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Money Diary: A Quick Getaway

February 23, 2018 / Mint.com

Occupation: Copywriter Industry: Digital Marketing Age: 29 Location: Indianapolis, IN Paycheck (BiWeekly): $2,100/mo after HSA and 401(k) removed Monthly Expenses: Rent: $462.50 Car lease: $300 Insurances: $85 All other expenses Utilities: $200/mo Pet supplies: $30/mo Phone: $50/mo Streaming services: $15/mo...

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Credit Info

Beyond the Credit Score: The Other Two Numbers You Need to Know from Intuit Turbo

January 29, 2018 / Mint.com

It’s not an uncommon experience: you didn’t close old accounts, avoided unnecessary hard inquiries to your credit report and even made sure you never exceeded 30% of your total credit limit. Your credit score was on fire – you did...

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Money Diary: Brunching and Sofa Shopping

January 16, 2018 / Mint.com

Occupation: Digital advertising Age: 30 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Income: $5,200 month net post 401K, health insurance / HSA, and taxes Total Debt: $0 Monthly Expenses: Rent and utilities: $1,800 Auto: $275 including car insurance Internet/mobile: $120 10:00 am:...

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Secrets of the Savvy Credit Card Gamers

December 27, 2017 / Mint.com

Are you in the credit rewards game?? We asked around and got some tips from savvy credit card gamers. Check out how users have paid for vacations, their wedding and more below! Have your own tips?? Share them in the...

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Investing Advice

What the Finance: Breaking Down Investment Terms

December 21, 2017June 20, 2018 / Mint.com

What the Finance: Breaking Down Investments

So many financial terms are often thrown around and used in every-day conversation, but do you really know what they mean? Our What the Finance series simplifies financial terms so you feel confident about your money decisions! Be sure to...

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Mint Money Diary: Coffee Habits and Long Dinners

November 18, 2017 / Mint.com

Occupation: Social Media Manager Industry: Digital Marketing Age: 26 Location: Indianapolis, IN Paycheck: $2,500/month after health/vision insurance deductions Monthly Expenses Rent: $700 Car Insurance: $65 Renters Insurance: $16 Utilities: $75 (Internet, Electric, Gas) Dental Insurance (not through work): $15 Hulu:...

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Let’s #TalkAboutMoney with The Financial Diet

November 16, 2017 / Mint.com

On November 30th, The Financial Diet is kicking off their nationwide book tour for The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner’s Guide To Getting Good With Money in New York. Join us when the tour hits your city and don’t forget...

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Mint Money Diary: Impulsive Spending

October 22, 2017 / Mint.com

Occupation: Data Analyst Industry: Digital Marketing Age: 31 Location: Menlo Park, CA Paycheck (BiWeekly): $1,700 after auto-savings, 401k, ESPP purchase, renters & auto insurance and health care removed I have everything removed automatically as I have trouble with in-the-moment spending....

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Mint Money Diary: Side Hustle & Habits in Colorado

October 9, 2017 / Mint.com

Occupation: Account Services & Freelance Writer Industry: Digital Marketing Age: 39 Location: Longmont, CO Paycheck (3): $4,700/mo includes salary and three freelance clients (side hustles) Monthly Expenses Rent: $900 Car loan: $275 Credit card payment: $450 All other expenses...

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10 Times Mint Was Way Too Savage

August 24, 2017 / Mint.com

Here’s another roundup of the best from Twitter. We’d like to apologize for all those texts we sent last night. ? #1 Sometimes we throw curveballs to make sure you’re paying attention. UGH @mint keeps categorizing my @RobinhoodApp transacations as...

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