CRUNCHEd: a blog about people and numbers

Here are eight initiatives that we were surprised to learn don't get more love from lawmakers when it comes time to write checks with American tax dollars. Contine Reading »

After 16 years of contentious litigation, 350,000 Native Americans can finally expect a check in the mail from the United States government. In the landmark case ofCobell vs. Salazar, the largest and most complicated class action lawsuit against the United States, Native Americans claimed the government mismanaged federal land held in trust by the Departments [...] Contine Reading »

We'd love to see these organizations team up to fight for charitable deductions. Whether it's possible is yet to be seen. Contine Reading »

In an age of Big Data, statistical analysis is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for accountants. Taking a course in introductory statistics will help every accountant improve their efficiency and help their clients make better decisions. How Accountants Use Statistics Auditors Accountants who perform audits benefit greatly from understanding and using statistical analysis. For example, [...] Contine Reading »

Discover what the average American is spending his or her hard-earned money on, and what U.S. goods other countries are purchasing from us. Contine Reading »

These real-life misers lacked generosity or were frugal to a fault, making them even Scroogier than Scrooge in our book. Contine Reading »

Twenty years ago, finding information about companies that impact our lives was often a very difficult task. Prior to the web, few resources were available for those researching companies for investment or career opportunities. Nowadays, researching everything you need to know about a company can is as easy as typing a few words into a [...] Contine Reading »

Here are some mobile commerce crime trends to watch out for as criminals look to take advantage of the security flaws of mobile browsing and shopping. Contine Reading »

In monitoring your personal finance, it’s a good practice to routinely check up on your bills and daily spending to account for everything you spend money on. While most people are guilty of sometimes splurging on the less important things, like dining out or picking up an overly expensive pair of shoes, most truly high-cost [...] Contine Reading »