It's very easy to chalk up certain facets of our lives to just being "the way it's always been." From daylight savings time to time zones, most of us don't even give a second thought to the meaning ...

Obtaining new clients is vital for most law firms. One nuance of law firm advertising that many overlook is tracking where their clients generally come from in any locale. For example, knowing the zip ...

The humble ZIP Code shows up in all kinds of surprising places. Planet Money looks at how it was born, how it transformed the mail and talks to one researcher who argues that it's gone too far. The ...

Every time you mindlessly give a sales clerk your zip code at checkout, you’re giving data companies and retailers the ability to track everything from your body type to your bad habits. That ...

Looking to buy a home in America's hottest real estate market? Pack your winter coat—you might be heading to the Northeast or the Midwest. Spokeo analyzed data from Realtor.com to explore the most ...

For some credit card purchases in Canada, a postal code is required as a security measure. If using a credit card in the U.S., you may need to use a ZIP code instead. Many or all of the products on ...