Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Financial Wellness
“What’s your credit score?” For some, that question can strike a lot of fear. Maybe you don’t have one, maybe it is low, or maybe you are protective of the ... Read more
Inexpensive Summer Vacation Ideas
Financial Wellness
Spring is in the air, which means that summer is right around the corner. Summer vacations can be the highlight of the year, but they can also leave a sizeable ... Read more
Money-Making Side Hustle Ideas
Financial Wellness
Looking to earn a little more cash? The 2019 trend shows people are earning income through multiple sources to support the lifestyle they want or need. Thankfully, it’s never been ... Read more
What is the 30 Day Savings Rule?
Financial Wellness
By: Chonce Maddox at Chime Do you find it hard to save money? If so, you’re not alone. Saving money requires a commitment in order to make it a habit. ... Read more
Spring Clean Your Budget
Financial Wellness
Would you say that spring cleaning is a ton of fun? Although it’s not great while you’re cleaning, the end result can feel really rewarding! Did you know that you ... Read more
Preparing to Prepare Your Taxes
Financial Wellness, Instant Budget
It’s almost tax time. For some, this is a dreaded season, while others, look forward to receiving a nice refund. Whatever your situation, here’s are a few ways to make ... Read more
2019 Financial Resolutions
Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Uncategorized
2018 is a thing of the past! It’s 2019, a new year full of new opportunities and chances to better ourselves! Resolutions are great ways to set goals. From eating ... Read more
5 Black Friday Shopping Hacks
Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Uncategorized
The count down to Black Friday is officially here! One of the most stressful, overwhelming yet thrilling times of the year. Here at Zebit, we’re all about being in charge ... Read more
Holiday Decorating Hacks
Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Zebit Market
‘Tis the season for decorating! If you’ve been to a local big box store lately, you’ve probably already seen the aisles of holiday decor pop up. With green and red ... Read more
5 Budget Myths
Financial Wellness, Instant Budget, Uncategorized
Whether you have a budget or not, you’ve probably heard a LOT about them! Which makes is hard to decipher the facts from the myths and thus impossible to create ... Read more
4 Essential Holiday Travel Tips
Financial Wellness
You might not feel it yet, but the holidays are fast approaching and for a majority of Americans that means traveling to see family. Travel can be expensive no matter ... Read more
Mid-Year Budget Check In
Financial Wellness
It’s almost September! I know, we can’t believe it either. But as we enter the last quarter of 2018, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at your ... Read more
5 Back-to-School Saving Tips
Financial Wellness, Zebit Market
As we quickly approach the upcoming school year, we start noticing our budgets and wallet getting tighter. Between new clothes, shoes, school supplies, and the extra classroom supplies, it can ... Read more
Summer Programs for Kids and Your Budget
Financial Wellness
Summer is right around the corner which means sunny days, popsicles, family vacations and so much more! It also means your kids will be home a majority of the next ... Read more
Flying Hacks To Save Time And Money When Traveling
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
Budget-Friendly Decorating Ideas
Financial Wellness, Zebit Market
We’ll be talking about a few ways you can decorate your home after you’ve finished that pesky spring cleaning. Decorating can separate a good room from a great room, but ... Read more
6 Ways Save More & Spend Less
Financial Wellness
Majority of us would love to have more money in our bank accounts at the end of the month after all the bills are paid. The best way to accomplish ... Read more
Four Ways to Utilize Your Tax Refund
Financial Wellness
It’s a new year! We all know what that means…tax season! For some, tax season comes with a tax refund. What do you plan on doing with your refund this ... Read more
6 Easy Ways to Increase Your Credit Score
Financial Wellness
Those looking to build their credit score in a hurry probably already have an appreciation of how difficult and drawn-out building a good score is. It’s also fairly likely that ... Read more
5 Side Hustles That Could Become Full-Blown Businesses
Financial Wellness
The gig economy is estimated to “employ” as much as a third of the U.S. workforce. The digital-age freelancers that labor under this new career model migrate quickly between driving ... Read more
Back-To-School Savings Guide
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
7 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
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
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
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
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
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
Do the Math. Your Mom is Probably your Family’s Highest Earner
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Save Money on Holiday Shopping
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
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
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 5 Favorite Personal Finance Apps
Financial Wellness, Instant Budget
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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
Saving Tips for Home Improvement
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
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
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
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
Understand how to pay off student loans before you start
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
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
Employers, Financial Wellness
Uncover how your employees respond to financial life events ... Read more
Navigating the new car marketplace
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
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
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
Control Your Credit, Not The Other Way Around
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
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
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