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Flex Budgeting: Simplify Your Spending With Just One Number
Monarch's Head of Advice Rachel Lawrence on the simple budgeting method that works for the vast majority of people who try it.
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August 5, 2024
“How Much Do You Make?” Do You Need to be a High Earner to Find Love?
According to a June 2024 Monarch survey, the #1 cause of finance-related breakups is spending, not earning.
July 29, 2024
Young and in Love: Why is Gen Z so Eager to Share Their Income?
According to a June 2024 Monarch survey, younger Americans are more likely to share their income levels. We explore what that means.
July 11, 2024
Wills, Trusts, and the Basics of Estate Planning
A 4-part check list to ensure your family isn't left scrambling.
June 17, 2024
How to Find a Financial Advisor, Planner, or Coach
Including questions you should ask and terms you should know.
May 24, 2024
How to Set Money Goals With Your Partner (Including Checklists)
We asked financial advisors for their advice on how to get on the same page as your partner.
May 10, 2024
Options for Sharing (Or Not Sharing) Bank Accounts With Your Partner
Three suggestions for how to best organize your bank accounts as a couple.
December 16, 2023
Planning for the Unexpected: Managing Non-Monthly Expenses
Practical steps to anticipate and save for non-monthly financial demands.
November 9, 2023
How to Promote Financial Transparency in a Relationship: A Guide for Couples
Guidance on achieving financial transparency in relationships, discussing common financial conflicts, the importance of open dialogue, goal alignment, and overcoming challenges
November 9, 2023
Mint shutting down; How to migrate to Monarch
Intuit is shutting down Mint, and prompting users to migrate their personal finance data to Credit Karma. Thoughts from Mint’s first product manager and CEO of Monarch, and why we think Monarch is the best Mint alternative.
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November 7, 2023
Mint is shutting down. What should Mint users do now? Thoughts from Mint’s first product manager and CEO of Monarch.
Intuit is shutting down Mint, and prompting users to migrate their personal finance data to Credit Karma. Thoughts from Mint’s first product manager and CEO of Monarch, and why we think Monarch is the best Mint alternative.
May 5, 2023
Zero-Based Budgeting: Pros, Cons, and How to Do It
Zero-based budgeting is a budgeting style that assigns a job to each dollar. While it’s a good approach for curbing overspending, it’s not for everyone.
March 24, 2023
The 23 Budget Categories You Need in Your Budget
Creating a budget starts with three main budget categories: fixed, flexible, and non-monthly. Grouping expenses in those three buckets makes budgeting easier.