Get Savvy About Money, Honey

When LookGirl goes to the bank, she wants to see her balance is growing. In this day and age, you can't ignore your finances. Your future depends on how well you pay attention to your bottom line now. Few companies offer pensions these days, and Social Security may or may not exist in the future. Not only do you need a sizable nest egg for the long term, you need to cover your expenses in the short term and that includes everything from groceries to vacations.

But in the Internet age, managing your money is easy to do. With online banking and online bill paying, you can track your income and expenses with a few clicks of the mouse. Investment firms let you track accounts online. And if you don't know the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF, you can find out quickly by doing a little research on financial Web sites. So if you aren't already paying attention to your money, could there be a more perfect time to start than now?