Free Budget Spreadsheets and Tools
These free online spreadsheets let you skip the setup and start tracking your money right away.
When Is the Best Time to Buy Appliances?
Shoppers can find appliance deals throughout the year, but July 4, Black Friday and after a new model release are popular times.
When Is the Best Time to Buy a TV?
The best TV sales happen during Super Bowl season, spring and Black Friday.
11 Cheap and Affordable Wedding Venues
Look beyond traditional locations to help uncover budget-friendly wedding venue ideas.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon's October Prime Day, officially called Prime Big Deal Days, is Oct. 6-7. Walmart, Target and other retailers will offer discounts, too.
Give Every Dollar a Job With Zero-Based Budgeting
This budgeting method has you plan out your income down to the last cent, so nothing goes untracked. Here's how it works, plus the pros, cons and ways to make it more flexible.
Pay Yourself First: Reverse Budgeting Explained
In the pay yourself first budget, you put money toward your savings accounts first, and then pay your bills, pay down your debts and get things you want. Here's how it works and what to watch out for.
What Is My Net Income?
Also called your take-home pay, net income is what's left after taxes and deductions come out of your paycheck.
9 Browser Extensions for Easily Finding Coupons
Rather than search for promo codes yourself, download a browser extension for shopping and let it find the deals for you, in seconds.
How Can I Plan for Variable and Fixed Expenses?
Variable expenses are costs that change over time. Fixed expenses typically stay the same and can be easier to plan for.
50/30/20 Budget Calculator
Enter your monthly income after taxes into this free budget calculator to create a budget that accounts for your needs, wants and savings goals.
What Is Cash Stuffing? How to Use the Envelope Budget System
Cash stuffing — or the envelope system — is a budgeting method of putting cash into marked envelopes for spending.
24 Ways to Have a Cheaper Wedding
A few simple ways to have a cheap wedding include getting married out of season, using consignment stores and reducing your guest list.
Return Policy Guide: What to Know and Which Stores Stand Out
It's wise to keep receipts, but retailers with some of the best return policies may not require them.
How to Make a Budget in 5 Steps
Divide your income among needs, wants, savings and debt repayment.
55 Places to Get Free Things on Your Birthday
Read our list of places to sign up for free food, discounts or bonus rewards during your birthday month. Redditors shout out Starbucks, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Jersey Mike's as faves.
Here’s What to Do with Those Gift Cards You Don’t Want
Unwanted or partially used gift cards don’t have to go to waste. Learn how to exchange, sell, donate or repurpose them — plus tips to avoid scams.