Mahima Dutt, Author at MintLife Blog

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3 Ways to Protect Your Retirement Funds From Covid-19

May 14, 2020 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

From furloughs to layoffs to pay cuts, our financial lives have become more uncertain than ever. The truth is that when getting through today is difficult, planning for tomorrow can feel impossible. Now, some employers are cutting company match on...

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Relationships

Our Favorite Money Tips from Mom: Part 2

May 9, 2020 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

Whether we like to admit it or not, Mom always knows best. Whether it’s telling us to put on sunscreen, helping set up our first savings account, or reminding us to eat our vegetables, she is always there to help....

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Planning

5 Retirement Planning Tips in the Age of Coronavirus

April 30, 2020 (Last Modified: April 27, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has certainly upended much if not all of daily life for many people around the world. In addition to worrying about health and safety, COVID-19 has also had a major impact on the economy and...

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Relationships, Retirement

Why Being Financially Literate Is So Important in 2020

April 28, 2020 (Last Modified: April 22, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

The phrase financial literacy has been a key topic of many articles and blogs, with the actual approach being so vastly different. Is it as simple as being in tune with the current times in our economy? How can we...

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Credit Info

10 Questions To Test Your Credit Knowledge

April 24, 2020 (Last Modified: April 20, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

It’s April which means it’s Financial Literacy Month! We know these are difficult times which is why it’s more important than ever to be informed and aware when it comes to your finances. #RealMoneyTalk, it’s okay not to know everything...

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Real Money Talk

The First Step To Achieving Your Goals Is Having The #RealMoneyTalk

April 1, 2020 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

Whether it’s retiring early, living your best debt-free life or joining the 800 credit score club, we all have big life goals we want to achieve. As much as we want them to, these goals don’t just happen overnight. So...

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Credit

How to Leverage Turbo Marketplace to Streamline Your Financial Life

March 12, 2020 (Last Modified: April 21, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

When I meet with my clients weekly, the most common thing I remind them to do is to focus. In order to do so, I help them find ways to streamline the long list of tasks they need to complete...

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Real Money Talk

How to Have the Benefits #RealMoneyTalk with HR

March 9, 2020 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

There are many employees who work tirelessly to produce results for their company, team or boss. However, how many actually plan to have the #RealMoneyTalk with HR? This is one of the most important responsibilities an employee should have on...

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Debt

How To Not Go Into Debt Over A Vacation

February 24, 2020 (Last Modified: April 26, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

Is it just me or is everyone under the sun planning a vacation? Let’s be honest though, whether those plans involve a ski trip or a beach- they can get pricey. Between airfare, hotel accommodations, spending money, and other added...

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Relationships

Smart Money Moves For Every Woman

February 20, 2020 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Mahima Dutt

Gone are the days where women wait around for prince charming to sweep them off their feet and save them from debt. Even with the gender pay gap — in which women on average earn 80 cents to every...

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