Money parked in money market funds, checking accounts, and CDs these days is dead money, as it barely yields any income.

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Back in the mid-80s, the idea of transferring funds, checking your email, buying stocks and booking a trip online was all a faraway dream.

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If we could have a great big file with our credit card numbers, checking account funds, government ID, and Facebook profile information made accessible through an iris scan, many might just opt in.

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