I used to make my way to a familiar green-logoed coffee chain a minimum of three times per week. And there’s little I enjoy more than some good food and drinks with friends on a breezy evening, so you can imagine how much I was spending at bars and restaurants when I wasn’t really thinking […]
It takes a lot to decide to work for oneself, so first – congratulations! You’re already on the path toward greater financial freedom. That said, living life as a freelancer is no walk in the park, and it’s easy to get lost before figuring out how to stand on your own two feet. Parting with […]
I was fifteen years old when I opened my first bank account. My father took me to the local bank branch, introduced me to a gentleman named Bill, and advised me to consult Bill anytime I needed financial guidance. I received a debit card, and a department store credit card which I was only allowed […]
Airfare, hotel charges, rental cars, event tickets. Managing money is a huge part of traveling with friends. P2P payment apps and spreadsheets can help, but having to constantly track your spending isn’t the most fun task when you’re on vacation and looking to unwind. The larger a travel group gets, the more complicated it is […]
Our parents are our support structures for so much of our lives, but as they age, those roles tend to switch. We find ourselves caring for more and more parts of our parents’ lives, from their physical health to their finances. Sometimes it’s necessary to have parents move into our homes so we can better […]
My girlfriend and I live together in New York and share many expenses month after month. Whether it’s to split rent or keep track of who paid for what and when, we use Namu to collaborate and manage every aspect of our shared financial lives. We’re able to budget and strategize without having to merge […]
Even when a marriage or relationship doesn’t work out, ex-couples who have children together continue to share the responsibilities and challenges of parenting. As a divorced dad of three young boys, I understand that it can be a struggle. We are building Namu as a solution to the challenges I faced managing my own family’s […]
As we incorporate more technology into our lives, we’re also creating an unprecedented amount of data. What is all this data really worth? Corporations often make millions from collecting and subsequently selling consumer data. The more data consumers produce, the more we need corporations to take an ethical stance on protecting all of it. Online […]
Consumer expectations around banking are quickly changing as they show preference for digital and mobile service. As consumers grow accustomed to digital experiences offered by companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and Netflix, they expect banking to be just as seamless. But for all the talk about technology, a recent article from Forbes argues that consumers still […]
It’s never too early to teach your kids about money management. The more children know about money at a young age, the more likely they are to establish a healthy and secure financial future. MarketWatch provides a great overview on how to teach your kids real-life financial lessons. Their advice? In order to teach your […]