Services like Foursquare and Gowalla allow you to tell your friends, family, and social networks where you are at any given time. These services are a marketer’s dream come true. But marketers aren’t the only ones looking and mining that data.

Looking for post ideas, I asked my Facebook community for suggestions. The first response I received was, “How do I know if a Financial Planner is any good?” Others immediately chimed in that they would also like know.

Buy term and invest the difference is a very popular piece of financial advice, but is it really a good idea? Here are a few things you should consider before practicing this strategy.

I know that the title of this post is somewhat morbid and not many people want to take about death. However, we are all going to pass on at some point and just like anything else in life, we need to be financially prepared.

Whole life insurance can offer benefits to a financial plan. However, there are several big issues that you should be aware of befor buying a permanent life insurance policy.

While I was attending college, we had a visiting lecturer for my financial planning course who discussed the various types of insurance. In particular, he gave us a crash course on auto insurance.

In our current hectic and fast-paced lifestyle, technology has caught up with every industry, making businesses work better, faster and safer. The life insurance industry is no different.

When was the last time you checked rates for your car insurance? Have you moved to a new state or purchased a home? A number of factors may qualify you for a lower rate with a different carrier.

If you’re a high school or a college student and just bought your first car, you are probably in the market for insurance to cover your vehicle against any sort of damage.

Does having poor health insurance cause you to be a smarter, less frivolous consumer? Or does it just mean not getting the health care you need?

Your free C.L.U.E. Report is much like a credit report in that it maintains a seven year record of your (1) personal property loss history and (2) inquiry history. They also calculate a score based on your loss history.

Whether it’s a break-in, a pipe breaking, a fire, or you lose your wedding ring (ask my wife about that one), chances are that you will need to use Home Owner’s or Renter’s insurance at some point.