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Budgeting, How To

How to Patch Up a Leaky Budget

April 25, 2018July 24, 2018 / Eric Lindholm

Do you consider yourself a financially responsible young adult? Personally, I like to think that my finances are mostly in order. Rent, student loans, car payments—everything big is blocked off nicely. If the math works out right, I have a...

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Bankruptcy A to Z: When to File and How to Recover

December 28, 2017 / Zina Kumok

In the financial world, nothing evokes feelings of terror quite like the word “bankruptcy”. It’s become synonymous with a complete and utter collapse of one’s finances – a black hole that’s almost impossible to climb out of. When you declare...

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How to Transfer Money Between Accounts at Different Banks

October 27, 2017 / Zina Kumok

Oct 27 How to Transfer Money Between Bank Accounts

As a personal finance writer, I’m often answering questions from friends and family about basic financial principles. When someone is setting up a savings account for the first time, they’ll often ask, “How do I actually move the money from...

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Summer Savings: 9 Ways to Cut Costs

July 11, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

Summer can be a pricey time of year after factoring in vacations, entertaining the kids and running the A/C on extra high. Whether you plan to travel afar or stay local this summer, these 9 money-saving tips and tricks can...

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Money & Relationships: In Love with Your Financial Opposite? How to Make It Work

May 30, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

You’re a goody-two-shoes saver. Your partner’s a wild spender. You’re obsessed with investing. He doesn’t know the difference between ROTH and traditional IRAs. You track your spending on the Mint app daily. She waits to review her spending until the...

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Spring Cleaning: How to Turn Junk into Cash

April 18, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

A few years ago I bought a pair of designer pumps…just because. It was an impulse purchase I made while very pregnant. Since shoes were the only articles of clothing that still fit in my original size, I decided they...

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How to Create a Budget in Mint in 6 Steps

March 12, 2017July 24, 2018 / Jane Hamilton

Whether you’ve recently decided to upgrade your budgeting spreadsheet to something a bit more automated or you just landed your first job out of college and know you need to get more serious about your money, you’ve come to the...

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Bailing Out Mom and Dad: A How-To

December 27, 2016 / Farnoosh Torabi

You read that headline right. Sometimes parents ask their adult children for money, as they struggle with the financial stress of debt, a job loss or the rising cost of retirement living. A 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade found that...

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How to Travel Europe on a Budget

July 6, 2016July 24, 2018 / Michael Benninger

Ready to snap selfies in front of Stonehenge, sip cappuccinos near the Colosseum or fall in love at the Louvre? Backpacking through Europe is an adventure that appears on many Americans’ bucket lists, but the assumed price tag prevents most...

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How to Make a Budget for Living on Your Own

June 15, 2016July 24, 2018 / Mint.com

Mint's Budgeting While Living Alone Article

If you can’t wait to move out of your parents’ home and start living on your own, you’re not alone. Independence is amazing, but enjoying that newfound freedom can be more expensive than you might think. Fortunately, there are tons...

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