Ryan Reynolds Details His Father’s Early Parkinson’s Symptoms His Family Missed

Ryan Reynolds is speaking out about his father’s life with Parkinson’s disease nine years after his death. Reynolds says he hopes to raise awareness of some of the early signs…

7 Reasons Why TikTok’s Obsession with Cottage Cheese Is a Good Thing

Cottage cheese is gaining traction on social media, with users touting its protein content and abilities to help people feel fuller longer and lose weight. Registered dietitians say cottage cheese…

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,…

Energy Tax Credits for a New World Part I: Overview of Energy Tax Credits under the IRA

Signed into law on August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the most significant long-term commitment made by the U.S. government to encourage and support a clean energy…

Are You Investing or Gambling?

Gambling is defined as staking something on a contingency — wagering money on something that has an uncertain and potentially negative outcome. However, when trading is considered, gambling takes on…

How New York Became the Center of American Finance

New York City is not only the financial capital of America but also of the world. While the city's financial dealings grew out of Wall Street, at the southern tip…

Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk

Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their…

Takeaways from AP’s report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures

Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks. As the climate changes, heavy rains from intense storms have put communities at greater jeopardy from…

Alzheimer’s experts share what you need to know about the newly approved FDA treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration delivered a burst of hope to the roughly 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's on Monday, announcing — for the first time in…