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Are You Riding the Credit Card Float?

Are You Riding the Credit Card Float?

Every time I explain the credit card float to people, I feel like the bearer of bad news. There they are, happily paying their bills (for the time being) when I roll up and point out the flaw in their plan, like some self-appointed Safety Patrol of Personal...
YNAB vs. Mint: A Better Way to Manage Money

YNAB vs. Mint: A Better Way to Manage Money

Looking for a new money management app now that Mint is going away? What if we told you there wasn’t just a better alternative, but an opportunity to change your whole relationship with money?Even the most basic personal finance app offers a bit of control in a world...
Why A Faithful Mint User Switched to YNAB

Why A Faithful Mint User Switched to YNAB

I was a long-time Mint enthusiast. Mint saved me from the money woes of Quicken almost a decade ago. It was my trusty friend as my husband and I paid off our mortgage in less than 2 years. It helped me adjust quickly to the financial realities of moving to a very...
YNAB Isn’t a Mint Alternative—It’s Better

YNAB Isn’t a Mint Alternative—It’s Better

Intuit recently announced that its popular budgeting app, Mint, will be merging with Credit Karma, a personal finance app, in early 2024—but unfortunately for Mint users, the monthly budget functionality will no longer be available. As a result, a lot of people are...
Can YNAB Keep Your House Clean?

Can YNAB Keep Your House Clean?

Who doesn’t love a two-for-one deal? YNAB takes all the stress out of money management, helps you reach your goals, and reach personal finance nirvana. But what if YNAB could do more for you? Pray tell…I’m going to let you in on something: While YNAB is a...