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Slime flux is a very common bacterial disease that can occur in many kinds of tree, but is most common on elm in Illinois.

The Rule of 72 is a math formula that estimates how long it takes something to double or decline in value and illustrates how compounding interest works.

Treasury bonds, notes, and bills are prized by income-seeking investors because they are low-risk and highly liquid. Here's how to buy them.

The gender pay gap affects all women but is more severe for women of color. While the gap is becoming narrower, it persists.

Blue-chip stocks are big companies with strong histories and reliable earnings. Shares are expensive, but they offer low risk and high dividends.

The Federal Reserve ("the Fed") is the central banking system of the US and just about everything it carries out influences your financial decisions.

Contractionary monetary policy is a tool a central bank uses to reduce inflation and cool an overheated economy. It includes raising interest rates.

A rollover IRA is an account that can accept funds from a 401(k) or other employer retirement plan, letting you avoid the usual taxes and penalties.

To fight an economic slowdown, a central bank will stimulate growth through an expansionary monetary policy: dropping interest rates and buying bonds.

Want to buy stocks? First, you need a brokerage account. Here are 5 steps that walk you through the basics of buying and trading stocks.