Money and Computing
Bank by Cellphone? Fed's Trends in Mobile Financial Services
More than two-thirds reported that they checked their account balance or available credit before making a large purchase. Moreover, among the consumers that reported doing this, nearly six out of ten reported that they had decided not to buy an item because of the amount of money available in their account. more »
New Deal Numerology: Ryan Redux
$800 billion ... is an unhelpful number. That’s how much Ryan wants to cut from income security programs like food stamps. He’s confronting a harsh reality that liberals have ignored for far too long: poor people are hogging all the money. more »
Turning to Fairness: NWLC Report on Insurance Discrimination Against Women Today & Affordable Care Act
Even with maternity coverage excluded, nearly a third of plans examined charge 25- and 40-year-old women at least 30% more than men for the same coverage and in some cases, the difference is far greater. For example, one company charged 25-year-old women 85% more than men for the same coverage, again excluding maternity coverage altogether more »
Consider When Doing Your Taxes: GAO Notes IRS Needs to Enhance Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Taxpayer Data
IRS implemented numerous controls and procedures intended to protect key financial and tax-processing systems; nevertheless, control weaknesses ... continue to jeopardize confidentiality, integrity and availability of the financial and sensitive taxpayer information more »