Mint.com is Closed: Here are the best alternatives.
Everyone, regardless of income level, needs a budget. Businesses survive and thrive with budgets, and it’s no different for personal finance. While business budgets might be complicated, your finances don’t have to be. Budgeting can be smooth sailing and even fun when you choose the proper budget for your goals and personal style. Managing personal…
When you think of everything you wish you were doing on a Saturday afternoon, I’m confident the first 5,000 or so ideas would not include “What a perfect day to review my budget!” For too many, creating a budget is unpleasant but unbelievably important if you want a healthy financial life. Even more important is…
As we navigate through 2024, the financial landscape is increasingly dominated by neobanks, which offer a compelling alternative to traditional banking with their cutting-edge technology and customer-centric services. These digital-first entities have revolutionized how we manage money, blending convenience with innovation to meet the growing demands of tech-savvy consumers. This article delves into the top…
Mint.com has been a good budgeting tool. I have used it myself from time to time. Unfortunately, however, Mint.com has closed for good, and the transition for users to CreditKarma shows that the new platform doesn’t have the budgeting capabilities Mint.com once had. These are the best Mint alternatives to get you exactly what you…
As a small business owner, I know firsthand the importance of a business checking account. These accounts help manage a company’s cash flow, pay bills, and most importantly, pay yourself. Depending on what features best suit your small business, we’ve found a list that includes account opening bonuses, fee-free ATM use worldwide, and free domestic…
Learning about how money works at a young age is a great way to prepare kids for their financial future. I can remember earning $1 per week as a kid for doing chores around the house (what a ripoff) and then folding the bill and putting it in my ninja turtle bank. If you were…
Saving money in college is tough when you’re not employed or working part-time. But it’s not impossible to do, and it may be just the time to strike with rising interest rates. A 2019 study shows less than half of college students save money from their paychecks. But that can’t be from a lack of…
Buxfer is a budgeting app that claims to help you take control of your financial future. Is that true, or is it just a marketing spin? You can answer that question after you’ve read this Buxfer App review. That’s an important consideration with any budgeting app, not just Buxfer. There are scores of budgeting apps…
Creating a Certificate of Deposit (CD) ladder is a savvy financial strategy that combines the safety and predictability of traditional CDs with the flexibility and higher yield potential of staggered maturity dates. This approach involves dividing your investment into equal parts and depositing them into CDs with varying terms, typically ranging from short to long…