Checking vs. Savings Accounts: The Difference Explained
A checking account and a savings account have several key differences such as their interest rates and withdrawal rules. Both are bank accounts designed to keep your money safe. But…
How to Choose a Bank
The three most important factors when choosing a bank for checking and savings accounts are the type of bank, the rates and fees it charges, and the extra features it…
Federal Circuit Weighs in on Exceptional Case Determinations in Realtime Adaptive Streaming v. Sling TV and Dish
A recent Federal Circuit decision provided some additional insight into exceptional case determinations in patent infringement disputes. In Realtime Adaptive Streaming v. Sling TV, the Federal Circuit reviewed an award of…
Are Prepaid Cards Right for You?
What Is a Prepaid Card? A prepaid card is a type of debit card, similar to a reloadable gift card or stored-value card. You can load it with a cash…
Eli Lilly Cuts Zepbound Prices by 50% With Single-Dose Vials: What to Know
Eli Lilly officials announced a new program that provides consumers with single-dose vials of the weight-loss drug Zepbound at a discount price of 50% or more. Consumers who pay for…
Boeing Whistleblower Continues to Raise Concerns
At the National Whistleblower Day celebration held on Capitol Hill on July 30, a Boeing whistleblower announced new documents which he claims further demonstrate shortcomings by Boeing around the manufacturing of the 737 Max…
Native American-Owned Banks by State
Native American-owned banks make up the smallest category of minority depository institutions (MDI) in the United States. Even if you include all of the currently active Native American-owned credit unions, they…
Women-Owned Banks in the US
On March 5, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve System announced that the system would be expanding its definition of minority depository institutions (MDIs) to include women-owned…
Top 10 Asian American-Owned Banks
Of all the minority depository institutions (MDIs) in the United States, the largest single group is composed of the 71 Asian or Pacific Islander American-owned banks. Collectively, these commercial banks…
Community Banks: Meaning, Overview, History and FAQ
What Is a Community Bank? A community bank is a depository or lending institution that primarily serves businesses and individuals in a small geographic area. Community banks tend to emphasize…