Money Management
Managing your money can be confusing and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. We have tons of content to help you get a handle on your finances.
14 Best Apps to Send Money
It happens to all of us. We need to send money to a friend or family member to cover our share of a purchase. Waiting to give cash in person isn’t an option. Neither is mailing a paper check (yes, people still do this) because it takes too...
8 Best Credit Monitoring Services in 2019
Are you looking for a way to protect your credit information? Data breaches and identity theft are all too common. As a result, it's up to you to protect your identity. The best credit monitoring services can help guard your credit information. These...
11 Steps to Take When You Lose Your Wallet
Losing your wallet is awful; there's no way around it. Wallets contain so much personal and financial information, which makes losing them very stressful. However, if you think you lost your wallet, it's vital to act quickly. [toc] What You Need to...
15 Best Budgeting Tools (and Apps) in 2019
When it comes to your finances, the most basic budget planning can be daunting. You may have trouble setting the right goals or sticking to the plan. Shouldn’t there be an easier way? [toc] Best Budgeting Apps New budgeting tools are popping up...
10 Keys to Managing Money Successfully in Marriage
Everyone has heard of couples who have decided to go their separate ways due to unresolved fights regarding money and debt. According to this article, money disagreements account for 22% of all divorces. Money management in marriage is a big deal. Most...
Mint vs. YNAB
We could all use some help with budgeting and saving money. Thankfully, these days there are a variety of technology solutions designed to assist us. Mint.com and You Need a Budget (YNAB) are two website and app-based services that can allow you to track...
5 Legit Ways to Get Out of a Timeshare
The draw of a timeshare is real. I know — my dad bought a few of them. He had two weeks at a Minnesota resort town. One in the winter and one in the summer. They were fun! My kids and I went with several times. We swam, snowmobiled, boated. But of...
The 100 Best Money Quotes of All Time
There is something about quotes that motivates me to be a better person. Especially when they are relevant to me and where I am in life. Since I blog about personal finance and it is a huge part of what I do, I decided to share my favorite money...
5 You Need a Budget (YNAB) Alternatives in 2019
Have you ever heard of You Need a Budget (YNAB)? YNAB is a budgeting tool created to help you have better control over your finances. Depending on your budgeting style, you might not find YNAB a good fit. We’ll show you some similar software programs...
Here are the FSA Contribution Limits for 2019
Do you qualify to have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA, also called a Flexible Spending Arrangement)? If so, do you know the FSA contribution limits for 2019? Using an FSA for qualifying expenses can be one way to decrease your taxable income and put...
