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If you suddenly had to shell out cash for an unexpected expense, how would you cover the cost? As of 2021, 32% of Americans said they might struggle to pay for an unexpected expense of more than $400, according to the Federal Reserve. Whether it’s for emergency medical care, a vet bill, a car repair […]
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The post How to Save for a Vacation appeared first on Millennial Money. I am a huge fan of traveling and highly recommend seeing the world if you can afford to do so. That said, here’s a disclaimer: going on vacation is expensive. It’s far too easy to splurge and send yourself into debt in
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It’s hard to go anywhere these days without hearing about inflation and experiencing it firsthand. In fact, as inflation has reached a 40-year high in recent months, consumers can’t seem to stop thinking about it. That’s according to a new online survey* of 1061 consumers, conducted by Stash in May, 2022. The survey found that
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Dear Penny, I am a 27-year-old who still lives with her parents. I’m also a college dropout. I was never taught anything about finances, and I’m just now starting to learn. I have medical debt that I’m working on paying off and a car payment, and I can’t seem to save up any money. I
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As the nation observes Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating Black American emancipation from slavery in 1865, it’s important to take stock of continuing inequalities. Specifically, a wealth gap persists between Black consumers, their White counterparts, and other racial groups in the U.S. as well. The disparity in assets can be seen across the financial spectrum,
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Parenthood comes with a lot of costs, especially if it starts off with unpaid leave from work. To help financially prepare for a new baby and unpaid parental leave, expectant parents can adjust their budget, shore up their savings, utilize all possible employer and state benefits, and more. Here are six ways to help pay
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The post How to Live on $1,000 a Month appeared first on Millennial Money. I know what you’re going through, trying to survive on $1,000 per month. Just a few years ago, I was in the same rut. There’s no getting around it: Having weak cash flow isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. When money’s not
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Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. Living in a one-income household is like being a gymnast walking on a balance beam. You have absolutely no margin for error, and the slightest
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Budgeting is stupid; it’s so boring and most of us never stick with it. Let’s change that. Learn an easy way to (not) budget in just minutes a month.Budgeting is an essential tool to help you reach your financial goals. Here’s how to do it in five easy steps. The post How to start budgeting
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In a world with stagnating wages and an increasing cost of living, many people are looking for a way out of the rat race. That’s why radical investment strategies and risky business ventures are so popular. Believe it or not, there actually is a reliable way to achieve financial independence – but it’s far from
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Many of us won’t be able to spend this Mother’s Day with our moms, but we can appreciate the financial advice they’ve given us throughout our lives. My mom is a pragmatic, Midwestern, real estate attorney, and the daughter of a tavern owner and a housewife. What she learned about money, she learned the hard
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Albert is a comprehensive money management app that makes it easy to spend, save, and invest on the go. With clutch features like early payday, instant paycheck cash advance, and automated saving, it’s built to help you take control of your finances. Learn whether Albert is right for you. The post Albert Review – Comprehensive
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This is the last chapter in our budgeting series, and we’ll be talking about how to set goals in Mint. Once you’ve created your budget and have learned how to successfully manage it, you should then set goals for yourself. You can use Mint to create and manage your goals so that you can keep
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Spring means longer days, warmer weather, and the annual ritual of scouring, scrubbing, and organizing your living space to get rid of all that winter staleness. While you’re at it, you can also think about ways to spring clean your finances, whether it’s coming up with a new budget, hitting the unsubscribe button on services
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With inflation and prices rising at gas pumps, grocery stores and everything in-between it’s more important than ever to track your spending. While it may sound like a daunting task, tracking expenses is easier than you might expect – especially with the help of apps like Mint. The most important thing to remember about expense
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So far in this series, we’ve answered important questions about budgeting, such as “What is a budget?” and “Why is budgeting beneficial?” This series has been focusing on how using a budget can help you keep your spending in check and ensure your savings goals are on track. One way to do that is using
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Clothes shopping can be a fun way to spend an afternoon. And in many cases, whether it be for work, school or a special occasion, buying clothes can be a necessity. But for many people, buying clothes is part of a larger pattern of overspending. In fact, clothing items are the number one purchase category
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Building habits can be difficult but even one small action a day can add up over time, helping you develop healthier habits in the long run. That’s why we are so thrilled to announce the launch of Mint Momentum, a new feature update designed to acknowledge and reward the small actions you’re already taking, and
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