6 Savvy Money Moves Everyone Should Make In Their 40's

Last updated Nov. 21, 2024 | By FinanceBuzz Editors

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Personal finances can get tricky in your 40's. It's common to be trying to save for big events like having kids, saving for retirement, and buying a house, while also feeling like you're just starting to get a handle on your career.

There's no doubt about it: adulting is hard. But, help is here. There's a whole crop of new financial apps and products that have your back. They want to help you spend less and save more so you can keep all your financial goals on target.

Let's take a closer look at some of our top picks:

Get the one budgeting app that truly does it all

Ever look at your bank account and wonder where your paycheck went? *Poof,* it's gone … and you have NO idea how you spent it all so quickly.

A budgeting app like Rocket Money could end this problem for you.

Now, some insider info: They *do* have a free version of the app ... but the real money-saving power is found in their premium subscription.

Select a premium subscription when you sign up, and you’ll unlock features that actually save you the most money possible. Like their “Cancellation Concierge,” which helps to cancel subscriptions for you. (It’s pay-what-you-want for premium, too — as little as $4 a month!)

With your premium subscription, you’ll also be able to create unlimited budgets, see your full credit report, and get automatic “smart savings” that help you grow your savings on autopilot.

Download Rocket Money

Save the $250 you'll probably pay in account fees this year

Account fees are annoying, so stop paying them. There are no monthly fees with the Chime® mobile app, no minimum balance fees, and they even offer fee-free overdraft — up to $200.¹²³

And no monthly fees doesn't mean no features. With Chime, you can build your savings faster by automatically rounding up your purchases, plus get paid up to two days early when you use direct deposit. (Chime® Checking Account required for a Savings account.)⁴⁵

Apply online in just two minutes — there's no credit check required.

See if you can raise your credit scores in real time

Your credit scores affect whether you can get approved for a loan, a credit card, or even a new job. Usually it can take weeks or months to improve your credit scores, but there's an innovative new feature that could help you raise your FICO® Scores⁶ instantly.

Experian Boost® can help you get credit for making on-time payments for your phone and utility bills. The process takes just minutes and if qualifying payments are identified, you can include this positive information in your Experian credit file. (Don't worry: If you have any negative marks, those won't count against you.)

Since launching, Experian Boost has collectively increased FICO® Scores across America by over 10 million points. It's 100% free and new potential credit scores take effect immediately.