All articles tagged Budgeting (5)

How AXA’s Financial Planning Services Empower Women to Take Control of Their Financial Futures and Plan for the Unexpected

How AXA’s Financial Planning Services Empower Women to Take Control of Their Financial Futures and Plan for the Unexpected

By: Ray FitzGerald, 1/2/2018

In a Nutshell: Advancements in workplace equality have opened financial opportunities to women that just two decades ago were hard to obtain. AXA has created educational programs tailored to the needs of the growing number of women increasing their earning power and taking over their family finances. AXA's services include individual counseling on savings, insurance, investment products, and retirement planning, as well as group seminars that help build a sound and attainable... read more »

Give Every Dollar a Purpose: How Mvelopes Provides a Digital Update to a Time-Tested Budgeting Method

Give Every Dollar a Purpose: How Mvelopes Provides a Digital Update to a Time-Tested Budgeting Method

By: Brittney Mayer, 7/12/2017

In a Nutshell: As our money goes digital so, too, must our budgets. Bringing the tried-and-true method of envelope budgeting into the modern age, Mvelopes helps users build financial awareness and take control of their money. Available online and mobile, the Mvelopes app lets you carry unlimited envelopes in your pocket, allowing you to keep track of your cash flow and see where every dollar belongs. The Mvelopes Learning Center houses hundreds of articles and videos on a variety of... read more »

A No-Nonsense Approach to Finances & Frugality — Mr. Money Mustache Shows Readers How to Live Better on Less

A No-Nonsense Approach to Finances & Frugality — Mr. Money Mustache Shows Readers How to Live Better on Less

By: Sean Garrity, 2/15/2017

In a Nutshell: Mr. Money Mustache — funny name, not-so-funny insight into how you’re overspending in your day-to-day. Through creative budgeting recommendations, savings plans, reading lists, and real-talk resources, Mr. Money Mustache teaches people how to live on less (approximately 50-75% less) without sacrificing quality of life. In fact, his entertainingly snarky life lessons and advice can show readers how their lives might just get a little -- or a lot -- better through... read more »

Make Budgets, Track Investments, and Now Pay Bills: Mint Introduces New Bill Payment and Tracking Features

Make Budgets, Track Investments, and Now Pay Bills: Mint Introduces New Bill Payment and Tracking Features

By: Brittney Mayer, 1/27/2017

In a Nutshell: With an abundance of bills, copious credit cards, and a variety of miscellaneous payments due every month, it can be easy to forget a due date -- especially without effective financial organization. Unfortunately, that small oversight can come with a big fee. Intuit's popular personal finance platform, Mint, is working to solve the problem of late-payment fees. The newest update of the software integrates a host of intelligent features designed to help users avoid... read more »

Level Money—The Budgeting App That Tells You What You Can Spend, Not What You Can’t

Level Money—The Budgeting App That Tells You What You Can Spend, Not What You Can’t

By: Ashley Dull, 1/18/2016

In a Nutshell: Level Money is a free money management app that makes it easier to spend by showing you exactly how much money you have left — your "Spendable" balance — for the day, week, and month. Simply and safely link your accounts within the app to create your personalized Plan. Created by millennials for millennials, Level Money has surpassed 1,000,000 downloads to date, helping young adults manage money painlessly.// Creating a budget is a mundane and sometimes painful... read more »