How the Cash Envelope System Works
Credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments are safe and convenient tools, but when you make transactions with them, you can lose touch... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 1/4/23
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Credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments are safe and convenient tools, but when you make transactions with them, you can lose touch... read more »
By: Erica Sandberg • 1/4/23
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Middle-to-low income families are being priced out of child care. Child care is deemed affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a... read more »
By: Brandon Rossman • 4/27/22
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Marriage is a team effort, and part of the process is learning how to manage money together. That may involve paying down consumer... read more »
By: Jon McDonald • 9/28/21
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Consumers who are living paycheck to paycheck or struggling with debt can use the Emma App to help get their finances in order.... read more »
By: Matt Walker • 6/17/21
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The journey into adulthood can be daunting. Young people are often faced with making decisions about their finances and their... read more »
By: Matt Walker • 5/26/21
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People operating on tight budgets — whether they’re climbing out of debt or saving for a vacation — may not look to their grocery... read more »
By: Matt Walker • 5/26/21
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Budgeting is one of the first and most crucial steps toward getting your financial life in order. Yet, only 41% of Americans use a budget.... read more »
By: Andrea Woroch • 1/20/20
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Budgeting is the foundation of responsible money management, but many Americans still struggle with it. The BudgetTracker web app... read more »
By: Adam West • 7/29/19
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Even with smartphones and online banking, managing finances can still be a challenge. But, Cleo — an AI-based chatbot — is helping... read more »
By: Matt Walker • 2/20/19
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Stressed about money? You’re not alone. A recent survey from Varo Money found that a whopping 85% of people said they sometimes feel anxious when... read more »
By: Andrea Woroch • 11/26/18
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When Brian Brandow realized his family was more than $100,000 in debt, he turned to financial bloggers and experts like Dave... read more »
By: Lauren Keys • 6/28/16
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Does it make sense for a budget to stay the same without any flexibility from month to month? It’s easy to overspend for the month... read more »
By: Lauren Keys • 6/15/16
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When you find yourself overwhelmed by bills, debt or financial stress, the answer isn’t more spending, opening an additional line of credit or... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 10/2/14
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The Buddi money management program makes it easy to track your expenses, plan budgets for the future and create colorful reports... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 9/22/14
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Moneydance is an easy-to-use program that helps anyone get a complete picture of their personal finances. Available on any... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 9/15/14
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A study by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling finds when it comes to personal finance and money management skills, many Americans... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/8/14
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Americans work harder than ever to provide for their families and work toward their piece of the American dream. Some of us are rewarded for our... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 5/13/14
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Nature has an interesting way of teaching and inspiring, which can often apply to our finances. Consider how bananas could teach us how to expand... read more »
By: Judy Lawrence • 5/13/14
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Recent growth in the use of prepaid credit cards may be fueled by consumers looking to change bad spending habits. At least that’s the conclusion... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 4/14/14
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Just as you think you’ve gotten a handle on your budget, something you failed to account for pops up and busts your balanced plan. These budget... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/27/14
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That special day shouldn’t mean going into debt for years to come. Our 10 Best Blogs for Budgeting Brides were selected for the strength of their... read more »
By: Toby Bower • 2/12/14
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Taking a thrifty holiday doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to sun bathing in your backyard. Our 10 Best Blogs for Traveling on a Budget... read more »
By: Toby Bower • 2/5/14
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Creating and sticking to a budget is one of the best ways to take control over your financial life. In fact, having a budget is really the only... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 1/18/14
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One of the truly crucial steps in getting your finances and spending under control is to create a budget. It is the framework upon which a strong... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/13/13
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It is that time of year again. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and we are all planning our big family feast. Around our house, that means the... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 11/15/13