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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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After the fun of opening presents in December, some of us are left with a far more unwelcoming gift to open: your credit card statements come the new year. If you’re faced with a mountain of bills and a mound of regret, you’re not alone. But ’tis the season to make changes – and now
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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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At online retailers and at registers these days, you may encounter the option to pay with a service known as “Buy Now Pay Later” (BNPL). It’s another way to pay, that doesn’t rely on credit or debit cards, or even cash. Buy Now Pay Later services provide loans to consumers, letting them pay for something
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Younger consumers are flocking to a new type of payment called Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), which allows them to pay in installments for things they need and want. According to a July 2021 analysis conducted by Stash of more than 700,000 customers, BNPL usage increased more than four times in the seven months from
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Millions of student borrowers have had a long break from monthly loan payments, but Starting September 30, 2021, they may need to start repaying again. That’s when a forbearance period for federal educational loans that began in March, 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, is slated to end. The postponement of loan payments
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Now that many places are lifting Covid-19 restrictions, it can feel exciting to go out and spend money again. After all, it’s probably been a while since you’ve visited your favorite restaurant or took a trip to your regular weekend spot. And by all accounts, consumers are raring to go. Many families are flush with
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There are many different kinds of debt that people might have. Debt that is backed by some sort of collateral is called secured debt. Examples of this might be a car loan or a home mortgage. Your home mortgage is backed by your home — if you stop paying your mortgage, the bank may take
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Michael Sheppard watched his phone in disbelief as every source of his income vanished in a matter of hours. It was March, 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheppard, 44, an accomplished freelance pianist based in Baltimore, Maryland, had performances lined up for the next several months and things were looking up
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To learn more about how our Minters are achieving their financial goals, we reached out to everyday Mint users, just like you, to hear their stories. Whether it’s paying off student loans, or working toward buying a home, we’re so inspired by the dedication this community has shown in working toward your goals and dreams.
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To showcase how our Minters are achieving their financial goals, we reached out to everyday Mint users, just like you, to share their stories. Whether it’s reaching an emergency fund goal, or making progress in paying off student loans, we’re inspired by the dedication you’ve shown in working toward your goals and dreams. One of
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