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Dear Penny: Do I really have to tip 20% at a buffet?!

To answer this common question, we have to shift the way we understand tipping. The reason we tip is not to offer a thank-you or a reward to service workers for an outstanding or even sufficient job.

Gas prices on the rise with seasonal switch

Gasoline prices are rising in line with the seasonal switchover to summer blend fuels this week, with the national average for a gallon of gas up about 7 cents.

What is happening with gas prices in Las Vegas?

Gas prices in metros across the country are higher than they were a year ago on average and remain more or less at a plateau. But what’s next?

What’s the real value of $100 in Nevada?

A $100 bill can be stretched much further in some states than others. Most people know you’ll get a lot more for your money in Mississippi than in Hawaii, but you might not realize just how much of a divide there can be between different states.

Have gas prices already peaked for the summer?

“While it’s possible we could go higher later this summer … it appears the odds that the national average will miss the $4 per gallon mark are rising,” analyst Patrick De Haan said in a statement.

 
5 most important tax tips for last-minute filers

You’re not alone if you wait until the last minute to file your federal tax return. Here are the last-minute tax tips and deadlines you need to file on time — and your options if you can’t.

How Nevada gas prices have changed in the last week

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries shocked markets this week when it announced it would cut back oil production. This move will likely impact Americans’ wallets as they fill up their gas tanks in the coming weeks.

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Las Vegas Average Gas Prices
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Source: AAA