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Beat the Heat with Cool Money-Saving Tips

July 10, 2015 / Mint.com

Last month’s average temperatures nationwide were the second highest ever recorded, and July is showing no signs of relief. The hot weather paired with many large utilities already raising customer rates means that Minters could see their highest utility bills...

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Retiring in Your 40s with Harry Sit

July 6, 2015 / Mint.com

If you want to make wise decisions about your money, then you don’t necessarily want to rely on conventional wisdom. Just ask Harry Sit of The Finance Buff, who is poised for retirement in his 40s. “One piece of conventional wisdom I steer...

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How to Be the Host with the Most Savings

July 3, 2015 / Mint.com

The long weekend is here: Happy Fourth of July! Chances are you’ll be throwing or attending a festive celebration full of food, friends and a healthy dose of red, white and blue. If you fall on the hosting side of...

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Financing Your Furry Friend [Infographic]

June 24, 2015 / Mint.com

Did you know June is National Adopt a Cat Month? Spring is prime breeding season for cats and dogs, so shelters nationwide report an increase in kittens and puppies every summer. If you’re planning to welcome a new pet into your family soon, consider the...

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Everyday Triumphs

Maximize Your Most Valuable Resource: Time

June 20, 2015 / Mint.com

“You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” – Jim Rohn Every year, the third week of June brings those living in the northern hemisphere the longest day of the year: the Summer Solstice. By now, you’ve...

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Family Finances

The Best Money Advice from Dad

June 19, 2015 / Mint.com

Millennials at Intuit headquarters share some of the best financial advice their fathers have given them over the years. Check out the video for some time-honored money lessons from our dear ol’ dads. Have your own financial tips from your Pops? Share in the Comments or on...

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Financial Planning

What’s Your Budget Personality?

June 16, 2015 / Mint.com

Our personalities inform how we approach every part of our lives. From the workplace to friendships and even at home, your distinct style is uniquely yours when you interact with the world around you. This goes for budgets, too. Personalities...

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How To

Summer Moves on a Budget

June 4, 2015 / Mint.com

It’s no surprise that most Americans move between May and September. Kids are out of school, college students are graduating and the weather is more accommodating…in most places (sorry, Florida!). But with more people relocating to new homes, vendors tend...

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A Dude’s Guide to Not Going Broke during Wedding Season [Infographic]

May 22, 2015 / Mint.com

Wedding season has arrived! If you’re getting married this year, there’s a decent chance you’re tying the knot soon: June remains America’s most popular month for weddings. Guys are taking a more active role in wedding planning these days, from picking...

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Win $200 with Mint Bills!

May 18, 2015 / Mint.com

Imagine if you had an extra $200 to pay down credit card debt, that lingering student loan or put toward a new car payment. Mint Bills, the award-winning app that stays on top of your bills and money so you...

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