Mint.com is Closed: Here are the best alternatives.
Keeping a functioning budget is critically important to financial health and a lot of apps have been created to help you automate the process. CountAbout is a relatively new all-around personal finance tool that imports data directly from both Quicken and Mint. It has some interesting features that make it helpful for personal budgeting, investment…
One of the most important things you need in order to secure a financial future is a proper budget. Knowing the amount of money you’re bringing in each month vs. the amount going out is crucial in figuring out how to live within your means and plan ahead for the future. There was a time…
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…
Type ‘broke athletes’ into Google and you’ll see a hall of fame that no athlete wants to be in. For example, boxer Mike Tyson’s career earnings of $300 million were gone by the time he filed for bankruptcy in 2003. NBA star Jason Caffey, who earned $35 million, filed for bankruptcy in 2007. Footballer Warren…
Today’s budgeting tools make managing your money easy. While some are free, others have so much more to offer if you’re willing to pay a small fee. Quicken and Mint are great examples. Let’s look at which one is best for your budget. Today, there are many choices for personal finance software. Quicken and Mint…
Vacationing together can help you unwind, reset sometimes tense parent-child relationships, and strengthen family bonds. And more Americans seem to be remembering that. From the late 90s until 2014, the number of vacation days Americans took annually dropped precipitously. But it’s on its way up again, with the average for 2017 at about 17 days…
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…
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….