How to Use a Weekly Budget Planner for Long-Term Savings
by Quicken
December 12, 2016
Using a weekly budget is a great way to organize your personal finances, particularly if you get paid on a...
Budgeting & Savings
Best Online Budget Planners for Your Household
by Quicken
November 29, 2016
A solid budget is integral to so much that’s important in life: your credit score, retirement security and settling down...
Tips for Creating a Monthly Budget Template
by Quicken
November 29, 2016
A monthly budget is a fundamental tool for understanding your household finances. By knowing exactly how much cash you have...
Best Apps to Help You Keep Track of Your Money
by Quicken
November 29, 2016
When managing money went from using pen and paper to digital, keeping track of your finances became almost as simple...
5 Ways to Better Keep Track of Your Money
by Quicken
November 17, 2016
Forbes magazine made a splash in 2016 when it reported that 63 percent of Americans have less than $500 in...
What's in a Typical Household Budget?
by Quicken
November 17, 2016
Between income and expenses, there’s constantly money moving in and out of your accounts — but if you're not following...
Personal Finance Strategies: Building a Savings Account
by Quicken
November 17, 2016
When it comes to finances, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. You like your job and you’re...
Getting Out of Debt Using Personal Finance Software
by Quicken
September 23, 2016
On the surface, getting out of debt seems like a simple process: Just pay off your loans and credit cards...
Finance on the Go: the Best Ways to Use a Budgeting App
by Quicken
September 23, 2016
When technology runs faster, the speed limit on life seems to increase right along with it. Some details — even...
Why You Should Follow the IRS on Social Media
by Quicken
July 22, 2016
The Internal Revenue Service just wants to be like everyone else – accessible on Facebook or Twitter, available to chat...
What to Expect When Transferring a Credit Card Balance
by Quicken
July 22, 2016
If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably received a credit card offer in the mail and thought, “Sure, why not?”...
How Once-Weekly Meal Prep Saves on Groceries
by Quicken
July 22, 2016
The average American spends $1,200 a year on fast food, as reported by the Daily Mail. That may not sound...
Should You Ever Cancel a Credit Card?
by Quicken
July 22, 2016
You may want to simplify your financial life by closing some of your accounts if you've built up a collection...
How Credit Card Balance Transfers Work
by Quicken
July 21, 2016
If you're tired of paying extremely high interest rates on your credit card balance, a balance transfer might be for...
What are Rainy Day Funds? [Infographic]
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Saving for a Rainy Day Fund. You can budget for everyday expenses, but what happens when life throws you an...
6 Surprising Things That Hurt Your Credit Score
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your credit score might only be three digits, but it can have a substantial impact on your financial life because...
How to Save for Long-Term Goals
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Whether you’re dreaming of sending your kids to college, having a comfortable retirement, or buying a new house or car...