Mint.com is Closing: Here are the best Mint alternatives.
Quicken has been a big name in the personal finance industry for many years. While many people continue to use the software, others are looking for Quicken alternatives. In some cases, people want to consider Quicken options that are free. Others want a more modern interface and a better app experience. Luckily, the personal finance…
Living on a budget is empowering, allowing you to see where your money goes and helping you decide where to cut back spending. You can even go on vacation without going into credit card debt. If you think budgeting is too difficult, you likely haven’t tried a budgeting app. These tools make it easy to…
Once only offered as a store’s layaway program, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) apps have been rising in popularity and partnering with major retailers to provide more ways to get what you need faster. Like a layaway program, they allow consumers to pay for purchases over monthly installments. However, unlike layaway, you get to take…
When you start or want to take your small business more seriously, it can feel like a slog to set up the logistics such as filing paperwork and setting up systems. One of your tasks should be opening a business checking account separating your business and personal finances will help with your bookkeeping among other…
Getting a life insurance policy can be cumbersome, but ticking that off your to-do list means you can feel good you’ve got the coverage you need to protect your family. To help you make the best decision, were breaking down two of the best online life insurance companies: Ethos and Sproutt. You can easily shop…
Although rare, banks can go bankrupt. However, your money can be protected if the bank you deposited money with is federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or FDIC. Since it’s so important that your deposits are FDIC-insured (the equivalent for credit unions is NCUA, or the National Credit Union Administration, which also operates…
I’ve used Credit Karma for years to track my credit score. It updates my score monthly, showing the factors that are helping or hurting my credit score. It also provides detailed information on my credit report, all in one place. As useful as I’ve found Credit Karma, I’ve also fielded a ton of questions about…