5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Spending
Ah, the holiday season. Pumpkin spice is in the air, winter romance is trending on Netflix, and we’re all ready for some holiday cheer. Maybe a little too ready. Before you launch full-blast into holiday shopping mode, now’s the perfect time to take a step…
Simplifi by Quicken Named Top Pick Again by NYT Wirecutter | Best Budgeting Apps 2020 & 2021
“Simplifi by Quicken remains our top pick.”–NYT Wirecutter “After another round of testing nearly a dozen apps, we continue to recommend Simplifi by Quicken as the easiest, most comprehensive way to both see where your money is going and plan for future expenses.” That’s the…
Simplifi by Quicken Gives You 5 Easy Ways to Know Where You Stand with Your Finances
You’re shopping online and you find that perfect jacket. You know the one. But then you see the price tag, and you have to stop and think. It’s not terribly expensive, but it’s not pocket change either. Can you really afford it? How can you…
Get the Most out of Simplifi by Quicken
See our newest features and browse our top picks in the Tips & Tricks section to unlock the full power of Simplifi by Quicken! New Features 1. Savvy Spender Achievement Simplifi has added a new achievement to its roster: the Savvy Spender! Like the rest…
Father’s Day Financial Advice from Quicken
Parents are our first source of knowledge. About everything. They know how to cook dinner. And how to tie shoes. They know how to work buttons, and how to put that jacket on so it doesn’t end up backwards and inside out. As we grow…
How to Budget — Without a Budget!
If you have trouble sticking to a budget—or if the very idea of budgeting makes you cringe—you’re not alone. As reported in The Cut, Brad Klontz is a psychologist who also happens to be a certified financial planner. It’s a smart combination for someone who…
6 Simple Budgeting Tips that Last
Budgeting your money isn’t always fun, and it isn’t always easy. But if you think the best budgeting tips are all about driving yourself crazy watching every dime, think again. These 6 great tips for budgeting your money are designed to make it easier to…
7 Steps from College to Financial Independence
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Graduating from college is a major milestone on the road to financial independence. It sets you up for a potential lifetime of success by raising your expected salary by about $25,000 per year, and that’s only the beginning. The…
How to Create a Simple Personal Budget That Works (With Templates)
Creating a simple personal budget always comes down to one thing: keeping your total monthly expenses below your monthly take-home pay. But there are about as many ways to do that as there are people on the planet. You can keep things at a high…
How to Budget and Save Money with Savings Goals
No matter what you’re saving up for, from a new car to your dream entertainment center, the best way to get there is to set a goal and make a plan: Figure out how much you need to save Decide what you can put toward…
Myth or Fact: 7 Rumors About Simplifi by Quicken
Recently, we did a social media deep-dive and discovered 7 fun rumors about Simplifi by Quicken. 6 are pure myth. Only 1 of them is true. Can you guess which ones are which? 7 Rumors About Simplifi by Quicken 1. You can’t add your own…
Simplifi Makes Bill Tracking Easy with Bill Connect
Have you ever paid a late fee, underestimated a credit card bill, or forgot to cancel a subscription before it renewed? Simplifi’s new Bill Connect feature makes it easier than ever to stay on top of your bills. By connecting directly to each biller, you’ll…
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Financial Resolutions Back on Track
The new year is the perfect time to make financial resolutions, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to keep. In fact, some 62% of us have given up on those resolutions by February, whether we’re just too busy to fit them into our daily lives…
6 Best Hacks for Your Simplifi Spending Plan
Have you ever wanted to buy something special that really shouldn’t count as part of your monthly spending? Or maybe you’d just like to add your groceries to your spending plan. These 6 spending plan hacks take advantage of Simplifi’s extreme flexibility to help you…
Simplifi by Quicken: The Personal Finance App For Everyone
You shouldn’t need to be a finance major to know how to manage your money. And it shouldn’t be so complicated that it requires spreadsheets, fancy formulas, or hours and hours of data entry. That’s why, as the makers of the best-selling personal finance software,…
5 Ways Simplifi by Quicken Lets You Track Your Money Your Way
Whether you already use Simplifi by Quicken or you’re brand new to the app, one of the things you probably care about most in a personal finance app is flexibility. Why? Because personal finances are exactly that—personal. Unfortunately, most personal finance apps are just the…
7 Ways to Better Manage Your Spending and Improve Your Financial Well-being with Simplifi
Taking control of your day-to-day, month-to-month finances is one of the primary keys to improving your financial well-being. To do this effectively, you need to know where you stand so you can make good choices and better manage your spending. The average American between the…
Simplifi’s New Shopping Refund Tracker Helps You Stay on Top of Your Refunds
Since the start of the pandemic and subsequent closure of many brick-and-mortar stores, online and mobile shopping has skyrocketed, a trend that will likely continue through the holiday season as people shop for gifts. In a recent survey, we found that 78% of respondents are…