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Beyond Mint: Top Apps for Smart Financial Planning

Post category:Personal Finance
Post last modified:March 13, 2024

As we approach January 1, 2024, the personal finance landscape is undergoing a significant shift with the closure of Mint, a popular budgeting tool. For many, Mint has been a cornerstone in managing personal finances, but its transition to Credit Karma may not align with everyone's budgeting needs. In this guide, we'll explore alternative budgeting apps with robust features to keep your financial health in check. Plus, we'll walk you through the steps to transfer your financial data from…

6 Amazon Alexa Features You Don’t Need

Post category:Technology
Post last modified:February 20, 2024

Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa, can be very helpful. But like any software, it’s important to protect your privacy, too. Plus, having friends “drop-in” unexpectedly or having Alexa repeat everything back to you can be annoying. Turn off these six Alexa features today for your privacy and peace of mind. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. This commission comes at…

5 Budgeting Apps to Keep You on Track

Post category:Personal Finance
Post last modified:December 4, 2023

Creating and living within a reasonable budget is important at any time. During the current economic state, it’s even more critical. In the past, budgeting meant using spreadsheets and formulas. If you weren’t wired to love that stuff, you could get a headache pretty quickly and thus decide to give up. Today, there are apps to help you with every aspect of budgeting and living within your means. Below are some of our favorites. Disclosure: This post may contain…

Our 5 Most Read Blogs of 2019

Post category:Round Up
Post last modified:February 21, 2024

It’s hard to believe how quickly this year and this decade went. Looking back, we’ve shared a lot of advice about everything from time management, productivity, and mindset to technology and pets. We’re sure it’s been a lot to take in, so we’re offering you another look at our five most-read blogs. Time Management, Productivity, Mindset Getting and staying organized in every aspect of your life can feel overwhelming. In our most popular post, we offer resources for general…

Amazon Echo Makes Life Easier for Seniors and Caregivers

Post category:Seniors & Caregiving
Post last modified:December 1, 2023

Alexa’s capabilities are seemingly endless, and they’re expanding all the time. In addition to being a great way to keep yourself organized, entertain your kids, and find your favorite songs, Alexa has many benefits for seniors and caregivers. While Alexa is not a replacement for a caregiver and safety must always be the first consideration, using Alexa to support caregiver roles can be tremendously helpful. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission…