Dan Miller, Author at MintLife Blog

Saving

How, Where, and Why to Use a High-Yield Savings Account

February 11, 2021 / Dan Miller

There are different types of accounts and they serve different purposes. Let’s talk about how to best use a high-yield savings account.

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Best Credit Cards for 2021

February 4, 2021 (Last Modified: September 30, 2021) / Dan Miller

We’ve done the research and the results are in. Check out some of credit cards and credit card rewards 2021 has to offer.

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Saving

5 Ways to Find the Money to Start an Emergency Fund

February 4, 2021 / Dan Miller

If you don’t have an emergency fund, it’s definitely something that you want to start. Here are five ways to find money to make that happen.

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How To

How to Renegotiate Your Bills to Save Money in 2021

February 4, 2021 / Dan Miller

If keeping better track of your finances is one of your 2021 financial goals, then this post will help with trying to keep your monthly and recurring costs low.

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Financial Planning

5 Ways to Stick to Your Financial Goals in 2021

January 15, 2021 / Dan Miller

You might have already identified your financial goals to start in 2021, but a couple weeks into the New Year, how you’re going to stick to your financial goals is probably already creeping into your thoughts. It is a sad...

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Financial Planning

5 Financial Goals to Start in 2021

December 30, 2020 / Dan Miller

Although many people start New Year’s resolutions in January, there’s nothing magical about January with regards to self-improvement. Still, the best time to make a change or set a goal is today, so if you’re ready to level up...

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Financial Planning, Tax Tips

3 Reasons to Set Up a Donor-Advised Fund to Maximize Your Charitable Tax Deductions

December 2, 2020 / Dan Miller

Using donor-advised funds is a more advanced tax strategy that has gotten more popular recently with the introduction of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in February 2020. The TCJA nearly doubled the amount of the standard deduction, which...

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Family Finances, Investing Advice, Student Finances

Why UGMA/UTMA Accounts Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

December 1, 2020 / Dan Miller

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...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Real Money Talk

4 Reasons to Show Gratitude for Financial Blessings in 2020

November 26, 2020 / Dan Miller

Ahhh 2020 — what a year! If you’re like most people, 2020 has not gone quite as you expected it, way back in January. Tens of millions of people (or more) have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, either physically,...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19), Financial Planning, Personal Finance

7 Money Steps to Take Before 2021

November 20, 2020 / Dan Miller

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to take stock of your financial situation as you head into 2021. 2020 has been a strange year, and a difficult year for many people. With many people’s...

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How, Where, and Why to Use a High-Yield Savings Account

Best Credit Cards for 2021

5 Ways to Find the Money to Start an Emergency Fund

How to Renegotiate Your Bills to Save Money in 2021

5 Ways to Stick to Your Financial Goals in 2021

5 Financial Goals to Start in 2021

3 Reasons to Set Up a Donor-Advised Fund to Maximize Your Charitable Tax Deductions

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Why UGMA/UTMA Accounts Are the Perfect Holiday Gift

4 Reasons to Show Gratitude for Financial Blessings in 2020

7 Money Steps to Take Before 2021

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