The recent seed of OS X 10.6 (Build:10A222) to developers has brought about rumors. Rumors of PowerPC support being an optional install instead of being systematically bundled with the OS. This news along with rumors that Snow Leopard may only run on Intel machines is making me and my G4 nervous.

However, most common apps have already become Universal Binaries, which means that they are able to run natively on both PPC and Intel machines. So, even though the last PowerPC machine shipped from Apple less then three years ago, PowerPC users may be quite upset when they find out that their PowerMac G5′s and PowerBook G4′s will not be able to take advantage of the new OS from Apple.

As of lately I have started keeping a closer eye on my money. Being able to organize and track my expenses has actually started saving me money. Now, it may not sound like the most exciting thing to do, but if you are looking to grab a hold of your finances by the horns, here are three little apps to help you out.

1. iCompta 3.0 – iCompta is a freeware app that has support for multiple accounts, graphing, budgeting, and sorting/filtering. Ease of use and $0 price tag make iCompta a great choice
2. Fortora Fresh Finance – Fresh Finance is a slightly more sophisticated app. It can handle a bit more information and is better suited for complex spending habits. Credit card monitoring, loan monitoring and upcoming paymernt alerts are a few nice features.
3. Money 3.2 – Money is by far the most appealing and easiest to use. $40 is a bit high but if you are looking to seriusly monitor and manage your finances from your mac, Money is the way to go. Budget planning, expense reports, and portfolio summaries are just a few of the great features Money has to offer.

Give ‘em a try. You may be surprised with how much good they can do for you and your budget!