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by Editors of Consumer Reports
This article says that using a bank or cash account for online purchases is risky. Why? Because federal law has more built-in protections for fraudulent charges or damaged goods put on credit cards. For… that reason, editors say you should link your PayPal account to your credit card instead of your bank account. Three services -- Bill Me Later, Google Checkout and PayPal -- are briefly discussed, but not rated. Although most Consumer Reports articles require a subscription, this one is available for anyone to read.
by Elsa Wenzel
Both PayPal and Google Checkout offer policies that protect against fraud. But that's where the similarity stops, says Wenzel. "Google Checkout simply serves as a holding place for your credit or debit card… information," Wenzel writes. PayPal, however, offers a wider variety of services, such as transferring money to and from accounts and to individuals. Features are compared here, and there are links to reviews for PayPal and Google Checkout. Wenzel suggests that Google Checkout will continue to grow stronger.
by Jane Kim
by Editors of CNet.com
CNet.com's editors look at various versions of Quicken 2008 and Money 2008, and generally come away more impressed with Quicken. The newest version of Quicken Premier 2008 is "a solid finance package and a… great choice for novices," but the editors didn't find a "compelling reason to upgrade from the 2007 version." Money's latest financial software gets only "good" ratings. Editors walk through the good and the bad of the new program, ultimately pointing out that you won't need to upgrade from the 2007 version again this year. Navigating CNet.com is a bit of a nuisance, however, as you need to search for the programs to find reviews.
by David Futrelle
This article provides a brief overview of Money magazine contributing writer David Futrelle's top picks in personal finance software. Though he didn't test the 2008 versions, Futrelle likes both Quicken and… Microsoft. He says they offer many versions with varying features that can simplify your finances. He also recommends AceMoney if you're looking for a simpler, low-cost alternative. And he says that for Mac users, Moneydance is a passable alternative to Quicken's offerings, saying that it's "sleek and simple to use." None of the software is compared in any depth, though.
by Jenny C. McCune
Contributing Editor Jenny C. McCune discusses the three major choices consumers have when it comes to online bill payments: Use your bank or a third-party service, arrange payments with each account holder… or establish automatic payments via a credit card. McCune discusses the pros and cons of each method, but does not ultimately make any recommendations beyond saying that no one method is best for everyone.
by Contributors to Epinions
by Editors of Bankrate.com
by Liz Pulliam Weston
by Jennifer Openshaw
by Dana Dratch
by Editors of TopTenReviews.com
by Justin Pritchard
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