How to Take Control of Your Finances: 7 Top Uses of Money Management Tools
Keeping track of bank accounts and other investments, getting out of debt, saving up for retirement, or simply balancing a checkbook are only some of the few essential money matters that most people would like to successfully juggle yet fail to do so most of the time.
Start Saving with Bank of America’s Keep the Change
Bank of America's Keep the Change, while not exactly a new program, is good place to start putting away a little something once in a while especially at these times when saving up is not at the top of every individual or family's list of priorities.
Free Online Money Management Tools
Effective money management used to require tons of paperwork. But with online management tools such as Quicken, Mint, and Microsoft Money, the process became a lot easier. With so many software applications available, users can get confused as companies battle it out to get a larger share of the market. Some of the biggest names in money management have even introduced free software products to attract more clients.
Measuring Wealth: How Rich Are You?
Without exception, everyone experiences a small fraction of satisfaction when they realize their net worth is higher than their contemporaries. This gives individuals a sense of happiness and triumph especially when they exceed their current financial goals. But does a high net worth really mean financial strength or stability? And is it a good indicator of future financial progress? The truth is, while numbers are important, it does not reveal the whole truth. It is also critical to look into the quality of assets you have, its liquidity, and its ability to produce income. For example, consider someone whose net worth is valued at $900,000. He lives in a home with a current market value of $750,000 and his car is valued at $50,000. Is he in a better position than a person who has $400,000 in liquidity but whose total net worth is $800,000 assuming that the growth rates of their liquid assets are similar?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Money Management for Young Professionals
As an upcoming or recent college graduate, your mind is chock-full of knowledge and ideas that will help you thrive in your newly-minted professional career. It’s tempting to let thoughts of long-term money matters fall by the wayside as you establish yourself in a new role, but doing so can cause long-term damage to your financial future. To make sure your money works for you in the long run, add a self-taught course in money management to your list of priorities. Think of this article as your study guide and use it to prepare for retirement’s final exam. Instead of a good grade, however, you’ll get long-term financial security if you pass.
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