Mothers swap babysitting time for points. More than half of U.S. workers take home a non-negotiable check stub every payday. A number of small businesses also prevent wider acceptance of direct deposit because it doesn't pay to invest in payroll direct deposit software with a smaller staff size. Credit unions were the real pioneers in direct deposit, working with their members early on to efficiently and safely deposit their pay directly with the credit union. The percentages of male vs. female are closest among teenagers, and it's expected that teens will continue to go online in equal numbers.
Teen girls use the Internet for sport-related purposes more than was originally believed.
A new technology being developed allows drivers to place a finger on a sensor pad that recognizes their fingerprint and unlocks the doors. The same system could replace the ignition key to start the engine and position the driver's seat. Ward's Dealer Business magazine says its top 100 e-dealers sold more than 61,000 new and used vehicles on the Internet last year. More auto sales are expected through the Internet as more dealers build Web sites and a younger generation starts to buy cars. The methods thieves use to obtain someone's identity include digging through garbage cans for credit card and bank statements and using computer programs that gather information from the Internet.