A recent survey done by online banking service Ally Bank indicates that saving money, more so than splurging on big purchases or even earning a bigger paycheck, results in more happiness and a greater sense of well being. Of those surveyed for this study, 53% didn't have any sort of savings plan.
The terms social and mobile are used together so often, it's easy to forget the most important function of your phone: a modern little black book. It contains everything from your contact info to the notes that five years ago, you would have scribbled on a napkin. And with apps, your phone is capable of so much more.
In the future, you’ll be able to walk around a shopping mall, pick out a dress you like and your phone will tell you whether you can find it cheaper…
Mint competitor HelloWallet is launching on the iPhone today, with an application that provides at-a-glance spending guidance, budget details and your available cash balance. As a company, HelloWallet aims to differentiate itself from Mint by functioning as a full-service financial advisor, in addition to being a personal finance tracking application. On mobile, this aspect to its service shows up under the “Next Steps” section, which offers users personalized advice and tips. However, the app’s key dif...