5 Suggestions on How to Best Use Your Third Stimulus CheckApril 1, 2021In late December of 2020, millions of eligible Americans received a $600 stimulus check to alleviate some of the financial stress the COVID-19 pandemic’s brought about. Since then, a third stimulus payment has been ... Read More
Financial Resolutions to Make in 2021February 22, 2021To say 2020 was a challenging year would be an understatement. Tough on our mental and physical wellbeing, and even tougher on (many of) our wallets. It’s okay if you didn’t get to achieve the financial goals you set ... Read More
From Scarcity to Abundance: 5 Ways to Shift Your Money MindsetFebruary 17, 2021Take a second to think about your relationship with money. Not how it feels when it’s in your hands, or how it sometimes hurts when you spend it – just the money itself. Would you say your relationship with it is a ... Read More
5 Holiday Budgeting Tips to Help Manage Your Spending This SeasonDecember 7, 2020Ah, the holiday season. The time of year that we eat, drink, and more often than not, spend far more than we should. Without fail, we start each new year 10 pounds overweight and with much lighter pockets… and why? ... Read More
How to Keep Your Mental, Physical, and Financial Health On TrackNovember 23, 2020Whenever we feel overwhelmed, it’s always a good idea to take a few deep breaths, collect ourselves, and set aside time to give our health some much-needed attention. If you feel like your mental, physical, or ... Read More
7 Financial Trainer RecommendationsNovember 10, 2020The Financial Gym is a national, personal financial services company with a fitness-inspired approach. Certified Financial Trainers™ work with clients one-on-one virtually and in physical locations across the country on ... Read More
21 Ways to Invest in Yourself That Don’t Cost a ThingNovember 10, 2020Investing in yourself means putting in time and energy into you. Here are 21 ideas for investing in yourself that don’t cost you anything. Read More
How Does Filing for Unemployment Impact My Credit Score?October 29, 2020If you’ve recently filed for unemployment, it’s fair to assume that you have a number of concerns whirling around your mind at the moment. Fortunately, negatively impacting your credit doesn’t have to be one of them. In ... Read More
This November, VOTE! Must-Read Resources on How to VoteOctober 27, 2020On the first Tuesday of November, millions of Americans plan to exercise their civic duty by using their voice to vote for the next president of the United States and for other state and local offices. You may think your ... Read More
All About the Stats: COVID’s Impact on Americans’ Money HabitsAugust 5, 2020At times, it’s hard to believe that it’s only been a few months since the COVID-19 pandemic radically altered the lives of millions across the nation. Memories of a world before the virus can often seem incredibly far ... Read More
Introducing Just Ask, Best Egg’s Brand New Video and Content SeriesJuly 16, 2020If one thing is certain in life, it’s that we’ve all been met with unpredictable circumstances at one point or another. Sometimes, those unexpected events take a huge hit on our finances. When they do, it can be ... Read More
What is a Money Diary and How to Keep One to Improve Your FinancesJuly 8, 2020LendingTree’s Sarah Berger helps to introduce what a money diary is and why keeping one could be the best thing you ever did for your money. Read More
Budgeting and Investing Money on Low Income: How to Start Saving MoneyJuly 8, 2020LendingTree’s Millennial Money expert, Sarah Berger, explores the most important financial priorities to have when trying to build wealth on a low income. Read More
An Alternative to Consider Before Filing for BankruptcyJuly 2, 2020If your debt has grown far out of control due to unemployment, medical expenses, or overextended credit, you may be thinking about making a major financial move like filing for bankruptcy. While bankruptcy is sometimes ... Read More
The Simple Way to Get Your Credit Reports for Free Every WeekJuly 1, 2020If you’ve never made it a habit to regularly check your credit score, now’s the time. Why is that? So, here’s the deal: usually, you’re only able to get one free credit report from each credit bureau every 12 months. ... Read More
Teaching Money to Kids When You’re Not a Financial ExpertJune 29, 2020You don’t have to be a money expert to teach the basics of personal finance. Learn the essential money lessons for your kids, no matter your education. Read More
5 Common Money Traps to Watch Out ForJune 10, 2020If you’ve researched debt relief products, loans for borrowers with poor credit, or credit repair services before, you know that there is an abundance of businesses in the market offering this type of support. While most ... Read More
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Monthly ExpensesJune 10, 2020Looking for a few simple tips that’ll help you save some money on your monthly expenses? You’ve come to the right place! Reducing your expenses can be a challenge, particularly when you’ve grown used to a certain ... Read More
10 Crucial Steps to Take While Dealing With Unexpected UnemploymentJune 8, 2020Have you recently become unemployed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy? If so, we’re going to share a handful of steps you can take to make this setback a bit less challenging. We’ve ... Read More
Talking to Kids About Money: Ideas to Teach Money to Kids at Any AgeJune 3, 2020Get expert ideas and tips to be confident when talking about money to your kids, without the fear or the awkward. Read More
5 Tips for Keeping Connected With Your Team While Working RemotelyMay 14, 2020Working remotely for the first time due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic? Chances are, at some point during the experience you’ve felt a bit out of touch with your team. It’s understandable - the drive-by chats, ... Read More
We Polled The Best Egg Team & These Are 7 of the Best Financial AppsMay 1, 2020From the people that make Best Egg happen, here are 7 of our favorite financial apps are that can help you budget, save and reach your financial goals. Read More
Suggestions on What to Do with Your Coronavirus Stimulus CheckApril 28, 2020Here are the 4 ways you could use your government stimulus check to make the most of this money. Read More
Guide to Understanding Payment Forgiveness & Relief During COVID-19April 24, 2020Understand the ins and outs of payment forgiveness, forbearance, and relief during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More
The 4 Financial Moves You Should Make During the COVID-19 OutbreakApril 20, 2020While COVID-19’s impacts are unprecedented in some ways, here are 4 financial moves you can make to brace for the next couple of months. Read More
10 of the Best Financial Podcasts You’ll Want to Have Started YesterdayApril 16, 2020Here are our top picks for the best financial podcasts. Explore our favorite podcasts for personal finance, financial news and more. Read More
5 Things to Do Now if You Don’t Have SavingsApril 13, 2020Barely making your monthly bill payments is stressful enough. There might not be any extra cash around to start stashing away in case of an emergency or just to cover costs. A savings account is meant to help you ... Read More
Paul O’Donnell explains Fed Rates and how it affects youApril 7, 2020Through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to navigate through this difficult time. With the recent news of the Fed announcing it will be dropping interest rates to ... Read More
Tips to Help You Still Have Fun While Social Distancing from COVID-19April 3, 2020It can be hard to bring people together right now, but here are some ideas to inspire you to stay connected with the ones you care about. Read More
Best Egg’s Must-Reads for Personal and Professional DevelopmentApril 2, 2020We’ll start this blog by asking a simple question many of us probably don’t have a good answer to: When’s the last time you read or listened to a good book? Whether you’re an accomplished professional, a recent college ... Read More