Ask the Editors Archive

Money

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?
What were the 12 orginal stocks that made up the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
What was the highest denomination of bill the U.S. Treasury ever printed and which president is on it?
Is there a website about understanding the stock market online for a novice like me?
Why does the US keep introducing dollar coins even though nobody seems to use them?
Whose face is on the U.S. dime?
Is there a million dollar bill? If so, whose picture is on it?
How much do the representatives in the house get paid yearly?
What does NASDAQ stand for?
I have heard that 1943 steel pennies are worth a lot of money. I just happen to have one. Any idea how much it's worth?