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.
10 Budget Categories That Belong in Your Plan
Here you go — the most common household budget categories, with average budget amounts and percentages for each one. Including examples!
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.
Introducing Simplifi by Quicken: The New Personal Finance App
For more than 30 years, Quicken has offered its customers ultimate financial control. Today, Simplifi by Quicken is helping a new generation stay on top of their finances.
What Is Vesting and How Does It Work in a Retirement Plan?
Many companies offer an employer-sponsored , such as a 401(k) or 403(b), and match a portion of their employees’ contributions. The company match is often referred to as free money, and it’s a great perk. But if you’re starting a new job, you’ll want to review the plan’s vesting schedule—the rate at which the company’s contributions become yours to keep.
An exclusive interview with CEO Eric Dunn
For more than 3 decades, Quicken has touched the lives of over 17 million customers, helping them control their finances with confidence. Nothing makes us happier than hearing how our customers have made Quicken their own to achieve their dreams.
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.