Managing Your Money

If you struggle with poor credit or are new to credit, you may have heard of credit builder services as a way to improve your credit score. In this article, I explain how credit builder services work, share some examples of companies to consider, and some credit builder alternatives.

When you open an account with a new bank, you want to know your ATM and debit card limits. After all, no one wants to discover that they've exceeded their debit card limit when trying to pay for a cart full of groceries. Here are the bank card limits from several major banks.

Neobanks and financial technology companies (fintechs) are becoming increasingly popular by making banking easier and more accessible for a broader audience of consumers. In this HMBradley review, I'll cover everything you need to know, so you can decide if you should take advantage of HM Bradley’s banking benefits. 

Do you ever find yourself falling a few dollars short just before payday?
Sometimes you just need a temporary boost. That’s where Get Paid Early apps can help. They let you access your paycheck a couple of days in advance and offer other features to make managing your day-to-day finances easier.

With grocery prices at sky high levels, people everywhere are searching for ways to beat inflation. If you're looking for a free turkey this Thanksgiving, whether due to budget constraints or you are just trying to be frugal, there are several options. Here are 10 ways you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey in your area.

Do you keep track of your net worth and how it changes over time? Many different apps offer features that calculate and track your net worth. Some cost money, but there are free apps you can use, too. To help you choose the right net worth calculator, I’ve compiled a list of the best ones available today.

There are two traditional ways to build credit - make payments on a credit card, or loan. But neither of these options build credit without debt. So if you don’t feel like buying something you don’t need right now, a credit builder loan lets you receive your loan proceeds back at the end of the repayment term.

The Eisenhower Matrix can help you prioritize tasks so that you focus on important and urgent tasks first, followed by the rest. It's a solid framework for how to spend your time.

Playbook is a personal finance app that helps high income earners optimize their taxes and build a personalized financial plan. But how does it work and is Playbook worth the monthly fee? Find out in our Playbook review.

If you love budgeting spreadsheets, there's a good chance you've heard of Money in Excel. Unfortunately, Microsoft will no longer support the program after June 30, 2023. If you're a current user, it might be time to consider replacement budget software. This article covers five Money in Excel alternatives you may want to try.

At 10 million members strong, Chime is a hugely popular online bank. But other fintech companies and digital banks offer similar products and features. How do you know which is best suited for you? Here are 10 online banks, like Chime, for you to consider.

Are you looking for a financial app that can track banking accounts, help you budget, and suggest ways to improve your finances? Monarch Money is a popular budgeting app that can monitor your financial progress and make it easier to plan for the future. This Monarch Money review covers the various financial tools available to you.