Graduation Post: Financial Planning Advice Parents Can Offer Adult Children
Earlier this month I had the honor of being the commencement speaker at Penn State University, my alma mater. As I addressed the business school
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Money Manners: Who Pays for the Wedding?
[embedded content] Affording a wedding is still a family affair and the bride’s parents continue to pay for the bulk of it, thanks to centuries-old
Money Etiquette: How to Politely Ask for a Honeymoon Fund
[embedded content] Have you been to a wedding that used Honeyfund or similar registry in place of traditional gifts? These new-age registries are becoming more
Money Etiquette: Holiday Gift-Giving on a Budget
When it comes to gift-giving over the holidays, my good friend Richard is a pro at the “shrug it off” approach. Last year he didn’t
How to Talk Money in a Relationship: Dos and Don’ts
My good friend Dave once went on a date with a woman who straight-up asked him which tax bracket he fell into. Taken aback by
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 retirement savings and a bit
Paying off $30K in Debt and a Baby on the Way
Julia and John, both in their early 30s and living in Queens, are expecting their first child next spring and desperate for a financial audit
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 real world with gusto. The
Mint Money Audit: Making the Most of a Side Hustle
This week’s Mint audit introduces us to Selena, 48, a mom of two living in San Antonio, Texas. She is a community college director and
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