Black-Owned Banks by State

Ever since the founding of the Bank of North America in 1781, banking has played a critical role in facilitating the American Dream. These institutions provide indispensable monetary services, ranging…

Want to Live a Long Life? This 95-Year-Old SuperAger Shares Her Secrets

A study from the American Federation for Aging Research is looking into what contributes to people living until 95 and beyond. SuperAgers and their adult children are welcome to enroll…

The Popping Sensation She Felt In Her Head Was the First Sign of an Aneurysm

About 2% of people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Most aneurysms don’t show any signs or symptoms. Peggi Wegener shares her story of experiencing an aneurysm.…

Court Affirmed Holding That Plaintiffs Did Not Have Standing To Sue Regarding A Charitable Trust

In Dao v. Trinh, a group of five individuals who contributed money for membership in a religious community sued the person who they alleged misapplied their money for the benefit of…

How to Safely and Securely Use ATMs

Using an ATM safely and securely requires a little advance planning, situational awareness, and the ability to respond rapidly if your accounts are compromised. Here are tips for staying safe…

Plaid: What It Is, How It Works, Is It Safe?

You’ll probably run into Plaid when you connect your bank account to apps run by financial services like American Express, Venmo, or Upstart. Plaid authenticates your financial information, permitting companies…

FDA Says Mounjaro, Zepbound Shortage Has Ended: What to Know

Zepbound and Mounjaro have been on the Food and Drug Administration’s shortage list for months. Many people who rely on them to treat diabetes or help with weight loss have…

Most Baby Foods In the U.S. Don’t Meet Nutritional Guidelines: What to Know

A new study found that 60% of baby foods don’t meet nutritional guidelines set by the World health Organization (WHO). Many foods were low in protein but high in sugar…

2025: SLATs on the Brink of a Rapid Rise in Popularity?

The 2010 Tax Relief Act temporarily increased the federal estate and gift tax exemption to $5 million per individual, a significant rise from prior years. As the 2012 fiscal cliff…

ACH Transfers vs. Wire Transfers: What’s the Difference?

ACH Transfers vs. Wire Transfers: An Overview Sending money from your bank account electronically is increasingly convenient, easy, and cheap. Two ways to do so are automated clearing house (ACH)…