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Annulment  — Research Starter

Annulment is a legal or religious process that declares a marriage invalid, distinguishing it from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Unlike divorce, which acknowledges a marriage that has failed,…

Annuity  — Research Starter

An annuity is a financial contract between an individual, known as the annuitant, and a financial institution, typically an insurance company. In this arrangement, the annuitant pays a lump sum or…

Alimony  — Research Starter

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a legal obligation that requires one spouse to provide financial assistance to a former spouse following a divorce. This support aims to safeguard the…

529 Plans (College Savings Plans)  — Research Starter

529 Plans, formally known as qualified tuition programs, are specialized savings plans designed to help families save for college expenses while offering significant tax advantages. These plans come…

401(k)  — Research Starter

A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan commonly offered by employers in the United States that allows workers to contribute a portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis. This means that…

Steampunk  — Research Starter

Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that combines elements of outdated industrial machinery with futuristic or alternate historical settings. Emerging in the 1980s, steampunk draws…

Science fiction  — Research Starter

Science fiction is a diverse literary genre that explores the impact of science and technology on individuals and societies, often set in futuristic or alternate worlds. It encompasses a wide range of…

Kama Sutra  — Research Starter

The Kama Sutra is an ancient Indian text recognized as the oldest known book on human sexual behavior, compiled by the sage Vatsyayana in the third century. Translated as "A Treatise on Pleasure," it…

Fifty Shades of Grey  — Research Starter

"Fifty Shades of Grey" is a best-selling romance novel by E.L. James that follows the complex sexual relationship between recent college graduate Anastasia Steele and wealthy entrepreneur Christian…