According to Insight Research Corporation, mobile banking and investment trading will become part of the daily life of over 2 billion people in the next five years. Consumers will take advantage of mobile banking; mobile stock trading; mobile retail applications; mobile credit cards, and even mobile gambling.

So why wait? With a little planning, you may be able to leave your wallet or pocketbook at home and take care of all your financial transactions – and much of your financial planning – simply by using your cell phone.