(Telegraph) — Latest figures suggested that not a single saver in Briton would make a real return on their cash if the cost of living continues to rise. Historically low interest rates and the government’s preferred measure of inflation, the Consumer Prices Index, at 3.2 per cent means savers are already struggling to get an income. […]
(Wall Street Journal) — With the “flash crash” seared into investors’ minds, would they trust a financial planner who climbs out of a computer? New online financial-planning services, led by a Philadelphia-based startup called Veritat Advisors, aim to replace the traditional in-person approach with a faster, cheaper beam-me-into-your-living-room model. Read More…
(Black Web 2.0) — Whether you are trying to prepare for your future or correct the mistakes of the past, money is always a factor. No matter how good we think we are at keeping track of our money, it often seems like it’s gone as soon as you get it. Goals that we set […]
(Smart Money) — It’s a question that’s often raised when a bank adopts a new technology. Is a new convenience worth a potential compromise in security? Many consumers struggle with it when they use text messaging to conduct business; log in to their bank account on a public computer; or even weigh using an automatic […]
(WSJ.com) — Starting Monday, personal-finance site Mint.com will double the number of financial institutions from which it can receive account information. The change is important for Mint as the site seeks to expand beyond its core base and address the regular complaint that specific financial institutions aren’t listed. The site will provide access to more […]