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Families with only one income earner have a different set of challenges than those in families with two incomes. That isn’t to say that one is necessarily better or easier than the other — instead, it’s more instructive to see them as two different scenarios. What works for a family with two people working outside […]
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To celebrate and recognize how our Minters are achieving their financial milestones, we reached out to everyday Mint users like you, to share their stories. Whether it’s acing your savings goals, or paying off your credit card debt, every win counts! We connected with Zaiba, a financial analyst from Canada to learn about her experience
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Setting goals is a crucial part of your journey as you work toward financial freedom. By setting goals tailored around your lifestyle, you can improve your financial habits, keep track of your financial progress, and identify expenses you can cut back down on, while making sure to acknowledge and celebrate each and every win along
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Working hard to advance your career can be great, but not if it comes at the cost of your mental health. That’s why, for many, hearing the recent news that tennis champion Naomi Osaka and gold-medal Olympic gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from their respective sporting competitions this summer may be a reason to pause and
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As countries across the world move toward digital currency and cashless societies, it’s important to be aware of the risks that technology can pose for your finances. With the prevalence of ecommerce and online payments, anyone can be a target of fraud and identity theft. Familiarize yourself with these 25 credit card fraud statistics and
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Your wedding can be one of your biggest life expenses, depending on what you include in your ceremony and reception. The average expense for a wedding has consistently risen over time, to a point that now the average wedding costs in the range of $30,000. If you’re looking to get married soon, Mint can actually
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Personal loans are an incredible financial tool. They’re speedy, secure, convenient, and best of all, they can be used for just about anything you can think of. Consolidating debt, making improvements to your home, covering unexpected expenses, paying for a special occasion, taking a getaway vacation… the list goes on. If you’ve been considering taking
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Everyone knows that Mom is always right. But on Mother’s Day, we could all use a little reminder. We talked to some of our favorite financial experts about the best money advice they ever received from their moms – and how you can apply that wisdom to your own life. Why You Should Wait Before
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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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After years of uncertainty and constant shifts within the economy, it’s always best to prepare for what you have the ability to control. Instead of allowing the world’s happenings to control your finances; take these necessary steps to give you financial security and sanity. Create a solid plan of attack to pay off credit cards
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It’s spring cleaning season – so why not give your finances a once-over? That might sound like an intimidating concept, especially if you haven’t taken a careful look at your financial situation in years, but organizing your money doesn’t have to be painful. We’re here to walk you through each step, so you can rest
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Historically, women have been largely left out of money conversations. However, with the increasing surge of women in investing, money blogging, and financial education, the days of a male-dominated financial industry are quickly becoming ancient history. March is Women’s History Month, so it’s the perfect time to highlight some of the best female financial personalities.
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This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. In 2020, the number of Black and Latino certified financial planners in the U.S. grew 12.6% from the previous year — certainly good news….
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Many people start off new financial goals with the turn of a new year, but sticking to a new goal (financial or otherwise) can be challenging. If you have already fallen behind on some of your financial goals, take heart in knowing that you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for it to take several tries
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As you become more and more mature in your financial position, you’ll increasingly want to diversify your accounts. When you’re first starting your financial journey, it’s fine to just have one checking account, but the more money that you start accumulating, the more you will want to start holding it in different types of accounts.
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After years of building a stellar credit history, you may have decided you’re finally ready to invest in that vacation home, but you don’t have quite enough in the bank for that eye-catching property just yet. Maybe you want to begin your investment journey early so you don’t have to spend years bulking up your
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You might have already identified your financial goals to start in 2021, but a couple weeks into the New Year, how you’re going to stick to your financial goals is probably already creeping into your thoughts. It is a sad truth that many New Year’s resolutions fade by the time the calendar turns over to
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People may often imagine that when they reach their milestones, there will be fireworks and party buses along with a huge celebration. And while sometimes there are, most wins are simply small steps you take every day until one day you wake up where you visualized you would be. That is why it is important
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Although many people start New Year’s resolutions in January, there’s nothing magical about January with regards to self-improvement. Still, the best time to make a change or set a goal is today, so if you’re ready to level up in your life, there’s no time like the present. Here are five financial habits that
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