We are living in unprecedented times. A global pandemic literally shut down the world. 1 in 5 Americans knows someone who has passed away from the Coronavirus. (((hugs))) 2 million women stopped working to care for dependents leading to a 30% unemployment rate for women by the end of 2020. 10 million jobs have been...
Have you seen these numbers released by the Brookings Institute recently? Does this depress you or serve as a source of motivation? For me, it’s both. It’s a reminder of systemic forces (some historical, others current) outside of our control that make it difficult for large numbers to make great financial strides. It also taps...
Short answer. Find out. You can can enter the last 6-digits of your social security number and last name in an Equifax online form and find out if you are one of the lucky 200,000 or so who’s information might have been compromised. According to their site, the breach did not impact their core database....
Capital One is leading a new trend in community banking – and I like it. Community banking centers are popping up in cities across the U.S. This is how Capital One is helping consumers rethink how they engage with the bank. Chicago just happens to be the site of a brand new center and one...
When is the last time you’ve been inside of an actual bank? I know… For most of us, there’s no need anymore. We can transfer funds via an app. Deposit checks with a snap. If you even receive a paper check anymore, that is. The thought of walking into a bank and waiting in line...