Kathryn Hanna

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Kathryn Hanna, CPA, CFP® is a financial coach & consultant with a passion for personal finance education. She blogs at Making Your Money Matter, where she focuses on helping people create a financial life they love. When she’s not creating personal finance spreadsheets, Kathryn can be found hiking in Arizona with her 3 kids or watching Netflix.

Kathryn's latest articles

Simplifi vs. Monarch Money: Which is the Best Mint Alternative?

Simplifi vs. Monarch Money: Which Budget App Is Better?

It can be challenging to sort through the huge list of budgeting apps to find which might work best for you and your family. In this Simplifi vs. Monarch Money review, we’ll examine two of the best budgeting apps available and present their benefits and downsides.  While both Simplifi and Monarch Money are great choices,…

May 12, 2026
YNAB Review - Couple looking at budget together

YNAB Review 2026: Pros, Cons and Competitors

There’s no wrong or right way to budget, but finding a method that fits your unique money situation can make all the difference in helping you reach your financial goals. YNAB, short for “You Need a Budget,” is a fantastic tool that can help you reach your cash flow goals more efficiently, faster, and—may I…

May 12, 2026
EveryDollar Review 2024

EveryDollar Review 2026: Pros, Cons & Competitors

Whether or not you’re a fan of Dave Ramsey, it’s undeniable that he has positively impacted the financial lives of millions of people with his advice on getting out of debt and his Financial Peace programs. EveryDollar is a budgeting software created by Ramsey Solutions (Dave Ramsey’s company). It directly integrates with the Ramsey money…

May 12, 2026
YNAB vs. Rocket Money: Which Budgeting App Fits Your Family’s Needs?

YNAB vs. Rocket Money: Which Budget App is Best?

There is no shortage of budgeting apps in today’s fintech world, all with different features and focuses. In this honest review, we’ll examine two popular ones: YNAB and Rocket Money. Both apps focus on budgeting and cash flow management, but their purposes and ideal use cases differ significantly. Let’s look at the individual features of…

May 1, 2026
YNAB vs. Empower

YNAB vs. Empower: Which Financial Tool is Better?

There have never before been as many solid budgeting app options, both paid and free, as there are today. While this is definitely a good thing, it can also make it challenging to decide which one might work best for you and your family. This YNAB vs. Empower review will help you decide between these…

May 1, 2026
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YNAB vs. Simplifi: Which is the Best Tool to Conquer Your Budget?

Want to know the “secrets” to successful budgeting? It’s simple (as are most things in personal finance). First, it’s about finding the right solution that fits how you think about and manage money. Then, you must make budgeting a consistent habit and stick with it, even when discouragement sets in. Most people give up on…

May 1, 2026

Family Finance Areas of Focus

  • Fintech
  • Budgeting

Education and Credentials

  • CFP (Certified Financial Planner)
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
  • Masters in Accounting, Eastern Michigan University
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