The Half Million Dollar Baby
Weighing The Benefits Of Prepaid Debit Cards
Today more than half of all Americans use prepaid debit cards for personal use, compared to just 19% in 2008.¹ […]
Countering Counterfeit Currency
It is estimated by the U.S. Secret Service that, prior to the founding of that agency in 1865, up to one-half of the currency […]
The Economic Journey Of Your Morning Coffee
This morning 100 million Americans began their day in the same way—drinking their first cup of coffee.¹ Few, if any, […]
A Penny Saved Is Two Pennies Earned
This modern twist on the Ben Franklin maxim reflects the multiplicity of taxes to which earnings are subject in today’s […]
Password Protection Strategies
We all know that the more complicated a password is, the better. They should include a mixture of numbers, punctuation […]
What To Look For In Personal Finance Apps
Mobile applications have become ubiquitous. While many of these apps are games and social media platforms, an increasing number have […]
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is The Right Time
Every year, about 140 million households file their federal tax returns.1 For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or […]
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Have you ever had one of those months? The water heater stops heating, the dishwasher stops washing, and your family […]
