Guide to Organizing your Finances
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Financial Planing
Inflation Defined (What Is the Inflation Rate?)
Growing up, you may have heard your parents reminisce about how gas was only a...
How To Slash Your Grocery Bill And Still Eat Like A Foodie
How much does your family spend on food? If you’re like most, food is one...
What is Financial Planning?
What Is Financial Planning? A financial plan acts as a guide for your money and...
Cost of Goods Sold Formula: A Step-by-Step Guide
Cost Of Goods Sold Definition Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the cost of producing...
Housing Finance
FHA Streamline Refinance [Rates, Closing Costs & More]
FHA streamline refinancing is a quick and simple way to improve the terms on your...
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…
Mint Money Audit: Managing Money When You Make Enough
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...
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
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 graduated college, and I had just moved into an apartment with him and a mutual friend.
I asked what his credit score was, and he gave me a thoughtful look.
… How to Make the Most of Your COVID-19 Gap Year
How to Make the Most of Your COVID-19 Gap Year
The gap year used to be a common enough choice for high school graduates, especially baby boomers. The idea was...
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 Appeal Your Financial Aid for Next Year
How to Appeal Your Financial Aid for Next Year
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Should You Pay Off Student Debt with a Credit Card Balance Transfer?
Should You Pay Off Student Debt with a Credit Card Balance Transfer?
This probably comes as a surprise to no one, but college debt is at an all-time high. A few scary...
How To Apply For Student Loans Without Your Parents
How To Apply For Student Loans Without Your Parents
For some prospective college students, taking out student loans is a breeze. When you have a supportive parent there to...
Options for Teacher Student Loan Forgiveness
Options for Teacher Student Loan Forgiveness
Loan forgiveness is a trade-off. It’s about incentivizing graduates to work in low paying or otherwise undesirable positions in exchange...
Why UGMA/UTMA Accounts Are the Perfect Holiday Gift
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...
5 of the Best Financial New Year’s Resolutions Students Can Make
5 of the Best Financial New Year’s Resolutions Students Can Make
New Year’s resolutions get a lot of flack, but only because most people don’t stick with them longer than a...