What is the FIRE Movement + How to Make It A Reality
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further In a world with stagnating...
Financial Planing
The February Financial Goals Checklist
It’s already month two of the new year! And how are those financial goals going? ...
How to Determine if You’re in a Financial Position to Quit Your Day Job
A lot of people dream about quitting their day job to pursue a different opportunity....
Say Goodbye To Overdraft Fees
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further Banks make over $15 billion...
5 Ways to Save for College Now
When it comes to student loans, my husband and I have opposite stories. While my...
Housing Finance
How To Budget For An Eco-Friendly House
You buy organic at the local farmers market, hunt for the fair-trade label while perusing...
Money Audit
Mint Money Audit: Managing Money When You Make Enough
Anna’s email requesting help with her finances began with a unique confession.
“Farnoosh, my money problem garners little sympathy,” the 32-year-old wrote. “My issue is that I make too much of it.”
Now, THIS is interesting, I thought. I immediately followed up with many questions.
Here’s what I learned…
Mint Money Audit: Affording Life After Grad School
Mint Money Audit: Affording Life After Grad School
With a brand new PhD under her belt, our latest Mint audit recruit, Renee, is ready to take on the...
Money Audit: Should We Hold on to Our Rental Properties?
Money Audit: Should We Hold on to Our Rental Properties?
This week’s Mint audit helps out a couple, Pasquale, 46, and Jillian, 39, who are starting a new life together...
Student Finance
Real Minter Story: Kimberly
To showcase how our Minters are achieving their financial goals, we reached out to everyday Mint users, just like you, to share their stories. Whether it’s reaching an emergency fund goal, or making progress in paying off student loans, we’re inspired by the dedication you’ve shown in working toward your…
How To Save Money On College Textbooks
How To Save Money On College Textbooks
It’s a common trope: going to college is expensive. There’s tuition, the overpriced cafeteria plan, and the cramped dorm room...
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...
How to Teach Your Teen to Budget Like a Pro
How to Teach Your Teen to Budget Like a Pro
It amazes us how quickly our girls are growing up. Next month when school starts up again, we’ll have a...
How to Build Your Credit as a Student
How to Build Your Credit as a Student
When my husband and I were dating, the topic of merging our finances came up. It was shortly after we...
How to Get a Virtual Internship
How to Get a Virtual Internship
This is not a great time to be looking for career experience. Industries are suffering, opportunities are scarce and most...
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...
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...
I Dropped Out of College: My Student Loan Repayment Options
I Dropped Out of College: My Student Loan Repayment Options
No one intends to drop out of college. If you show up to campus for your freshman year, chances are...