Mint.com is Closed: Here are the best alternatives.
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…
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that can be used to pay for medical care if you have an HSA-eligible plan, or a high-deductible healthcare plan (HDHP). You’ve probably heard more and more about HSAs in recent years, as HDHPs have increased in popularity. In fact, more than half of workers in the private…
Barclays Bank is a great option for a high-yield online savings account. Barclays has been in the industry for centuries, but it hasn’t been in the online banking business in the United States for long. Still, it came into the market with a great high-yield savings account and is continuing to add more offerings. Relatively…
So what is Qapital? How does it help you save? And is it worth checking out? Here are the details you need. Qapital: IFTTT for Your Personal Finances If you know much about technology these days, you’ve probably heard of IFTTT (if this, then that) formulas. For instance, Amazons Echo can use these formulas to…
Update: Since publishing this Mint vs YNAB comparison, two significant events have occurred. First, a new version of YNAB was released. The product now requires a monthly subscription, which we don’t like. Second, Empower has launched a free financial dashboard that does what YNAB does, plus a whole lot more. You can read the details…
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…
While small banks and credit unions are a great option, don’t leave the big names off your list, either. Chase Bank is a big name in the industry, and they offer their customers quite a few benefits. Right now, in fact, is an excellent time to sign up for a new account at Chase Bank…
When it comes to banking, millennials are a little different. For instance, were less likely than our parents to choose a big bank or even a local credit union. In fact, a 2016 FICO survey showed 16 percent of millennials were considering opening an account with an online-only bank. What do our banking quirks mean…
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…