The weekend is finally here and it’s time to make plans to unwind, hook up with friends, and celebrate the fact that Monday, for the moment, is far away. There’s just one problem. You may be up for a night frivolous fun but your bank account balance is down. Way down. Quite the conundrum. Being…
Over the years, you have become really adept at saving money. You make your grocery and menu lists based on what’s on sale at the supermarket. You try to run your washer and dryer when the rates are lowest. And you keep your car well-maintained to get the best possible mileage. Another great way to…
When you’re in the car and tuned in to your local radio station it’s your time to catch up on the latest news, get the weather and hear the traffic report. You feel bad for the other commuters stuck in traffic and even worse for the motorists involved in the accident that has caused the…
In 2014, 22 percent of smartphone owners had made a mobile payment in the last year, an increase from 17 percent in 2013, according to Federal Reserve data. Visa anticipates that mobile payments will be the preferred method of payment for both merchants and consumers by 2020. As demand for mobile grows, the number of…
According to a survey by Coldwell Banker and CNET Smart Home, 81 percent of those surveyed said they were more likely to buy a smart home if the smart technology was already installed. Meanwhile, another 72 percent said smart home products provide them with peace of mind when it comes to home security. Smart home…
You may have noticed the uptick of digital wallet commercials, which (not so coincidentally) happens to coincide with the holiday shopping season. These television commercials all point to one thing: digital wallets are about to be the next big thing, especially since Apple Pay is now a major player. Lack of Consumer Confidence Although digital…