Raising Financially Independent Children
All parents want to give their kids the things they missed out on growing up. We surveyed over 2,000 adults in the U.S.—half of which we sourced from the general population and half from our community of Quicken users—to get a closer look at how parents are talking to their kids about money and the impact of their own early financial education (or lack thereof).
How to Talk to Your College Kids About Money
Not sure how to talk to your college kids about money? These 7 key talking points and tips (with statistics) can help you set your kids on the path to success.
5 Financial Skills for Small Business Owners
Love being a small-business owner? These 5 financial skills can help you strengthen your financials, plan for the future, and grow your revenue.
12 Fun Summer Money Challenges for Kids
Worried your children aren’t getting the financial education they deserve? Try some of these innovative and fun money games for kids.
What Is Adjusted Gross Income?
What is adjusted gross income? You’ve heard the term, of course. Perhaps your accountant mentions it in passing whenever you get your taxes done, or you recognize it as a line item on your annual tax returns. But without context, it’s hard to understand just how important it is.
What Is Disposable Income?
The term “disposable income” is something of a misnomer. It sounds like fun money, but it’s quite the opposite. Also known as disposable personal income (DPI) or “take-home pay,” , is the amount of money available after taxes and other employee deductions have been taken out of your paycheck. It’s not truly “disposable” because it has to cover your family’s most essential needs each month.
Americans Report Higher Anxiety About Taxes This Year
Quicken Survey Reveals Tax Habits And Anxieties As Deadline Approaches. Americans Report Higher Anxiety About Taxes This Year, and Almost Half Paid Higher Federal Taxes Than Last Year.
Quicken Resolutions: This New Year, Try Investing in You
As the year comes to a close, we’re starting to think about how to make the most of the new year and live our best lives.
The College Student’s Personal Finance Guide to Adulting
You’ve got the applications filled out and you have a list of your favorite schools — but what about your financial plan? While it’s easy for money management to slip your mind, planning for college financial management now can save you money-related stress later (like, during finals). Get these essentials covered and you’ll be in good shape to ace your budgeting all year.