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How to Budget for Grad School Applications

September 1, 2020 / Zina Kumok

By the time most people consider grad school, they’ve already had a taste of the real world – and a look at the price tag. Even those lucky enough to land a high-paying job right off the bat are likely...

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Early Career, How To

How to Negotiate Salary Increases and Promotions

August 28, 2020 / Dan Miller

If you’re looking to make more money this year there are a couple options. Let’s start by making sure you’re getting paid what you’re worth.

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How To, Student Finances

5 Steps to Refinancing Student Loans

August 24, 2020 (Last Modified: September 3, 2020) / Zina Kumok

If you’re thinking about refinancing your student loans, here are some strategies to determine if it’s the right move – and to make sure you get the best rates.

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How to Get Extra Money From Bank Signup Bonuses

August 20, 2020 (Last Modified: August 28, 2020) / Dan Miller

Many banks offer bonuses for creating new checking or savings accounts. Here is how it’s possible to earn extra money through these offers.

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How To, Planning

How to Talk to Your Significant Other About Finances

August 18, 2020 / Dan Miller

For National Couples Day, we are going to explore ways to talk to your significant other about finances and set financial goals as a couple.

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What is Life Insurance?

August 5, 2020 (Last Modified: September 11, 2020) / Matthew Amster-Burton

Many people avoid buying life insurance, which is hardly surprising: they worry that it will be complicated or expensive, or that it will put them face-to-face with their own mortality (or an insurance agent; same idea). As a result, many folks who need life insurance don’t have it, and plenty who do don’t actually need it or have the wrong kind.

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Future Self Journaling Guide: How to Set Financial Goals That Pay Off Later

July 28, 2020 / Mint.com

Future self journaling is the practice of being in tune with your long-term goals to spark positive change in your actions today. This form of journaling is designed to make you more aware of your current behaviors and actions and...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Family Finances, How To

How to Teach Kids Financial Lessons While Out of School

July 10, 2020 / Dan Miller

While learning may be virtual right now, our current experiences may also provide an opportunity to teach real-life lessons to our children. Here’s how.

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How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck: 10 Tips to Manage Your Income

July 8, 2020 (Last Modified: July 15, 2020) / Mint.com

Living paycheck to paycheck is defined as spending your entire pay check before your next pay cycle. Your take-home pay equals or falls just short of your monthly expenses. Necessities like rent, mortgage, groceries, daycare, and transportation leave little room...

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How To, Student Finances

How to Get Student Loans Forgiven: Your Guide to Programs and Tips

June 26, 2020 / Mint.com

In this time of uncertainty, paying off your student loans may feel even more complicated than usual — student debt has reached $1.6 trillion by 44.7 million borrowers in 2020. If you’re facing financial hardships, any debt you owe is...

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