Mint.com is Closed: Here are the best alternatives.
Deals, coupons, promo codes, and cashback shopping sites have proliferated over the last several years. It’s now easier than ever to get cash back on virtually every online purchase you make. The problem is that we often forget to use the sites when shopping online. I learned this firsthand last week. Here’s what happened. As…
We researched nearly a dozen different roadside assistance apps, analyzing the costs and the various services they provide. All do involve a cost–even the free apps. It’s just a matter of when you’ll pay for them–upfront as part of the package, or as the services are needed. We looked at basic roadside assistance plans, including…
When it comes to saving money, I’m a big believer in doing whatever it takes. If having too much tax taken out of your check each week so you get a big refund helps you save, do it. You’ll lose interest on your money while Uncle Sam is holding on to it. But it’s better than blowing…
Managing your money can take hours out of your week. Between paying bills and saving for retirement, it can be stressful, and it’s easy to drop the ball. You can save yourself time and stress these days by setting up most of your monthly tasks on autopilot. While it may take a little time to…
Have you ever tallied up what it costs to own a car? I don’t mean on a year-to-year basis, but the total cost of owning a car over a lifetime? According to the American Automobile Association (AAA) it costs $8,876 per year to own and operate an average car. Now if you add that up…
Checks are evil. I’m serious. In a world of electronic transactions, debit and credit cards, direct deposit, PayPal, and online payments, shouldn’t physical checks be a thing of the past? Yet, I’m amazed at how many checks my wife and I go through. From charitable contributions to school lunches, we write about ten to 15…
When I first began really taking my personal finances seriously, I can remember setting a random dollar amount in my head as my monthly savings target. I also committed to myself that I would raise my savings amount by $50 per month each calendar year. There’s nothing terribly wrong with this savings plan. It did…
Experian Boost™ is for consumers with little credit or a lower score who still do a good job of paying their monthly bills on-time. It provides an opportunity for bills that don’t normally get reported to credit bureaus to™ contribute positive payment history to your credit profile to boost your score. UltraFICO is a brand…
I’m in the market for a new car. If you’re like me (and other Dough Rollers) striving for financial freedom, you want to get the best bang for your buck. We know that new cars lose up to 25% of their value the first year after coming off the lot. Obviously, that isn’t a good…