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How the Grinch Stole the Hearts of Every U.S. State
Ever since Dr. Seuss introduced us to the Grinch — a green, Christmas-loathing character “whose heart grew three sizes” — we’ve been captivated. The tale has become so iconic that it’s spawned not one, not two, but three major film adaptations! Each version has its own unique charm, but have you ever wondered which Grinch [...]
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The Most Popular Classic Rock Band in Every U.S. State
From The Who to The Stones, some iconic groups have been entertaining Americans well past their initial surge in popularity. But which classic rock groups are Americans still enamored with? We analyzed Google Trends search data of 70 iconic rock bands that were at their peak pre-1990 to determine the most popular classic rock band [...]
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The Most Popular Girl Scout Cookies in the U.S.
Are you ready to indulge in some serious cookie talk? It’s Girl Scout Cookie time again, and whether you’re a die-hard Thin Mints fan or can’t resist the chewy goodness of a Samoa, there’s no denying the allure of these tasty seasonal treats! But have you ever wondered which Girl Scout Cookie flavors are the [...]
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Major Ticket Services That Charge the Most in Fees
Has this happened to you? You’ve counted down the days and weeks until tickets go on sale for a long-awaited concert or game, and then BAM! You get to the checkout page, and there it is. An extra $50 is tacked on to your total for ambiguous “fees.” Although the convenience is a life-saver, buying [...]
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The Most Popular Baseball Hall of Famers in the U.S.
As we round third and head for home on another MLB season, baseball fans are getting excited for the World Series. The playoffs have given birth to many baseball legends throughout the years. The long-standing tradition of baseball in the U.S. makes it easy for us as fans to get nostalgic for star players from [...]
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How Much Is My Life Insurance Policy Worth
There are a few main factors that go into figuring out how much money your life insurance policy is worth. The type of policy has an impact on how you can access cash. Permanent policies, including universal life, whole life, and variable life, build up cash value over time that the policy owner can borrow [...]
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Can I Sell My Term Life Insurance for Cash?
You may have heard that people who own permanent life insurance policies have several options for getting cash out of their policy. [...]
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How Are Viatical Settlements Taxed?
— It’s a commonly-held belief that proceeds from a viatical settlement aren’t taxed like ordinary income. While that’s generally true, there are specific conditions that must be met by the policyholder and the company that purchases the life insurance policy. [...]
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Can I Cash in My Life Insurance Policy?
People who own a permanent life insurance policy with an investment component and have paid premiums for more than 15 years have several options for getting cash out of their life insurance policy. [...]
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Can I sell my whole life insurance policy?
Funding retirement can be tricky. As people live longer every day, the cost of retirement continues to rise. Selling your existing life insurance could be a potential solution. [...]
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