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After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, just about everyone is ready to let loose and shake off the pandemic cobwebs. But treating yourself shouldn’t be restricted to once a year. Let’s look at why the occasional splurge is such an important part of an effective budget – and how to keep yourself from going […]
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Both money market accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) enable your savings to generate interest. In general, money market accounts offer lower interest rates but more flexibility for withdrawing money. On the other hand, CDs tie your money up for a period of time, but they’ll likely provide a better interest rate. After you’ve started
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Budgeting books can give you a different perspective on your finances and help you make plans for your money. The five books below come recommended by certified financial planners. These professionals have taken loads of financial-planning coursework, passed a brutal exam, logged thousands of hours in experience and committed to acting as a fiduciary. Who…
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Creating a family budget takes teamwork, time and regular tweaking, but you’ve got this. We’ll walk you through it, but let’s first define “budget” so you know what to expect. What is a family budget? A family budget is a plan for your household’s incoming and outgoing money over a certain period of time, such…
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It’s true — everything changes when you become a parent, including your finances. Besides facing a slew of new expenses, you’re charged with the financial well-being and future of another person. And that person, whom you adore, is probably learning about money from you. In honor of Mother’s Day, eight moms across the country answered…
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Social media can be a time sink or a tool for becoming your best self – it all depends on how you curate your feed. But carefully choosing who you follow isn’t just about getting the best advice and information. It’s also about finding the personalities that will consistently inspire and challenge you. By following
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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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Picture cruising your car deep into 2021 and never glancing in the rearview mirror. Vaccines, travel and a hope of normalcy are finally on the horizon. With so much to look forward to in the future, it’s understandable to not want to look back. But returning to typical day-to-day life will be a transition. And…
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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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Play games, get paid. Yes, there are mobile apps that promise such a thing. How can these apps pay you to play games? In many cases, you’re making them money by watching ads and filling out surveys between games. Your earnings will likely be a few cents a day, and payouts are generally made once…
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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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One of the most challenging parts of achieving financial goals is staying motivated, especially following a year where financial circumstances were more uncertain than ever. Minters, that’s why we want to hear from YOU. We want to hear your empowering stories of how you have continued to navigate your personal finance journeys — the struggles,
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Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of what people need to know about cryptocurrency. Then we pivot to talking about the history of debt and debt forgiveness, along with how to pay it off. Check out this episode on any of…
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2020 has been a year like no other. Whether you’ve experienced a job loss or a loss of financial stability, there’s one thing to always remember: you do have the ability to restore your financial footing. Here are 3 steps on how to bounce back. 1. Create a Plan It’s self-assessment time! In order to
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Every holiday season, the idea of giving gifts to everybody you love can cause a lot of pressure. You may even end up spending more than you can truly afford just to prove your love for someone. As we all know, this year has proven to be challenging for many. Allow yourself permission to reflect
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From jobs to vacations, 2020 had a way of derailing our best-laid plans. And according to a new survey from NerdWallet, financial goals often took a hit. But the impact on those goals won’t deter everyone from giving them a go again in 2021. Most U.S. adults (84%) started 2020 with financial goals, according to…
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With the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to take stock of your financial situation as you head into 2021. 2020 has been a strange year, and a difficult year for many people. With many people’s health and/or economic livelihoods affected by COVID-19, many people’s situation looks very different than it
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