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* News * Money * Wellness * Parenting * Shopping * State of Women * Games MORE+ Subscribe Menu Good for You Awards 2024 13 min read THE BEST SEXUAL WELLNESS PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU PRIORITIZE YOUR PLEASURE 8 min read GOOD FOR YOU AWARDS 2024: MEET THE EXPERTS 14 min read THE BEST SNACKS, DRINKS, AND MEAL-PLANNING TOOLS YOUR TASTE BUDS WILL THANK YOU FOR View the collection Shopping·7 min read THE BEST FINANCE PRODUCTS THAT TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF SAVING (AND SPENDING) fbtwitteremailpaper-clip Design: theSkimm | Images: Amazon, Girls That Invest May 13, 2024 Skimm'd by Caroline Goldstein and Alexandra Napoli. Products you buy through our links may earn us a commission. Oh, and if something's out of stock, oops, it was there (and all prices were accurate) at time of publication. If the word “finance” sends a chill down your spine and strikes fear in your heart, you’re definitely not alone. Quite a few of us are intimidated by handling our finances, from the small stuff like setting a daily budget to the big-ticket things like saving for a house (or — gasp — retirement). But we know that feeling confident about money is crucial for your overall peace of mind. That’s why we tapped our own Finance team and three finance experts — Vivian Tu (aka Your Rich BFF), Rianka R. Dorsainvil, CFP®, and Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, CFP® (aka The Fiscal Femme) — to help us pinpoint the best tools, apps, and educational materials that make money a lot less stressful. Looking for more feel-good products? Check out our full list of Good For You Award winners here. FINANCIAL LITERACY Amazon, Thrive Global BEST LITERACY BOOK: “GET GOOD WITH MONEY: TEN SIMPLE STEPS TO BECOMING FINANCIALLY WHOLE” BY TIFFANY ALICHE In this “New York Times” bestseller, Alichie (aka the Budgetnista) shares the ten-step process she followed to get herself out of major debt. Her method favors accessible, short-term techniques, including walking you through how to calculate your baseline budget and painlessly boost your credit score, to achieve long-term financial security. “[I’m a] big fan of Tiffany Aliche’s book — she was able to really level up her own financial situation and is one of the OG financial girlies,” Tu tells us. $15.78 at Amazon$22.32 at Bookshop Journey to Launch BEST LITERACY PODCAST: “JOURNEY TO LAUNCH” This podcast from Jamila Souffrant has earned a loyal following since its first episode in 2018, with over 3 million downloads to date. This is also a favorite of Feinstein Gerstley, who says, “Jamila covers all aspects of personal finance, including her own journey to financial freedom. I love her nonjudgmental, straightforward approach to personal finance and her relatable and inspirational guests.” Listen on Apple Podcasts YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Everything We’re Buying for Our Hobby Era This Winter The Winter Candles We’re Burning Until Spring Winter Wedding Guest Outfits You’ll Want to Wear Again and Again INVESTING Amazon BEST INVESTING BOOK: “CLEVER GIRL FINANCE: LEARN HOW INVESTING WORKS, GROW YOUR MONEY” BY BOLA SOKUNBI If you’re starting your investment education from scratch, read this book. Bola Sokunbi, the founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance (home to over 30 more free financial resources, FYI), is a certified financial education instructor and an expert in how to save, invest, and pay off debt simultaneously. Our team found this book non-intimidating and easy to understand, especially for the newbiest newbies to the world of finance. $12.58 at Amazon Girls That Invest, Vogue India BEST INVESTING PODCAST: “GIRLS THAT INVEST” “Girls That Invest” is probably the most popular investing podcast out there, and we especially love that it’s geared toward women. The podcast was founded by friends and investors Simran Kaur and Sonya Gupthan, and they aim to provide the education that women generally lack about investing. PS: Tu is also a big fan of Sim’s book and online course. Listen on Apple Podcasts DEBT & FUTURE PLANNING Amazon BEST FUTURE PLANNING BOOK: “YOUR BEST FINANCIAL LIFE: SAVE SMART NOW FOR THE FUTURE YOU WANT” BY ANNE LESTER Anne Lester is the former head of retirement solutions for J.P. Morgan and another expert we’ve consulted previously for tips on how to pay off debt and save for retirement at the same time. In her award-winning book, Lester provides actionable advice on how to build a retirement fund, particularly for millennials and Gen Zers who’ve faced some of the toughest financial climates. You’ll walk away from this book not only with the belief that retiring comfortably is doable, but knowing exactly how to do it yourself. $21.78 at Amazon$25.10 at Bookshop PositivelyB BEST DEBT BLOG: “POSITIVELYB” Brandyn Rodriguez and her husband paid off $137,000 of debt in just under five years. How’d they do it? It’s in the blog. She’ll teach you some of her debt-clearing best practices, like the zero-based budgeting method and the value of rewarding yourself along the way. Read here BUDGETING & SAVING YNAB BEST BUDGETING APP: YNAB Hands down, YNAB is the most universally beloved budgeting tool among both HQ’rs and our experts. Dorsainvil shares, “I absolutely LOVE YNAB. I've been utilizing it both personally and with clients since 2017, and it stands out as the ultimate budgeting tool. YNAB prompts you to consider your finances before making purchases, fostering intentionality in your spending habits. Its visual representation allows you to understand the tradeoffs involved in each financial decision, empowering you to make informed choices about your money, not just for today, but for the future as well.” And as one HQ’r put it: “This product has absolutely changed my life.” $8.25+/month at YNAB Monarch BEST MONEY MANAGEMENT TOOL: MONARCH This one comes courtesy of Dorsainvil, who finds this a more comprehensive alternative to YNAB and often recommends it to her clients. She says, “Monarch offers a broader overview and allows users to access historical data from checking, savings, and credit card accounts spanning up to two years. This feature effectively illustrates spending patterns, which can be invaluable for certain individuals. Additionally, Monarch's interface is sleek and user-friendly. While YNAB excels as a straightforward budgeting tool, Monarch offers a more flexible approach without compromising efficiency.” $8.33+/month at Monarch TAXES Cash App Taxes BEST FOR TAXES: CASH APP TAXES Reason number one to love Cash App Taxes: It’s completely free to file both state and federal taxes, no matter how many forms you have to file. It also has an easy-to-use interface on both mobile and desktop — just upload your documents and go. One HQ’r says: “They make it SO easy to file! Couldn't get to Tax Day without them!” Free at Cash App Taxes TaxSlayer BEST FOR SELF-EMPLOYED TAXES: TAXSLAYER If you’re self-employed, we recommend using TaxSlayer to file your 1099s and/or W2s, since this software has a program specifically designed for you. They also provide direct access to a tax professional — which is especially appreciated for your unique (and occasionally complicated) filing status. One thing to note: the self-employed service is priced at $67.95 plus additional fees per state, and their lowest-cost option, which is for active-duty servicemembers, is free. $0+ at TaxSlayer LIVE SMARTER Sign up for the Daily Skimm email newsletter. Delivered to your inbox every morning and prepares you for your day in minutes. 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