Security Risks of Personal Finance Tech
Personal finance technology is booming and people everywhere have more access to (and information about) their money now than they ever have before. People can easily find their balance, their credit score, credit card offers, loan offers, banking tips, investing information, and more. However, the more access that we have to our finances, the more […]
Online Banking Tips for the Technophobe
For many people that grew up with technology, the switch to online banking wasn’t very difficult. However, for those that are less familiar with digital tools, using online banking can be difficult and nerve wracking. It’s not uncommon to be resistant to the change of how everything seems to be done with technology now. However, […]
What’s Next for Personal Finance Technology?
The future of finance can be hard to predict. Maybe someday we start using gold for currency, or perhaps we will go back to trading goods and services. These ideas aren’t that far fetched, considering now we are basically just transferring a number from your column to another person’s personal column. Or, maybe bankers will […]
How Technology is Changing Personal Finance
Saying that technology is affecting this industry or that industry isn’t saying a whole lot, because technology has had its hand in affecting just about every aspect of our lives. It’s enhanced how we do everything: how we communicate, how things are created, and it’s sparked brand new industries we didn’t have before. Companies are […]
How Frequent Career Changes can Affect your Finances and Retirement
You’ve started a new job that you thought was going to be great. The interview went well, the benefits package options were stellar, and the job responsibilities seemed to be right up your alley. It’s been months, and now management isn’t following through on their promises, the culture is problematic, and you aren’t sure this […]
How you Shouldn’t Use your Credit Card to Fund your Wedding
Flower arrangements, venues, catering, drinks, rings, tuxes, and of course, the dress — the list goes on and on. Weddings aren’t the same for everyone, but they are generally not the cheapest expense. The average cost of a wedding was $35,329 in 2016, up from $32,641 in 2015. The wedding industry is booming and couples […]