Why Political Campaigns Are Raising Money Faster Than Tech Startups
Snapchat and Facebook's early fundraising efforts have nothing on presidential campaigns, a new report finds.
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Americans Think Money In Politics Is A Problem, But Just How Big?
A new poll shows Americans think the rich have too much influence and that the political money system needs an overhaul, but they rate it low on the priority list.
What It Takes To Lift Families Out Of Poverty
New charities pop up all the time. But how do you know which ones work? Economists have come up with a strategy to figure it out. They've used it to tackle one of the biggest problems in the world.
Harriet Tubman Wins Unofficial Contest To Be On $20 Bill
The Women on 20s campaign is petitioning President Obama to put the face of Harriet Tubman, the escaped slave who led others to freedom, on the $20 bill. She edged Eleanor Roosevelt in a close vote.
Britain Unveils A New 1-Pound Coin
The coin has 12 sides and a fresh design. It also has new technology that the Royal Mint says will make it the most counterfeit-proof coin in the world.
Terrorism Fears Complicate Money Transfers For Somali-Americans
Regulations intended to block money from getting to terrorist groups has led the last bank that handles most money transfers from the United States to Somalia to pull out of the business.
2014 Midterm Election Was The Most Expensive One Yet
The $3.77 billion appeared to come from a smaller cadre of donors than in the 2010 midterms, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
Blind Boy's Quest Prompts Australia To Plan Tactile Cash
Blind since birth, Connor McLeod couldn't tell how much money he'd been given for Christmas. So he started a petition seeking banknotes that can be differentiated by touch.
That Nest Egg Needs To Last As Long As You Do. So How Do You Start?
You don't know how long you'll live, which makes it hard to know how much money you'll need to retire. But several approaches can help people nearing retirement make their money last.
Is That $1 or $5? Ask This Money Reader For The Blind
The iBill, a new currency reader being offered by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, aims to change how the blind identify different kinds of bills.