If you want to manage your money from anywhere, looking for good mobile banking is your best bet. In fact, many banks provide access to a full range of services–right at your fingertips. We will take a look at some of the best mobile banking options available to consumers and discuss what you can expect…
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…
Mint.com is a good budgeting tool, all things considered. In fact, it’s one I still use myself from time to time. But for some people, it’s not the right budgeting tool. You may not like the idea of connecting your bank and credit card accounts directly to your budgeting software. Or maybe you want a…
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…
Each option listed here gives you a way to walk through your tax filing virtually, and they all e-file your taxes for you with the federal and state governments. All have various levels of support and guidance when you are filing your taxes, though. The best choice for you will depend on how complicated your…
Each of these three tax preparation software options helps you quickly and easily file your taxes. They all come with various levels, which give you access to different tax forms and filing options. If you’re a business owner, for instance, you’ll need to pay more to file your taxes because they’re more complicated. Each option…
Want to do your own taxes, but need a little help? There’s no shortage of tax prep software available for a variety of situations. Tax prep software can take you step-by-step through the process. Two popular software packages are TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA. Both tax prep packages offer you the chance to do your own taxes,…
TurboTax is a trusted name in financial software. They are owned by Intuit which also owns QuickBooks and Mint. If you are looking for an easy-to-use software backed by a trustworthy brand TurboTax might be just what you need. They offer several different service levels. You can do-it-yourself, where the software walks you through each…
If you pull up just about any list of the top tax preparation software programs available, there’s a good chance that TaxSlayer will be on the list. Not only is it one of the most popular tax preparation software programs available, but it’s also one of the least expensive. Their plans are also easy to…