This modern twist on the Ben Franklin maxim reflects the multiplicity of taxes to which earnings are subject in today’s world.¹ Finding ways to manage expenses is one of the cornerstones of a sound financial strategy. Here are some simple…
This morning 100 million Americans began their day in the same way—drinking their first cup of coffee.¹ Few, if any, took a moment during this morning ritual to contemplate or marvel the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm…
It is estimated by the U.S. Secret Service that, prior to the founding of that agency in 1865, up to one-half of the currency in circulation was counterfeit.¹ Today, while 90% of all known counterfeit currency is seized before it reaches circulation, combating counterfeiting…
Today more than half of all Americans use prepaid debit cards for personal use, compared to just 19% in 2008.¹ A prepaid debit card is established when an individual provides cash to a financial institution in exchange for a card…
