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 Happens If My Bank Fails?

If your bank fails, the first thing to keep in mind is that you won’t lose all your deposits. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) insures bank accounts up to…

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,…

Beyonce’s Dad, Mathew Knowles, Details His Journey to Become a Breast Cancer Survivor

Beyonce’s father is opening up about his journey with breast cancer. Mathew Knowles wants men to know they can get breast cancer, too. He is working to raise awareness about…

How Trump, Harris Differ on Reproductive Health Issues in 2024 Presidential Election

Abortion access, IVF, and other reproductive rights are focal points of the 2024 presidential race. On November 5, abortion access and reproductive rights will be top of mind for millions…

White House OSTP Releases PFAS Federal R&D Strategic Plan

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced on September 3, 2024, the release of its Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Federal Research and Development Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan). Prepared by…

Application of New Mental Health Parity Rules to Provider Network Composition and Reimbursement: Perspective and Analysis

On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services (collectively, the “Departments”) released final rules (the “Final Rules”) that implement requirements under the Mental Health Parity…

What Is the Best Way to Invest $100K in Cash?

Here is a problem that most people would be happy to have: You find an extra $100,000 in discretionary cash on hand, and you’re not sure what to do with…

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…