Nearly every single organization in a study that looked at U.S. and European companies across several industries experienced at least one security breach, with many reporting more than one, according to IT security firm ForeScout’s State of IT Cyberdefense Maturity Report. More than 96% of respondents experienced a security incident while 39% experienced between two and five, and about 16% experienced more… Read More

Cost-conscious car-lovers may find themselves having to compromise on vehicle performance in order to buy cars within their budgets, and for someone who drives a lot or really wants to enjoy getting behind the wheel, that can be a brutal choice. Recognizing this dilemma, Cars.com organized a “Cheap Speed Challenge” to identify vehicles that cost… Read More

It’s easy for people to see the benefits of using a credit card. They offer the convenience of carrying around cash, while having protections against loss and theft. And rewards credit card holders can earn valuable points, miles or cash back when they use their cards to make ordinary purchases. For merchants, credit cards offer a… Read More

When you go online to bank, you probably assume the site – along with your transaction – is secure. However, a new report shows that your banking experience could be more vulnerable than you think. Operation Emmental, cleverly named by Trend Micro to convey how full of holes online banking protections can be, is the… Read More

With Americans spending an average of $167 per couple, people marrying this year can expect a pretty decent haul of wedding gifts. (And if they’re lucky, their guests will spend that money on something they actually want.) Online wedding registry site Zankyou looked at 300,000 donations given through its registries and determined average gift spending… Read More

When it comes to making major purchases like a home, many people spend time beforehand preparing. It’s a good idea to think of life insurance the same way. A life insurance policy can help pay off a mortgage loan so beneficiaries can continue to live in the home or to remove the immediate need to… Read More

Rewards credit cards can sound like a great deal. First, there are the generous sign-up bonuses that can be worth hundreds of dollars. Next come the valuable points, miles and cash back that cardholders earn from their spending. Finally, there are the great perks that come with the top rewards credit cards. But like so… Read More

Once you’ve tied the knot and made it past the honeymoon phase, reality sets in. Love won’t always save the day, but healthy communication offers a fighting chance. So while the two of you are sorting everything out and settling into your new life as one, a money talk should be at the top of the… Read More

Buying a home is a big decision that includes understanding how much house you can afford and working through the mortgage and purchase process. Some people will only do this once. Others will replace their main residence a few times – selling their home to buy another one. Still other people will keep their home and purchase… Read More

We may all have health insurance now, but that doesn’t make our medical bills magically disappear. No, we still have plenty to pay out-of-pocket. In recent years, employers have shifted a greater portion of health care costs to workers. The 19th annual Towers Watson/National Business Group on Health employer survey found that employees now pay for 37%… Read More