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Can a simple app help you save money painlessly? That’s the goal of the Oportun app. In our Oportun review, we put it to the test to see just how well it works. Automating your finances is a cornerstone of sound money management. Chief among automation priorities is savings. But how can you automate savings…
Recently I received an email from a reader named Mike asking me about some of the tools I use. He specifically wanted to know about Empower and YNAB as tools to track your net worth. Mike’s question gives us an opportunity to walk through how to monitor and track your net worth. In this article,…
Good credit is essential to your financial health. However, building credit can be challenging. Luckily, there are some excellent credit-building apps out there to help you do just that. We did the research to find the best apps to build your credit score in 2023. This guide will provide insight into what each of these…
Switching banks can be a hassle, particularly when it comes to your checking account. Changing savings accounts is easy–just move your money from one bank to another. But with a checking account, you have to consider direct deposit, automated payments, and even ordering new checks. To help, we offer our simple guide on how to…
My in-laws paid a small fortune for our wedding 35 years ago. Today, the average wedding costs $30,000 according to The Knot. While the wedding day is a special moment in life, it shouldn’t break the bank. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through strategies and tips to have a great wedding on a reasonable…
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…
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…
Most personal finance software has been developed primarily with Windows in mind. For those with a Mac, however, there are some excellent options We considered dozens of possibilities and narrowed it down to six that we feel are the best. Our Top Pick: Empower Empower took top honors on our list because it provides so…
YNAB and Quicken are two of the most popular budgeting platforms available. There are numerous similarities between the two platforms. Both provide budgeting, and give you the ability to take greater control of your finances. YNAB focuses additional efforts on helping you to get out of debt, as well as saving money. It’s an excellent…