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But for all this talk about tariffs, you may be wondering: What exactly is a tariff and how does it work?

A right-to-work law gives workers the freedom to choose whether or not to join a union in their workplaces.

Zelle makes it easy, fast and affordable to send money digitally. But there are some things you should know before using it.

That means federal deposit insurance will protect your money if the bank fails. Here's how it works and what it does -- and doesn't -- cover.

What is Bitcoin and How Does It Work? Bitcoin was the pioneer of blockchain technology. Public blockchains are a specific kind of distributed database or ledger that is open and accessible to anyone.

Many headphones that use active noise cancellation have an additional option called transparency mode. Here's how and it works and why you may want to use it.

What does the Fed do? The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. Here’s how it influences interest rates, inflation, inflation expectations, economic growth, and more.

Discover what an OBD2 scanner is and how to use it to diagnose and fix car problems before they escalate into major repairs.

Schools can retool to make instruction more personalized and student-centered. But grading is a common sticking point.