Everydollar review By Melissa Perenson published 4 April 22 The free version of EveryDollar isn’t the best for those making a budget, but the paid tier is worth the price.
Intuit Mint review: Personal finance made simple By Melissa Perenson published 31 March 22 Mint’s free service provides versatile tools for tracking your spending and income.
Personal Capital from Empower review By Melissa Perenson published 31 March 22 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.
Simplifi by Quicken review: Budgeting and tracking driven by an elegant interface By Melissa Perenson published 31 March 22 True to its name, Simplifi provides a flexible approach to budgeting and a versatile view of your financial health.
YNAB review: Personalized budgeting that accounts for every dollar By Melissa Perenson published 30 March 22 Editor's Choice With a streamlined interface and the flexibility of unlinked accounts, YNAB can positively impact your wallet and your money mindset.
Cash App Taxes 2021 review: New name, same free tax experience By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 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.
FreeTaxUSA 2021 Edition review: No-frills free federal taxes By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 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 Deluxe 2021 review: Tax pro help for everyone By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 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 review (tax year 2021): A refined tax preparation experience By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 Editor's Choice H&R Block Deluxe 2022 provides a solid tax prep service with reasonably priced add-on help.
TaxSlayer Classic 2022 (tax year 2021) review By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 TaxSlayer Classic 2022 covers all tax scenarios, but it’s not a good choice for crypto holders.
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021 review: Tax returns with the best guidance By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 Editor's Choice Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021’s hallmarks are its extensive tax expert assistance and strong support for importing investments and cryptocurrency.
TaxSlayer Classic 2021 review: Budget filing without finesse By Melissa Perenson published 3 March 21 Best tax software for those on a budget
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2020 review: Tax returns with the best guidance By Melissa Perenson published 3 March 21 Editor's Choice Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2020’s hallmark is its extensive tax assistance
Credit Karma Tax 2020 review: No-frills free tax filing By Melissa Perenson published 2 March 21 Credit Karma Tax 2020 lets anyone file free federal and state returns. But the service continues to lack strong guidance.
TaxAct Deluxe 2020 review: More value for your dollar By Melissa Perenson published 2 March 21 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.
H&R Block Deluxe 2021 review: Still tops for tax preparation By Melissa Perenson published 19 February 21 Editor's Choice A visual interface and the introduction of screen sharing and live Online Assist help keep H&R Block highly competitive.