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Early Career

What are the Types of Financial Benefits Big Companies Offer?

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 / Zina Kumok

Employers might think employees are looking for companies that offer a game room or on-site massage chair, but research shows employees actually don’t want superficial perks— they’d rather have core benefits and compensation packages. Financial incentives can be great, but...

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Changing Jobs? An IRA Can Move With You

January 9, 2018September 10, 2018 / Honest Dollar by Goldman Sachs

Many workers find themselves moving from company to company as they look to fast-track their careers or find just the right kind of work for them. Changing jobs can be a great way to gain experience and professional insight, but...

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Financial Planning, Investing Advice

Think It’s Too Early To Plan For Retirement? Wrong!

August 25, 2017July 24, 2018 / Harry Campbell

Aug 25 Think It's Too Early To Plan For Retirement

It’s often difficult for us to clearly picture where we’ll find ourselves in five to ten years. Opportunities and experiences that we never even dreamed of can pop up a year from now – or even next week – and...

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Ask Farnoosh, Housing Finances

Ask Farnoosh Roundup: 401k Matching, House Renovation and 529 Plans

August 22, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

I’ve returned from vacation to an overflowing Ask Farnoosh mailbag. Thank you! It goes without saying that your questions are really, really smart. I couldn’t pick just one to answer so this week, so we’re featuring three very interesting queries....

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Financial Literacy, Money Audit

Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?

August 8, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

Aug 08 How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall

In March I offered some financial advice to Michelle, a Mint user who was struggling with debt, a lack of retirement savings and a bit of family financial drama amongst her siblings. Michelle was anticipating a cash bonus from her...

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Tax Tips

Using Your 401k to Reduce Taxable Income

April 6, 2017 / TurboTax

As you file your taxes, you’re probably thinking about ways to reduce your taxable income. Did you know that there are a lot of strategies you can use with your retirement funds, like your IRA and 401(k), to reduce your...

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Financial Literacy

Everything You Ever Wanted (or Needed) to Know about IRAs

March 7, 2017 / Farnoosh Torabi

Admit it. You’re curious about individual retirement accounts or IRAs. You know they can help you save for your future. Still, they’re a little confusing at times. I know because I receive many questions about IRAs on my podcast...

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Financial Literacy, Money Audit

Mint Money Audit: Expecting a Windfall …To Save or Pay?

March 7, 2017July 24, 2018 / Farnoosh Torabi

“I’m expecting a $100,000 work commission. Should I save or pay off debt?” Sure, a tax refund is nice. But what about a six-figure cash infusion? Oh, the many, many ways we could advance our financial lives! For 37-year-old...

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Financial Literacy, Money Audit

Mint Money Audit: Ken’s Plan to Squash Student Loan Debt

December 2, 2016 / Farnoosh Torabi

Even when you make six figures and save diligently, your finances can create some anxiety. Ken [name has been changed to assure privacy], a 36-year-old pilot based out of Pittsburgh earns $100,000 a year. The 36-year-old has various savings buckets...

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Early Career

How to Compare Two Job Offers

May 15, 2016 / Zina Kumok

Weighing two separate job offers can seem like an embarrassment of riches. In today’s job-starved economy, the prospect of having your choice between two positions is a rare and enviable position. But there’s also an element of anxiety with choosing...

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