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Cost of goods sold (COGS) is more than an accounting term—it’s a critical metric that directly measures your business’s production costs and impacts your profitability. Understanding and calculating ...

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This Sunday night (Sept. 7-8), Earth will pass directly between the sun and the full Corn Moon to trigger the year's second and final total lunar eclipse. Spanning more than five hours, the celestial ...

On the evening of September 7, the second (and final) total lunar eclipse of the year will take place—serving up the striking sight of a red “blood moon” in the sky across much of the world. Total ...

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Reinvest dividends to buy more shares; consider tax when selling shares accumulated via DRIPs. Dividends received outside IRA are taxable, increasing your stock's tax basis over time. Track cost basis ...

For the night owls looking to see a dazzling celestial event, the "blood moon" occurring between March 13 and 14 is one not to miss. A total lunar eclipse will be able to be viewed in all 50 states as ...

The first total lunar eclipse, also known as the Blood Worm Moon, will fully light up the sky soon—and fortunately, viewers can watch the phenomenon happen in real time. This year’s celestial event ...