When is the right time to start saving for college? Most financial experts will tell you “right now” or “as soon as possible.” Indeed, if you’re in a financial position to start saving today, you should – even if your...
You’re a goody-two-shoes saver. Your partner’s a wild spender. You’re obsessed with investing. He doesn’t know the difference between ROTH and traditional IRAs. You track your spending on the Mint app daily. She waits to review her spending until the...
We all wish that we could pack our bags with the finest outfits, jet off to a private island and dine on 5-star, Michelin-rated food. Unfortunately our bank accounts just don’t have time for that. Lucky for us, there are...
Budgeting for life insurance might not be as exciting as budgeting for a new car or a fun trip, but it is much easier. Many people think about life insurance, but then decide to put it on the back burner...
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 graduates I reflected on my years immediately following receiving my diploma 15 years ago. What...
As a college student it is easy to say that you’re too busy with your academics, or that if you need money you’ll just ask your parents. It is easy to treat your debit card or credit card as an...
Welcome to the fourth of a six-part collaboration between Mint and Brewing Happiness. I’m Haley, the girl behind Brewing Happiness – a blog about celebrating the small healthy choices we make in our lives, complete with recipes for everybody! In...
Congratulations on your engagement! You and your significant other are perfect for each other, and you want to spend the rest of your lives together. But did you have the talk? You’re probably thinking, “What talk?” Let’s talk about MONEY....
Want to know a little secret? Less than 10% of Americans are “in the know”…… it’s a financial tool that could more than double your money for college over your child’s lifetime, and it’s called a 529 College Savings Plan....
Stash your cash here to get the most bang for your savings buck. From online banks to credit unions, traditional banks and new savings apps, we have more avenues for saving our hard earned dollars than ever before. But faced...
When is the right time to start saving for college? Most financial experts will tell you “right now” or “as soon as possible.” Indeed, if you’re in a financial position to start saving today, you should – even if your... 
