Money & Finance

Mutsamudu, Comoros – September 24, 2026 -- Crypto trading platform MEXC posted the deepest combined bitcoin and ethereum futures order book depth among nine major exchanges surveyed, according to TokenInsight's Crypto Exchange Liquidity Report for September 2026.

MEXC's futures depth hits $21.03 million within the tightest price band

Within the 0.03% price band, MEXC's combined BTC and ETH futures depth reached $21.03 million, the highest figure recorded in the report. TokenInsight's study assessed order book depth, trading slippage, and bid-ask spreads across BTC and ETH spot and futures markets, as well as gold and silver futures, on nine global exchanges.

Stamford, Connecticut – September 23, 2026 -- Families in Stamford, Connecticut, can calculate the right amount of life insurance by weighing household income, outstanding debts, and future expenses, according to insurance expert Burak Kaya of The Wright Agency.

Income replacement forms the foundation of coverage decisions

Kaya explains that life insurance is designed to replace lost income if a primary earner dies unexpectedly. For a two-parent household with young children, coverage often needs to stretch far enough to cover the mortgage, childcare, utilities, and food for several years while the family adjusts.

Debts and loans must be factored into the total

Mortgages, car loans, credit card balances, and personal loans all add to the amount a family should insure. Including these obligations in the calculation prevents surviving family members from absorbing that debt on their own.

Baltimore – September 22, 2026 -- Transamerica has launched a new advertising campaign called The Long Game, featuring professional golfer Zach Johnson, a two-time major champion and longtime brand ambassador for the company.

The campaign draws on golf's emphasis on patience and long-term discipline

Inspired by the patience, discipline and long-term perspective that define success both on and off the golf course, the campaign is designed to reflect Transamerica's approach to helping people manage their financial lives over time. The company says the effort builds on years of work to simplify and modernize customer experiences across its life insurance and retirement businesses.

London – September 22, 2026 -- Fortrade is warning consumers about a fake website, fortradelimited.com, that has been contacting people while falsely claiming to be Fortrade Limited. The UK's Financial Conduct Authority published a warning about the site on August 17, 2026, confirming it is not authorised and has no connection to the genuine, FCA-regulated firm.

Chris Warburton, CEO of Fortrade, said clone firms rely on borrowing a legitimate company's name and reputation to make unsolicited contact feel credible. He said the best defense is making it easy for people to verify exactly who they are dealing with before responding.

Washington – September 22, 2026 -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology has claimed the No. 1 spot among National Universities in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, ending Princeton University's 15-year run at the top since the 2012 edition. Princeton now sits at No. 2, with Harvard University at No. 3. Williams College retained its top ranking among National Liberal Arts Colleges in the 42nd edition, which evaluated nearly 1,700 institutions.

Nyack, N.Y. – September 21, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article breaks down why the wording in a home insurance policy can determine whether a homeowner pays thousands out of pocket after filing a claim.

Replacement cost restores a home without subtracting depreciation

Replacement cost coverage reimburses policyholders using current market prices for materials and labor, aiming to rebuild the home to its original condition. Actual cash value works differently, factoring in depreciation based on the age and condition of the property or belongings at the time of loss.

The article uses roofing as an example: if a roof is several years old and insured under actual cash value, the payout may cover only a portion of the full replacement cost, leaving the homeowner responsible for the remaining balance. In Nyack, where construction and labor costs run relatively high, that gap can be substantial.

Papillion, Neb. – September 20, 2026 -- A new HelloNation article breaks down the difference between liability and full coverage auto insurance in Nebraska, offering drivers a clearer path to choosing the right policy for their vehicle.

The article features insights from Kirk Goodnight, an Insurance Expert with Kirk Goodnight Insurance & Financial Services Inc in Papillion, Nebraska.

Nebraska law sets a minimum liability requirement for every registered vehicle.

Liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage a driver causes to someone else, but it does not cover repairs or replacement of the at-fault driver's own vehicle. That gap is where broader protection typically comes into play.

Dubai – September 19, 2026 -- Bybit has opened the fifth and final round of its USD1 Hold & Earn program, giving users until October 16, 2026 to claim a share of a 35,000,000 WLFI reward pool simply by holding the USD1 stablecoin in their account.

Users can earn up to 8% APR with no staking required

Enrolled holders qualify for daily rewards and an annual percentage rate of up to 8%, with no subscription, staking or lock-up period needed. Participants can track their ranking on a daily-updated leaderboard that lists the top 50 USD1 holders on the exchange by effective holdings.

Marianna, Florida – September 19, 2026 -- Choosing between a credit union and a bank can shape how much a consumer pays on a car loan or earns on a savings account, according to a new HelloNation feature examining the two institution types.

Ownership structure changes who profits from your money

Banks operate as for-profit corporations answerable to shareholders, which influences how they price loans and set fees. Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit cooperatives, meaning earnings flow back to members through lower loan rates, reduced fees, and higher savings yields rather than to outside investors.

Ypsilanti – September 19, 2026 -- Eastern Michigan University Credit Union (EMUCU) opened a full-service branch this summer at 611 W. Cross Street, directly across from the EMU campus in downtown Ypsilanti, just as the fall semester begins.

The branch, a division of the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU), serves EMU students, faculty, staff and Ypsilanti residents. Members can bank in person or use interactive video teller machines (ITM) to connect face-to-face on screen with an EMUCU representative.

The branch offers checking, savings and lending alongside financial education

Beyond standard checking, savings and lending products, EMUCU runs financial education workshops and group learning sessions covering budgeting, building credit and managing debt. The Cross Street location also provides competitive rates on home, vehicle and personal loans for students and residents.