each one so you can dive deeper with your students. 1. W9 Form The W-9 is an IRS form for employers or other entities to verify the name, address, and tax identification number of a person receiving income.
News commentators, politicians, and others often conflate the ups and downs of the stock market with the state of the economy. While the stock market and the economy are related, they aren't the same. Watch to learn the difference between the two as well as how, despite rising unemployment and slipping GDP, the stock market continued to rally after the dip caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
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The world today isn’t perfect, but we’ve come a long way in the last 200 years. It didn’t happen by chance. The Building Blocks of Prosperity examines the role governments and individuals have played in delivering this prosperity and asks what must be done to ensure even more progress in the future.
Workers’ Paychecks Are Growing More Quickly Than Prices
Most workers’ wages are growing more quickly than prices, and the economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession has featured historically strong real wage growth.
Interactive: Welcome to Tipping Point, U.S.A. - Blog
Do you tip more or less often that the average American? Tipping, although seemingly small, plays a significant role in our daily financial decisions. Understanding when and how much to tip in different settings is more than just a social norm; it's a practical aspect of budgeting and financial planning. This is especially relevant for high school students who are beginning to navigate the world of money management and consumer responsibility.
Policy Basics: Where Do Our Federal Tax Dollars Go? | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
In fiscal year 2023, the federal government is estimated to spend $6.3 trillion, amounting to 24.2 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Of that $6.3 trillion, over $4.8 trillion is...