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Articles from March, 2008
Cheap Alternatives To The “Must Haves” In Your Life
by Guest Blogger on 3/27/2008
Admit it. Being frugal isn’t something that you look forward to; after all it means that you’ll be giving up or cutting back on some or all of your favorite activities. But what if you found a way to cut back without giving up those things completely? What if you found a way to actually get a hold of the things you enjoy without spending a fortune?

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Money Management: Which IRA Is Right For You?
by Finn Lane on 3/24/2008
Investing via an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is smart money management — what’s not to like about putting your money in an account where it can grow tax deferred or even tax free?

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Preparing Your Taxes? Time to Organize Your Personal Finances
by Angela Szesciorka on 3/21/2008
Tax preparation may be the money management task that we may least enjoy, but it could be a great time to organize our personal finances. Take advantage of our advice at Mint.

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The No Excuses Take Your Lunch To Work Guide
by Guest Blogger on 3/15/2008
Taking a lunch to work does take a little time, but the savings are astronomical over time. For people trying to cut costs, save money for a larger goal, or reduce debt, packing a lunch is an easy way to cut costs and improve your bottom line.

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Are You What You Spend? How to Create a Personal Budget.
by Ehab Bandar on 3/13/2008
We’ve all heard that “we are what we eat”. Is it equally true that how we choose to spend our money also defines us? Are we what we spend? And if so, then shouldn’t we make sure that our spending choices align with our personal goals? Are you curious to discover how well or poorly your spending reflects your personal priorities?

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Mint Welcomes Benchmark as New Investor
by Mint.com on 3/10/2008
We announced last week that we’d closed our second round of VC financing. We welcome Benchmark Capital as a new investor in Mint.com as they share our passion for helping people understand and do more with their money.

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Subscribe to Mint Personal Finance Blog!
by Mint.com on 3/5/2008
Here’s three reasons to subscribe to Mint Personal Finance Blog, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood money management application.

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