In terms of assets, Capital One is among the top 10 largest banks in the United States. It is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. In addition to its American customers, the bank serves people in the United Kingdom and Canada. It has more than 750 branches and is ranked among...
Today, there are hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi networks around the globe. Some are home networks, some are office networks, and many are public Wi-Fi networks you find at cafes or airports. Undeniably Wi-Fi hotspots are comfortable. But when it comes to cybersecurity, they’re not so good.  Smartphones significantly increased...
A cashier's check is a type of payment issued by a bank or financial institution and guaranteed by the issuing bank. It is an accepted form of payment for many transactions, but what happens if you need to cancel a cashier's check? Understanding the laws and regulations around cashier's...
For more than half a century there has been an illicit, shadow financial system operating across the planet. This is the claim of the Financial Integrity and Economic Development Task Force in a paper released to highlight the almost $1 Trillion in funds taken out of developing nations each...
Savings accounts are one of the most basic types of financial products, but that doesn’t make them any less useful. A savings account is exactly what it sounds like – a place to store your savings. When you open a savings account, you’ll likely be able to choose from...
The War On Drugs is complex, convoluted, costly and difficult to prosecute. It involves so many secret deals and undercover operatives, it's difficult to tell the good guys from the bad guys. In some cases it seems as if banks in the United States are working with...
The traceability of Bitcoin transactions is a question of privacy, anonymity, motives, and intentions. In our world of identity theft, money laundering, government regulations, fiat currencies, centralized versus decentralized control the issue of using Bitcoin in particular and cryptocurrency in general spurs some curiosity and investigation. The basic answer to...
In-N-Out is a California-based fast food chain that’s known for its high quality and “secret” menu items. Those who live west of the Rockies may not be as familiar with In-N-Out as those living in other areas of the country, but it’s still an extremely popular burger joint. Waiters...
Everyone’s wish is to lead a comfortable life. That is, they can provide for their family and afford some luxuries.  But that is difficult to achieve when one is unemployed. And some are even employed but can only work a few hours. Thus, they earn little or nothing and find...
In the banking industry, cloud communication technologies have emerged as a pivotal component for reshaping customer experience and driving operational efficiency. Banks worldwide have started leveraging the numerous advantages of cloud communication technologies, which is what this article will discuss. This reading will explore how the banking industry is...