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Cleo, a freemium personal finance app, uses humor to help you manage your money, but this AI-powered saving and budgeting tool is no joke. This clever app is great for beginners. Learn about Cleo and whether this humorous personal finance app can help you stick to your budgeting and saving goals.
Most of us know having kids comes with extra costs, such as clothing, food, and possibly college tuition. But kids require more than just food and clothes. There are hidden costs of raising a child many parents-to-be overlook. Here are some common expenses you should be sure to take into account.
Do you have enough money to cover unanticipated hardships like major medical bills, vehicle breakdowns, and home repairs? If not, you need an emergency fund. Find out how to start a new one or grow the one you have.
Don’t let unexpected expenses plunge you into panic. Build an emergency fund to deal with anything life throws at you.
SoFi Relay Credit Insights is a free financial app and budgeting tool that helps you track your spending, monitor your credit, set financial goals, and see all your financial accounts in a single dashboard. Learn about SoFi Relay Credit Insights’s key features and whether it’s right for your money and credit management needs.
Is it impossible for you to budget? Does the word “budget” give you a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach? If the answer’s yes, you’re not alone. But if you think you’re just bad at budgeting, think again. Most budgets fail for a reason. Which one is it for you?
Money and finances can complicate a romantic relationship. Twine is a beginner-friendly budgeting and investing app that helps couples collaborate on their financial goals by working together and building good financial habits. Read on to find out whether Twine could benefit you and your partner.
Ever daydream about switching to a single-income household so you or your spouse could stay home with the kids? It’s not as old-fashioned as it sounds. In fact, more millennial parents (21%) are staying home with their children than Gen-X parents (17%) did when they were the same age, according to a 2018 Pew survey.
GoHenry and Greenlight are two of the most popular prepaid debit cards for kids. Each has a host of features to empower your kids to control their own finances — with some supervision. Learn how these two products compare head-to-head to help you decide which is the best choice for your family.
Qube Money provides a simple budgeting solution for individuals, couples, and families. The fledgling banking-and-budgeting app lets you visualize and manage your budget, control spending, and automate saving through its signature “qubes.” Learn about Qube Money and whether it’s a good fit for you.
Acorns combines a low-friction taxable investment account with automated savings mechanisms and opportunities to earn cash back, all managed from a user-friendly app. Is Acorns right for you? Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of this popular platform.
Sinking funds help you save for future expenses, both planned and unplanned. Used properly, they can help you live within your means and avoid unnecessary debt. Learn how to set up your first sinking fund and make the most of it.
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