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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… […]
What Motherhood Taught Me About Money: 8 Moms Weigh In Read More »
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
Guide to Organizing your Finances Read More »
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…
Game Apps That Pay Real Money: Play for Fun, Not Fortune Read More »
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,
It’s Time for Some #EmpowerMint Read More »
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…
Smart Money Podcast: Buying Crypto and Dealing With Debt Read More »
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…
Survey: Money Goals in Flux Under Pressure of Pandemic Read More »
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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