Personal Finance

Did you know you can deposit checks via your iPad 2? How else is the iPad 2 changing the way we handle our money?

By Clint Pumphrey

Your smartphone is your connection to not just your friends and family, but to your bank as well. So how can you find the most secure model?

By Laurie L. Dove

Online banking has exploded in the past decade, and more and more businesses are recognizing its advantages over traditional banking.

By Jane McGrath

So you're banking with your smartphone these days. What makes you so sure you're the only one who can access that app?

By Beth Brindle

It's a convenient way to communicate with your bank, but can trading text messages make you a target for thieves? Find out how to protect yourself.

By Christine Venzon

Banking by smartphone is convenient, but how can you make sure that your information (and money) will be secure? These five simple tips can help.

By Laurie L. Dove

Mobile credit card readers might make purchasing things over a smartphone easy -- but is it safe?

By Jane McGrath

Are you a little intimidated by online banking? Fret no longer. Read on to learn everything you need to know about moving your finances onto the Web and into the 21st century.

By Alia Hoyt

Of all the things you can do on the Internet, financial transactions are some of the easiest and most convenient. It all starts with an online checking account.

By Becky Striepe

The Online Trading Academy claims to teach students how to make lots of money day trading. Do the instructors here have the magic answers?

By Chris Warren

The smart phone has completely changed how people access the Internet. As a result, users must protect their mobile devices from online predators as they would their computers. How can people keep their phones secure?

By Dave Roos

Your computer is part of your daily life. You use it to work, to socialize and, more and more, to conduct your personal business like banking. How can you make sure you're being safe with every keystroke?

By Craig Haggit

Research has shown that people buy more when they can use a credit card. So, imagine what your handy iPad could do for sales, if it were equipped with a credit card reader.

By Garth Sundem

What if you could turn your smartphone into a mobile credit card? A series of devices, services and apps let you do just that.

By Jane McGrath

When was the last time you went to an actual brick-and-mortar bank? If you're wracking your brain trying to remember, you're not alone: Most people prefer online banking -- and some are flocking to online-only banks. Why?

By Dave Roos

Hard times mean more people are becoming acquainted with the dreaded "B word" -- budget. But never fear -- in this article, we'll reveal five handy ways to stay on budget and still live it up.

By Nathan Chandler

Who couldn't use a little extra cash at some point? You may not have the time to go out and hit the pavement in search of a second job, but you could use the skills you have to get the dough you need.

By Stephanie Watson & Laurie L. Dove

College costs a fortune these days -- but exactly how much do you need to save for your kid to get an education?

By John Perritano

Raised decks and paved patios each offer their own benefits, but which will weigh in lighter with your wallet?

By Laurie L. Dove

Often, people end up spending way more than they intended when it comes to decorating their homes. But great style doesn't have to expensive. It's all about simplifying.

By Jacob Clifton

With so many popular forms of entertainment being dependent upon electronic (read: pricey) components, what's a frugal family to do for fun?

By Allison Wachtel

Running a frugal household doesn't have to mean feeling deprived all of the time. We've got some fun tips to balance your budget.

By Becky Striepe

A fruit tree, a vegetable garden or even a simple pot of herbs can yield tasty savings -- if you're willing to put in the work. How much can you save?

By Matt Cunningham

You love your furry friend, but chances are you don't love the costs that add up due to food, grooming -- and what the heck is pet insurance? Don't despair: Here are a few tips to help you keep your budget in check.

By Stephanie Watson

If your backyard is overflowing with green but your wallet isn't, fear not. We've got some budget-friendly landscaping tips that'll keep your back lawn and your bank account in great shape.

By Nathan Chandler