Delaware Careers & Taxes
Money Basics
100

Many people move to Delaware because the state does not charge
this specific tax when you buy clothes or other goods.

What is the sales tax

100

This term describes buying a small piece of ownership
in a company, like Apple or Nike.

What is a stock

200

This major business sector, involving companies like Bank of America and Capital One, is a huge employer for graduates in Delaware.

What is the banking or financial services industry

200

Smart investors use this strategy to lower risk by not putting
all their money into just one type of investment.

What is diversifying 

300

This state agency helps people buy their first homes by offering
special loans and money for down payments.

What is the Delaware State Housing Authority

300

 When deciding to buy a house, you will likely need this type of
loan from a bank to cover the large cost.

What is a mortgage

400

Besides banking, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, with companies
like DuPont, are major job creators in the state.

What are the chemical and pharmaceutical industries

400

This is the money you pay upfront when you buy a house,
typically a percentage of the total price.

What is a down payment

500

Christiana Care Health System is one of the largest employers in Delaware,
offering many jobs in healthcare and administration.

Who is Christiana Care Health System 

500

 When you pay a landlord monthly to live in their property
instead of owning it yourself, you are doing this.

What is renting

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