This article was originally published in the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota’s magazine, “The Bottom Line.” For many community bankers across South Dakota and the surrounding region, the seamless experience of a business debit card swipe or a reliable ATM transaction is something they — and their customers — count on without a second thought. But … Read more
Rachel Reeves called it “the biggest set of reforms to financial regulation in a decade”, and, in one narrow sense, her Leeds Reforms would qualify for the description. If the ringfencing regime for banks were to be scrapped, we really would be entering a new era – or going back to an old one, since … Read more
Travelling abroad? Your Suits Me card can be a convenient companion for withdrawing cash wherever you are, but it can add up if you’re unsure of how exchange rates work. This guide will help you understand how to use your card at foreign ATMs, the associated fees, and tips to make the most of your … Read more
Now that the Congressional arm-wrestling match has concluded, the negotiations have subsided, the narrow votes have been counted, and President Trump has signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, you may be wondering how the provisions within its pages will impact you. In this quick-reference summary of key provisions, I’ve outlined the recent tax … Read more
Tesla’s European sales down a third in 2025 It is not just British carmakers who are struggling: Tesla’s European sales are down a third this year, as total new car sales across the EU fell by 7% in June. Tesla’s European sales have slumped 33% during the year so far to 110,000 compared with 165,000 … Read more
Need to open a bank account with no fixed address? If you’re experiencing homelessness, sofa surfing, are new to the country or staying in temporary accommodation, everyday things like setting up a bank account can feel impossible. But having access to a debit card with the ability to receive payments, pay for everyday items, and … Read more
By Pascal vander Straeten August 01, 2023 It is now widely acknowledged that, by nature of their design, the models developed by neoclassical economists to simulate the economy, from models of financial risk used by banks to the macroeconomic models used by policymakers, failed to predict or even accurately explain the events of the 2007-2008 Global … Read more
“That’s the whole idea behind the wealth ladder, is your financial strategy should change as you kind of move up the ladder.” Climbing the wealth ladder might sound simple, like all you have to do is take it one step at a time. But according to Nick Maggiulli, the chief operating officer for Ritholtz Wealth … Read more