Mint.com is Closing: Here are the best Mint alternatives.
Filing your taxes online can be quick, easy, and affordable with the right tax software. What tax program is best for you will depend on several factors, including cost, your filing status, and the complexity of your returns. Here, we’ll look at six tax preparation software companies: TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTax USA, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and…
Borrowing money from friends and family can ruin your relationships. Here are 8 rules to follow when borrowing from or lending money to your loved ones.
Ethos is a fintech company that promises “instant life insurance.” It doesn’t require a medical exam or blood test. And it offers up to $2 million in coverage for as little as $2/day. We examine these claims in this Ethos review. What is Ethos? Ethos was founded by Peter Colis and Lingke Wang in 2016…
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that can be used to pay for medical care if you have an HSA-eligible plan, or a high-deductible healthcare plan (HDHP). You’ve probably heard more and more about HSAs in recent years, as HDHPs have increased in popularity. In fact, more than half of workers in the private…
There are plenty of budget tools available to help you manage your money. Many of them are free. Spending less than you make is the most important habit to develop if your goal is financial freedom. In this post, we’ll take a look at 12 online tools you can use to help gain control of…
Staying ahead of your budget these days is no easy task. There once was a time when all of your banking was done with just one brand but today, you’re more likely to have accounts with dozens of different banks, credit card companies, and investment providers. Quicken is a budgeting software that can help you…
According to USDA inflation data, the cost of groceries in June 2023 is 4.7% higher than in June 2022. But the cost of dining out is worse, 7.7% higher than dining out the year before. For many families, eating at home is cheaper than getting take-out or eating at a restaurant. But the cost of…
Some financial gurus argue that a credit score is really just a debt score. On one level, this perception is correct. Your credit score does have a lot to do with how well you manage debt. But the idea that you must take on debt over the long term in order to build your credit…
Each option listed here gives you a way to walk through your tax filing virtually, and they all e-file your taxes for you with the federal and state governments. All have various levels of support and guidance when you are filing your taxes, though. The best choice for you will depend on how complicated your…