Need a New Year Reset? Try a No Spend Month
A few months back I logged into Mint and got a real shock. A $700...
Financial Planing
The Future of Money: 6 Key Predictions
We all rely on money in our everyday lives. Currency is simply a system for...
How to Get Student Loans Forgiven: Your Guide to Programs and Tips
In this time of uncertainty, paying off your student loans may feel even more complicated...
What Is a Budget Deficit? Deficit Causes & Solutions
If you pay attention to politics, work for a company, or are around accountants often,...
How To Build Generational Wealth
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further When it comes to creating...
Housing Finance
8 Types Of Mortgages For All Home Buyers
As a prospective home buyer, it’s just as important to research types of mortgages as...
Money Audit
Side Hustle Ideas (55 Jobs to Start Earning Money)
Whether you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck, want to build up your retirement account, or are saving for something special, finding a way to bring in extra income is likely on your mind. If you’ve tried everything you can to better manage your income but you’re still not where…
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...
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...
Student Finance
Why UGMA/UTMA Accounts Are the Perfect Holiday Gift
If you have a special child in your life, you may be wondering what to put under the tree this year. One long-lasting and truly meaningful way to show the child in your life that you care is by taking a few minutes to set up a UGMA/UTMA account and…
How To Go Back To School As An Adult
How To Go Back To School As An Adult
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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...
How to Build an Emergency Fund in College
How to Build an Emergency Fund in College
When I was in college, I had a bit of a spending problem. I loved to buy new clothes, go...
Unique Little-Known Ways to Find Grants And Scholarships
Unique Little-Known Ways to Find Grants And Scholarships
College isn’t getting more affordable, and student loans affect millions of people every year. One way to avoid that? Apply...
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
When I graduated from college *ahem* eons ago and it came time to pay off my federal student loans, I had...
How to Budget for Grad School Applications
How to Budget for Grad School Applications
By the time most people consider grad school, they’ve already had a taste of the real world – and a...
How to Plan and Save on Holiday Travel
How to Plan and Save on Holiday Travel
Some of my fondest college memories aren’t from going to homecoming games, attending my first college party or walking around...
Are All the Food Delivery and Subscription Services Worth It?
Are All the Food Delivery and Subscription Services Worth It?
We’re living in an age of convenience. Groceries can be delivered, clothes can be picked out for you and just...