Why Are We Here?

Why are we here? It's a question that most of us ask at least once before we die, and we hope we can give you a satisfying answer. So, as far as we're concerned, here it goes:

Approximately one million people use the internet to access financial information and make transactions that less than ten years ago they would have gone to their local bank to complete. The result of the ability to access financial information from anywhere in the world with an internet connection has given consumers a powerful and flexible tool. It is especially useful to people who are either very busy or away from their home address a significant amount of time. This diverse group includes:

• Short-term and long-term vacation travelers
• Expatriates
• College students
• International travelers
• Traveling researchers
• Business men and women
• People with vacation homes or dual addresses
• And the rest of us who are just too darn busy to go to the bank when we actually do have a few precious moments at "home."

But with this new financial flexibility also comes the usual risks associated with technology. There are malware, viruses, and hackers to avoid and overcome, and people trying to steal personal financial information to outsmart. This site's mission is to help you safely and efficiently manage your finances while traveling. We do this by keeping you abreast of new exploits and issues that may leave you exposed, but also by using expert knowledge about the financial industry to help you find the best products and services for online financial management.

Though this site doesn't tell you everything you need to know about how to safely and effectively manage your finances online (for that you'll need a book!), it does keep you current on:

• Relevant breaking news
• Technological exploits that can compromise your financial data and privacy
• Financial services that cater to people who access their finances online
• Information on the newest and most trendy hardware and software items to make your online financial management as smooth and speedy as you are.

So that's why we're here. If you have ideas on this philosophical subject, or any other news item of interest, do let us know: editors@travelfinances.com