Personal Finance
YNAB, otherwise known as “You Need a Budget,” is a popular budgeting app built on the zero-based budgeting system. Zero-based budgeting assigns every dollar a job immediately, so that you always know where your money is going. As a whole, this app is well-received with a 4.8-star rating on the…
Budgeting apps promise to help users gain control of their finances by providing a view into their spending habits and transactions. But with so many budgeting tools on the market today, it’s not always clear what makes each platform stand out. That’s why we’ve ranked the nine best budgeting apps…
After graduating from Berkeley’s MBA program part-time in 2006, I wanted to start Financial Samurai. But even after taking entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance courses, everything I needed to launch a business, I didn’t. My excuse was that my firm, Credit Suisse, had paid for 80% of my MBA education, and…
paulaphoto / Shutterstock.comGone are the days of staid book-filled libraries. Sure, the book thing is still a theme, but public libraries are so much more than just books. Libraries aim to improve access to information and provide education for everyone in their community. Book learnin’ on how to become a…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. This summer, job seekers continue to prioritize flexibility, and many employers are meeting that demand with a strong supply of remote roles. “Even in a changing job landscape, remote work isn’t going away,” says Keith Spencer, a career expert at FlexJobs. “These forward-thinking…
Every year, your Social Security check gets a small raise to keep pace with inflation. And right now, every retiree gets the same percentage, top to bottom. But a recent proposal could change that for some people. If your annual benefit sits above a certain line, your yearly increase could…
Asier Romero / Shutterstock.comAre you prone to impulse buying? Have you given in and made random, unnecessary purchases that eat into your potential savings without forethought? That could be why you can’t seem to recall what happened to that $20 bill in your wallet or how your budget got so…
Andrey_Popov / Shutterstock.comSeveral million people in the United States regularly suffer through sleepless nights, which many researchers agree greatly affects overall health. Numerous hospitals dedicate entire divisions to studying sleep — and they’re willing to pay you several thousand dollars just to watch you nap, if you’re willing to get…
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.comBuy now, pay later apps are an increasingly popular way to finance purchases. Here’s how they work: Companies like Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna allow you to split the cost of everyday purchases, from running shoes to groceries, into several installment payments. Pay-in-four loans are a common model. You’re…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. The line separating personal social media use from professional life has all but vanished. Based on a survey of over 900 Gen Z employees, Zety’s Gen Z Digital Boundaries Report reveals how digital footprints are impacting the careers of young professionals. The…
