Money Management

Manage Your Money Better

Discover some of the best ways to manage your finances and plan for a happy, healthy financial future. With tips from experts on everything from paying off credit cards to cutting costs, you'll feel better equipped to face any challenge that comes with managing your money.

  • Cash App Borrow

    Cash App Borrow: How to Get an Instant Loan (Simple Guide)

    Cash App's short-term loans come with reasonable fees compared to payday lenders, but qualifying is a black box—the feature appears for some users and not others based on factors the company won't clearly explain.

    By Cleveland Dietz
    January 28, 2025
  • Best Budgeting Methods

    What Is the Best Budgeting Method for You? Take This Quiz To Find Out

    Budgeting methods range from simple percentage splits like 50/30/20 to intense dollar-by-dollar tracking with zero-based plans. The right approach depends on whether you need rigid spending control or just want to automate savings while spending freely on everything else.

    By R.J. Weiss
    January 28, 2025
  • Best Empower Alternatives

    7 Alternatives to Empower’s Investment Dashboard and Tools

    You don't need a six-figure portfolio to get a world-class financial dashboard. We’ve vetted the most reliable alternatives to Empower, exploring which tools offer the best retirement calculators and investment trackers so you can find the perfect fit for your specific net worth.

    By R.J. Weiss
    August 26, 2025
  • Best Free Credit Score Apps

    The Best Free Credit Score and Credit Monitoring Apps

    Keeping track of your credit shouldn’t feel like a second job. We’ve tested the top free monitoring apps to see which ones actually give you useful insights — and which ones just try to sell you a credit card you don't need.

    By Sarah Foley
    October 31, 2025
  • Dave Ramsey Household Budget Percentages

    Dave Ramsey’s Household Budget Percentages

    Dave Ramsey’s 25% housing rule is famous, but how do the rest of his categories stack up? We break down the recommended percentages for food, utilities, and giving to show you how a "proven" budget looks in practice and how to adjust those numbers for your own household.

    By R.J. Weiss
    November 20, 2025
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    The 8 Best Personal Finance Books of All Time

    Most finance books are just noise, but these eight are the "greats" that stand the test of time. Whether you need to master index funds or fix your relationship with spending, this curated list provides the ultimate curriculum for building long-term wealth.

    By R.J. Weiss
    January 28, 2025
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