Kim Tracy Prince, Author at MintLife Blog

Mint Success: Transitioning from College Kid to Young Professional

June 3, 2016 (Last Modified: July 24, 2018) / Kim Tracy Prince

Photo Credit: Lawrence Peart “Mint is so crucial to my personal finance I honestly have no idea where I would be without it.” That’s what Austin, TX photography consultant Lawrence Peart says when reflecting about his transition from college student...

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Credit Info

Mint Success: Going From Carrying Debt to Paying it Off

April 21, 2016 / Kim Tracy Prince

Once upon a time, Scott Henderson used credit cards like “free money,” maxing out his balances and getting cash advances to pay for wedding expenses – then carrying those balances forward monthly, paying the only the minimum. He wasn’t alone:...

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Mint by the Numbers: Which User Are You?

April 6, 2016 / Kim Tracy Prince

Data and analytics can tell us a lot about people – what can it tell us about you? Find out how you can tell your story in a future post! Did you know Mint has been around for ten years?...

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How To

From Clutter to Confidence: Get Organized in 2016

January 14, 2016 / Kim Tracy Prince

January is National Get Organized Month, which makes sense since getting organized ranks as the second most popular resolution after losing weight. Why should you make 2016 your most clutter-free year yet? Nadine Levy, professional organizer and owner of Management...

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Financial Planning, Food Budgets

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Healthy, Low-Cost Meal Planning

December 10, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

If you are like most Americans, you spend a big chunk of your monthly budget on food and groceries. In fact, the average American family of four’s food costs around $800 per month. Factor in the holiday season’s temptations and...

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Saving

Be Money Smart: Ditch Holiday Gift Giving

November 13, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

What if you didn’t give material gifts this year? While there are happy elves out there who love to shop for holiday gifts and have the bottomless wallets to support that effort, many of us are watching our every dollar...

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Hacks

Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes

October 28, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

It’s two days before the Halloween party you just got invited to and suddenly you need a costume. Or, it’s Halloween and you just noticed the date. No time (or money) to run out and buy a new costume? You...

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Financial Goals

Fall Back Into Good Financial Behavior

September 23, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

The advent of fall serves as a good reminder that you may need to correct course and keep your financial responsibilities in mind. On the first day of fall, the autumnal equinox, the lengths of day and night are roughly...

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Financial IQ, Travel Tips

Globetrotting Tips for International Travel

August 29, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

This year, I had many friends traveling to Europe and South America. Their families are doing well in the current economy, and the dollar performing strongly compared to currency in other countries. These boosts – along with airfare prices staying...

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Financial IQ

Splurge for the Better on National Splurge Day

June 18, 2015 / Kim Tracy Prince

It’s “National Splurge Day!” People who normally live modestly are encouraged to relax their boundaries and indulge in things they normally forgo. Yes, it’s one of those arbitrary holidays that someone just made up, but it’s actually a good excuse...

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