Are Money Management Apps Really Secure?

Constant connectivity makes it easy to manage finances on the go. There’s an app for just bout any kind of transaction, on any device you care to use – all guaranteeing the safety and confidentiality of the sensitive information you send. But that’s not necessarily...

US Tops the Markets for Foreign Investors

Last year foreign investment in US real estate topped $7 billion in single family home purchases alone. As a new report by CNBC reveals, four of the top five cities for global real state investment were in the United States, investors from countries around the world...

What’s Next for the Fed in 2014?

The Federal Open Market Committee is arguably one of the most influential government committees you’ve never heard of. Although the FOMC may not be a household word, its decisions on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies affect nearly every US household – and...

5 Investing Resolutions for the New Year

What’s a New Year without a list of resolutions aimed at doing things better than last year? Whether you’re resolving to lose weight, shape up or abolish a bad habit or two, a few investing resolutions just might make 2014 a more prosperous year. Inspired by Jason...

New Dodd Frank Changes Affect Borrowing

The New Year is just around the corner, and so are new provisions of the sweeping Dodd Frank Act. And while those new rules are designed to protect borrowers – and in some ways, lenders too – the changes coming in 2014 may make it tougher for those hoping to qualify...