3 Personal Finance Tips for College Grads
Walking across the stage to get your college diploma might be the proudest moment of your life, but it's also...
How to Set Up Your Bills and Income
OK. So now you have one or two accounts set up in Quicken and you can download transactions and use...
How to Categorize Your Transactions
Categorizing your transactions lets you see where you’re spending your money. The good news is that Quicken does most...
How to Set Up Your First Account
Follow these simple instructions and you’ll be up-and-running with Quicken in less than 10 minutes. Seriously! 1. Click the Home...
How to Set Up Savings Goals
Using Savings Goals Quicken’s Savings Goals feature helps you save money by “hiding” funds in an account. You set up...
Budgeting for Your Peace of Mind
Are your finances keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Almost three-quarters of adults say money has them feeling...
Budgeting: A Visual Guide to How Small Cutbacks Lead to Great Savings [Infographic]
Budgeting doesn't have to be hard. You don't even need to be tied down to the idea of "making a...
4 Steps to Take to Avoid Stealth Fees
Stealth fees are the costs that aren't included in the sticker price. Chances are, you have plenty of experience with...
Credit Score Q&A
A good credit score can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars by helping you get a car loan, a mortgage,...
5 Secrets to Smart Spending
Write down everything you spend money on for two months: what you bought, the amount, and the date. Don’t forget...
5 Places to Stash Your Cash
With interest rates today at rock-bottom levels, it’s understandable if you feel that low-risk savings options are not much better...
Understanding the New Credit Card Rules
A new federal law that became effective on February 22, 2010 is expected to save cardholders billions of dollars in...
Estate Planning Basics: What Everyone Should Know
Estate planning is about protecting the people you love. That’s why everyone—not just the wealthy—needs an estate plan. The details...
A Checklist of Financial Planning Staples
There are essential items you probably put on your grocery list every week—including bread, eggs and paper towels. There are...
Coverdell vs 529: Choosing a College Savings Account | Quicken
A Coverdell Savings Account and a state-sponsored 529 Savings Plan are both great ways to save for college. In both...
When to Hold and When to Fold an Investment
“Buy and hold” is a good rule. But that doesn’t mean you should never sell an existing investment or buy...
3 Smart Moves to Make if You Feel Your Job is at Risk
It’s always a good idea to be prepared for emergencies—and the loss of a job is at the top of...
Budgeting Tips for Generation Y
Photo credit: Dominic’s Pics Too many twenty-somethings are beginning their adult lives unprepared to make sensible financial decisions. But that...