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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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With “Euphoria” recently wrapping its season finale, the internet is buzzing about the show’s dramatic makeup looks. If you’re wondering how to perfectly achieve these and other unique beauty styles… well, you should probably hire a professional makeup artist. But if you want to come pretty close – and pay a lot less money –
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It’s time to take control of your financial life. By getting your finances under control, you can give yourself a little breathing room in the short term and a chance to get ahead in the long term. These tips can help. The post How to Get Your Finances Under Control – 19 Things to Do
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Whenever you stop at the gas station to refill your car these days, you get a little lesson on budgeting and how the economy works. Gas prices have been steadily rising for months, a trend doesn’t look like it will end any time soon. The increasing prices are a top concern for U.S. consumers, who
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If you filled up at the pump lately, you probably experienced a bit of sticker shock. Gas prices are soaring across the country, and while most people assume this increase is due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the answer is a little more nuanced. While the situation in Ukraine has certainly contributed, gas prices
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When you’re looking for a bank account, you might be wondering what the difference is between a checking and savings account. At financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, you can open both types of account, and you might find a place for both in your financial plan. Read on for a dive into
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It may not be the most romantic topic, but how you manage your money together is the beating heart of a solid relationship. And it’s common to clash with your partner over money. Of married or cohabitating couples polled, 70% said that they had gotten into a disagreement with their partner over finances in the
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As a holiday, Valentine’s Day is kind of a mixed bag. On one hand, it serves as a reminder to appreciate our significant others and the value of romance. On the other hand, the modern iteration of Valentine’s Day was essentially created to sell greeting cards. Oh, and it also tends to make single people
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It’s Black History Month, a time to celebrate and support the Black community, while also reflecting on the financial obstacles faced by Black Americans. In recent years, the history of racism towards Black Americans has received increasing attention, with companies and politicians making promises to address the many injustices still facing this demographic. Meanwhile, the
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As 2022 gets off to a running start, it might be a great time to reset your financial goals and habits. But before you decide how you’re going to adjust your finances in the new year, it might be a good idea to look back on how you handled your money in 2021. Did you
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The new year is a perfect time to reflect on what you’d like to do differently in the coming year, particularly when it comes to your finances. And 2022 is bound to bring surprises, especially as the economy deals with new variants of Covid-19, surging inflation, and interruptions to supply chains. But there are some
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When you get a new job, you might think the hard part is over. But with a new job might come more income, retirement savings, and a whole new career ladder to climb. To help you navigate these shifts in your career, Stash has put together these resources especially for Direct Deposit users. Here, you
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A savings surge caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is reportedly turning into a slump. Median household checking account balances have fallen since the last stimulus payments that went out in the spring of 2021, according to Moody’s Analytics. Over the last few months, as Covid-19 vaccines have rolled out, people have started returning to work
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the biggest shopping days of the year, are just around the corner. These are the days immediately following Thanksgiving, when consumers typically do the majority of their holiday shopping. In 2020, holiday shopping arrived while the Covid-19 pandemic was in full swing, and before the widespread rollout of
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When it comes to helping out small businesses, cash is king. The best way to make sure your local mom-and-pop bookstore or coffee shop stays in business is by shopping there as possible. But for those of us on a budget, extravagant spending sprees aren’t always an option. So let’s take a look at some
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Apple’s recent announcement of the new iPhone 13 is one of several new tech items that have been announced or introduced recently. The Google Pixel 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are two other phones that you might have your eye on. In addition to new phones, there are plenty of laptops, TVs, wearable items
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If you traditionally start your holiday shopping during Thanksgiving weekend, you may want to reset your thinking—and your calendar—and move the date up this year. The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted the world’s supply chains, causing delays in the manufacturing of goods, shipping them out, and delivering them to consumers. Because of product shortages, your gift-buying
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If you’re one of the millions of Americans with student debt, you may be curious if you qualify for student loan forgiveness, and how to apply for it. Student loan forgiveness programs allow the government to eliminate some or all of the federal debt that a student owes, meaning that they’re no longer responsible for
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