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(Personal Capital is now Empower) Mint and Empower are two web-based, money management platforms that are frequently compared to one another. While there are some similarities, the differences between the two render them very different services. Which you will prefer to work with will depend entirely on what you are looking for the platform to…
Quicken is one of the best known financial management systems available. Its also one of the most widely used, and commonly reviewed by financial websites. It’s a particularly strong budgeting software, with plenty of features and benefits to make your financial life easier. But Quicken is hardly alone in the budgeting software space. One other…
Let’s take a look at some of the most common itemized deductions, whether you’re eligible to deduct them, and if it would save you money come tax time. Standard Deduction vs. Itemizing If you’ve ever done your taxes, you’re likely aware that all taxpayers (companies and individuals) are allowed to deduct certain expenses from their…
Does the question “What’s for dinner?” stress you out, even when you’re the one asking it? Feeding lots of hungry mouths, trying to coordinate schedules, and just working up the motivation to cook something from scratch each night make dinner a chore. Meal delivery kits were created to solve these problems. They not only eliminate…
Given the average refund was $3,252 per taxpayer in 2022 (a 15.5% increase from the year before), tax refunds put a decent amount of money back into taxpayer’s pockets each year. It’s important to remember that a tax return isn’t free money from the government. It’s simply a return of overpayment on your taxes. You…
Students who graduated college in 2018 did so with an average of nearly $30,000 in student loan debt. That’s a startlingly large amount of money. But it’s nice to know that if you’re in that boat, you’re definitely not alone. What you don’t want to do, though, is keep that debt around, as Dave Ramsey…
About LifeLock LifeLock is an identity theft protection service that was founded in 2005 and is based in Tempe, Arizona. The company has over 5 million members and generally receives high marks for its service from nearly all sources. LifeLock keeps watch on your identity, including your credit, bank accounts, public records, and any personal…
Most of us use a lot of tools to manage our money, budget, investments, and so forth. So I thought I’d pull together a list of the tools I use nearly every day. Hopefully, you’ll find some options here that will help you make the most of your money. Investing (Personal Capital is now Empower)…
We all know that saving for the future is important. No matter your goals, a solid savings plan can help you make the most of your money — and help you avoid falling behind. The earlier you start your savings habit, the better off you’re likely to be in the long run. An early savings…
