I remember receiving my first paycheck postcollege – along with my first checking account fee. While you're a student, many banks will prompt you to sign up with a free checking account, but things change when you graduate. I was startled and annoyed at this fee, but little did I know the few years preceding college, I would rack up several others. Here are five important things you should be Read more

After a Summer of weekend getaways, alfresco dining, and buying a Kindle just because it can be read on the beach, it's time to get the finances in check. As the thrill of the season winds down, sign up for some money management with these free websites that offer daily budgeting, group payments, and credit-use tracking. Mint — The leader of financial management sites, Mint charts every Read more

This week may be National Fraud Awareness Week, but we think that protecting yourself online should be something you keep at the top of mind all year long. If you shop or browse online, you'll want to take heed to these tips that can keep you from being fooled by phishing scams and create airtight passwords. Read on! Don't be fooled by fake log-in screens: If you're already signed into Twitter, Read more

I have to admit, some of my geeky friends just don't get Twitter. They either don't understand what it's good for or they think that it opens a window into their personal world that they'd rather keep closed. Me? Well obviously, I'm all over Twitter, so you can imagine that I'd hop on to Blippy, which publishes your credit card purchases to your Twitter account automatically while you're at the Read more