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Pyrite, also known as fool's gold, may contain valuable lithium, a key element for green energy
The technology revolution and development of new renewable energy resources is driving demand for lithium to new heights, but it is not a common mineral. Scientists say they have found lithium in an unexpected place; fool's gold, or pyrite, deposits.
Kroger, Albertsons — still hoping to merge — agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators
Supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons say they will sell more of their stores in an effort to quell the federal government’s concerns about their proposed merger.
We are quickly approaching the deadline for filing (and paying) our federal and state income taxes, and that means it’s time for an annual post to help put things in perspective. Let's start with some historical perspective: when income tax began in 1913, the maximum marginal income was only 7% on incomes above what would be more than $12 million in today's dollars.
These high school students are helping 5th graders learn about personal finance
April is Financial Literacy Month, and starting with 9th graders in 2024, a half-credit personal finance course is required for high school graduation in Michigan.
The Real Reason New Tolls Are Popping Up Everywhere
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Stop! Before you make a big gamble on the stock market, see how millions of years of evolution affect humans’ ability to make sound financial decisions. A neuroscientist studying monkeys explains why money makes the world go ‘round and, more importantly, why it sometimes makes us do irrational things. Understand the science behind stock market bubbles so you never get trapped on the wrong side of one. This is Your Brain on Money.
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The Secret Science Behind Saving Money for Retirement
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Your brain is biased. Over millions of years of evolution, it’s been programmed to prioritize the present over the future, so when we try to save money, it feels like we’re depriving ourselves of joy. Why save for 10 years from now when there’s so much to do right now? Neuroscientist Alex Korb explains how our brain circuits focused on thinking, habits, and rewards interact to impact our financial decisions. But even though we favor short-term indulgences over our long-term best interests, research suggests it’s possible to undo this harmful pattern with one simple thing: a vivid imagination. Learn more about how you can rewire your brain and change your behavior to live the life you’ve always wanted. This is Your Brain on Money.
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Michigan’s plan to boost FAFSA: Free pizza for college aid applications | Bridge Michigan
With federal aid applications lagging amid a botched federal rollout, Michigan leaders are hoping free pizza might be a motivator for high school students considering college.