You’re trying your best to be patient as you call about the status of a prescription. But at a certain point, the water boils over, and you shout, “speak to a representative!” Naturally, the robot on the other end fails…

The United States of America is a relative newcomer on the world stage. The same goes for our institutions, especially those of a financial nature. The oldest continuously operated bank in the world is the Banca Monte dei Paschi di…

The news cycle over the last few months has not been kind to checks. First came the news that check fraud is on the rise. Then Target joined several other major retailers in announcing it would no longer accept checks…

Throughout the nation, in big towns and small, credit unions provide vital financial services. Distinct from banks, credit unions operate as non-profits with each member serving as a part owner. In that sense, credit unions embody the best of both…