As is often the case with such emotionally charged issues, especially in an election year, the broader conversation about the minimum wage tends to involve more feeling than historical fact. To balance such a dynamic, we decided to turn to the data to see what it reveals.

If you’ve ever donated to a nonprofit—or perhaps worked for one—you may wonder where all of those donation dollars end up. A key question that donors often want to know is how much of a charity’s funds are spent serving people in need.

Did you know people save more when they're saving toward a goal? Knowing why you’re saving—as well as the timeframe in which you need to do it—are key to making sure that you stay on track to achieve your savings goals. Putting money away is important for a variety of reasons, including the ability to pay for education, buy a home, plan for retirement, care for a family and cover unexpected needs.

Service members put their lives on the line for our country and our freedoms. While we appreciate everything they do for us every day, Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember their sacrifices and express our thanks. Businesses too have a unique opportunity to do something special for service members, and many of them do so year-round. Supporting our troops is not just the right thing to do; it’s good for business.