Ask the Editors Archive

Money

What do the three balls on a pawn shop signify?
What kind of car is on the back of the $10 bill?
Line up the nickel, the dime, the quarter, and the penny. Why are the other presidents turning their backs on Abraham Lincoln?
Is there still a $2 bill?
How long does it take to receive a tax refund from the IRS?
What is the order that the new U.S. quarters are being produced? And how often will a new coin be introduced?
Who are the richest people in the United States?
I am interested in selling my automobile and I'm wondering what it's worth. How would I obtain pricing information?
Do I start collecting Social Security when I turn 65?
During World War II the U.S. used $1 bills that were stamped with the word "Hawaii" on them. Could you explain a little about them and maybe something about their value today?
I lost my social security card back in the 1960s. Is it possible to order a replacement card online?
I'd like to compare my salary to the national average in my field. Where can I do that?
What do social security numbers mean? What do the numbers tell you about someone?
I am looking for information on the inflation rate and cost of living increase in the U.S. for the past 20 years.
Where can I find state minimum wage rates for each state??
Is it true that an African-American women by the name of Selma Burke designed the dime?
What appears on the "tails" side of the dime, and what do these symbols mean?
When did the people start paying federal income tax?
I'd like to know the average salaries for teachers in the United States over the past 10 years. Can you tell me?
Is there a web site that tracks the progression of the minimum wage in the United States throughout history?