Finance

4 Open-Source Personal Finance Apps You Can Use on Linux, MacOS, and Windows

Before the advent of web-based banking, I was obsessive about tracking all my expenses. While web-based banking is certainly more convenient than maintaining detailed financial records, it's not always the best solution.

For instance, when I need to locate a specific transaction, my bank's system isn't particularly user-friendly. I usually have to create filters in the history section, generate a report, and sift through it to find what I need. When I used a dedicated app for this, finding a transaction was much more straightforward.

If you're someone who likes to keep a close eye on your spending without always being online, Linux offers several apps that can help. Let’s explore some of the most popular Linux apps designed to track your income and expenses.

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TECH

Is Europe Ready to Ease Regulations on Big Tech?

Silicon Valley and the European Commission, the EU’s executive body, have long had a tense relationship. Brussels regulators accuse American tech giants of causing issues ranging from the challenges faced by European startups to teenage depression. Meanwhile, American tech companies complain of being singled out by envious Europeans. However, after years of conflict, a thaw in relations may be on the horizon. On December 1st, a new commission took office.

CRYPTO

Ripple CEO: SEC’s Gensler Actions Paved the Way for Crypto-Backed Super PAC Fairshake

Fairshake, the prominent crypto-funded super PAC for the 2024 election, likely wouldn’t have been created without the actions of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told 60 Minutes in an interview set to air this Sunday.

Gensler, who will step down from his role on January 20, spearheaded the federal crackdown on the crypto industry, with the SEC filing over 120 lawsuits against crypto companies.

Garlinghouse explained that the SEC's aggressive stance toward crypto prompted Ripple and other industry players to establish Fairshake, the largest crypto-backed super PAC, in 2023.

"People wonder why these companies came together and organized to say, 'This matters,'" Garlinghouse said. "It’s a response to a war on crypto."

"So if there had been a different SEC chair than Gary Gensler…" said Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan, addressing Garlinghouse.