When it comes to high-tech gadgets that help you better manage your personal finances, we’re big supporters of mobile devices that allow you to track and manage your money on the go. Smart Phones Smart phones are doing more and more with each new release and this means you can use them to easily manage...

Each year, millions of Americans are exposed to security breaches in personal data. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC),  2009 saw more than 498 data breaches, with more than 233 million personal records compromised. So how do data breaches occur? Typically, they happen when records...

In years past, the San Francisco Bay Area—and particular Silicon Valley—has been ranked among the most expensive areas to live in the U.S. With the recession, how do those comparisons hold up today? Is this region still more expensive than Denver, Boston or even New York? Just for fun, we thought...

Millions of Americans make a commitment to get in physical shape each January, but what about taking care of their financial health? It seems far fewer make a commitment to being financially fit. How many of us even know how healthy our finances are? If you’re interested in finding out, CNN Money has...

Within a few days of Haiti’s massive earthquake, hundreds of thousands have already sent money to help those in such dire need. Unfortunately, in the wake of such a tragedy there are also plenty of scam artists eager to take advantage of well-meaning individuals. The word in the blogosphere, therefore,...

You’re likely to see more bank promotions in January and February that try to entice you with cash incentives if you open new accounts, according to an article published recently on SmartMoney.com. (Read the complete article here.) That’s because banks are trying to recoup some of their 2008/2009...

Ready or not, 2010 is here! In the spirit of getting in shape for the New Year (financial shape, that is), we’ve put together 10 tips that will help you make 2010 a financially healthy year for you. 1. Review your credit card terms With new credit card reform laws going into effect in February,...

  You know that saying, “‘Tis the season for giving”? It appears to be more than just a saying: Between 70 and 80 percent of Americans contribute to a charity at least once a year and most of that giving is done during the holidays, according to the American Association of Fundraising Counsel. This...