Managing Your Money

5 Money in Excel Alternatives

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.

Brigit Review: Credit Builder Loans, Cash Advances, and More

There are many personal finance apps with tools designed to help you recover your footing and build a stronger financial future. One such app is Brigit. In this Brigit Review, I’ll cover their various products and services, share some pros and cons, and let you know who Brigit is best suited for.

What Is Total Annual Income and Why Is It Important?

There are times when you may be asked what your total annual income is. It could be during income tax season or when you apply for a mortgage or car loan. But what does total annual income mean? What is (and isn't) included in the calculation?

Fingerhut Alternatives: 10 Buy Now, Pay Later Sites

Fingerhut is a catalog and online retailer that offers buy now pay later arrangements to its customers. The benefit comes in the form of affordable payments and the opportunity to build or repair your credit. But Fingerhut isn't the only player in the game. Here are 8 Fingerhut alternatives for you to consider.

CreditStrong Review: Is it Worth the Cost?

If you’re interested in improving your credit and building your savings, CreditStrong may be able to help. The credit builder platform combines installment loans and savings accounts to help people repair their credit and grow their savings. But with so many other credit builder loans available, how does CreditStrong compare?

Money in Excel Review: Meet the New Microsoft Money

If you’re familiar with Microsoft Money, Money in Excel may interest you. The upgraded version of Microsoft Money enables you to keep track of transactions, create budgets, and establish and work toward reaching your financial goals. This Money in Excel review covers everything you need to know, from features to pricing to Money in Excel alternatives.

How to Dispute a Credit Card Charge

In this day and age where credit card fraud is so prevalent, it’s crucial that you know how to dispute a credit card charge. There are laws in place to protect consumers, but there are also stipulations within those laws. Knowing how to dispute a credit card charge will help you avoid getting ripped off. 

Best Banks for Private Client Millionaire Perks (plus Alternatives)

Banks offer competitive perks and wealth management services for wealthy customers. Private client banking can help you get even more for your money. Unfortunately, not everyone can qualify as a private banking client - a net worth of $1MM or more is usually required. Here are some of the top private banking services available today.

Copilot Review: Paid Budgeting App Worth It?

Copilot is financial management and budgeting tool designed to help iOS users to master their financial lives. If you’ve been looking to get better control of your financing across multiple accounts, Copilot may be the right choice for you. It gives you the ability to track your spending, create budgets, and have more control over your financial destiny.

Albert App Review: An All-in-One Banking and Investing App?

Many personal finance apps specialize in specific tasks like saving money, earning a high-interest rate, paying bills, and potentially earning spending rewards. Finding one platform offering both banking and investing accounts can be challenging. That's not the case with Albert. This Albert app review dives into the various features that can help improve your finances.

What is a SageStream Credit Score?

SageStream is a credit reporting agency similar to TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. Some organizations, such as banks and insurance companies, may use SageStream to determine a potential customer’s creditworthiness. But what is the difference between a SageStream score and a FICO score? And how can you know if your SageStream score is good or not? 

Zero-Based Budgets: Templates and Examples

A zero-based budget is a straightforward concept that not enough people understand. The concept is simple: Make sure every dollar you bring in has a designated purpose. Keep reading to learn how you can set up a zero-based budget that can change your finances for the better.

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