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Four Tips to Get Your Financial Wellness in Shape | Three Habits of My Most Successful Wealth Management Clients | The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 17, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [Four Tips to Get Your Financial Wellness in Shape]( [Four Tips to Get Your Financial Wellness in Shape]( (Getty Images) Just like starting a physical fitness routine — results take time. It’s the same when it comes to financial wellness and Salene Hitchcock-Gear, president of Prudential Individual Life Insurance, shares [four tips that will help you get in better financial shape](. [] Wealth Creation [] [Three Habits of My Most Successful Wealth Management Clients]( [Three Habits of My Most Successful Wealth Management Clients]( (Getty Images) Financial adviser Adam Lampe breaks down the essential habits his most successful clients have in common. These practices are not only about managing money effectively but also about [adopting a mindset that fosters growth and long-term success](. [Should I Convert My IRA to a Roth After Age 60?]( Looking for help with your retirement planning strategy? Consulting a financial advisor can be a great first step to helping make sure you're on track to meet your retirement goals. Try SmartAsset's free quiz to get matched with up to 3 vetted financial advisors serving your area. [Get your matches today]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Successful Financial Planning [] [The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method]( [The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method]( (Getty Images) The 50/30/20 is one of the most popular budgeting models in use. Times have changed significantly since this method was introduced in 2006. The biggest change has been inflation. [There’s a new budgeting model that takes this reality into consideration](. [] Money & Tech [] [For a Good Time Managing Your Money, Call on These Apps]( [For a Good Time Managing Your Money, Call on These Apps]( (Getty Images) No, budgeting isn’t the activity most people picture when they hear the word “fun.” However, these personal finance apps don’t just help you make smarter decisions with your cash. Through prizes, gamification, and more, [these apps]( also make money management rewarding, writes financial planner Marguerita Cheng. [] Personal Finance [] [70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free]( While spending is inevitable, there are many worthwhile items you can actually get for free. This list of freebies is packed with something-for-nothing deals, and they’re all legitimate quality services and items. [Read More]( [Top 5 Wealth Management Firms in the US]( If you're looking for help with wealth management, retirement, or tax planning, finding the top financial advisor in the United States means choosing between thousands of options. Check out the list of top 5 firms in the US for individual investors. [See the list]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Banking [] [Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates May 2024]( High-yield savings accounts can help you easily accumulate more money, although many have monthly costs that can limit your rewards, making these no-fee accounts so appealing. [Read More]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Kiplinger]( [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:kiplingertoday@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036