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Bank of America Consumer Clients Make $294 Billion in Payments in February, up 16% Year-Over-Year

March 9, 2022

British Reporter — Bank of America announced their approximately 67 million clients made $294 billion in total payments during February, a 16% increase over February 2021. This follows a 5% increase in total payments in February 2021 when compared to pre-pandemic levels in February 2020. This marks a continuation of the strong consumer payments and spending observed in January, as

Record 81% of Bank of America Mortgage Applications Initiated Through Digital Mortgage Experience

British Reporter — Company Recognized in 2022 for Best Overall Mortgage Experience

by British Reporter

March 1, 2022

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At-risk Homeowners May Forgo Flood Insurance

UGA researchers find unrealistic expectations may influence insurance decisions. Fifteen million homes in

by British Reporter

July 15, 2021

6 mins read

FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan Will Support Women’s Employment

There are now 3.7 million fewer women working than there were in

by British Reporter

April 21, 2021

6 mins read

Tech

Microsoft and Verizon collaborate to provide private 5G mobile edge computing

The FINANCIAL — Verizon is joining forces with Microsoft Corp. to create new ways for enterprises to accelerate the delivery of fast and secure 5G applications, benefiting from reliable and low-latency connections. Verizon’s on-site 5G Edge network integrated with Azure edge services

by The FINANCIAL

October 20, 2020

2 mins read

Oil & Auto

Studies show that GM produces the most American-made vehicles

The FINANCIAL — General Motors produces more models with the highest amounts of American-produced components than any other automaker, according to two recent independent studies. In the Cars.com annual American-Made Index for 2020, nine of the top 25 models are GM products, more than

by The FINANCIAL

October 20, 2020

1 min read

America

Fifteen states reported a decrease in new jobless claims

The FINANCIAL — More people filing for regular and longer-term jobless aid, however many people coming off of unemployment. New claims have hovered near 800,000 in the last 5 consecutive weeks. However, the number of people filing for unemployment benefits rose significantly

by The FINANCIAL

October 20, 2020

1 min read

America

77% of registered voters say that election matters more than in previous years

The FINANCIAL — A record-high percentage of U.S. voters say the outcome of this year’s election matters more to them than prior elections did. The 77% of registered voters holding this view is up six percentage points from 2016 and is the

by The FINANCIAL

October 20, 2020

2 mins read

Tech

Accenture’s 12-week program FinTech Innovation Lab New York now accepts applications

The FINANCIAL — Applications are now being accepted for the FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week program co-founded by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the Partnership Fund for New York City that helps early- and growth-stage financial technology companies accelerate product and business development

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

5 mins read

Travel News

New U.S. government study says that onboard air is safer than air in homes

The FINANCIAL — Air on commercial airplanes is safer than the air circulating in homes or hospital operating rooms, according to a recent study conducted for the U.S. Department of Defense. The study attributed high air exchange rates, HEPA-filters and downward ventilation systems with a 99.7% reduction in the risk of coronavirus transmission through air onboard after

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

1 min read

Tech

Accenture and Best Buy collaborate to advance Best Buy’s technology strategy

The FINANCIAL — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are teaming to advance Best Buy’s strategic priorities by accelerating technology innovation and growing technology talent at the company. Over the next five years, the two companies will work together

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

1 min read

Tech

How to vote: Google launched election-related features

The FINANCIAL — This year, searches for “how to vote” in the U.S. are higher than ever before. To make it easier to find information about how and where to vote—regardless of your preferred voting method—Google has launched election-related features with information from trusted

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

1 min read

BANKS

Bank of America published Human Capital Management Report 2020

The FINANCIAL — Bank of America issued its 2020 Human Capital Management Report, which provides the latest information and progress against its continued focus to be a great place to work for its more than 200,000 teammates around the world. Building on the company’s inaugural

by The FINANCIAL

October 19, 2020

2 mins read

Business

Boeing is keeping its promise to power the manufacturing facilities using 100% renewable energy

The FINANCIAL — Boeing is advancing its pledge to power worksites and manufacturing facilities using 100% renewable electricity with a new, multi-state agreement to purchase carbon-neutral power for its Chicago headquarters, along with other sites in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “This

by The FINANCIAL

October 16, 2020

1 min read