Laura McMullen

The best budget apps are user-approved and typically sync with banks to track and categorize spending. But budgeting methods and features vary from app to app.

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The goal of budgeting systems is to help you get a sense of where your money is going and how you might want to adjust your spending. Each budgeting method uses a different approach to reach that goal, so choosing one is all about deciding what works best for you. It often comes down to what you are trying to do: Trim spending, pay off debt, or build savings for future goals, for example. It also depends on your own preferences in terms of how you like to track your spending. In this video, Pers…

Use these tips to lower your bills — including your mortgage, car insurance and streaming subscriptions — and find extra money in your monthly budget.

Learn about Lyft driver and vehicle requirements, including age minimums, insurance coverage and more. Also, explore how much Lyft drivers make and ways to maximize those earnings.

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Want to become an Uber driver? Start by learning the Uber driver requirements, as well as its insurance coverage and minimum vehicle standards.

How much to tip depends on the type of service you receive and your experience. However, generally, etiquette experts say you should tip 15% to 20% of the bill.

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