Making Finances a Family Affair
As a child, money really doesn’t hold the same value as it does in our...
Financial Planing
5 Different Types of Insurance Policies & Coverage That You Need
There are an overwhelming amount of insurance options on the market. While thorough coverage is...
4 Spending Regrets of the Pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheaval across all facets of life. Things that we...
Comprehensive Insurance Explained
Getting a car – especially your first one – is a major life milestone. But...
Should I Cash Out My 401k to Pay Off Debt?
Paying off debt may feel like a never-ending process. With so many potential solutions, you...
Housing Finance
4 Ways to Save Money While Moving
Summer is an extremely popular time to move. Many people avoid moving during the other...
Money Audit
We Earn $200,000 and Can’t Save. Help!
Mia, 35 and her husband Luke, 36, earn a combined $200,000 per year. But after paying their mortgage and rental property loan, as well as car and student loans, child care, and other living expenses, the Los Angeles couple has a difficult time socking away money in savings.
They do…
Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: How Did Michelle Allocate Her Windfall?
Mint Money Audit 6-Month Check-In: 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...
Managing Money With Your Partner When You Earn More
Managing Money With Your Partner When You Earn More
Four years ago this month, I published When She Makes More, a guide for higher-earning married women who want to...
Student Finance
The Best 8 Scholarship Sites to Find Your Money Match
College is expensive – and the cost is only increasing. For most of us, that means we need to find a way to pay for it. And even though student loans are fairly easy to get, they can also come with a high price, plus interest.
In order to take…
Student Loan Calculator
Student Loan Calculator
For many Americans, student loans can be one of the most frustrating parts of your personal finances. And paying them...
Why You Need to Open a UGMA/UTMA Account for Your Kids
Why You Need to Open a UGMA/UTMA Account for Your Kids
From the Mint team: As you know, Mint is a free product you can use to help stay on top...
Everything You Need To Know About Scholarships
Everything You Need To Know About Scholarships
I talk to a lot of people with student loan debt, and I tend to hear the same thing over...
5 Ways to Save for College Now
5 Ways to Save for College Now
When it comes to student loans, my husband and I have opposite stories. While my tuition was partly paid for...
How to Date on a Budget
How to Date on a Budget
When I first started seeing my future husband in college and we were dating on a budget, our dates defined...
4 Ways to Find the Best Spring Break Deals
4 Ways to Find the Best Spring Break Deals
For a college student trying to live frugally, there’s nothing quite as dangerous as an epic spring break trip. When...
College Students: You May Be Eligible for Stimulus Money
College Students: You May Be Eligible for Stimulus Money
When the COVID-19 consumer stimulus package was first announced, many critics pointed out a seemingly massive flaw in the proposed...
What You Need to File with FAFSA
What You Need to File with FAFSA
Filling out the FAFSA is one of those tasks that’s easy to keep putting off. It’s boring, time-consuming and notoriously...