Microsoft Excel is a full-featured spreadsheet application with plenty of features for managing data. With its robust functions and commonly used calculations, it’s also a solid money-management tool.

If you prefer to enter the details yourself, here’s a free budget worksheet to get you started. You could also use a budgeting app, preferably free. Look for one that syncs automatically with your ...

In this segment of "Financial Planning Q&A" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 1, retirement expert Robert Brokamp outlines the formula to use when estimating retirement expenses. When our ...

As you begin planning for the expenses of your child’s college education, it’s easy to overlook some of the extras that add up quickly. Trips home, activities, and sports can be a surprise if you ...

One expense is bigger than the rest. In this segment of "Financial Planning Q&A" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Dec. 1, retirement expert Robert Brokamp outlines the formula to use when estimating ...