We cover the best tools and apps to help you manage your money.
Filing your taxes online can be quick, easy, and affordable with the right tax software. What tax software is best for you will depend on several factors, including cost, your filing status, and the complexity of your returns. Here, we’ll look at six tax preparation software companies: TurboTax, H&R Block, FreeTax USA, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and…
You’re probably already familiar with Rocket Money’s well-advertised corporate cousin, Rocket Mortgage. While Rocket Mortgage focuses on providing home financing, Rocket Money zeroes in on your finances on a personal level. However, certain services offered by Rocket Money will help you purchase a home through Rocket Mortgage – after all, the two organizations are related….
In the quest to find savings in the household budget, it’s not always possible to eliminate certain expenses. The next best strategy is to find ways to lower the bills you have. If you don’t have the time or expertise to do the job yourself, the best solution is to use a bill negotiation app….
If you’ve been struggling to implement a workable budget, it can help to use a budgeting app to make it happen. One of the very best in the industry is YNAB (You Need a Budget). It’s one of the best because it takes a commonsense approach to budgeting, and employs a highly user-friendly strategy in…
Buy now, pay later – often known as BNPL – provides a financing alternative to credit cards and installment loans. Consumers can take advantage of BNPL apps to finance purchases and other activities without the need to get on the credit card treadmill or enter into long-term loan repayment schedules. BNPL arrangements are particularly beneficial…
Here is one of the most frequently asked questions in all of personal finance: “How do I get out of debt?” At one level, eliminating debt is simply about following a few steps: If you follow these steps, eventually you’ll be debt-free. The problem is that following these steps isn’t always easy. And to make…
Staying ahead of your budget these days is no easy task. There once was a time when all of your banking was done with just one brand but today, you’re more likely to have accounts with dozens of different banks, credit card companies, and investment providers. Quicken is a budgeting software that can help you…
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…
Round-up apps are everywhere in the fintech space. Think, Acorns, Chime, and Stash. The Changed app does things a bit differently. Instead of earmarking your round-ups to save or invest, this micro-saving app uses round-ups from everyday purchases to help you pay off debt. Learn more about this round-up tool, how it can help you…