What Is a Banking Desert?

What Is a Banking Desert? A banking desert is a census tract or neighborhood which has no bank branches in it or within 10 miles of its center. Economists at…

MIND Diet Linked with Sharper Memory, Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline

A study says the MIND diet could reduce the risk of cognitive problems during aging. Following the MIND diet especially predicted a better trajectory for Black people. This diet emphasizes…

Why ‘Get Organized’ Star Clea Shearer Feels ‘Lucky’ After Breast Cancer Treatment

TV personality Clea Shearer is sharing her journey with breast cancer. Shearer talks about how her latest project intersects with her breast cancer experience. Advances in breast cancer treatment give…

Preparing For the Return of Dealer Distress

Over the last five years, auto and equipment dealers experienced a period of low inventory levels with high margins on the limited inventory they had for sale and lease. Used…

How Immigrants Can Access Financial Services

Access to banking helps individuals establish good financial habits and avoid the high fees commonly charged by non-bank financial institutions, such as third-party check-cashing stores and payday lenders. While opening…

SWIFT and Sanctions: How Banking System Impacts International Relations

The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, commonly known as SWIFT, is an organization that provides tools to facilitate secure, efficient communication among financial institutions around the world. Although SWIFT…

MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI Launch Lunchables Competitor They Claim Is ‘Healthy’: What Nutritionists Think

MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI have introduced a new meal kit called Lunchly. It includes a Feastables bar, a Prime hydration drink, and one of three entree choices. They claim…

Ozempic: GLP-1 Drugs May Help Prevent 34,000 Heart Attacks and Strokes Per Year

GLP-1s, the class of drugs including Ozempic and Mounjaro, treat diabetes and obesity, but some have also shown significant cardiovascular benefits. Millions of Americans might benefit from taking GLP-1 drugs…

Overcoming Language Barriers in Banking

In the United States, language barriers can make it difficult for non-English speakers to access banking services, so paying bills and saving money can be more challenging. About one in…

What Is Zelle? How It Works and Example

Zelle is a peer-to-peer money transfer app that allows users to move funds from one bank account to another. It’s among a growing number of mobile payments apps that allow…