Closing a bank account is free and easy to do online, in person, or over the phone as long as the account is in good standing and you don't have any existing debts.

The World Bank's Prospects Group conducts in-depth analysis of key global macroeconomic developments and their impact on World Bank member countries. The Prospects Group leads the World Bank’s ...

And though the bank may report the deposit of cash you received for, say, selling your car, you don't need to fill out a Form 8300 to record that sale because you aren't in the car sales business.

Ally is an online-only bank with good rates on savings and CDs. You can earn interest on checking balances and use more than 43,000 U.S. ATMs for free.

Measuring Poverty The World Bank’s mission is to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. To effectively monitor progress toward this goal, it is critical to measure ...