In the US, FedRAMP was created to make the cost-saving cloud migration for federal agencies both safe and hopefully stress-free. But IT admins must make a commitment to strong key management and effective monitoring of their encrypted networks in order to build on FedRAMP's foundation, says...
Most everyday consumer experienceshave become highly personalized and digitized over the past few years, from shopping online to banking to communicating with companies. However, many consumers’ experiences with government have not reached that level. In fact, in recen...
That said, feelings about the federal bureaucracy and its associated agencies are a little harder to gauge.We chart the results from an opinion poll conducted by Pew Research Center between March 13-19, 2023. In it, 10,701 adults—a representative of the U.S. adult population—were asked ...
What closes in a government shutdown? Many services would be put on hold or delayed if there is a shutdown, including environmental and food inspections by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,accordingto the Committee for a Responsible Federa...
Here’s how much you could pay in collection costs on defaulted student loans and how to decrease these fees. How much you’ll pay for collection costs By law, collection costs on federal student loans must be “reasonable.” The Education Department offers guidance on what that means, but ...
Log in to studentaid.gov.All federal student loan borrowers have aMy Federal Student Aidaccount they can access with their FSA ID. Sign in to your account, select a loan and look at its repayment status to see if it’s listed as in default. Your account also includes information about yo...
Criminal Penalties The SEC often works with the FBI, DOJ, and other agencies. The SEC's enforcement division can make criminal referrals, which the DOJ can pursue, leading to fines, imprisonment, and restitution. State and Federal Courts Punish severe misconduct, deter future violations, and prov...
How Much to Save in an Emergency Fund Three to six months of expenses is a good rule of thumb but your goal will vary based on your financial situation. Emily ShermanApril 24, 2025 Why Is Your Tax Refund Delayed? Here are some reasons your tax refund may take a while to receive this...
In addition, the three major credit reporting agencies created the VantageScore, which highlights different information from FICO. But the VantageScore isn’t used as widely. Finally, depending on the state you live in, your credit report might be used to calculate an “insurance score,” which...
have ratcheted up the anxiety levels of many federal workers, who until now had felt they had some job security. The federal government has not conducted a widespread reduction in force since the Clinton administration in the 1990s.