What Is the American Consumer Council?

The nonprofit American Consumer Council (ACC) is a gateway to credit union membership for many Americans. At its core, the council focuses on consumer education, advocacy, and financial literacy. However,…

Ryan Reynolds Details His Father’s Early Parkinson’s Symptoms His Family Missed

Ryan Reynolds is speaking out about his father’s life with Parkinson’s disease nine years after his death. Reynolds says he hopes to raise awareness of some of the early signs…

7 Reasons Why TikTok’s Obsession with Cottage Cheese Is a Good Thing

Cottage cheese is gaining traction on social media, with users touting its protein content and abilities to help people feel fuller longer and lose weight. Registered dietitians say cottage cheese…

August 2024 Legal Industry News Updates: Law Firm Hiring and Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law

Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal industry news roundup for August 2024. We hope you are enjoying your summer! Please read below for the latest in law…

EPA Announces Strengthening the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Standard for Commercial and Household Cleaning Products

On August 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it made updates to strengthen the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) Standard, which identifies the requirements that…

How to Use Benchmarks in Investing

A benchmark is a standard or measure that can be used to analyze the allocation, risk, and return of a given portfolio. Individual funds and investment portfolios will generally have established benchmarks…

Best Investment Accounts for Young Investors

What are the best investment accounts for young investors? Though encouraged to invest for their future, which is good advice, the big question for young investors is how to get…

What Is a Regional Bank? How It Differs from a National Bank

Regional banks, as defined by the Federal Reserve, are banks with $10 billion to $100 billion in assets. They’re referred to as regional banks because they’ve historically operated within a…

What Happened to First Republic Bank?

First Republic Bank (FRB) became the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history on May 1, 2023, with most of its business sold to JPMorgan Chase after federal regulators seized it.…

6 Benefits of Baking Soda Water Trending on TikTok: What to Know

Baking soda is generating discussions on TikTok because of its reported health benefits, including weight loss, endurance, and cancer risk reduction. Experts say that many of these claims are not…