Back-To-School Savings Guide

July 28, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

The steady march of the summer through August means two things: the onset of crisp autumn air and the growing anxiety of students that summer break is nearly over. Back-to-school ... Read more

4 Ways You Can Finally Cut The Cord

July 21, 2017July 24, 2017 Instant Budget, Uncategorized

Tired of paying astronomical cable bills? Most of us only watch 17 channels regularly. So why pay such high rates for only watching a handful of networks? Thankfully, there are ... Read more

Flying Hacks To Save Time And Money When Traveling

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Uncategorized

It’s been an up and down year for the airliners. There have been several viral incidents that sparked a barrage of negative press and backlash for companies like United, JetBlue, Delta, and ... Read more

7 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Financial Wellness, Uncategorized

Whether you’re currently considering a sale of your first house, or just thinking about your next move, chances are the value of your property is never too far off your ... Read more

7 Summer Activities That Won’t Bust Your Budget

June 27, 2017June 28, 2017 Financial Wellness

For those of us who have had to weather the full brunt of winter for the past three to five months, summer is like a…well, summer breeze. Finally free of ... Read more

Home Loans Described Simply

June 13, 2017 Financial Wellness

You’re finally ready to purchase your first home. You’ve spent years saving up enough for a down payment, and committed full days to researching exactly the type of property you ... Read more

5 Tips to Keep Your Body and Your Budget in Shape

May 23, 2017May 24, 2017 Financial Wellness

“I’m too busy.” “I don’t know what to do.” “It looks like it’s going to rain.” You’ve probably used at least one of these excuses to avoid exercise. Don’t be ... Read more

3 Personal Finance Tips From The Richest People In The World

May 17, 2017 Financial Wellness

What separates the world’s richest people from the rest of us? Ambition? Luck? Financial acumen? Probably some combination of those factors and many more. The one thing they all have ... Read more

Our Members Tell Us About Their Amazing Mothers

May 2, 2017May 1, 2017 Uncategorized

“She single-handed raised me by herself. My mom worked extremely hard to make sure that I had all the essentials. She would always put me first. I could not ask ... Read more

Do the Math. Your Mom is Probably your Family’s Highest Earner

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 Financial Wellness

Mother’s Day is the one day of the year specifically dedicated to the appreciation of all of the things that moms do for us. When it comes to household finances, ... Read more

Plan a Night Out with these 8 Budget-Friendly Ideas

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

After a few weeks of the same routine, most people can appreciate the prospect of breaking out of their evening habits to try something new. However, busting a daily pattern ... Read more

The Science Behind Being A Smarter Shopper

March 24, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

Everyone has their own tricks to scoring the best deal, but how many of those tricks can be backed up by hard data? Below are four insights gleaned from surveys, ... Read more

8 of the Most Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits

March 8, 2017 Financial Wellness

Come tax season, many people find themselves anxious and unprepared. While doing your taxes might not be a joyous task, there’s room for hope if you take advantage of some ... Read more

5 International Travel Tips

February 27, 2017February 27, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

Planning a spring break or summer vacation? Making travel plans to distant, exotic locations can eat up your time, drain your money, and damper your enjoyment of the trip. Below ... Read more

Eating Your Budget: 8 Hacks to Save Money on Meals

February 9, 2017February 27, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

Whether you find yourself strapped for cash from eating out of burger bags every night, or you simply feel like you could trim some fat from your budget when it ... Read more

Enjoy Valentine’s Day on a Budget

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

Whether you see Valentine’s Day as a nice occasion to celebrate two people’s love, or an artificially invented holiday for paper-heart manufacturers, many people go out of their way to ... Read more

How To Make The Most Of Unwanted Gifts

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 Uncategorized

If you are like most people, you’re holding onto a lot of stuff that you have absolutely no use for. And between holidays, birthdays, and other miscellaneous special occasions, you’ll ... Read more

Get the Best Post-Holiday Deals

December 22, 2016December 29, 2016 Zebit Market

Despite the commercial hype and increased consumer traffic associated with Black Friday sales, the best time to score deals usually comes in the weeks following Christmas. Below are some tips to ... Read more

How To Choose The Right Bank

December 13, 2016 Uncategorized

Joining a bank is like a new relationship. You just want to skip the apprehension at the beginning, and go straight to the part where both sides are happy. But, ... Read more

How to Save Money on Holiday Shopping

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

The holiday season is here, which means you’re probably going to be very tempted to spend more money than usual. The constant commercials, sales, and new products won’t help either. ... Read more

Try these Fun Fall Activities on a Budget

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 Financial Wellness

Have you enjoyed cooler autumn weather? Here are some family fun ideas to save money this fall season. Go to the orchard This one’s obvious. Fall is the time for ... Read more

Open Enrollment: Think Twice Before Not Getting Health Insurance

October 14, 2016 Financial Wellness

As open enrollment approaches, many people question the importance of health insurance. Between the hefty price tag and the confusion of navigating the insurance market, many consider not enrolling. But ... Read more

Zebit’s 6 Favorite Personal Finance Apps

October 5, 2016 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Uncategorized

Staying organized in life is very important. Staying financially organized, however, is vital.  Keeping track of where, when, and how you spend your money is easier said than done, so ... Read more

Drink Right on a Budget–Smoothie Recipes

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

Looking for healthy and affordable smoothies? Zebit has you covered with these tips and recipes. Tip 1: Buy fruit and veggies that are in season. They are cheaper and tastier than ... Read more

Saving Hacks For Going Away To College

September 7, 2016September 8, 2016 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget

While college is a tremendously fun and rewarding experience, it is also easy to go overboard with spending. College is expensive enough, so whether you’re a parent or student, here ... Read more

Save on School Supply Shopping

August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 Financial Wellness, Zebit Market

With the school year just around the corner, parents and students alike are trying to find the best deals on school supplies.  Let’s take a look at the most important ... Read more

What you should and shouldn’t buy used

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 Financial Wellness, Zebit Market

Thanks to eBay and Craigslist, we no longer have to hunt around for local garage sales or rummage through grandma’s basement to find used stuff. Even though buying used has ... Read more

Can you afford it? 4 questions to ask before you buy.

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Uncategorized

Stuff. We all want it. From tech gadgets and furniture, to clothes and appliances, not to mention vacations, concerts, and sports games; a million brands are trying to get you to ... Read more

Beware of payday loans. Quick cash comes with high costs.

July 22, 2016August 3, 2016 Financial Wellness, Uncategorized

Payday loans are predatory loans that provide borrowers with quick cash, and come with high borrowing costs. Like any financial product, payday loans can be helpful if you use them ... Read more

Should you merge finances after you get married?

July 12, 2016 Financial Wellness

What do you get when you combine relationship dynamics with finances? A topic that few people like talking about. But whether you want to or not, the discussion of whether ... Read more

Three ways military families can avoid debt traps

July 11, 2016August 3, 2016 Financial Wellness, News

As seen on MyMilitarySavings.com Blog Tired of paying interest and fees on those credit cards and payday loans?  We have a solution and it’s called Zebit! With one in four ... Read more

Zebit’s Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative

July 1, 2016August 3, 2016 News

Photographer / Clinton Global Initiative Michael Thiemann, CEO and Co-Founder of Zebit, presented Zebit’s Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative on June 14, 2016.   With a sponsoring ... Read more

Saving Tips for Home Improvement

June 10, 2016 Financial Wellness

Home improvement. Depending on how you look at it, it’s either a great way to spend a Saturday, or it’s a giant hole in your pocket. For years we’ve associated ... Read more

How to maximize summer savings

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 Financial Wellness

Summer is just around the corner, and that means your wallet’s about to get a little bit lighter. Between vacations, new clothes, and an overreliance on air conditioning (admit it, ... Read more

Everything you need to know about starting an emergency fund

May 18, 2016May 18, 2016 Financial Wellness

If you read enough personal finance articles, you’re bound to come across somebody talking about an emergency fund. That’s because they are extremely important–everyone should have one. Emergency funds are ... Read more

Three Ways to Tame Student Debt Post-Grad

May 16, 2016May 23, 2016 Financial Wellness, News

Originally posted on SavingAdvice.com College graduation season has arrived. There will be caps tossed, diplomas bestowed and “congratulations” exchanged. New grads will be abuzz with excitement, many talking about jobs ... Read more

Avoiding a benefits disconnect with employees

May 12, 2016May 26, 2016 Employers

Posted Originally on BenefitsPro.com Employees want financial wellness–specifically, they want financial stability What is that side-effect? Financial stress. Before doing an eye roll and thinking that financial stress at work ... Read more

Understand how to pay off student loans before you start

April 30, 2016May 18, 2016 Financial Wellness

You have repayment options for those pesky student loans Did you go to college, or do you plan to? Then sorry to say this, but if you are like 40 ... Read more

Hate retirement pitches? Saving is still for you: Here’s why

April 12, 2016 Financial Wellness

Like many of life’s great endeavors — such as getting in shape or starting your career — saving for retirement is better for those who start earlier. This is a ... Read more

The Dirty Little Secrets of your Employees’ Finances

April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 Employers, Financial Wellness

Uncover how your employees respond to financial life events ... Read more

Webcast: Workplace Stress is Costing Organizations $300 Billion Annually

April 5, 2016April 5, 2016 News

How to Address this Silent Crisis Head-On Presenter: Michael Thiemann, co-founder and chief executive officer, Zebit, Inc. View live: April 7, 2016 – 12 noon ET / 9 a.m. PT ... Read more

Navigating the new car marketplace

April 5, 2016 Financial Wellness

New cars are fun. Figuring out how to pay for them and what you can afford can be less so. While less complicated than buying a house, getting yourself a ... Read more

Get used to them: A primer on managing unexpected expenses

March 30, 2016April 5, 2016 Financial Wellness

Few things can put a damper on your financial outlook quite like unexpected expenses. In no uncertain terms, they’re the worst. These payments can be anything from spending a few ... Read more

Finding a place to live? Consider (literally) all the options before jumping in

March 23, 2016April 5, 2016 Financial Wellness

Finding a place to live can be incredibly stressful. For most people, there is no bigger purchase than buying a home. It’s a long, time-consuming process that will go a ... Read more

Golden Rules to a Functional Living Room on a Budget

March 21, 2016March 21, 2016 Zebit Market

Getting a living room’s look just right, and getting that look to work for you, can be tough. Especially if your space is small. And ultra-especially if you’re on a ... Read more

Financial Stress Awareness Month with Barbara Corcoran

March 17, 2016March 21, 2016 News

On March 15, Zebit teamed up ... Read more

Control Your Credit, Not The Other Way Around

March 14, 2016March 18, 2016 Financial Wellness

Having good credit is extremely important. It can affect your ability to get a car, a house, or even a job. This is why it’s critical to start managing your ... Read more

Budgeting And Saving Can Give You Financial Freedom

March 8, 2016March 18, 2016 Financial Wellness

Budgeting and saving sounds boring and difficult. And because there’s so much cool stuff just calling for you to buy, it can be. But it’s also a necessary part of ... Read more

Financing Your Education Doesn’t Have To Be So Scary

March 2, 2016March 18, 2016 Financial Wellness

It’s no secret–education is expensive. According to The College Board the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-16 school year was $9,410. But that’s just for in-state students ... Read more

Zebit Instant Budget Radio

December 29, 2015March 12, 2016 Instant Budget, News

Zebit teamed up with SoftStack Factory to create a revolutionary new way to create a budget – without having to do any work. You can listen to the radio interview ... Read more

The 99 Percent Shouldn’t Pay 4x More for Essential Products than the Top One Percent

October 20, 2015March 12, 2016 News

This article originally appeared on Medium A flat tire, a kaput fridge, a dental filling: no one enjoys unexpected purchases. But for almost half of Americans, these unforeseen expenses are ... Read more