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When Google recently announced its Google Wallet mobile payment system, we asked if you would consider using the pay-on-the-go option. While our Facebook poll indicated you weren't interested in loading sensitive financial information on a phone, mobile payments do look to be in our buying future. Verifone, the company that powers much of the electronic retail payment systems used in stores Read more
Google announced its new mobile payment system today, called Google Wallet. Using NFC technology, Google plans to partner with companies like Citi, MasterCard, and Sprint to allow credit card users to simply tap their phones to pay for their items in grocery stores, shopping malls, and more. While the entire program will roll out later this year, testers in markets like San Francisco will start Read more
Yesterday in San Francisco, Google CEO Eric Schmidt showed off a new Android prototype running the soon-to-be-released Android version 2.3, compatible with near-field communications chips. These chips are capable of transmitting signals short distances and are expected to change the way consumers pay for goods in stores: using their phones. According to Schmidt, many hardware and software Read more
Good news small business owners — Mophie is making it easy for you to make like an Apple store employee and take payments from your handset. A partnership between Mophie and Intuit brings the Complete Credit Card Solution, an app and case combo that lets you take mobile credit card payments from customers anytime, anywhere. Mobile payments are taking off, not only in the consumer space, but Read more
The rich are lacking in social skills — LearnVest What successful women can share — HuffPost Women 5 reasons not to clip coupons — Wise Bread Are mobile payment apps safe? — Tecca Using Kim Kardashian’s face in plastic surgery ad a terrible idea — The Jane Dough How to deal with a fiancé who wants a prenup — Corporette Women are scared of going to work without makeup — The Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people know the typical credit no-nos: Don't make a late payment. Don't allow an account to go into collections. Avoid tax liens, bankruptcies and foreclosures. And of course, paying off credit card debt should be one of your top financial priorities. (To find out your other top financial priorities, use this simple Read more
Putting a spin on the traditional subsidies of wireless devices, T-Mobile is offering up its latest tiny tablet on a payment plan. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is expected to hit shelves on Nov. 16 (just in time to compete with the Amazon Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet) for $250 down (with a $50 mail-in rebate) and $10 monthly payments spread out over the next 20 months, making the $450 price tag Read more
We're just days away from the iPhone 4S launch, and if you've finally decided to take the plunge and upgrade from your year-old iPhone 4, don't worry — there are ways for you to trade up without having to sell your iPhone online. These outlets are trading iPhone 4s for cash, so start planning accordingly. Apple — Apple is offering up gift cards in exchange for iPhone 4s in working Read more
Still debating whether or not to spring for the new iPhone 4S tomorrow? While it does come with some shiny new hardware (and software) inside, not everyone will benefit from an upgrade. Debate no more — here, the pros and cons of the new smartphone, complete with a verdict on who should buy it and who should skip it. Pros New camera — The 8MP camera with simple editing features (crop, Read more
If newer is always better, why were so many geeks disappointed by yesterday's iPhone 4S announcement? Rumors had been swirling of a fantastic new iPhone 5 for months, so seeing the same ole form factor with a few souped-up parts was a letdown for some. Though there are plenty of reasons to buy the iPhone 4S, here are a few reasons to wait it out for the next version: No 4G — Still no 4G on Read more
