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We all want to manage our money better. But while getting stuck in the details and managing every dollar spent might work for some, for many (like myself), it would cause a huge headache. In this MoneyPatrol review, I lay out the pros and cons of a new app that automates as much of your…
On its surface, envelope budgeting seems like a good idea. That is, until you try it. Believe me, I’ve tried it. And tried it. And tried it. And every time I’ve tried it, there’s some reason that envelope budgeting doesn’t work for me and my family. If you’re considering envelope budgeting because you think it’ll…
Even if you’re a budgeting machine who has it all together, you may still get surprised once in a while. Usually, you’ll be caught off guard by one-off expenses. These are items that you should technically expect, but they tend to sneak up on many of us. After all, it can be hard to remember…
I met Rob Berger for the first time just last year. He was winding down his work on Dough Roller, the website he built from the ground up in 2007, and I was taking over the editorial reigns. We bonded immediately over our shared passions for personal finance, publishing, and, most importantly, chess. That day,…
Do you live in fear of overdrawing your checking account when several bills come due? Do you carry a credit card balance because you’re living beyond your means? Do you have no idea where your money is going each month? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to learn to budget….
We often talk about the importance of saving an emergency fund. You’ve probably heard financial experts suggest building an emergency fund that is equal to three to six months’ worth of expenses. Have you ever thought about just how long it takes to save even one month of expenses? The formula to figure out just…
Recently I helped a family member get a copy of their credit report and credit score. One thing they found confusing was just what the difference was between the two. Contrary to what many believe, a credit report and a credit score are not one and the same. A credit report is just that, a…
Your car insurance provider frequently tells you to report even the most minor car accident. Contrary to these instructions, sometimes it’s best not to file an insurance claim. A few years ago, I was in a minor fender bender with another car. I admit it: the accident was definitely my fault. But the damage was…
“How much should I have saved by retirement?” It’s a question we get asked all the time, and it is definitely a valid one. Of course, it’s also a very difficult question to answer. The truth is that everybody’s retirement number is different. The amount of money that you need to retire is based on…