As you compare lenders, credit unions may not be your top choice. But many credit unions are easy to join and have plenty to offer—including a range of products, strong customer service, and competitive interest rates. Oregon-based First Tech Federal Credit Union was founded in 1952 by technology execs. It […]
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has entered into a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to better understand the concept of digital currencies. The bank will work with MIT researchers on a multiyear project to develop and test the use cases of a “hypothetical” central bank digital currency […]
It might not feel like it at tax time, but the Internal Revenue Service doesn’t actually tax you on every single dollar you earn. The Internal Revenue Code offers numerous deductions you can use to shave away some of your income and the IRS only taxes you on the balance. […]
Personal radio services are short-range, low-power radio communications using devices that operate much like walkie-talkies. Personal radio services include one- and two-way voice services, data services and remote-control transmissions that operate equipment. Personal radio services devices generally do not rely on transmission towers or other equipment. Some types, especially those […]
Federal authorities filed suit Friday against Utah and Utah officials for fraudulently using federal grant money. The US is suing Utah officials working in criminal justice, juvenile services, internet crimes investigations and public safety. The federal government claims breach of contract and that Utah violated the False Claims Act. The […]
For decades, the Federal Reserve has published data on the money supply, and for many years the Fed set targets for money supply growth. In the past two decades, a number of developments have broken down the relationship between money supply growth and the performance of the U.S. economy. In […]
The Internet allows businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and larger markets and provides opportunities to work more efficiently by using computer-based tools. Whether a company is thinking of adopting cloud computing or just using email and maintaining a website, cybersecurity should be a part […]