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What is Decision Fatigue and How Can You Outsmart it?

April 11, 2019 May 21, 2019 / Mint.com

Decision fatigue is the decline in energy and focus you experience after making too many decisions. This mental drain causes your brain to abandon your willpower in order to seek more immediate rewards, which leads to poor decision making and...

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Financial Planning

[Survey] Who Do You Ask for Financial Advice?

April 5, 2019 May 21, 2019 / Mint.com

A study conducted by Charles Schwab just last year found that three in five Americans live paycheck to paycheck, yet only one in four has a written financial plan. In fact, the majority of Americans are hesitant to receive any...

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Budgeting

Living Expenses: What Are They and How Do I Budget for Them?

March 27, 2019 April 11, 2019 / Mint.com

Among all the awesome things that come with adulthood, so too come the regular expenses: rent, car insurance, and groceries to name a few. Whether you’re providing for yourself or a family, it’s important to be aware of the various...

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Financial Planning

Here’s Why a Rainy Day Fund Should Be in Your Forecast

March 27, 2019 April 11, 2019 / Mint.com

Life is unpredictable. Some days aren’t all sunshine, like when your car breaks down or your house needs a repair. These situations happen to everyone. That’s why it’s important to save while things are going well, so you can cover...

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Investing Advice

401k Early Withdrawal: What to Know Before You Cash Out

March 25, 2019 May 1, 2019 / Mint.com

There are a number of reasons why it might be tempting to cash out your hard-earned 401k savings before retirement. From hefty car or home repairs to emergency medical expenses, sometimes unexpected circumstances cause us to seek out extra cash....

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Housing Finances

How Much Should You Spend on Rent?

March 25, 2019 April 11, 2019 / Mint.com

One of the most exciting parts of becoming an adult is moving out of the house and starting your own life. However, as is the case with most major life events, moving out comes with a lot of added responsibility....

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Budgeting

18 Budgeting Tips to Make Money Management Easy

February 6, 2019 / Mint.com

Budgeting is an essential part of a healthy financial life. It allows you to create a spending plan for your money to ensure you always have enough for the things that are truly important to you. Rather than being restrictive,...

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Saving

How Do Savings Bonds Work? Know the Facts and Save Securely

February 6, 2019 / Mint.com

Savings bonds are securities issued by the US Treasury Department. When a person purchases a savings bond, they are lending their money to the US government, and in turn, earning interest. Savings bonds are low-risk, low-return investment options that mature...

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Saving

Saving for College? Here’s What You Need to Know

December 20, 2018 / Mint.com

The average student loan debt is currently $37,172, racking up over $1 trillion in student debt nationally — and this number is only expected to grow. As a parent, this may spark some worry about your child’s financial future. You...

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Food Budgets

How to Budget Groceries: 11 Easy Tips

December 18, 2018 December 20, 2018 / Mint.com

Have you ever sat down to go over your budget only to find out that you’ve outrageously overspent on food? Local, organic, artisan goods and trendy new restaurant outings with friends make it easy to do. With food being the...

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