How to Get Your Finances Back on Track After Holiday Season...
If your finances are worse for the wear after the holiday spending season, don’t feel guilty. You’re not alone. Along with the millions of other Americans who spent more than they can really afford this season, you can get your financial house in order soon enough. Follow these tips to cure your post-holiday financial hangover.
10 Best Budgeting Apps of 2021 to Help Manage Your Money...
Budgeting doesn’t have to be hard. There are plenty of apps to help you better manage your money, from free lightweight solutions to feature-rich paid products that claim to save the typical user thousands each year. Which one’s right for you? Find out here.
Living on the Minimum Wage – Is It Possible in 2021?
Almost 2 million Americans live on minimum wage, which despite inflation hasn’t increased since 2009. But is that a living wage? Explore the ins and outs of living on just $7.25 per hour through both a fictional American named Kai and the stories of real-life Americans who do it every day.
Best Personal Finance Apps to Manage, Save & Grow Your Money
We could all stand to save a few bucks. And the long-running boom in personal finance apps ensures we have a great deal of help in this endeavor. It can be hard to make sense of the ever-expanding universe on the market right now. But whichever one you choose, these apps can all save you money.
15 Best Mint.com Alternatives to Manage Your Finances
Mint was the first cloud-based budgeting app to capture the public’s imagination and the model upon which many subsequent cloud budgeting apps have been based. While it’s still a strong choice for committed household budgeteers, Mint isn't the only option. High-quality alternatives like YNAB, EveryDollar, and Simple seem to grow by the month. Before you settle on Mint — or any other digital budgeting app, for that matter — check out these options too.
How to Make a Budget in Google Sheets – Create a...
Budgeting doesn’t sound exciting, but it doesn’t have to take much time, and it can help you save more money and reach your financial goals. Learn simple tips for creating a budgeting spreadsheet and download a free budget template to get you started here.
5 Reasons to Use a Budgeting App to Manage Your Finances
Keeping track of your money and how you spend it is important, and there are plenty of tools available to help you manage your personal finances. Why should you bother using a personal finance budgeting app and what can these types of apps do for you to make your life easier? Read on to learn more.
12 Ways to Save Money for a Big Purchase – Tips...
Major purchases require major savings. And let’s be honest: Not everyone is a natural at budgeting and saving money. Fortunately, anyone can learn to budget and save money better, and anyone can reach their savings goal with these tips.
How to Create a Holiday Budget & Stick to It –...
The silver bells of the holiday season certainly take their toll on your wallet. In a November 2019 Gallup poll, Americans said they expected...
20 Ways to Save Up Money to Get Ahead of the...
The average American spends hundreds of dollars on holiday gifts every year. How can you build up some extra cash ahead of the holidays to help prevent your annual gift-giving from emptying your wallet and busting your budget? Here is our list of tips and tricks to save money for the holidays.
Money Management & Saving Tips for Engaged or Newly Married Couples
Getting married is exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when issues arise around money. If you’re newly married or about to settle down with your significant other, there are ways to manage your money together that can spare your relationship a lot of distress. Read on for our best tips.
9 Reasons Why Your Budget Is Failing and How to Fix...
Is it impossible for you to budget? Does the word "budget" give you a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach? If the answer’s yes, you’re not alone. But if you think you’re just bad at budgeting, think again. Most budgets fail for a reason. Which one is it for you?
