Personal Finance

Coinbase's crypto and NFT exchange offers good security and a simple beginner-focused interface, but high fees and technical issues may be deterrents.

The Discover Bank app offers ample account management features. Find out if it’s right for you today.

The Bank of America app is packed with useful money management features. Explore what it has to offer today.

The Chase app is best for managing accounts and investments, making payments, tracking your credit score, and budgeting. Get the details here.

Chime offers fee-free mobile bank accounts available on iPhone and Android. Learn how it works and who it’s best for.

The Capital One app is packed with all the tools you need to manage your accounts, monitor your credit, and redeem rewards on the go. Learn more here.

The free version of EveryDollar isn’t the best for those making a budget, but the paid tier is worth the price.

Mint’s free service provides versatile tools for tracking your spending and income.

Personal Capital provides provides an at-a-glance view of your financial health, but its tools for budgeting and saving lack the depth and customization of competitors.

True to its name, Simplifi provides a flexible approach to budgeting and a versatile view of your financial health.

With a streamlined interface and the flexibility of unlinked accounts, YNAB can positively impact your wallet and your money mindset.

Formerly known as Credit Karma Tax, Cash App Taxes lets anyone file free federal and state returns — including self-employed. But the service lacks strong guidance.

With a streamlined interface and manual input, FreeTaxUSA 2021 covers many tax situations, but don’t use it if you have a lot of questions.

TaxAct provides more guidance than ever, including live help with a tax pro at all tiers and specialty products for businesses and the self-employed.

H&R Block Deluxe 2022 provides a solid tax prep service with reasonably priced add-on help.

TaxSlayer Classic 2022 covers all tax scenarios, but it’s not a good choice for crypto holders.

Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021’s hallmarks are its extensive tax expert assistance and strong support for importing investments and cryptocurrency.

Best tax software for those on a budget

Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2020’s hallmark is its extensive tax assistance

Credit Karma Tax 2020 lets anyone file free federal and state returns. But the service continues to lack strong guidance.

A clean interface with attractive pricing and optional help from tax pros makes TaxAct a strong alternative to better-known programs — especially for self-employed filers.

A visual interface and the introduction of screen sharing and live Online Assist help keep H&R Block highly competitive.